““Norma Archer infuses a curiosity and real world approach to her teaching. She connects to her students with a deep sense of understanding and empathy, as she deconstructs and unveils the no-nonsense basics of yoga in her students’ bodies, but more importantly in their lives. I believe her greatest gift is her ability to laugh about herself and her connection to this “crazy” world. As her teacher, I have witnessed the transformation yoga has had on her personally and professionally. Norma has also brought yoga to her three boys, providing a tool for them to create resiliency in their lives physically and emotionally.””

“Norma has an uncanny ability to focus on individual needs and capabilities. She infuses the practice with both love and levity, and is a joy to work with.”

“I have loved practicing yoga with Norma over the past 5 years. She is truly a gifted teacher who is masterful at meeting her students where they are. Her gentle manner is both encouraging and comforting. Norma has a unique ability to inspire confidence in her students. I always always feel better physically and mentally after her class.”

“I have practiced yoga with Norma weekly for seven years. That should almost be enough for a student to consider her but let me expound. In those seven years, I am pretty sure she never taught the same class twice; I was never bored and always felt like all parts had been “worked out” at the end of class. She also continues to educate herself and brings new poses and new ways of getting in to poses to her classes.
She is very well versed in the body and what might be hurting and why. I was constantly amazed that she would offer a tweak of something and I would think “how did she know that was bothering me?” In addition, she has a lovely accent that is fun to listen to! Don’t hesitate to lock her down before she might not have time for you!”

“Norma Archer was our yoga instructor for almost 8 years. She came to our house twice a week for 1 and 1/2 hours each session and led my wife and I through our yoga practice. She became our friend and we also got to know her family. Norma is a lovely and caring person and has a great sense of ethics and family values.
We are in our mid- seventies and Norma paid careful attention to our needs. She had complete understanding of what was necessary to gain strength and agility in older persons without causing injury. Whenever a particular problem arose (my back or my wife’s 2 hip replacement surgeries), Norma would seek advice from other Yoga instructors or the internet, even occasionally taking courses, to work out the best program of rehabilitation. We are so sorry to lose her to the West Coast.
Norma paid particular attention to each person she was teaching -she adjusted positions and poses to accommodate our deficiencies so that we could fully maximize the benefit obtained. She also was sensitive to the pace of the practice, making sure that we were properly exercised but not exhausted.
A special part of Norma is her wonderful personality and her sense of humor. She is a delightful person to learn from and to know.”

“Norma’s ability to individualize her teaching is a complement to the bond of friendship that she inspires among her students.

The New York Metro-Area’s loss is Orange County’s gain. Wishing Norma a continuation of her inspiring practice in her beautiful new location. ”

“Norma is an inspiration to all of her yoga students. She encourages a practice that is motivating and allows for ease in developing one’s own desire to embark on a yoga journey. Norma is reflective and kind while providing a positive approach as she guides you through your practice.”

“Norma is the most intuitive and talented yoga instructor I have ever worked with. I have practiced with her for the past eight years and she has helped me open my body and develop into poses that I could have never touched without her guidance. She has a very special way of walking you through your practice that’s natural and fluid. When I finish working with her I feel as though I have had a full body massage. My body is healthy and strong with the help of Norma. She has an incredible spirit and is the most fun to be around. I can recommend her highly to anyone. LOVE NORMA!!!”

“Norma Archer is an exceptional yoga teacher.
I looked forward to her class every week and would arrange my schedule so to be sure not to miss her class.
She teaches yoga with incredible knowledge but at the same time with grace, fun and compassion for her students.
I miss her terribly but hopefully other people will be able to benefit from the gifts this exceptional human being has to offer!”

“My name is Carmen Bernstein and when I retired I decided to start taking yoga again. I joined a yoga studio called Yoga haven and that is where I met my yoga instructor Norma Archer. I was very nervous going to a new studio but Norma made me feel very comfortable and welcomed. I thought I knew what yoga was, the yoga I used to do, but Norma taught me what truly yoga is about. I always left her class feeling relaxed and stressed free. I learned a lot from Norma, always looked forward to taking her class, She is truly missed.”