These are some words and experiences
generously shared by students over the years.
"When I took my first yoga class with Mimi, I was recovering from a serious back injury and was unable to perform something as simple as touching my toes with my fingertips. Slowly, Mimi introduced me to a series of yoga poses that were wondrous to me: the yoga actually helped to fully heal my back and the asanas began to give me fuller and fuller range of movement.
I worked with Mimi for two years in Beijing, both in private and group class settings. I now have a deeply satisfying yoga practice because of her. I think Mimi is one of those rare, gifted teachers you meet maybe once in a lifetime: she imparts her knowledge effortlessly and gracefully, with a vast reservoir to call upon.Over the years I’ve been deeply struck by her intuitive understanding of the most subtle nuances of human physiology and anatomy. What may be her greatest gift is her ability to shape and lead fantastic yoga classes—she does it gently and compassionately but with a vibrancy and strength, which is perhaps why her classes at her studio (the Yoga Yard) in Beijing were so wildly popular.
It has been a true gift to be introduced to yoga through Mimi in China. She takes such pleasure in her own practice and in her teachings. Her ability to share that joy with her students is something I am still grateful for daily."– Susan Conley, Beijing/USA
“My deepest thanks go to Mimi’s teachings. In every session, there is a gem - a thoughtful adjustment, a shared lightness, a kindness, a profound message.
While we ultimately determine our own experiences, her guidance and
nurturing brings light to a life practice.”– Chantal Van Ginkel, Beijing/South Africa"90 minutes of class with Mimi are 90 minutes of self-worship. She carries the space for each student as though he/she is the only person in the room. Such is the sensitivity, awareness and care she puts into teaching each student in each class." – Joo Teoh, London/Malaysia
“Through Mimi’s teachings and guidance I discovered my love for Yoga. She has been of great encouragement to me to further embark on the yogic path and become a yoga teacher myself. Her talent to speak beautiful words of wisdom gently awakens a deeper sense for one's intention to practice yoga. Her classes are fresh and fun. Taught in a safe and nourishing environment, her sequences always balance well the yin and yang aspects of yoga. Mimi gives great importance to proper body alignment and body awareness. I very much value that she encourages her students to explore and experience by themselves what feels right for them." – Stefanie Shau, Beijing/Germany
"From the moment I first heard Mimi’s voice, in my very first class at Yoga Yard, I was hooked! Her gentle, crystalline tones are very calming to the new student and very conducive to getting us to open our minds, bodies and hearts to yoga. Mimi has been a wonderful mentor to me and encouraged me to take my yoga practice further when I was unsure of my readiness to move to the next level. Through her own ever-developing and changing practice, she has shown me how to become more comfortable with myself and given me the courage to take teacher trainings and become a teacher. I admire Mimi’s devotion to yoga and her connection to her own spirituality and hope that, in some way, I have absorbed some of her abilities and am able to pass on my love of yoga to my students through my own teachings." – Alison Wiktil, Delhi/Thailand