Getting our busy family together can be a challenge in itself, yet we love to gather for
yoga each week with John. John has the ability to customize each session to meet our
needs. He has patiently introduced the art of yoga to my two sons and daughters, while
challenging my husband and me in the same session. It is evident that John is passionate
about health and nutrition and he loves to share this information. He not only teaches us
how to exercise, but also how to improve our dietary habits, lower stress and live overall
healthier lives. John’s expertise, enthusiasm and pleasant demeanor have made him a
delight to work with. We not only have a great friend in John, but a top-notch lifestyle
coach. Our whole family is grateful for John.

John O’Connor is a great teacher and we should know — we’ve been working out in a variety of gyms and studios, together and apart, for over thirty years. Johnny practices what he preaches, and leads by example.  He sets the bar high, but helps you reach it, and helps you work your edge.  He is calm and centered, so you focus on your own workout.  We keep coming back for more!  And we are in good company.  Put us down as fans.

Seven years ago I started my training with Johnny and as of 2010 I added yoga to my other work with him.
Unlike other instructors known to me, Johnny has extensive knowledge in human anatomy, comparable to any physician or physical therapist.
Johnny changed my life in two ways over the years. Physically I am much stronger and more flexible. Mentally I feel much more positive and resilient.
I have always believed that I was fortunate to have discovered him and to have worked with him. Looking forward to many more years under his instruction.

Classes with John (Johnny) have deepened my yoga practice – brought piece of mind, resolve and improved flexibility in a stiff shoulder and broken wrist. The results are far greater than imagined. When the student is ready, the teacher will appear. (Buddhist proverb)

Shanti

John O’ Connor has been my personal trainer since September 2007. I feel that I am in much better physical shape since I started working out with John. Prior to working out with John I had knee pains when I went skiing or when I walked on high heel shoes. Prior to working out with John, I always ended up hurting my back if I went to the gym to work out. John helped me build muscle strength gradually and I feel I am stronger overall. I no longer experience back pain or knee pain after such activities. John is not only a great personal trainer but he is a great friend and a nice human being. He is also extremely knowledgeable of the human anatomy and can often point you to the source of your problems when you describe a pain. He doesn’t pretend to be a doctor but most of the time when it comes to pain, his recommendations for a course of action are just as good as any doctor. I also have taken Yoga classes with John. He has the same philosophy for training a person whether it is with yoga or overall fitness. He starts very slow and gradually builds on your strength. I love taking yoga classes with John because at the end I feel that I am in a total state of relaxation.

John got me started in yoga about two years ago, after several years of personal training with him.
He has the rare combination of ability to teach the proper positioning of the body for every move, and the patience to work with each student regardless of capability.

Though I have since moved out of the Fairfax area, John’s continued encouragement motivated me to continue to practice yoga at another studio.
I was pleasantly surprised that what John had taught me in a short period of time placed me well above other beginners.

Whether you are an experienced or beginning student of yoga, John is the perfect instructor.  Beyond his significant capability in teaching, John is a terrific person.

In Johnny’s yoga classes, I always know that I will be encouraged and challenged. As a student in his class, I love that I have license to go as far as I can go in my practice – he creates no ceiling on what’s possible.  His quiet enthusiasm for yoga and for encouraging his students to rise to their potential is evident.

I have worked with several other trainers over the past fifteen years, and Johnny is the absolute best. Johnny’s knowledge, energy, and personality reinforce the fact that he should be YOUR personal trainer.

I have been training with Johnny since January 2008.  Johnny truly cares about his clients and their workouts. I really appreciate his attention to detail. He has been great in teaching me the proper way of exercising, he understands my limitations, and is helping me to achieve my goals in a fun and positive manner.  Johnny has also motivated and inspired me to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Overall, my core strength, my flexibility, and my desire to head to the gym have all improved greatly.

Choosing the right trainer can make all the difference in the world. It can mean the difference between success and failure. With Johnny you definitely get success. I look forward to every session and I highly recommend him as your personal trainer. “Thank you for the encouragement! I never thought I was capable of working so hard.

JOHNNY  IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!  I’ve been exercising for the past 23 years and Johnny’s class is the only class that I continued to attend for the past 3 years.  He keeps you wanting to come back because you feel so great when the class is over.   Johnny  knows how to “fix” your problems by explaining and teaching you  how to adapt to your situation.  He makes the class fun and shares his knowledge in nutrition,  exercise procedures, and you very quickly learn repetition.  His continual encouragement makes him very personable as he strives to make you the best person you can be.     He’s a 10++++.

Johnny has a gift for teaching students when to push harder to find their edge and when to back off and avoid injury. In this approach he helps his students safely find hidden strength and ability. This applies not only to physical strength but also in a belief in yourself that comes from realizing the benefits of consistent steady practice.