Hear what our community has to say...

If you want to take an enlightening journey and have an interest in Yoga-try Yoga Teacher Training. We are so lucky to have a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher right here in our community offering the course. Not only will your Yoga practice deepen but you will also expand your knowledge of the philosophy behind Yoga. It is an amazing combination of self discovery, inner awareness and expanding your own personal limits. If this has peaked your interest-then it just might be for you!!
                                                                                 Judy Chant, Milford PA

I began to study yoga with Barbara van Etten over three years ago. Simply put, she is a remarkable teacher. Her dedication to her students is unflagging. She is particularly aware of body alignment and though she always energetically encourages us to find our physical 'edge', she never does so in a way that is harmful to the body.
One of the things I have admired about Barb from the beginning is her honesty in all things...including her practice as a teacher. She arrives in class with her whatever her energy is that day...most often, bubbling with enthusiasm and focus. Still, she is human and I have always appreciated her trust in us when she lets us know 'I'm hurting today...and let's work.'   And so she practices WITH us...joining the students in our communal journey towards love and balance.
I began to study yoga to find more equanimity in my life...and yes, the yoga practice and working with Barb has helped me greatly in that area. However, there are days when I am completely off balance and wild eyed... and it's good for me to recollect the rare occasions when Barb has shared with us that she is also facing challenges because I have seen her effectively demonstrate how SHE uses yoga to move through the challenges.   Her classes are alive and I so appreciate them.
The space Barb has created in Milford is enchanting...simply walking into the studio makes me feel calmer and more in tune with myself. Her classes are not to be missed and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
                                                                               Michael Milton, NY NY

I wanted to let you know what an amazing experience the Yoga Teacher Training has been. I have learned so much about yoga, meditation, and most importantly myself. I feel like a new person, having just woken up from a dream. Your studio is an amazing and sacred space that I look forward to coming to everyday. You have been so inspirational to me, and I thank you for guiding me in a way that I am now able to lead the best life possible for myself. I look at you as not only my teacher, but also a great friend. I would recommend Bodhi Bliss to anyone who is even slightly interested in yoga, meditation, or massage. It is a safe, relaxing, and comfortable place, and you have helped create an amazing community of people who meet there for yoga. Thank you so much for all that you do!
                                                                 Elizabeth Grennille, Port Jervis NY

The many massages that I have had were just perfect. Barb seems to reach the area that needs it most-be it just for relaxation, or therapeutic...Barb worked to increase blood circulation at an old radiation scar and also to help in the area of lymphedema located in my arm(many years after breast cancer surgery).
                                                               Judy Kaplan, Layton NJ

Just a note to thank Barb and everyone at Bodhi Bliss for making my Yoga experience such a wonderful one. I feel Yoga has enhanced my life in many ways and is one of the best things
I have ever done for myself.   I look forward to many enlightening yoga experiences on my
life journey and spending time with all the interesting people I have met at Bodhi Bliss.
Thank you all.                                          Jayne Milak, Milford PA

Yoga teacher training is what you make it. I had personal, physical and family complications during this course. Yet my goal "to experience a deeper yoga within myself" never changed. I had a commitment to myself and the constant focus to succeed granted me a path to my inner self. One can always look back and see how to better a situation. My yoga training was not based on my teacher. It was based on what I could do with the information that was taught. There were times when I was overwhelmed and I was fortunate to have fellow students support me in those times. Could this course have been taught better? Yes...Could I have been a better student? Yes!  I feel the devotion and passion which Barb as a teacher grants her students is her best asset. I know that every time she teaches this course it will be that much better. I will forever hold a special place in my heart to you, Barb, for sharing you knowledge and for helping me find pathways to my YOGA. This course was not an end of learning Yoga. There is so much to discover, learn and share. We are life long students of Yoga. That is what excites me about it - No ending, continuous learning. From the HEART!     Terri Montemarano, Milford PA

Bodhi Bliss is my home away from home! I'm surrounded by wonderful, loving classmates and very knowledgable, caring instructors, in a beautifully decorated studio.
                                                                                                               Peggy Grennille, Montague NJ