Testimonials
Yoga Testimonials
Mia Borgatta's grounded presence, focused approach and experienced wisdom are valuable assets to aspiring pre-natal yoga instructors. As a Director of a yoga studio I come across many pre-natal yoga instructors. Having studied with Mia in her Ma Yoga Teacher Training I can affirm that Mia is a gift to both expectant months and those seeking to teach Ma Yoga. Mia Borgatta is a gift to women and a teacher of teachers!
-- Emily Conradson, Om Factory
"I practiced prenatal yoga with Mia throughout the second half of my pregnancy. Her classes taught me to open inward to the physical-emotional-spiritual growth of my baby, to slow down and soften my practice, and to have a sense of humor about my body after many years of a regular ashtanga-style yoga practice. She nurtured each student individually and also the group of us as a whole. It was exciting to participate in her prenatal teacher training after the birth of my son, and to expand into the role of teaching prenatal yoga. Mia is a gifted teacher who is very practical and down-to-earth in passing along her knowledge and experience to moms and moms-to-be."
-- Danielle L'Heureux
"Mia Borgatta's Ma Yoga training teaches that women's pregnant bodies are strong. In addition to yoga postures and breathing, she incorporates practical exercises that expectant moms can do to prepare for labor and delivery. Undoubtedly Mia's years of experiences as a doula and yoga teacher make her training more encompassing than most."
-- Bess Abrahams
“Mia is one of, if not the, most sought out and respected prenatal yoga gurus in New York City. Her authenticity and vast knowledge as a prenatal yoga teacher and doula is unsurpassed. after completing my prenatal training and apprenticeship with mia i immediately hired her to certify teachers in training who were studying with me in prenatal yoga. I am grateful to have her as my teacher.”
-- Jennifer Kohl
Director, Lotus Yoga - Montclair, NJ
I am lucky enough to have been blessed with the good fortune of discovering Mia when I was pregnant with my first child, Ivy. Mia’s classes were a retreat for me during pregnancy and helped me develop a more open relationship with my body and trust my intuition as a woman, giving me the confidence to dig deep to find answers within myself in regards to my pregnancy and the birth of my child and the rebirth of myself as a mother. Her postpartum classes greatly influenced both me and my daughter and the depth of the bond we still share. It was Mia who encouraged me to pursue my own path as a yoga teacher which eventually led to me revisiting my first teacher to complete her prenatal yoga teacher training. Mia’s depth of experience with and knowledge about pregnancy, babies, women, yoga and life in general makes her the best prenatal teacher in New York and possibly the world.
-- Brylee Plyshevsky, Aroha Yoga
I had never really done yoga before, but when I got pregnant and was quite scared of giving birth, I joined Mia's prenatal class. She prepared my body and, not least, my soul for the birth, and I really do believe that the delivery wouldn't have been as good had I not gone to Mia. I thank her for her support, integrity, presence and knowledge. You are worth your weight in gold - more than that, actually, because you're not heavy enough!
-- Laura
Childbirth Education Testimonials
When my baby boy was born, it was the most awesome and wonderful moment of my and my husband's life. And part of what made it such a beautiful experience was the birthing preparation we did with Mia. From major things like how we could work together to cope with the intensity of childbirth to little things like bringing olive oil to the hospital for changing the baby's diaper, Mia's birthing preparation class was filled with practical tools that allowed us to fully focus on the experience. She also created a warm and open atmosphere during the birthing prep classes so we could bond with the other parents-to-be. And the last amazing thing I'll write about (there are so many!) is that I was able to take Prenatal Yoga classes with Mia throughout my pregnancy so the relaxation and coping techniques were rooted in my body for easy access during labor. Thank you, Mia!
-- Liz