BYG | Best Years Group

I’ve taken yoga classes for 19 years, and this was by far the best class I have ever taken. Excellent instruction especially for newbies or older adults. Alicia is a great instructor and really cares how each individual is progressing!

In this day of increased awareness of personal wellbeing, Alison has made a huge difference in my life. Although initially a bit skeptical, due to my engineering vocation, I quickly learned that Alison’s realistic approach to lifestyle changes was a good fit for me. I stayed with her recommendations and have never felt better. In combination with Alicia’s remarkable gift for mindful, personally crafted yoga, the result has been a phenomenal improvement in wellbeing: in mind, body and spirit. What an INCREDIBLE gift!

Three years ago I was dealing with chronic back pain which made sitting painful and golf impossible. I fly long distances for my job so being able to sit in an airplane is important. I also enjoy golfing and was concerned I would have to give up the sport to include my annual golf trip with my three brothers which I thoroughly enjoy.  My Dr. recommended I try yoga to help loosen up my muscles to stretch out my back to relieve my pain. I resisted as I did not want to take a class where I had no idea what I was doing and was concerned about not only embarrassing myself but also doing the wrong exercise and making my back even worse. I searched for a private coach to see if yoga would improve my situation. I have now been working with Alicia for three years. She focuses on the areas where I am having trouble as well giving me clear instructions on how to correctly do each exercise. As I have gotten better she continues to help me develop and grow incrementally. I continue to see improvement each week. My back feels much better. I continue to travel but I have added a travel yoga mat in my bag to help me on my trips and to continue my routines. I am also back to golfing and as an added bonus I have improved my game. I continue to get the same personalized and professional service I got on my first appointment. I look forward to my session each week.

The Best Years Group has been a wonderfully inspirational resource for me. The body type and nutritional information allowed me to refine my food preferences and make mealtime healthier with better digestion. Yoga has been valuable to my less flexible body! I go to classes at times, but now I can complete exercises at home and I know my body and health benefit. Thank you so much, Alison and Alicia, for creating this valuable BYG tool for any age, but especially for us as seniors!

In just 3 months as a BYG member, this program literally changed my life! I felt motivated and realized that this is a perfect addition for my lifestyle. I am overall much more flexible, and I feel so much better in my body!

Alison and Alicia helped me create a personal plan that was right for MY body! All the tools to live a happy, healthy life are available. There are seasonal and specific food plans, supplements to aid areas in the body that need a little help, informative handouts, meditations for calming the mind, and recipes! When I see my doctor for an annual checkup and blood work. He laughs and says “Keep doing what you are doing. See you next year.”

I used to be intimidated by technology. I’ve never done anything in the online learning arena before, but the BYG team was so patient and helpful! Once I got started, it was very easy to follow. The Body Type assessment was very accurate, and I really enjoyed the pace of the program. I learned more than I ever thought I could, and I highly recommend giving yourself a chance to learn new things about yourself through the BYG program!

As I reflect on entering a new season of life, I wondered what the BYG deal was.  The big deal is that we are living longer, working or retired, and caring for family and friends.  As we do all of that, this program helped me to realize that I need to take care of myself, and there are many simple steps along the way to assist with that.  The BYG program was easy to use—the videos were very helpful and inspirational, as well as easy to follow.  The nutritional information is based on certain body types—certainly not a one-size-fits all, or a fad diet plan.  The yoga exercises were new to me, but I was able to follow along very easily.  As the nutritional choices helped my digestive system feel better, the yoga was helpful in calming my mind, providing positive focus, and mostly, providing an opportunity to treat aches and pains that come with aging without the harmful effects of medicine.  I highly recommend the BYG program—it’s a BIG deal with lots of information especially geared toward more seasoned adults.

I have enjoyed practicing yoga under Alicia’s patient guidance for over four years and have greatly improved my flexibility. She has helped me control my back pain and other muscular discomforts. At age 74, I am more active and healthier due to her professional, caring work.