I really enjoyed the Smovey event. I can really see how valuable the rings could be on many levels. I felt really good all afternoon and slept better that evening than I had for several nights. I particularly thought the rings would be valuable for upper body strength, something I’ve been dealing with as I’ve gotten older.
Sandra
Charlottesville, VA

Wow! I felt incredible all afternoon after your Smovey class. I felt so good mentally and physically and I just cannot believe how great I felt. I felt strong enough to handle anything! I came home and washed all of the windows on one side of my house. :) Can you tell how excited I am? My hands felt so energized and pain free after Smovey.
Susan
Charlottesville, VA

I really liked the way the rings made me feel. There was a great ease of movement and they just felt good. I feel that my shoulder could do more, while hurting less, than what I can do without them. It was a workout too, like you said, even with 1/2 hr.! I would love to know what they can do for my lower back and neck. Also, last night I slept better than I have lately. Coincidence? Maybe not, based on what you spoke about.
Barbara
Charlottesville, VA

I have loved the Smovey Ring class. I get a total body workout in a fun, personalized group setting. I have a bad knee and so have always avoided exercise classes that that had lots of side-to-side and front-back movements. But I’ve discovered I can follow the Smovey exercises without hurting my knee. In fact, I believe I am strengthening the muscles surrounding the knee. What I do know is how absolutely wonderful I feel for days after the class.
Sandra Bowman Damico, Ph.D
Dean Emeritus, College of Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Antje, I just wanted to tell you that I feel I have had rather amazing improvements in my posture in a relatively short time (about 10 weeks). I really do appreciate your caring and helpful approach which I feel has kept me motivated to do the exercises as required. Thanks so much for your help.
Marv Reese, Charlottesville, VA

I feel really good, notice I am carrying my body differently. What was really exciting to me was going to Yoga, a Wednesday night class I've been missing for your Egoscue class, and how much more flexible I was. I could almost put my heels on the floor for downward dog and I've never been able to do that. Also, I'm more willing to do arm work - I unconsciously held myself back because of the neck/shoulder tension/numbness--it's been a freedom to me to participate fully in arm exercises, and enjoy them.
Rachel Horsley, Charlottesville, VA

For more than four years my father has met with Antje on a weekly basis. My dad has late Parkinson's which brings a host of difficulties with it and Antje helps Dad develop practices to battle the different issues. Parkinson's Disease is different for each person, furthermore it can be different for Dad given the day. Understanding how to address the current needs of a person battling PD is quite challenging. Antje brings terrific knowledge of the body and a wide range of exercises to address Dad's challenges. At the end of each session the improvement of my father's posture is visible, the balance of the day is greatly improved. While the physical improvements are significant there are emotional benefits as well. After watching the therapist and client relationship develop over time it is clear that Dad knows Antje is in this battle with him, helping him find tools to maintain his strength and encouraging him to continue the battle when he is just too tired. The care and guidance Dad has received from Antje has been remarkable, we are incredibly grateful.
Kathleen Reese, Charlottesville, VA

For years my yoga teacher said, "Arlene, lift your chest. No, not your ribs, your chest." I had no idea how to lift my chest, pull my shoulders back and down. Trying as hard as I could, all that happened was that my shoulders went up around my ears. And now at the age of 84, with Egoscue exercises under Antje's direction, bit by bit, my shoulders move, my chest lifts. What a great feeling! Having my own exercise menu which is changed as I progress has made it possible for me to feel success – just small improvement to start with, but gaining amazingly as I progress to more vigorous exercises. The excitement this improvement makes in the way I feel, the way I stand, move and present myself would be wonderful at any age. At my age it is truly exhilarating.
Arlene Goodyear, Charlottesville, VA