-- Lauren

“Intelligent, down-to-earth philosophy. Just the thing for those seeking practical guidance toward a healthier body and a more rewarding way of life.”

-- Pilar Gerasimo, Editor in Chief
Experience Life Magazine

“Jyl’s passion to see people evolve to the highest possible expression of themselves threads it way throughout her teaching, writing and cooking. I have been profoundly affected by her warmth, enthusiasm and love as she gently taught me to take better care of myself through yoga, meditation and conscious eating. She continually encourages me to care for myself tenderly and for that I am truly grateful.”

-- Catherine Reuter, San Diego, CA

“Yoga by Jyl has had a significant and lasting impact on my physical and spiritual well being. But be advised: Don’t follow Jyl’s prescriptions for living unless you are ready to embrace a positive and dynamic change in your life.”

-- Dolores Davies Jamison, Del Mar, CA

“In May 2010, I participated in a workshop held by Jyl. I met Jyl in Milan, Italy a couple months earlier, at one of her presentations and I was immediately drawn in by her message. During her presentation, she radiated a natural beauty, serenity and a real joy. As the evening went on, I knew in my heart, I had to attend her Tuscany workshop—I was sold. Once we had all arrived in Tuscany, the first night started with a few exercises and “healing” by Jyl. All the participants were lying down on floor with closed eyes. While we were in session, I felt very tired from the long drive but I also felt a very intense energy shift and some heavy energy inside the room. I believe it was all of our “energetic toxins,” that Jyl was helping us release. I felt very receptive but a little restless. When my turn arrived for receiving the healing, Jyl put her hands on my forehead and on my head. I immediately had a feeling of calm and an image spontaneously came to me. I imaged that my body had turned into a splendid white lotus flower and I was floating on a beautiful stretch of water inside a garden palace (like those gardens that you can find in India in the Maharaja Palace). All the pain and tiredness in my body vanished. My lotus was moving on the water and I remember that my roots were very long. I could feel the freshness of the water and at the same time, I could feel heat of the sun on my petals. A great sensation of peace and lightness covered me. This experience was so important to me for a personal reason and the intensity and sweetness of this experience will stay in my heart forever."

-- Stephanie Tolo, Milan, Italy

"Your sweet suggestions and love information are spreading like wild flower here in Columbus. Did you ever think about being a DEAR ABBEY-JYL?”

-- Ann Horner Columbus, Ohio

“Jyl, I thought you might like to hear that Avery had an Allergy test last week. And sure enough like you said she is allergic to SOY ... You told me no “SOY” .. as always you were right!”

-- Lauren Bostwick, San Diego, CA

“Jyl, I just wanted to let you know that I have been eating vegan and having follow up colonics ever since my detox weekend with you and I feel so much better. Thank you for telling me about them a year ago. I am just sorry that I waited so long!”

-- Candie Dolan, Seattle WA

“Here is a testament of your POWER and your healing energy.

“Yesterday. Woke up at 6:15 am, jumped out of bed, extended my 'sticky mat', popped in your DVD in the player and did a complete yoga session. It was still a bit dark and city was still fairly quiet, so the mind chatter was less difficult to quiet down. I did standing and sitting postures, inversion, semi-back bend and finished off with 5 minutes of the Meditating Mantra. First time doing yoga in a veeeery long time. You were there guiding me through the practice...

“Then it ALL happened - what a day!

“Midway through the session I started having terribly painful stomach cramps. So awful that it obliged me to visit a doctor a few hours later. (Talk about an edge!). Remember you did a lot of healing on my stomach? Well it still had more to say... Very intense day yesterday, soooo many things happened. I would need another email to just tell you about it. When I woke up today, it dawned on me - in a nutshell: pain leading to action, action leading to healing. Tip of the iceberg I realized yesterday, but proud to say I started the work. ALL thanks to you!

“So blessed to have you in my life. Indeed blessed. Please come back soon.

“In the meantime you will guide me through my yoga/meditation throughout the weeks...”

-- Claudia Valdes, Tijuana, Mexico