Testimonials

Corporate Clients

"The Kickstep Teacher did a great job easing the regulars back to stretching after the long festive break, while taking us back to basics and demonstrating different techniques in building up asanas like downward dog. She has a lovely teaching style, she is very calm, compassionate and gives very clear instructions."
~ Ling Mann, Shell Offices

"The yoga classes have literally changed our lives! We are a group of women and before we started our yoga class we all lead pretty unhealthy lifestyles. Through the course we have not only toned and strengthened our bodies but we have learnt to calm our minds. As we are a busy team who travel a lot on business and eat a lot of unhealthy lunches, we found that our whole outlook changed and with that came a change in diet and finding ways to relax whilst on the road.

We would all thoroughly recommend Kickstep. Not only are the classes beneficial from a health perspective but they are a lot of fun. The teacher pays close attention to detail and will make sure that all our postures/movements are done correctly."
~ Jo McDermott, Grey Advertising

"The office yoga sessions are so worthwhile. I feel really relaxed and refreshed afterwards. In fact, it makes my afternoons more productive and I look forward to it every week. The sessions can’t come round soon enough! Verity is a great teacher, she is clear and encouraging and is clearly very experienced."
~ Catherine Orris, Designer, Dynamo Marketing

"The services Kickstep have provided have been excellent and I would like to thank you for all your hard work."
~ Jacintha Findjan, Office Manager, Dynamo Marketing Communication

"The experience of having weekly office-based yoga classes with Kickstep is very positive in terms of health and well-being, but is also a great motivator and team-builder - we always walk away feeling happy and uplifted. The classes were also particularly well-tailored to the very varied levels and requirements within the team."
~ Anne-Alexis Moody, Spada PR

Schools

We would like to extend our warm thanks on behalf of the children and their families for the work you have carried out this term at our school. The children have greatly enjoyed expressing themselves, learning new skills through dance, performance and choreography. We appreciate the way you were able to include different abilities, as well as being flexible with performance dates.
~ Louise Rosen (Head Teacher) St John the Baptist Primary School

"The Jazz Dance classes, presented by this gifted teacher has enabled my daughter to bloom into a confident, expressive performer - no longer a shy wallflower, but now a dynamic and technically efficient dancer."
~ Parent, All Saints Primary School

"Etta from Kickstep has been running Jazz Dance after school clubs at our school for the past three years. These classes are very popular and a new class for Nursery and Reception started this year in addition to classes for keystage 1 and keystage 2. The older children love to learn new dance routines leading to an end of term performance and also danced in a Borough competition for local schools. Etta is an inspiring teacher and the children thoroughly enjoy challenges of new steps in a very happy, supportive environment."
~ All Saints CE Primary, Fulham

~ Year 4 Primary

~ Barnaby, Sophia & Hannah

"Over the last school year Kickstep has been taking yoga lessons with our two reception classes. We have found that the teacher has an engaging manner with the children and is aware of their capabilities. The classes are well thought out and presented in a fun manner that keeps the class absorbed. The children are keen to participate and look forward to their weekly lessons."
~ Rochelle Tilbury, Reception Teacher at Kew Green Prep School

"The varied and flexible approach, depending on the physical and mental state of the class, and how the knowledge is shared is excellent."

"Very enjoyable classes, plus Verity understands anatomy & physiology therefore enabling a deeper understanding of the body"

"A very good teacher! I wish you could teach more often."

"Your yoga classes are very informative thank you."

"Your Classes are very inspiring. The excellent explainations give a deeper understanding."
~ Drama Students at ASAD

"Etta is a hardworking and inspired teacher with a fantastic rapport with the students. There is always a very good atmosphere in her classes and her work is of a very high standard."
~ Marie Parker Shaw, Stagecoach Harrow

"Your choreographed dances are interesting, fun and challenging. Your kind and gentle manner with the children, showing interest and concern when appropriate for indviduals is very impressive"
~ Susan Jelley, Director of Class Act Performing Arts

"Thank you very, very much for an excellent dance club. Kickstep have more than met our expecations. The children have never enjoyed dancing so much, nor have they experienced such sociability in dance before. It's not a good dance club but a GREAT dance club - I would highly recommend you to anyone who asks!"
~ Joyce Pickton, School Club Co-ordinator, St Georges Primary

