"I have attended Sima's 'soul surgery' class for one year. Initially yoga was all about the pose - getting into it, holding it; as if the pose was the end result.

Through Sima, I have developed a much deeper knowledge and appreciation of yoga. For many of us achievers, yoga seems to be one more thing we can check off, and of course it is just the opposite. Sima combines instruction of yoga, poses, and philosophy. She is passionate in her instruction of yoga and in her desire to help people of all levels. When you come to Sima's class you can look forward to 75 minutes of attention, care, and exercise.  
All of this is offered with the backdrop of the best music tracks I have ever heard in yoga."
 Catherine, mother of four and consultant

"I have practiced with Sima in both group and private sessions for about two years.  She is a fun teacher who incorporates the physical, mental and spiritual elements of yoga in each practice session.  She has helped my practice to grow exponentially and I always look forward to the new and different poses she incorporates into each class.  She then reminds me that the great benefit of yoga is the journey, not whether you master any given pose at any given time.  My sessions with Sima are full of exertion, laughter, and lightness." Grace, laywer and mother of two

"After practicing yoga for some time, I began working with Sima when I was expecting my first child. Sima’s understanding of the needs and abilities of her students allowed us to embrace a healthful, challenging yoga practice while pregnant. Once my daughter was born and I returned to traditional practice, Sima quickly identified fundamental areas of improvement in my form that no other instructor had seen. Immediately, I became more powerful and focused, taking my practice to a whole new level. Sima does a wonderful job of intertwining an energetic physical practice with a calmness and focus that is truly unique. She brings great, contagious joy to every session and is a wonderful source of encouragement and support." Jill, entreprenuer

"So I picked this studio, knowing nothing about it, and went to Friday vinyasa.  Sat down on the stoop to wait for someone to come, only to look up and see this beaming smile:  "Hi, I'm Sima.  You here for class?"  And the rest, as they say, is history.  From that chance meeting has grown a bond which continues to nourish my yoga and my life.  As the months went by, Sima showed me that even 'old dogs can learn new tricks' (even floating into a handstand!) when guided by a teacher who beautifully blends her technical knowledge with an innate feel for how to push, and how to play.  She helped me learn not to shy away from the spiritual aspects of yoga, gently guiding, warmly sharing, helping open my heart to receive the richness that all of yoga has to offer.  Indeed, having her guidance in my practice helped to inspire me to pursue my own path of teaching yoga.  Sima possesses an old soul, full of wisdom, thoughtfulness, authenticity, and such joy!  I am blessed to have her as a teacher and as a friend."  Sabrina:  mother of two angelic children, and yoga teacher.