Student Reviews
Stacie Dooreck was an absolute joy to work with, and the residents of The Carlisle loved her! She was able to adjust her teaching style to different abilities, and was professional at all times. We were very sad to see her go." -Alexia Baker Activities and Volunteer Coordinator at the The Carlisle Assisted Living Home
Stacie Dooreck has been a reliable a dedicated yoga instructor for our corporate yoga co-op for over 5 years. In that time I have observed that she is able to connect with, encourage and guide individuals ranging from the complete novice to the more experienced yogi. Her demeanor puts people at ease while at the same time conveying the seriousness and worthiness of yoga. If there was a two-thumbs-up-asana, I would strike that pose for Stacie any time. Mark J. Yoga Coordinator at for Corporate Yoga Classes in Daly City, CA 2008-2012
"Stacie is amazing to work with and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. We hired her for a team meeting of 40 people, and everyone loved her. She asks great questions ahead of time (how much time, audience size, etc.), so she can properly plan the chair workout. All of her exercises are very easy to do, she gives great clear instructions, and it is amazing how relaxed we all were after 30minutes. You won't regret hiring her." Veronica, Genetech S. San Francisco Corporate Chair Yoga Workshop March 2017
Stacie is amazing. If you are new to yoga or you want to improve your technique, Stacie is the person to guide you thorough the process. I tried so many yoga instructors and I couldn't get into yoga until I took one of Stacie's classes. She is amazing!" Danny B. Student at Corporate Classes at Lucas Films; San Francisco, CA 2005 -present
Stacie is a great yoga instructor- one of my favorites. Her practice has a great balance of the physical, mental and spiritual sides of yoga- focusing not only on asanas but breathing and meditation as well. She is very knowledgeable and does a great job of describing the poses and different ways to get more out of the practice. I love the fact that she’s “in tune” with the class and the people. She will give extra help to those that need it and will make modifications for those that are injured or pregnant. She brings enough variety every week to keep things fresh. Her yoga class is my weekly salvation- I can’t recommend her enough…” Sebastien C., San Francisco, CA 12/08
Stacie's style is gentle but effective. She guides you through poses with just the right amount of encouragement. My experience was in a group class at a large SF Health Club. She takes the time to walk around in order to provide personal attention. I can only imagine how much more effective she is with a smaller group or in a private lesson.” Victor T. Student at Corporate Yoga Classes at Lucas Films; San Francisco, CA 1/09
Stacie is wonderful. I started working from home over a year ago, and given the freedom of that I wanted to try to train myself to take some yoga breaks. I took a series of private lessons from Stacie in my home, which was a great way to get myself in the habit of de-stressing throughout the work day. Stacie is very knowledgeable, teaching me about the practice of yoga. And she was great at tailoring lessons to my needs...both my overall goals and just how I might have been feeling that day. She's also very warm & kind and generally nice to be around. Lindsey S.-Private yoga student in San Francisco, CA 1/09
I have taken classes from Stacie for several years now at the Presidio where she teaches part time. She is thorough and makes sure students get a solid grounding, paying attention to form. She has also taken the time to instruct us in the bigger picture of Yoga, something I found very helpful and not all teachers do. Stacie is very pleasant, paying attention to individuals and tracking their progress as they become more adept. I highly recommend her as a teacher.”
Hello dear Stacie,"I wanted to write this evening and thank you again for our session today. Would you believe that my back is not hurting?! I still have some awkwardness, popping hip joints and pelvic pressure, but the all the pinching and pain are GONE! I am so happy :) I am going to continue and be mindful and gentle, and do some of the exercises you shared with me; as of now I am just shocked with how much better I feel. Thank you thank you thank, you for sharing your amazing healing energy with me! Mona, Prenatal Private Yoga and Bellydance student, Fremont 2010
“My husband surprised me during my pregnancy, and hired Stacie for some private yoga sessions. She came to our home once a week, and did a fantastic job. I had a condition called "placenta previa", and I was only allowed very light exercise. Yoga was the perfect solution for me, and Stacie guided me through prenatal poses that relieved aches and pain, which are or course the joy that comes packaged with all pregnancies! Stacie also provided me with printed materials so I could practice when she wasn't here. She was always attentive to my energy level, and would construct her session accordingly. I always felt considerably "lighter", physically and emotionally, after our sessions. So, simply, thank you Stacie. And I hope to see you again soon for baby number 2!” Christelle B., Prenatal Private Yoga student, San Francisco 2008
"Thanks for everything, Stacie. You have always been a great teacher and sub for our program." Yoga Director at the San Francisco Bay Club
SunLight Chair Yoga Book Reviews
"Sunlight Chair Yoga shines new, beautiful, creative energy on a subject whose time has finally come...Chair Yoga! Artfully modified yoga moves in a chair. Stretches, breathing and relaxation for men and women of all ages. Lovely color photos, clear directions sharing the benefits of Yoga for every - BODY. Thank you Stacie Dooreck!" -Lilias Folan, Swami Kavitananda; PBS Lilias! Yoga and You Author Lilias! Yoga -Your Guide to Enhancing Body, Mind and Spirit Midlife and Beyond
"Stacie Dooreck has removed all the obstacles for reasons why someone can’t practice yoga. She breaks it down and inspires all of us to do what we can when we can. This book is a gem. Thank you for this wonderful book. I will be sharing it with my students." Saeeda Hafiz author of The Healing: One Woman’s Journey from Poverty to Inner Riches.”
