The Yoga Garden

I am a regular in Patty Holmes's Yoga Garden since 2015. I joined because I was having constant strains and muscle pulls when playing tennis and other sports. Since joining, my body is able to endure so much more physical activity. More importantly, Patty's yoga practice gives me a mindset that I bring to all aspects of my life, such as strategies to keep calm, how to dissipate painful situations, and gratitude. The Yoga Garden is now an integral part of my weekly routine.

When I wake up in the morning feeling like the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz, I know Patty’s yoga class will be just what I need. I may start the class feeling creaky, but by the end of the session, Patty has helped me stretch, massage, and strengthen all those tender places. Her approach to some of the more formal aspects of yoga takes the practice to new places as she incorporates breathing, poses, and a meditative perspective into a rejuvenating experience. You can push as much as you want; she is supportive and sensitive to individual needs and goals. After nearly 10 years with Patty, in the Yoga Garden and online, I would highly recommend her classes to a new, fallen away, or experienced Yogi.

I started taking Patty’s class earlier this year due to back pain, and with each session, I have felt a steady improvement. Patty is a wonderful teacher who truly understands and supports each student’s needs. Her deep knowledge guides us through a journey of physical healing, emotional balance, and a sense of inner peace. I highly recommend her class to anyone looking to nurture both body and soul.

Patty is a phenomenal yogi and spiritual master. I don't use those words lightly. I wouldn't have got through my divorce so gently if I hadn't had a safe place on my mat with Patty as my guide. Her knowledge is forever growing, one session is always so different and creative from the next one. Her artistry seems to strengthen on a weekly basis. The other yogis that join the sessions on-line are delightful and fill the rest of my day with a sense of joy. I am forever grateful for The Yoga Garden, it is a home for me and my body. I wouldn't be the same without it. Thank you Patty!

Patty's practice spans across a wide variety of yoga philosophies and styles and she incorporates her in-depth knowledge about physiology and mindset. My husband and I take private lessons that are tailored to our energy that day and she seamlessly addresses our individual needs - no two lessons are ever the same! The studio space at St. Bart's is great. If you're wondering if Patty's yoga practice is for you, give it a try!