Danielle Hougard

I had the pleasure of finding Danielle’s Mom & Baby yoga class through the Parents Place in San Rafael. I was so lucky to have this great program available to me after I became a mother! The feeling of comraderie and support in this group was invaluable, and that’s Danielle’s intention at work. It was truly a high point of my week! Danielle’s yoga instruction is expert and you can tell that she has many years of study and practice behind her. but the great thing is that she knows how to roll with whatever people are dealing with in that moment, and maintains her intention along with a sense of humor, which goes a long way in a room full of new mothers and young babies. I look forward to one day having the time to take her regular classes!

I am a new mother who discovered Danielle through mom and baby yoga classes (@ Parents Place & Embrace Yoga studio). Danielle has by far been one of my favorite instructors. Not only does she have a warm, calming presence and energy about her, she is able to give individual attention to each student. I also love the way she is able to correct the form and maximize the yoga experience for each unique person. I have yet to take her Anusara classes sans baby, but look forward to taking them soon!

I’m been practicing yoga for many years, and I find Danielle to be a very skilled and knowledgable yoga instructor. I took her classes while I was pregnant and now again for a mom & baby yoga class at Parents Place. Danielle is a very positive person, and this comes through in all aspects of her teaching. She sparkles! It is also clear that she has a great deal of experience as a yoga teacher, as well as a person who understands the physical body. She adjusts her yoga instruction to fit the needs of students at all levels, while at the same time pushing us, which I appreciate. Her style of teaching is the perfect balance. I highly recommend Danielle’s yoga classes!

I’ve been studying yoga for nine years and have worked with many different teachers.
A few years ago I began studying Anusara yoga with Danielle Hougrard. Danielle is a master teacher.
She doesn’t «take» the class but rather gives us minute details of how to safely and properly execute a pose, often demonstrates it and then walks around giving everyone personal attention. When she adjusts my postures, I have an understanding in my body of what I am doing for the first time. She explains the principles.
Because of Danielle’s patience, positive encouragement, support and master teaching I have been able to accomplish things I never dreamt possible.
Danielle also bring a spiritual aspect to our practice as we begin each class with a chant that connects us to each other and spirit.
At 61 years old I have just experienced my first head stand, full wheel and «bucket list» handstand.
I feel so blessed to work with this amazing teacher.