Testimonials
Iyengar Yoga
I can't recommend Christian highly enough. I had recently herniated 2 discs and was experiencing numbness and weakness in my leg due to sciatic nerve damage. My doctor told me to expect back surgery. It was a difficult time, and I was very concerned about my prospects for recovery as I was having trouble walking normally. Christian was reassuring, patient, and very careful to avoid re-injuring my back. It made all the difference. In the end back surgery was avoided and I have recovered! I am grateful to have found Christian.
Ken B.
After trying acupuncture and chiropractic, and still continuing to have agonizing pain from sciatica for several months, I finally contacted Christian. Iyengar yoga completely eliminated my pain and has allowed me to perform activities that have not been possible for years.
Mike K., DVM
For 20 years I suffered with the ill effects of a ruptured disk in my low back. I tried a lot of techniques to make it better including different kinds of Yoga, Physical Therapy, tons of swimming etc. After 17 months of faithful Iyengar Yoga practice with Christian, my back is so much better. And yes it is because of Iyengar Yoga, and a lot of hard work on my part, but mostly it is because Christian is really an amazing teacher. He is committed, patient, attentive, genuine, and just fun to have as an instructor. It is Christian that inspires all of us Iyengar Yoga students to trust the practice and keep on keeping on.
Carol E.
Since I began with Christian, not only have I truly enjoyed practicing yoga in his classes, but I have also become stronger, and more aware of my alignment. Most importantly, the chronic lower back pain that I had suffered from for years, due to ballet and having children, has completely disappeared. I give Christian, and Iyengar yoga, 100% credit for this recovery! I always leave Christian's classes feeling better, both mentally and physically, then I did when I arrived!
Alisha D.
Four years ago I found Christian's yoga studio, and my life changed. I now appreciate and trust my body to do things that I never would have imagined. That trust of self has carried over to all other aspects of my life. I feel strong in body, mind and spirit, and just plain happy (all those inversions, you know). It is my great pleasure to go to class as often as I can. Christian is an amazing teacher who teaches with precession, clarity, passion, patience and humor. He reads the ability of his students well and knows when to push them further and when to let them be where they are for a time. His knowledge of how to fix things for people continues to impress me. If you are ever considering trying a yoga class, I highly recommend Christian Leeby. You won't be disappointed!
Barbara C. - realtor, retired school teacher
It's crazy, but in less than 2 months the grip had returned to my hand, the "nagging-never-ending makes you cranky" pain in my arm was gone. Saying "I can't do that." is no longer a part of my life. Now I continuously challenge my body and mind with Iyengar Yoga. If you want to breathe peace instead of pain, Christian's studio is a safe place to heal.
Anna T.
I was nervous about coming to yoga because my knee was so sore. It hurt a lot to walk and I felt very protective of it. After your class, it was the first time I walked with no pain.
Eileen C.
Christian is one of those rare examples of a person who lives his practice. As a teacher, he is knowledgeable about the human body, gives clear instruction, and accepts all levels of ability. When I practice with Christian I know I will always leave with a deeper awareness of myself and how I inhabit my body.
Lisa D., Public School Teacher
The nurse practitioner phoned with news that my bone density HAS improved. Thanks much for your tutoring, care, and instruction. You sure know what you are doing!
Diane V.
I have been practicing Iyengar yoga 13 years and studied with many senior teachers; Christian ranks up with the best. He is strong, conscientious, dedicated, compassionate, intelligent and well-trained.
Eric L, MD physician
I very much enjoyed the yoga class this morning. Your extra help was phenomenal. Thank you for the attention.
Dave R.
Christian's attention to proper alignment and correct form allowed me to attain greater flexibility and better joint stability than I had before I had arthroscopic surgery on both my knees.
Kit C.Charismatic, energetic, focused, caring - Christian is a wonderful yoga teacher.
Alicja B., Chemist
I initially started with yoga in order to relieve the stress gardening caused to my back as I had seen a newspaper article about this. To my great relief, practicing Iyengar yoga twice a week has enabled me to garden with all the bending required for weeding, etc. with no subsequent back pain.
Diane B.
The most scathing, searingly, critical condemnation I can make about Christian Leeby is that he's a superbly qualified teacher who will coax your mind, body, and spirit into places they've never been before and will never want to leave again. That's it for the negative. Otherwise, he's a great teacher.
M. Henley, cartoonist and gadfly
Years later, Christian's soothing voice still reverberates in my mind, "Stay in Savasana in the most stressful of times." - key alignment principles, pranayamic guidance, words of wisdom, Sanskrit chanting from a wise young man. He's the best!
Colette Z., Chiropractor
Christian Leeby's classes are superb, as he offers a personalized approach in a complete integration of yoga concepts, including stretching with structural alignment, breathing, and mind relaxation. I always feel great after the sessions, and I also find that the training involving intense muscle work in one part of my body while other parts are consciously relaxed is transported into my skiing and other sports activities.
