"I've had the pleasure of working with Nirmal Deep for several years. She first introduced me to the physical and energetic benefits of Yoga in private sessions of therapeutic flow yoga where I discovered the joy of feeling my body heal while gaining strength and flexibility. Waking in the morning looking forward to yoga is so much more healing and satisfying than waking to the day's first dose of pain medication. I've continued my journey with Cornelia using Sound and Vibrational therapy. In those sessions I experienced an enormous expansiveness, a true sense of union with the universe and an optimism about engaging fully with life. Most recently I've participated in Nirmal Deep's Kundalini Yoga classes. I've found Kundalini to be a tool of incredible power. I've experienced huge advances in physical, mental and emotional energy. Most remarkable is the permanence of the change. The wisdom I gain during Kundalini sessions doesn't fade over time but rather leaves me moving forward from the new energetic place I become.

I believe part of the reason Cornelia is able to guide her clients to mental, physical and spiritual heights is the rooted place she occupies during the work. She is practical, organized and a talented teacher who establishes a safe container for energetic growth and a firm footing for client progress. She is the sure footed Sherpa who knows the mountain, the path and the client and makes it safe to explore the heights. I highly recommend her and am grateful to continue to learn with her."

Marilyn Brown

"Cornelia is warm and very intuitive. Her sound treatments are incredibly powerful and healing. Before each vibrational healing treatment, she has asked insightful questions which often lead me to think about my life in completely new and different ways. The effects of her treatments have been profound, and she has helped me to open my heart to love, to heal deep emotional pain, and to grow in many unexpected ways.

Cornelia's group yoga classes are challenging and fun - often the highlight of my week. She is an extremely knowledgeable instructor, with a diverse yogic background. She is patient and non-judgmental and always incorporates humor and playfulness into her classes. Her yoga classes have helped me break through many emotional and physical barriers."

I trust Cornelia with my clients for yoga therapy, people who use yoga as part of their therapy program recover faster and prevent future injury. 

Cornelia absolutely loves yoga and is always learning new techniques, I feel blessed we have her on Saltspring Island."

-Christina Cavanagh
author "Managing Your E-mail: Thinking Outside the Inbox"
managing partner, 36 Sambir communication solutions @ work
Toronto, Canada

"I was nervous about starting yoga, especially after having a serious illness. Cornelia carefully provided me with modifications to the yoga poses, while encouraging me to safely extend my abilities at every class. As a result, I am more confident to try new poses and feel I am benefiting greatly."

"Cornelia provides a safe and happy space to learn and practice yoga. She gently challenges your self-imposed limits while providing a structured and supportive environment for learners at all levels."

I had tried to practice yoga in the past, but never really enjoyed it. Cornelia's class has turned me into someone who enjoys doing yoga daily: she strikes the fine balance between being challenging enough to keep students interested while being safe enough not to frighten or discourage learners.” 

Beth Bastien

“Cornelia is a very gifted and dedicated teacher in her field of practice. Her sensitivity and awareness for each student's needs is fully realized during each one of her yoga classes. One can also have an unforgettable experience with Tuning Forks for healing therapy with Cornelia. Her intuitiveness, combined with her strong background in training, makes her an outstanding instructor! “

Mary F.