More reviews on Amazon, click to view
SunLight Chair Yoga Teacher Training Reviews 2017
"Wonderful Chair Yoga Training Thank you so much Stacie, it was interesting, uplifting I had a great time and back home with the feeling that I have learned so much" Yoga Instructor, Switzerland from 2017 Bahamas training
"I just finished an amazing four day Chair Yoga Teacher Training Class with Staci Dooreck, owner of SunLight Yoga, at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Stacie is a born teacher and her passion for bringing yoga to everyone through Chair Yoga, was evident in her passionate, patient and thorough teaching style. A must course for any yoga instructor or physical therapist interested in Chair Yoga as a therapeutic tool for his or her patients. Her vast experience has allowed her to bring together the influences of many yoga styles and lineages in addition to those of Swami Sivananda. You are given more than enough ideas to create your own chair yoga sequences. I cannot wait to start in with mine!" Emily Blaskey, Physical Therapist, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
"What an amazing weekend. Stacie Dooreck is a wonderful and caring teacher. Also, a great group of women to share it with. Anyone who has the chance to experience this training should not pass it up. Love and light!" Shari, Florida chair yoga training
"Thanks so much for all of this information! Wanted to express my gratitude again. I so enjoyed your class and I am eager to begin teaching. I've been researching chair yoga classes in my area and you are correct, not much around! " Monica
"Last weekend I took an amazing chair yoga workshop. Although I've been teaching this format for the last two years it was wonderful to further my education...I can't wait to share what I learned with my students." Leigh Ann
Stacie Dooreck has been a reliable a dedicated yoga instructor for our corporate yoga co-op for over 5 years. In that time I have observed that she is able to connect with, encourage and guide individuals ranging from the complete novice to the more experienced yogi. Her demeanor puts people at ease while at the same time conveying the seriousness and worthiness of yoga. If there was a two-thumbs-up-asana, I would strike that pose for Stacie any time. Mark J. Yoga Coordinator at for Corporate Yoga Classes in Daly City, CA 2008-2012
"Stacie is amazing to work with and you can tell she genuinely loves what she does. We hired her for a team meeting of 40 people, and everyone loved her. She asks great questions ahead of time (how much time, audience size, etc.), so she can properly plan the chair workout. All of her exercises are very easy to do, she gives great clear instructions, and it is amazing how relaxed we all were after 30minutes. You won't regret hiring her." Veronica, Genetech S. San Francisco Corporate Chair Yoga Workshop March 2017
Stacie is amazing. If you are new to yoga or you want to improve your technique, Stacie is the person to guide you thorough the process. I tried so many yoga instructors and I couldn't get into yoga until I took one of Stacie's classes. She is amazing!" Danny B. Student at Corporate Classes at Lucas Films; San Francisco, CA 2005 -present
Stacie is a great yoga instructor- one of my favorites. Her practice has a great balance of the physical, mental and spiritual sides of yoga- focusing not only on asanas but breathing and meditation as well. She is very knowledgeable and does a great job of describing the poses and different ways to get more out of the practice. I love the fact that she’s “in tune” with the class and the people. She will give extra help to those that need it and will make modifications for those that are injured or pregnant. She brings enough variety every week to keep things fresh. Her yoga class is my weekly salvation- I can’t recommend her enough…” Sebastien C., San Francisco, CA 12/08
Stacie's style is gentle but effective. She guides you through poses with just the right amount of encouragement. My experience was in a group class at a large SF Health Club. She takes the time to walk around in order to provide personal attention. I can only imagine how much more effective she is with a smaller group or in a private lesson.” Victor T. Student at Corporate Yoga Classes at Lucas Films; San Francisco, CA 1/09
Stacie is wonderful. I started working from home over a year ago, and given the freedom of that I wanted to try to train myself to take some yoga breaks. I took a series of private lessons from Stacie in my home, which was a great way to get myself in the habit of de-stressing throughout the work day. Stacie is very knowledgeable, teaching me about the practice of yoga. And she was great at tailoring lessons to my needs...both my overall goals and just how I might have been feeling that day. She's also very warm & kind and generally nice to be around. Lindsey S.-Private yoga student in San Francisco, CA 1/09
I have taken classes from Stacie for several years now at the Presidio where she teaches part time. She is thorough and makes sure students get a solid grounding, paying attention to form. She has also taken the time to instruct us in the bigger picture of Yoga, something I found very helpful and not all teachers do. Stacie is very pleasant, paying attention to individuals and tracking their progress as they become more adept. I highly recommend her as a teacher.”
