Success Stories
Working with Alissa as a guide for this program has been such a blessing to me.
I think that Alissa has an incredible outlook on life. And she is a great guide for me.
Sometimes I will have days where it’s an effort for me to do whatever I need to do. It feels like my Kapha body is dragging me down. But I really benefited from Ali’s nature. First of all, which is very generous and giving, but also her ability to listen.
So that has been a huge thing for me to find someone who is such a great listener. And also, she always has the most insightful thing to give back to you in her feedback. I could listen to a lot of people and maybe not have the same feedback.
But she is a great listener. She actually digests what you’re saying and gives back to you what you need to hear whether it’s something you want to hear or not; it’s what you need to hear.
So, I have really benefited from her honesty and also her education. She’s continually learning, and she freely gives that learning to you which is which is wonderful. She’s not only learning it for herself, but she’s giving it to you, and you’re benefiting from that.
So it’s her continual learning, her style, her patience, and her absolute bright light.
-Cindy
After working with Alissa over the past year I’ve made a whole bunch of little changes that I’ve stuck with. And I think I’ve stuck with them because they ARE little changes.
Someone may think, what is that small thing, like drinking an extra glass of water daily, going to do?
It’s going to give you one small little push towards a healthier, happier you. Then you add another small habit. ANYTHING that is going to be beneficial to your overall well-being. It’s small, so it’s doable. No big deal. And then you keep going!
I can honestly say that I am in a better place after working with Alissa and using her proven method. I’m down 10 pounds. I eat healthier. I move more. I sleep better. And I’m still adding little tweaks to my habits to improve myself, and I plan to continue doing that for the rest of my life. 
-Patty
My experience with Alissa was life changing. She is so inspirational, supportive and an amazing teacher. I learned so much in a short amount of time and was able to make reasonable changes that fit with my lifestyle.
Life has been extra stressful lately for everyone and Alissa has helped me take care of myself and stay focused on building better habits and habit stacking. The weekly calls with Alissa and the group brighten my day and are a highlight of my week. She is a role model and helps me see that change is possible for everyone.
-Cristina
The last few months with Alissa and her program have been very enlightening. There were many items that we covered that I never heard of before and at the same time changed my understanding of some things that I believed to be true but that’s not the case (eating more small meals throughout the day).
The steps we are learning are always on my mind and help me make better decisions throughout the day. I feel like I’m making small but positive changes every day.
-Rosalie
Over the past 2.5 months I have taken more time to focus on me and how I am feeling. I am making sure I take certain steps in my day so that I can feel my best. In the past I have not paid this much attention to how I feel and what my body is doing. Taking small steps to get to this point has been the key to making these habits stick. In the next quarter I hope to refine these habits and continue to feel even better. Looking forward to what this quarter will bring into my life.
Having started to develop these habits has given me tools to cope with the pandemic and the up and down emotions that have come with it. If I didn’t have these tools, I feel like my old habits would have left me emotionally unstable and probably more susceptible becoming sick during this period of time. My new habits allow me to feel and function better.
-Beth
These habits have created a level of ease in my life that is remarkable. Even though life stressors continue to come up, I don’t react the same way. I feel carried by the current instead of knocked around by it. And if I do start to react to life in old ways – feeling overwhelmed, angry, numbing out, irritated by other people, generally frustrated – then I know what to do to get back into the flow of ease.
-Colleen
For years, I tried to implement change on my own. My deep growth process took place when I surrounded myself with a support system that held me accountable and let me share my wins. Anyone can look at a list of habits and try to implement them. In fact, some of these habits were already familiar to me when I started. What I really needed was a a mentor and a community with similar visions for the future to encourage me to put in the practice of repatterning my mind and body. This is what continues to propel me to that next level. This is more than just habits. It’s a guided personal transformation.
-Jessica
I have been implementing the 10 habits from Ayurveda and Yoga for over a year now and I can honestly say it has been a GAME CHANGER. Being able to cycle through this deep wisdom, in such a supportive way, with other like minded individuals all on their own journey towards optimum health and wellbeing has been nothing short of inspirational. I have unravelled so many habits that were no longer serving me – that I just was not able to deconstruct on my own. I was able to clearly see the stories that I was not able to deconstruct on my own. I was able to clearly see the stories that I was telling myself that were holding me back from my own evolution. This is a life long path for me now.
-Rachel
These habits have opened a whole new level of health for me! I feel younger now than I felt in my 20’s, my focus is incredible, I burst forth with creativity, and I am loving life to the max! It is so incredible to wake up each day at 5ish in the morning, revving to go, counting my blessings and ready to tackle the day with vigour and enthusiasm. I dare not think how my life would have panned out without them!
-Cece
If you’ve ever been intimidated about trying yoga, have no worries with Alissa classes! You’re greeted by the smiling and welcoming calm of the Amazing Alissa, and when you leave, you carry a beautiful kindness into the rest of your day! Lots of class and schedule options. I personally love Rise & Shine for the way it fits my working-mama life!
– Megan
Alissa is an exceptional coach and an extraordinary human being. I met Alissa at the gym approximately 3 years ago and she has been my trainer ever since. She is personable, motivating and easygoing. Her workouts are challenging, diverse and interesting. Alissa listens to her client’s needs and provides excellent tips on healthy living and workout programs. Her knowledge, attitude and variety of exercises is what I enjoy the most when working with her. Her optimism and healthy approach to life motivates me to perform better and stay on the right track. Alissa is always conscious of injuries and gives options if needed. She pays attention to the proper form which is very important to me. I wanted to work with a trainer who offers more than just a quick fix. I was searching for a lifestyle change and I am able to accomplish my goals with Alissa’s help. I enjoy working with her and her advice on workouts and nutrition are truly valuable to me. Since I started training, I get continued compliments on my muscle tone and healthy appearance.
I look forward to my workout sessions with Alissa every week and I strongly recommend her as a personal trainer.
-Karolina
Love yoga with Alissa
I am currently taking yoga classes with Alissa Xander. I must say I was nervous about starting yoga, not sure what I was getting myself into. After taking class #1, I knew I made the right decision. Alissa demonstrates modifications so the class accommodates all levels and abilities. She is an awesome instructor and an amazing lady.
– Doris