​To My Students:
YOU are the whole reason I enjoy teaching so much. 
You inspire me to be a better teacher and have created a more compassionate person out of me. 
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When you find success in your practice, I find success as a teacher. 

When you totally surrender to the practice and enjoy being in the moment, I find success as a teacher. 

When you leave feeling better than when you came into the room, I find success as a teacher.
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This job is so special and I am so honored you choose to share your practice with me.
The light within me, honors and salutes the light within you!


​Testimonials

Alison Zimmer is one of the main reasons I’ve been practicing yoga for over a year and am the strongest, calmest, happiest, and most self-actualized I’ve ever been. I’d practiced yoga at different studios over the years, but it never stuck. I never got it, and it never got me…until I took Alison’s class at Harmony HB Arts & Wellness Center. She’s extremely knowledgable about the practice and essential oils, and there’s just something extraordinary about her vibe, flow, and yoga voice that makes for a life-changing 80 minutes. No other teacher has been able to put me in such a warm state of zen during savasana. I’ve had breakthroughs in her classes too, busting out crow pose and tripod headstands out of seemingly nowhere. Her barre classes are excellent as well—full of energy and sweat. We’re so lucky to have her here in Huntington Beach. She’s truly a gift, and I can’t praise her enough.

-Lauren Lloyd
Alison Zimmer came into my life almost a year after having lower back surgery, and a little over 6 months after attempting to get back into yoga at another studio. Before taking her classes at Harmony Arts & Wellness Center in Huntington Beach, nothing had ever stuck with me. For me, I wasn't only looking for a way to strengthen my back, my body and overall health, but I was looking for a connection. Something to align my spiritual and physical well-being. I feel that I found this and have been able to embark upon an even greater journey of health and overall spiritual enlightenment because she was brought into my life.

Since beginning my journey at Harmony in January, I've been attending 2-3 times a week and my strength, and ability to hold and advance with the poses, have increased tremendously--I couldn't even do "knees, chest, chin" in February! And, now I'm chatarunga-ING (I know, it's not a word); doing full wheel, and tri-pod head stands! My back pain, insomnia, and stress levels have reduced immensely, and I now have the internal tools to aid me in countering any stress and/or pain I may encounter in my day-to-day life.

Alison has a grounded nature to her which allows her to relate to and connect with varying types of personalities; this is perhaps why she IS such an amazing teacher! She innately attunes herself to each individual's personality and/or fitness level  and seemingly develops a way of teaching that is specific to them instantaneously. It's amazing! She's so knowledgeable and mindful of her practice, yet has the ability to connect with people so that said knowledge is never intimidating. Her savasana is beyond AH-Mazing! Whilst I respect other instructors I've encountered before, and do not deny or underestimate any of their skills or knowledge, Alison's ability to guide you with her calming and knowing voice into the most serene state of relaxation, is unparalleled. No matter what state of mind I enter her class in, I leave calmer, stronger, healthier, and able to overcome whatever problems were weighing on me with a renewed sense of strength and vitality. On the contrary, while she is guiding you through the more difficult poses, she manages to push you to a limit you didn't think you could reach before, in a way that is firm yet gentle, and always supportive. She forces you to surprise yourself and realize you were underestimating yourself before.

I'm inspired every week to push myself harder and grow stronger with her guidance. Moreover, I look forward to practicing with her every week; sharing that space and collective energy; and continuously being inspired by the light she radiates in everything she does.


-Natalie Smith 
I was stressed emotionally and physically when I first took one of Alison’s yoga classes at Harmony Wellness Center. Her encouraging and helpful manner, as well as the clarity of her teaching kept me coming back. I attend her Deep Stretch/Yin Yoga; Gentle Yoga; and Yoga I (all levels) classes every week, and I can feel myself getting stronger both physically and mentally. I know this is happening because Alison has shared her practice with me.  I am so thankful I found her; she is a blessing, and her classes are truly a joy.
 
-Polly Bolton 
I first wanted to just say that I have really enjoyed the two Yin Yoga classes I have taken with you - your spirit and style remind me so much of my original Iyengar yoga instructor so many years ago.  The gentleness and compassion that you invite us to give to our bodies - the focus on proper alignment as the goal.  I’m so happy that I have found Harmony HB - I’ve been wanting to get back into a regular practice and my life has finally made room…whether I like it or not!

-Rachel Bishop
For my first time doing yoga, I was a little intimidated to say the least. Yet, I somehow walked out of my first session with Alison, floating! I was experiencing really bad back pain for about a week and nothing helped (massage, chiropractor... nothing!). Alison recommended that I try her deep stretch class which taught me how to control my breathing to attain a comfortable deep stretch in what looked like intimidating, but easy poses. My back felt so relieved after her class and not to mention I was so relaxed. I highly recommend Alison :)

-Julie Pinto (photographer http://www.simhafoto.com)
When coming to Alison’s yoga class you can be sure of one thing and that is that you’ll feel much better than before. Alison’s way of guiding the class through the practice is very organic, she ensures that everyone is in a correct alignment and has a very nice way of guiding the class into the right form. I’m always looking forward to being guided through my yoga practice by Alison. Be sure to arrive to class early to get a spot, all the classes fill up like no other. 

-Veronika Winski Hess
Alison walks and talks yoga. It’s her passion, it’s obvious, and she made me reconsider yoga even though I’ve tried it. She convinced me to incorporate it into my workout routine. Her voice brings calmness to the space and I forget about everything else. I’ve tried yin, advanced, and all levels yoga with her. Alison is truly gifted to be able to teach a variety of styles, and she does what I always look for in an instructor: adjustments.
 
-Julie Luong (High School Teacher- Special Ed.)
Alison is an amazing yoga teacher! She is able to reach any level of student and make them realize that there are no limits to what your body can do. Alison has done for me what my personal trainer hadn't been able to do in 6 years. Not only has having her as my yoga instructor changed me physically, mentally I am more calm and have a lot less stress on a daily basis. I'm so grateful to have found Alison and yoga!
 
-Linda Planje (Elementary School Teacher) 
Alison is a talented yoga instructor. Her knowledge and dedication to yoga are apparent in how she teaches. Alison is great at guiding you through the poses and has an amazing ability to explain each pose and provide modifications to fit each individual's level of practice. 

-Jeffrey and Genevieve Hosler 
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