Hello dear Stacie,"I wanted to write this evening and thank you again for our session today. Would you believe that my back is not hurting?! I still have some awkwardness, popping hip joints and pelvic pressure, but the all the pinching and pain are GONE! I am so happy :) I am going to continue and be mindful and gentle, and do some of the exercises you shared with me; as of now I am just shocked with how much better I feel. Thank you thank you thank, you for sharing your amazing healing energy with me! Mona, Prenatal Private Yoga and Bellydance student, Fremont 2010
“My husband surprised me during my pregnancy, and hired Stacie for some private yoga sessions. She came to our home once a week, and did a fantastic job. I had a condition called "placenta previa", and I was only allowed very light exercise. Yoga was the perfect solution for me, and Stacie guided me through prenatal poses that relieved aches and pain, which are or course the joy that comes packaged with all pregnancies! Stacie also provided me with printed materials so I could practice when she wasn't here. She was always attentive to my energy level, and would construct her session accordingly. I always felt considerably "lighter", physically and emotionally, after our sessions. So, simply, thank you Stacie. And I hope to see you again soon for baby number 2!” Christelle B., Prenatal Private Yoga student, San Francisco 2008
"Thanks for everything, Stacie. You have always been a great teacher and sub for our program." Yoga Director at the San Francisco Bay Club
SunLight Chair Yoga Book Reviews
"Sunlight Chair Yoga shines new, beautiful, creative energy on a subject whose time has finally come...Chair Yoga! Artfully modified yoga moves in a chair. Stretches, breathing and relaxation for men and women of all ages. Lovely color photos, clear directions sharing the benefits of Yoga for every - BODY. Thank you Stacie Dooreck!" -Lilias Folan, Swami Kavitananda; PBS Lilias! Yoga and You Author Lilias! Yoga -Your Guide to Enhancing Body, Mind and Spirit Midlife and Beyond
"Stacie Dooreck has removed all the obstacles for reasons why someone can’t practice yoga. She breaks it down and inspires all of us to do what we can when we can. This book is a gem. Thank you for this wonderful book. I will be sharing it with my students." Saeeda Hafiz author of The Healing: One Woman’s Journey from Poverty to Inner Riches.”
More reviews on Amazon, click to view
SunLight Chair Yoga Teacher Training Reviews 2017
"Wonderful Chair Yoga Training Thank you so much Stacie, it was interesting, uplifting I had a great time and back home with the feeling that I have learned so much" Yoga Instructor, Switzerland from 2017 Bahamas training
"I just finished an amazing four day Chair Yoga Teacher Training Class with Staci Dooreck, owner of SunLight Yoga, at the Sivananda Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Stacie is a born teacher and her passion for bringing yoga to everyone through Chair Yoga, was evident in her passionate, patient and thorough teaching style. A must course for any yoga instructor or physical therapist interested in Chair Yoga as a therapeutic tool for his or her patients. Her vast experience has allowed her to bring together the influences of many yoga styles and lineages in addition to those of Swami Sivananda. You are given more than enough ideas to create your own chair yoga sequences. I cannot wait to start in with mine!" Emily Blaskey, Physical Therapist, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
"What an amazing weekend. Stacie Dooreck is a wonderful and caring teacher. Also, a great group of women to share it with. Anyone who has the chance to experience this training should not pass it up. Love and light!" Shari, Florida chair yoga training
"Thanks so much for all of this information! Wanted to express my gratitude again. I so enjoyed your class and I am eager to begin teaching. I've been researching chair yoga classes in my area and you are correct, not much around! " Monica
"Last weekend I took an amazing chair yoga workshop. Although I've been teaching this format for the last two years it was wonderful to further my education...I can't wait to share what I learned with my students." Leigh Ann
