Deni, I cannot express how grateful I am to have found you! Your class is always exactly what I am needing at the time. You are intuitive and brilliant. Thank you! Lila, Maui

Aloha Deni, I have to tell you I am so thrilled and surprised by my newfound desire to be on my mat! I have actually been able to do my own home practice, which I have never been able to do confidently, and with inspiration. I am able to work through a complete series of asanas, about 90 minutes, at approx. 80% output - meaning I always work a little harder when there is an instructor present. Still, I am surprised at my ability to focus in and challenge myself on my own. I feel the corrections/info that you 'drilled' into me are sustaining me and I believe I am approaching the postures with intelligence and wisdom - go figure! I miss your classes! You have given me a great gift. I hope you are enjoying your poems! Love, Donna-Lynne, Canada.

Aloha Deni, I want to share a little story with you. I was asked about a week ago to do a gig this evening for the Wailuku First Friday event. The gig was to play and sing several songs providing background music for an artist doing an exhibit at Gallerie Ha on Market Street. It was very cool. The artist was creating a collage related to a theme of “The Wind” so I played (what else?) wind songs: Catch the Wind, Four Strong Winds, The Call the Wind Mariah, Dust in the Wind, Candle in the Wind, Against the Wind, Mandolin Wind, you get the idea. I had lots of fun with it. Anyway, for some reason when I woke this morning I was nervous about doing this gig. I couldn’t put my finger on exactly what I was anxious about. I was still feeling this when I got to yoga this morning. But as I began my practice and as I began focusing on the asanas and on my breathing this anxiety began to fade. By the time class ended it had disappeared completely, and more importantly it never returned. I just got back from my performance which went very well. I know you weren’t aware of any of this. I want to thank you for your contribution in helping me have a successful performance. Namaste, Michael Elam, Maui

Deni, I wanted to take this opportunity to express what a great spiritual teacher you have been for me. I am so grateful. The day I walked into the Maui Yoga path changed my life. Thank you for the time and effort you give to your Yoga lessons that helped me to connect to a deeper awareness inside myself. I loved the asana practice you created each day for us. I always left class feeling lighter and happier. I take home with me the Maui Yoga Path and know I will hear you when I get on the mat. My teacher, enjoy the summer. Namaste, Barbara, Maui & Canada

Deni, thank you for the wonderful experience of your teachings. The Yoga Retreat was a reminder for me to breathe deep and enjoy the moments of life. (Why am I hurrying?) Thank you for the joy of inner reflection and sharing. It is nice to see that there are others who live to make a difference in the lives of those around them. Wishing you peace and joy in all that you do. Deborah, Maui

Deni, have thought often of the many beautiful gifts that you so gracious have shared in your own personal journey---"Dance as if no one is watching" Finding ones own rhythm, truth and being--and honouring it from a greater place--Our Heavenly Father. Thank you for the moments shared in our flowing walk together over the years. For the encouragement ,the experience and especially the more life changing opportunity of the retreat. Will write further on the unveiling--similar to an onion--many more layers and as more fall away, the power of each layer cause much welling--some in celebration and some in bittersweetness. A truly inspirational walk. With warm wishes-- Elaine, Canada

Deni, I wanted to say 'mahalo' one more time and let you know just how much my yoga time with you on Maui meant to me. Holiday expectations are often unrealistic fantasies about relaxing and getting away from it all. I was looking to be in the moment and have some quality time with me and for me. You are such a compassionate, fun and demanding teacher. I am looking forward to a return to Mother Maui and more time with you, exploring yoga. Yours in spirit, Merriann Person, Kelowna BC

Dear Deni, I can't thank you enough for the retreat last week, which was TRULY transformational! It is said that there are many paths to enlightment and your teachings have certainly shown me many new ones to explore. My practice for many years consisted of only sitting meditation and reading spiritual books but I now know that there is so much more! Journaling, pranayama, walking meditation, movement to open the energy body...WOW! Experience = transformation! I've gained so much and am so grateful to live on Maui so I can continue to learn from you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful energy and vast knowledge, which has greatly improved my life and many others. Much Love and Aloha, Christine, Maui

Aloha Deni, You may not remember me as it has been two years since I was in Maui. I'm from Alaska and came to your classes for a couple of years while staying in Kihei. You gave a private lesson to my husband, Herb as my Christmas gift to him. Unfortunately he passed away very unexpectedly in November 2006. That' why I wasn't there last year. It has been a difficult and long year going through the grief process, but I am now stronger as a result of that experience. I was recently in Maui for three weeks over the holidays and left on Jan. 4. I was hoping to see you before I left the island. At first I was disappointed that you were not there to teach classes, but as generally ends up being the case, we find something unexpected and positive in those circumstances. For me that was your lovely daughter Evan. What a delightful and talented young woman she is! I loved her teaching style with emphasis on strength and attention todetail in the joints. I enjoy taking all styles of yoga and learning from different instructors, as each has their own unique way of teaching and Evan's is very special.I am considering moving to Maui and will look forward to taking yoga from you when I am there. Regards, Bette, Wasilla, Alaska

Just to thank Evan for the wonderful five sessions I had with her over the Christmas break! What a charming daughter you have! Be proud.......and a very good teacher as well.....it takes one to know one!!! June Harrison

