“After years of exercise and bodywork aimed at treating an old pelvic injury I found Namchi’s classes and quickly saw tremendous improvements. Her teaching style is both nurturing and clear. Her Yamuna Body Rolling classes keep me coming back time after time. I am so grateful to have found her!- Jeramie Peacock
“I was once a yoga teacher and a competitive runner, but after a debilitating accident and years of nerve pain I thought I’d never feel at ease in my body again. Then one day a massage therapist recommended Namchi’s body rolling to me. I went the very next week and there beside me were my Chinese medicine doctor and my Western medicine doctor. I have been a regular ever since and I’ve never had such relief from an “exercise” class.” – Manda Aufochs Gillespie aka The Green Mama
“I’ve been a practicing osteopath for 40 years and can recognize a committed professional when I meet one. Namchi has been my Body Rolling and Pilates instructor for a few years. I’ve seen her deepen her knowledge and understanding for every course I followed over the years and it is a delight to let her lead the way. People on Cortes Island should be aware that her classes have kept them healthy and fit for years. If you have never spent an hour attending one of her courses, you’ve missed out on a regenerating and centering experience. Wish she had a twin teaching in the other part of the world I live in when I’m not on Cortes island.” – Christopher Fleischner, DO
“I have taken various classes with Namchi from core workouts incorporating dance, to pilates and ongoing classes in Yamuna Body Rolling. Namchi is an excellent teacher who brings her passion and extensive knowledge base into every class. Her instructions are clear and accessible. She manages to engage everyone from beginner to more advanced, adding complexity to basic routines and giving alternatives to those who need it. I have learned more about the connections in the physical body from her classes than I have accumulated elsewhere in life. If I had more time I would take every class she offers!” – Catriona Vega
“Namchi is very knowledgeable in the Golden Pilates class. She has a wonderful sense of humour and carries on a lively inter active communication with us during the classes. The routines she has we seniors do are well within our ranges of abilities as Namchi is a very sensitive person. She has a fine grasp of anatomy and instructs us as we go along which is helpful. While in certain parts of our routine she will unobtrusively come around and gently adjust our positions with a touch of her fingers. Over all her class has kept me balanced physiologically and her work has made me a stronger person. Love her classes.” – Mary-Lu Lorenson, RMT
“I have been attending Namchi’s Yamuna ball rolling class, on our west coast island, for the past two years and I love it! The gentle massage like exercises have allowed my body to stay fit as I am an active sports woman. I do not need chiropractic assistance as I simply apply the ball rolling techniques to my sore muscles and the aches and pains vanish. I am grateful to Namchi for introducing this active body exercise to our community.” – Jennifer Stevens
“I have taken classes with Namchi for a number of years. She is always very professional, positive, kind and helpful in her teaching. Very patient with beginners and those of us who may need extra attention. I look forward to each class” – Donna Manson
“A Pilates class with Namchi is not only a great workout, it’s also therapeutic and very educative. Namchi’s years of teaching experience are clearly felt during class as she effortlessly takes you through exercises allowing the student to hone in on specific muscles and the subtleties of each position. Thanks for teaching Namchi, we’re lucky to have you!” – Clio FM
“I have been attending Namchi’s Pilates and Ball Rolling classes now for the last 2.5 years. Every session she brings something new- series, moves, or inspiration to do our best and feel a new sensation in our body. She always has a smile as she walks around the room ensuring we are in the best alignment that our body can get to. Every session each member grows in confidence and awareness. Namchi really knows her stuff and is very generous with her knowledge.” – Laura Balducci
“Namchi is an extremely skilled and knowledgeable teacher who is sensitive to the needs of her students.” – Nori fletcher, Gardener extraordinaire
“Namchi Bazar’s knowledge, expertise, and calm energy during her Pilates classes were pivotal in the re-sculpting of my body. She helped strengthen my physical and spiritual being while both relaxing and invigorating my mind.” – Sage Reynolds, musician
What people are saying…
“I just finished doing the hips class – again! It is a part of my wellness regime right now. I’m so thankful for these classes and that I can do them when I can fit them in. So thank you! Thank you for adapting and finding ways to share this practice!! I super appreciate it. And my body thanks you!!!” – T
“I’m just so glad you are offering this class and being able to take it at another time is such a gift! I find the ball rolling super supportive and it’s one of the tools I’m using to heal my back injury! “
“That was soooo great today!! I didn’t know how much I missed experiences like that, and the random crew was so niiiiiiiiiiiiice! Thank you love “
“Hi Namchi, I’ve missed this! Really need a kick-start to get back into the routine.”
“Thanks again! Needed that.”