EPN, Professor at School of MinesRolf Integration
I have been to numerous Rolf practitioners and Christian is by far the most effective. He has very gentle hands. Life's bumps and bruises leave effects behind that we just get used to; a Rolf series restores a feeling of openness and takes those traumas out of your body.
KC, Golden
Ten years ago, I thought my quality of life was virtually over at age 30, due to multiple car accidents and other injuries. I spent 10 years seeing multiple doctors, doing six rounds of physical therapy, yoga, chiropractic care, acupuncture, acupressure and massage therapy, and various pain medications. Then at 40 I had a baby, and in the end I could barely walk a block without causing myself terrible pain.
I tried rolfing with a very cautious attitude. I had experienced some good relief in the past with Iyengar yoga, and consequently, had particular trust for Christian Leeby because of his yoga background.
I was underwhelmed after the first four sessions. I could tell the rolfing was doing some good, but I was looking for a solution more permanent, and I didn't seem to be getting there. Halfway through my sessions and nowhere close to recovery.
I stuck it out, and combined the rolfing with a private yoga session with Christian plus daily walking, and six sessions later, I backpacked segment 1 of the Colorado Trail with a 30 pound pack on my back, hiking 14 miles the very first day. I have since gone back and hiked two more segments and plan to eventually do the entire 500 mile trail.
I do not believe the work would have been as effective with just any other rolf practitioner and believe Christian is the best of the best when it comes to this work. This letter is more of an endorsement of Christian's talents than it is of rolfing in general. I believe his combined skill with rolfing and Iyengar yoga makes him unmatched in the bodywork field.
Patty L. Business owner and mom
I was hesitant to try Rolf Integration. I am a senior and wondered if I was too old to benefit. What to wear was a modesty concern for me and I had heard that it might be a painful or strange experience. I knew I had found the right practitioner when I met Christian. He assuaged me of all my concerns. Never too old, and there are many kinds of street clothes that can be worn during treatment. I was quite comfortable. The 10-series of Rolf Integration is one of the most significant gifts I have ever given myself. I experienced dramatic release of tension and I feel so much more comfortable in my body. This is powerful stuff and Christian is a masterful and painless practitioner.
DJH, Golden
Christian, here is a testimonial to the terrific results I received from your Rolf therapy, "I've always had horrible posture as a result of a career spent leaning over a computer keyboard combined with years hunched over while I played the piano. Since completing a Rolf series with Christian, I am finally able to sit upright comfortably while I program, practice, and perform, without slouching! I was attending beginner Salsa dancing lessons at the time I began my Rolf therapy. My Salsa teachers could perform perfectly executed ballet-like spins while they danced, but no matter how much I practiced my spins, I would always lose my balance. When Christian and I were nearly complete with my 10 sessions, I attempted a spin during a Salsa class, and to my surprise, I discovered that the realignment of my spine allowed me to whirl a well-controlled double with ease! Now I get compliments regularly from my astonished dance partners, like 'Wow, how do you spin like that?' 'You must practice spins a lot!', or 'You must have been dancing for many years!'
Jason B, Denver
The series of Rolf treatments completely changed the way I carry myself. The structural work made me aware of my body and its alignment. Since I completed the series I stand up straighter and feel more balanced. The best part is, as a runner, I am free of the aches and pains I used to have in my lower body as a result of poor alignment. I highly recommend this treatment to all serious athletes who have lived with chronic pain.
Allison K., Denver, CO
I remember feeling lighter; like I was almost walking on air; instead of my friends always telling me to stand up straight; they tell me how great my posture is now; it is almost impossible for me to slump anymore; I feel more at ease when sitting up straight and more comfortable; before it was an effort to hold my shoulders back; now, it comes naturally; I wish I had done it 10 years ago! I'd recommend Christian to anyone.
MJ, Golden, CO
When I first called Christian I was barely able to tie my own shoes. A snowboarding accident and years of really poor posture had finally taken a toll. Prior to calling I had tried hitting the gym, chiropractic therapy, massage, and a strict regiment of Advil for a couple years yet my mobility was only getting worse. Christian and I spoke on the phone and he answered all my questions about Rolf Integration and Iyengar Yoga clearly and in detail. By the end of the call we had devised a plan. I began with a couple of Rolf sessions that changed the rest of my life. I was feeling better and mobile for the first time in far too long! While continuing my Rolf Integration series I began attending Christian's yoga classes. The combination of the two therapies is amazing. As I continue to practice Iyengar Yoga with Christian, I continue to feel better than I could have ever imagined! Christian is a caring, compassionate, motivating, and mindful instructor. His instruction is very clear and well conveyed. He is knowledgeable and well experienced. Christian is not just The Yoga Man, he is THE MAN!
James T., Denver