I was in my early 60’s and had just finished chemo. I was really a mess but, from past experience, I knew yoga could help get me back in touch with my body. I had never heard of therapeutic yoga, or of Felice. I just took her class because I needed something gentle to do. As it happened, Felice is a genius at working with baby boomers and their parents, and also with those in need of healing. Wow, was I lucky!

Felice’s knowledge is deep and broad. She is compassionate and pays attention. As each person has a different physical challenge, she makes sure that they can practice yoga in a way that works for them. I always walk away from my session with Felice feeling re-vitalized and relaxed, and understanding more about what I need to do in order to get well. Felice has made a remarkable difference in my health and well-being.

J. Claire, Santa Monica, CA

Felice has given me hope. Four years after traumatic back surgery I had lost myself. I had changed from a vibrant, physically active athlete who fully embraced life to a vulnerable, increasingly disabled, somewhat cynical "victim". Even after faithfully following medical procedures and ingesting numerous prescription medications, I was becoming less able to fully function in my life. I was affected physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Felice's empathy and understanding made me trust her immediately. I also trusted her ability to guide me back to physical strength and flexibility since it was obvious that she is extremely knowledgeable and well educated in her field. She lets me work at my own pace while encouraging me to extend myself safely.

As I continue my work with Felice I find myself physically stronger and more trusting in my abilities, as well as emotionally more centered and hopeful. I am again enthusiastic about life's possibilities and my increasing participation in shaping my future.

Felice is helping me get my life back.

L. Larson, MA, MFTI, Los Angeles, CA

I'm a painter who works standing much of the time. I had developed plantar fasciitis, with severe foot and heel pain. Felice gently guided me in therapeutic Yoga postures that began to relieve the problem in a short period of time.

It was obvious to me that close attention to the individual is an important aspect of Felice's approach to teaching Yoga. Having a complicated medical history, (which includes a spinal fracture and two major cancer surgeries) I really appreciated working with an experienced, sensitive teacher who would guide me safely to the healing and well-being I could achieve with Yoga practice.

R. Gomez, Los Olivos, CA

It has been my privilege to be a Yoga student of Ms. Felice Rhiannon over a long period of time. Her move to Santa Ynez has been a true loss to me. Considering that I am 85 years, old, I just cannot praise enough the results of my Yoga lessons with Ms. Rhiannon and its overall outcome: my flexibility, balance and general body posture have greatly improved and continue being most beneficial to me. By progressing on a steady course of Yoga exercises, I felt a major change in my body functions.

Based on my Yoga experience with Ms. Rhiannon I do not hesitate to recommend her, in all sincerity, to anyone who wishes to enjoy and benefit from Yoga.

S. Krieger, Beverly Hills, CA

Through her expertise in Yoga Tharapy, Felice helped me become more flexible and more comfortable in my body. She guided me lovingly, and met me in my specific situation with great compassion. One of the first things I noticed in my work with Felice was her integrity and intelligence, which allowed me to trust her implicitly. Felice is interested in true wellness, and is not caught up in an image of the 'perfect posture'. My work with Felice brought me to a deeper understanding of myself, which allowed me to appreciate my innate inner strength and find greater vibrancy and well being.

F. Garfinkle, MFT, Berkeley, CA

At a time when I was dealing with progressive Rheumatoid Arthritis and healing from a broken femur, Felice introduced me to her Yoga program. She designed it to help me move within my limits, not to press into pain. The practices could be done lying in bed, sitting in a chair or leaning against a doorway for support. She designed movements that could be done at the computer as well as in the car, encouraging me to practice wherever I found myself and not to worry about the perfect postures seen in most Yoga manuals and tapes--all beyond me at this point! I'm now 70 years old! I feel that this practice has helped me deal with pain without using drugs, and has encouraged me to seek further ways on my own to develop my own Yoga practice.

S. Brinks, Pueblo, CO

As the Wellness Manager at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara I have seen the tremendous benefits of Yoga for so many of our patients. The interactions between Felice and our patients have brought them, above all, deeper peace of mind. This is often the key to healing.

The needs of each person are met directly in Felice's classes, regardless of which treatment the patient is receiving at the time. This provides a seamless integration of Yoga with medical treatment. Felice's welcoming compassion creates a non-threatening environment where everyone is able to feel cared for, comforted and supported in their healing process.

C. Pickett, Santa Barbara, CA

I was diagnosed in March 2003 with renal cell cancer of the right kidney. My right kidney was removed at that time and 4 months later metastatic lung lesions showed up on my chest X-rays. In the process of recovering from these health complications, my husband (who is also a cancer survivor) and I began private Yoga Therapy with Felice, as well as implementing some lifestyle changes.

Felice is extremely knowledgeable and responsive to each client's needs. Her yoga instruction not only helps me to stay vibrant and healthy, but improves my mental outlook. Her techniques are helping me to fortify my immune system, improve my circulation, range of motion, energy level and mental outlook. It is pure joy to work with Felice and I am fortunate and thankful to have Felice in my life.

B. Chu, M.D., Solvang, CA

Every week I eagerly join Felice's Gentle Yoga for Health and Healing at my local Cancer Center while undergoing chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It is a special time to be with people who are going through the same healing process as I am. It is a time to relax deeply and re-energize. Felice has a great deal of compassion for all the students in her class and guides us to the deep healing we all have within us.

B. Chester, Solvang CA

Each week I look forward to the Restorative Yoga sessions Felice conducts at the Cancer Center. I always leave feeling rested and refreshed. The class is a retreat where I become calmer and more peaceful. Negative feelings melt away. Even when I am very weak from treatments, I feel I am moving forward to good health simply by being there.

P. Whitney, Solvang, CA

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