I began one-on-one sessions with Umashree only a couple of months ago and as a beginner to yoga. I have a degenerative spinal injury and have also been experiencing joint pain so I wanted to focus on gentle conditioning towards the goal of getting into better shape. She patiently explains the poses and stretches along with correct breathing while helping to guide me into proper, but gentle form. After the first few classes she began focusing on rehabilitative yoga poses - something she attentively sensed that I am in need of. I'm enjoying the one on one but also looking forward to progressing with poses, gaining in flexibility, and joining her group class as well. Umashree has a calm, centered energy to match her knowledge of yoga and ayurvedic practices from which she has made some simple recommendations for continued self care at home that I truly appreciate. You know how it feels when you find someone great and don't want to tell everyone about them out of fear there won't be room for you?