Kelly Pretlow's Reviews

Kelly is one of only a handful of Purna Yoga™ Teachers shaped by Aadil Palkhivala, certified by the State of Washington, registered with the Yoga Alliance, and neatly tucking 2,000 hours of teacher training under her Blue Canoe yoga belt.

I've grown tired of choreographed classes that feel "nice" but ultimately do not deeply effect my living in the "bigger picture". Kelly is what I call an "impact teacher". You don't have to know she's good, you can both feel it in your bones and see it project out into your life.

I have enjoyed all of my classes with Kelly. She is deeply knowledgeable about yoga and is able to pass that knowledge on to her students. She takes care to make sure students are in the proper poses so as to avoid injury. Kelly's calm manner is what first impressed me years ago when she was teaching a class at another studio. It prompted me to ask if she taught elsewhere, and that's when I found out about Maple Leaf Community Yoga, Kelly's own studio. The space is clean and the sessions I have attended have never been overcrowded -- in fact, sometimes I was one of two students who were able to show up on a particular day. I strongly recommend Maple Leaf Community Yoga for students of all ability levels.

What I love about having Kelly as a teacher is her warm, loving and bubbly personality. You feel good just being in her class. I have also learned about many related things that were not about moving my body into various yoga positions. Kelly has taught me about food, my sinuses, energy, foot care, oils, flax seed, microwave ovens, night guards (for your mouth), books, the power of choosing...it just goes on and on. She always says "It's ALL yoga." She has a terrific mindset and is an inspiring and gifted teacher! I think the world of her and absolutely recommend her!!

I've been and on-and-off yoga practitioner and student for a about ten years. Three years ago, I began a regular class with Kelly, and I learned more in six weeks than I had in all other sessions combined. I've continued taking classes with Kelly, when it works with my schedule, and these classes greatly enhance my home practice. I highly recommend Kelly and Maple Leaf Community Yoga.

I live in the neighborhood and have taken yoga here for two years. It has been a great experience. You are allowed to progress at your own rate with support. Kellys teaching is very accessible. I feel healthier and sleep better due to my work here.