"The teacher was excellent; the boys really responded to his approach and the content of his lessons. This was the first time that any of the groups had tried dance and their confidence benefited hugely. At the end of the Arts Week it was evident that all the year groups noted Dance as their favourite workshop."
~ Dan McSherry, Rokeby School

Private Clients

Thank you for such a wonderful week, so relaxing, I have never felt so calm. I can't fault the week, it was pretty perfect if you ask me!
~ Emma Franklin

Thank you so much for a thoroughly enjoyable week. I must admit I was apprehensive about joining the group thinking that I would be 'the granny who should have stayed at home' However, of course after meeting you and the others I quickly realised that age doesn't matter. The yoga was hard work for me but I am really feeling the benefits now. The day after arriving home I visited my physiotherapist who said immediately what a difference she saw in my progress. Now I have to make sure I keep up the exercise. How I wish you held a class in Bristol.
~ Elizabeth Jackson

I just wanted to take this opportunity to say again how much I love your teaching. Each week I learn something new, such as last week the fact that bow pose is not supposed to cause lower back pain and involves massive effort with the thighs--who knew??! I've done the pose in bikram dozens of times and none of those instructors ever say a thing about what it is supposed to be activating. Anyway, you are a gem among teachers and i hope you never retire or stop teaching!
~ Joni Rendon

'Excellent teaching and excellent company. This retreat has been a wonderful experience for me in my time of positive changes - and you have been an important part. Thank you so much'.
~ Marie Clifford, Teacher

"Thank you so much Kickstep – I looked forward to the pregnancy yoga classes every week and have raved about them to every expectant mother I have met. I had the easiest pregnancy which I put down to the strength and awareness of my pregnant body that the classes gave me. I was also able to use the controlled breathing and movement techniques to endure 24 hours of labour without any pain relief. It will be the first thing I book in for when we come to baby number 2, but for now I’m looking forward to the postnatal classes."
~ Amelia Morgan

'Thanks to the meditation classes the new job experience is not as overwhelming as expected and more the that, the whole leaving experience is different. I will never thank you enough for all the insights, you literally saved my life!'
~ A. Sentissi

"Verity is an inspiration. She really guides you into listening to your body so you can be your own teacher. I love the variety in her classes, there's always a new position to explore!"
~ Sherina Stewart, Actress.

"The yoga class and practice with you has been brilliant. Although I have been practicing yoga for many years, I can tell the huge difference after 7 days of serious practice under your supervision. It has been one of the most amazing experiences in my life so far. I don’t know how to describe it in any language, but you really are remarkable."
~ Amineh Mansoori, Fashion Buyer.

"Gambia was the perfect destination for a yoga holiday. It's laid-back atmosphere and quiet contentedness of it's people made it the perfect setting to unwind. It was lovely to be able to dine on fresh papaya and soak up the sunshine during downtime. Verity's philosophy that one's yoga practice should be different every day was a refreshing approach for me, and I was never bored at a session. I returned to the UK feeling physically fit and zen."
~ Jaime Perlman, Art Director

'Having had sleepless nights from constant lower back pain and siatica for several weeks, I tried many other therapies but it was only the weekly yoga sessions that eased the pain for the whole day. I am now almost back to normal, which I put down completely to the yoga, plus I am starting to understand what caused the pain so I know how to get out of it in the future'.
~ John Gainsbury

"With 2 herniated discs, I have had sciatica and back pain for years, going once a month to the osteopath. After only 6 months of private yoga classes, I have managed to 'become my own healer'. Not only do I know how to get rid of the pain but I have also accepted my body as a whole, befriending the areas I have been fighting against. Thank you."
~ Eve Benchetrit

"After a long day in the office Kickstep's classes are a refreshing and fantastic way to help relax your body and mind - I look forward to them every week. I'm also finding muscles I didn't even know existed!"
~ Amelia Baio, SBar yoga regular

"Everything you teach me - I already feel like I know it deep down! The freedom I feel from finding new muscles is fantastic"
~ Private client

"Every week you amaze me with your fantastic class! I feel that I've had a complete body massage and leave feeling high and happy. Well done and I look foward to attending your classes each AND every week."
~ Amineh, LA Fitness member

"Working with the teachers at Kickstep on a one-to-one basis has really improved my yoga. The classes are both inspiring and fun with a great amount of attention to detail. The guidance given has helped me to practice yoga with a lot more awareness and to understand my body more. I'd recommend these classes to anyone who really wants to expand their yoga practice."
~ Beverly Eve, Actress