Hi Deni! I hope you remember me, but understand if you don't (smile). I took a months worth of your classes in December 2005. At the time my family was living on Maui part time, and planning on returning full time in June 2006. A lot has changed. With the changes in the real estate market in California and Hawaii, we experienced, for the first time, what it was like to lose money. A LOT of money. So much money we ended up filing personal bankruptcy and starting all over again. Taking classes in your studio literally changed my life. It's strange and wonderful how we attract things that we need into our lives. In the year before I came to your studio we spent so much time on island doing everything but enjoying ourselves. Running from one side of the island to the other like cats chasing our tails. Each time I boarded the plane to Maui, I said that I would spend time every day doing yoga on the beach. It never happened until one morning I was running, and ran right past your studio. I began at your studio that very day and came every single day until I got on the plane back to Sacramento. I haven't been to Maui since I left in 2005. I spent the morning in your class crying. I cried on the plane home. The very next morning after arriving in Sacramento I went to have a root canal (ouch!), then I began my search for an Iyengar studio. Sad to say I didn't find another Iyengar studio. But there was a Bikram studio, so I went. 90 days straight in that hot room, still crying, but growing physically and emotionally stronger every day. I attend regularly and when I'm really beginning to feel out of sorts will attend non-stop for 30-60 days. Basically until I'm back in sorts .... (smile). Without my yoga practice I believe I would have suffered a nervous breakdown in 2006. I have dropped into yoga classes for years and years and never had an experience REMOTELY similar to the experience I had in your classroom on Maui. So, thank you again and again Deni Roman, for introducing me to a better way of being alive. Thank you for this gift of calm and mental clarity. Thank you for the strength and flexibility my body enjoys. Thank you for advice, "Be like bamboo: bending on the outside, hollow on the inside". Thank you for being an example as well as a teacher. See you soon on Maui!!!! Namaste' T.P, CA

Hi Deni, I just wanted to say thank you for meeting with me a few weeks ago on such short notice.� It has really helped my perspective on life, as did being on Maui.� I have started using the green drink, eating more veggies and super foods, increasing (even more) my intake of alkaline water and noticing my pH.� I am starting to feel like my sugar cravings are evening out and I am gaining more clarity and solutions.� I even hope to hire a neighbor to baby sit the boys this summer so I can take a yoga class consistently.� I am trying to consciously do something for myself every hour. Thank you for sharing your serenity with me and for reminding me how important it is to take care of myself.� I am looking forward to a wonderful summer of being good to myself and my family. I hope that you have a wonderful trip to India and I hope to see you the next time I am in Kihei. Namaste,� Kristin Wesel, Portland, OR

Dear Deni, Before I start, I want to talk about the most important gift I have received within the recent years from your classes and mainly from you which is being once again inspired. You have helped to do one thing I have tried to do for couple of years .. that is to change myself in a deep and spiritual way. I have stayed with my practice almost daily. I feel physically, mentally and most importantly spiritually much better over the past 2.5 months. You have once asked me to write a commentery about your class. I did not feel right about writing it right away because I did not wanted it to be based on a fleeting emotion which I have felt at the time. But now I have a deeper understanding of my own transformation. During your class I shared a frustrating thought of how I don't not know my calling and I am searching for it... since then I have realized that kind of thought process is exactly what has kept from reaching who I am. At this time of my life I feel very connected to my spirit and believe what ever I have done in my life until now was meant to be and as much as I always wanted to have such control (which is the force that has kept me from growing) I never did and will stay open to inspiration for whatever come to my path with open arms.. thank you for being you. Sepideh, CA and Maui

Deni -- I thoroughly enjoyed the yoga classes I was able to take from you. Thank you for adding to the wonderful memories I have of Maui. I hope to see you again sometime.Namaste. Melissa Quinn (from SUNNY Minnesota)

Devi Deni, Since my "blip" of awakening in December with you...I have been doing yoga at least 4 classes a week here in Marin. I am trying to work my way up to more. It is finding the time. I miss your classes so much. Your wisdom and spiritual connection that you bring to your teaching I have been unable to find. You are truly gifted with the power to inspire and motivate and for me the real challenge is getting out of my HEAD. Somehow the way you focus the mind on the asanas really worked for me, you always seemed to say something that journeyed me to the demension I want to be in. Your intensity or familiarity with people who have really intense HEAD stuff really helped me to quiet. I haven't
joined a meditation group yet but I am moving in that direction Thank you so much for inspiring me.Sarah, Marin, CA

I have wanted to thank you since returning to Seattle. Your class was the most powerful yoga class I have ever taken. Your choice of meditations (the ones that you read) was a daily gift. The words you chose to help us in our yoga put me in the most extreme postures I was capable of doing. You have integrated so much experience, devotion and wisdom into your classes. Just that week in Maui was a fork in the road for me. Funny how one true experience can last so long and set a keynote for a new path. Again, Namaste. Debbie

Dear Deni,Thought of you and your Yoga classes today. How I'd love to be there! Deni, can't tell you how much your classes added to my Maui experience. ( December 5 -11). You are so clear in your instruction while creating a delightful atmosphere of serenity. You give off a lot of positive energy, Lady! I hope some time in the future toattend your week long seminar. Fondly, Marlene

I can't thank you enough for your truly uplifting and life changing yoga practices. Since returning home, I feel like the molecules inside me have re-aligned and I face a new perspective on life with different priorities and a real sense of contentment. And while I don't know how...I know you played a key role. My Yoga practice continues here and I am still working on Tree Pose to be there with you all in spirit on September 18. My practice is changing...I just wish I was at the Yoga Path with you. You give Your ALL to your students, helping them to grow and transform into what they should Be. You continue to have a positive effect on me as I hear your voice during my home practices and continue on the path. With gratitude. Namaste. Joanne