Testimonials
Courtney makes a genuine effort to connect with her students and to help her students connect with themselves. Below are some of the thoughts from her students about their experiences.
Courtney Hans is one of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Her teaching style is joyful, energetic, and accessible, and it was her beginner yoga class that inspired me to really commit to my practice, and her encouragement that eventually led me to enroll in teacher training myself. Courtney's knowledge of alignment and philosophy is extensive, and she brings a sense of play to practice that still inspires me and my own teaching.
- Jordan S., RYT 200
Great studio, instructors, staff and clientele!! I absolutely get revved up with Courtney’s wonderful spirit ❤️❤️! Loved this class. A good combination of moderate paced flow with some challenging poses thrown in at the end. Courtney was fantastic Love the studio, the class and most of all the teacher! Courtney is excellent!! |
Courtney is a great yoga teacher! She was one of the first teachers I had when revisiting my practice after years of absence. She was kind and approachable, compassionate and fun, and made me feel welcome and comfortable. I always felt I could approach her with questions and still do to this day, even though she's no longer my instructor! Any studio is lucky to have Courtney. |
Courtney has such a warm, joyful and uplifting presence and she creates a friendly atmosphere in which you feel welcomed to explore your yoga practice. I have found her yoga classes to be well-balanced; whether you are looking for a challenge, relaxation or a little of both, in her class, you’ll find just the right mix. Whenever I have had the pleasure of taking Courtney’s class, I have always left feeling more inspired and more balanced in my body. |
Courtney's energetic and positive personality make her classes so AWESOME! Courtney's 101 class encouraged me to deepen my practice and eventually complete a 200 hr teacher training, she is an inspiration! “I have recently been going to Courtney H’s flow classes and LOVE her.” |
I picked the yoga studio because of its location. I liked the idea of the “Yoga 101” class that was being offered and the day and time was a good fit. I had taken yoga classes in the past, but had pretty much un-learned whatever I had been taught previously and thought a fresh start would be best. I had no idea what to expect by way of the instructor, so I was a bit anxious about showing up and fitting in to an ongoing class and arrived a bit early. Courtney was already there and she immediately made me feel comfortable and welcome. I discovered that it was her habit to arrive early so that she could greet her students and she always stayed after class to answer questions and talk about the class that had just been completed. Courtney’s a natural teacher. Her overall intention about the class she taught was clear, but she was flexible and able to adjust for the various levels of proficiency among her students. She took the time to share with us her journey and her practice which I found inspiring. She shared her frustrations with poses and physical limitations (really short toes) which resonated with me and made me relax and realize that my journey was not about duplicating her, in my mind, perfect poses but about developing my practice in a way that made sense to me. And there is this one really cool thing that she does sometimes at the end of class while her students are in Savasana. She rubs something fragrant between her hands and then kneels behind your head and anoints your brow, or perhaps just puts a small bit of pressure on your shoulders, just a tiny personal, physical connection that is so incredibly powerful that it almost brought me to tears the first time she did it. It was so unexpected and yet so affirming, so giving, so Courtney.
- Stacey M.
“[Courtney] gave me a private lesson and really worked with me on my poses. Definitely hit the morning session for some extra individualized TLC!” I always enjoyed Courtney's classes at Hyde Park Yoga Company in Austin, TX. Her upbeat attitude, unique music selections, easy to laugh style, and down to earth personality made everyone feel welcome, unintimidated, and ready to explore. She would be great addition to any yoga studio. |
“Courtney [and other instructors] are all awesome. They make the classes accessible for everybody, so that beginners and advanced practitioners all feel comfortable. I like that I can get centered and get a workout without worrying that I might hurt myself -- the instructors have your back.” |
Courtney was my favorite yoga instructor in Austin! In addition to being patient, kind, joyful (even in early morning classes), and fun as she guided us through our practice, Courtney is genuinely invested in her students and in building a community within the studio. She would ask after my work, hobbies, and life outside the studio at every class, and she was very helpful in helping me both grow in yoga and adapt poses and transitions when I was dealing with soccer injuries. Courtney will be a great addition to any community! |
