Testimonials

John Aloisi
Former Socceroo and Sydney FC Striker

"I first started yoga when I was 32 years old. The cartilage in both my knees was shot, but I didn't feel I was ready to retire from playing football. I was trying everything to prolong my career. That brought me to Fiona. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical at first, but I had nothing to lose because my body felt terrible. I started going 3 times a week in the off-season, and after one month I felt my muscles releasing, my back wasn't hurting anymore, and there was less pressure on my knees. My core was also getting stronger, but the thing I really noticed was my head was clear after class, and all the stresses of playing pro football weren't getting to me anymore".

"I moved to Melbourne Heart the following season and we also use yoga in our training program. I've felt that yoga has helped me play that little longer at a high level. It's made me more flexible and a lot stronger through the core and glutes, also improving my balance".

Terry McFlynn
Sydney FC Captain

"Yoga has been fantastic for me this season. I have been taking 1-2 classes per week, it has really enhanced my flexibility and my core strength, and aided in injury prevention. It has also improved my range of movement and speed, and I'm a firm believer that I'm not fully prepared for match day unless I've had my yoga session prior to game day".

Tony Popovic
Former Socceroo and Sydney FC Assistant Coach

"I didn't realise how much yoga could help me as a player until I worked with Fiona. I'd tried yoga in the past, and thought it was only about flexibility. With Fiona, it made me generally stronger and better balanced. She understood the weaknesses I'd developed playing football and set a program that suited my needs. I never felt better, and my only regret is I didn't look into it earlier in my career.

When I was a coach at Sydney FC I was pleased to have Fiona working with our squad on a weekly basis. She tailor made a program specific for footballers and this has become a part of the teams weekly training. We saw improvements in all players and acknowledge that yoga has played its part".

Clint Bolton
Goalkeeper
Sydney FC Player of the Year: 2005-06
Melbourne Heart Player of the Year: 2010-11

"Fiona has been an integral member in Sydney F.C.'s successful '09/'10 season. Her adaptation of yoga, pilates and deep stretching, directed specifically at the athlete, has given us, the players of Sydney F.C., the opportunity to maximize our recovery and help minimise injuries. This has enabled us to consistently perform at our peak during games and at training.

Personally, I have found Fiona's sessions to be an invaluable tool in staying injury free, flexible and keeping a strong core. I have no doubt this has extended my career by years".

Hedley Galt
Author
Director, The Presenter Centre

Fiona is a truly gifted yoga teacher and fitness instructor who has helped me take my practice to the next level. Her depth of knowledge and understanding of the body is exceptional and she has a natural ability to connect with and bring out the best from her students. Whether you are a professional athlete or would just like to take your fitness to the next level, I highly recommend Fiona.

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