“I first met Val Minos when I began taking her Core Yoga class at the Flagstaff Aquaplex in November, 2017.  I had never taken a yoga class, but after a Grand Canyon river trip last fall, was encouraged to do so.   Although I have been a runner and a hiker all of my adult life, my body has begun to stiffen, and particularly my hips.  I am 62, but like many Flagstaff residents enjoy daily physical exercise.

 Within a month of participating in both Core and Yin Yoga, my hips were noticeably better and the stiffening had gone.  I really enjoy the relaxation that yoga brings and the additional flexibility from stretching.  Val’s yoga sessions are never the same:  each day she prepares a different session, sometimes customizing her routines to the seasons or current weather.   It has been a real pleasure to add yoga to my life, and to meet Valerie.  I would encourage anyone to begin yoga practice and learn from her.” - Betsy S. Flagstaff

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“Val provides a goal or emphasis at the beginning of each class.  This not only contributes to interest and variety as the weeks go by, but helps me focus my mind and direct my breath.  For the more challenging poses, she offers options so that I never feel judged or self-conscious.  I have been attending Val’s classes for more than a year and I always feel flexible, strong, and energized afterward.” -Liz G. Arizona

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