Yoga Testimonials
What others have to say about working with Keenan, and the positive results after they undertook the ‘Back To Body Yoga Challenge’…
Lisa Cunningham
CEO at Waalitj Foundation
Keenan came highly recommended and he didn’t disappoint. Being new to the yoga world but with years of experience in health and fitness I was apprehensive about jumping in the deep end on this 5 days Expansion Retreat. It was very inclusive for all levels of yoga/meditation experience. He shared his wealth of knowledge with us keeping it fresh and interesting each day. This was life-changing. I didn’t want it to end!
Nathan Yazbek
Director at Salon Yazbek, Neutral Bay
I met Keenan at Power Living Neutral Bay in 2013. He approached me after class one day, and we had a conversation in which he pointed out that I could benefit from ‘dropping my ego’. Our conversation that day sent me on a course of self-enquiry. I began attending Keenan’s yoga classes on a regular basis.
His teaching inspired me to then complete a 200hr Teacher Training program in 2016 and attend a Victorious Heart retreat in 2017 through Power Living – all of which Keenan facilitated.
Keenan’s knowledge of anatomy and sequencing is always on point throughout his classes. Above all, I believe it is the philosophy which Keenan delivers that really impacts his classes – you leave the studio with a lingering appreciation for life. Keenan’s knowledge of asanas, meditation, pranayama and kirtan makes him stand out from the pack of Yoga teachers.
At all times, I have found Keenan to be a man of integrity. He has a strong sense of spirituality. Keenan values love, peace and truth. He has an awareness of the local community, advises on healthy eating and honours his family.
Keenan has been a major role model, he has provided me the motivating tools of yoga that will lead me to a satisfying happy future. I aspire to be like Keenan. He has a sense of purpose which resonates on and off the mat. He has inspired me to be a better human being, to have an awareness of my own spirituality, to question my behaviours and to trust in the flowing nature of the universe.
Ryan Waage
Principal at Graphyte
I have been practicing yoga for a few years now and Keenan has been a consistent presence in my practice at Powerliving.
Keenan manages to seamlessly integrate the spiritual, thought process, physical alignment and a teaching into his class. What I love about Keenans vinyasa classes is that he does not over-complicate the sequence and the flow is natural (Keenan, we’ll leave my attempts at triple bowling ball between us). Keenan applies his deep knowledge of ancient / yogic teachings to modern day situations, always providing a relevant teaching. Over the years it seems to me that every class Keenan has given has a different and new teaching – his knowledge is endless. There have been many times where I’ve gone home and put the teaching into my diary as a daily reminder.
Roncey Horton
TechLed Adelaide Manager
I’ve enjoyed attending Keenan’s classes for the past 3 years. He combines a dynamic, strong sequence with the philosophical aspects of the practice, and his classes quickly became a staple in my practice. I would always look forward to the classes, knowing that I would leave the class feeling both comfortable in myself and questioning everything about myself! When I first started attending the studio, it was his classes that helped me reconnect with yoga and to cultivate a consistent approach, with compassion, curiosity and joy. He’s the real deal!
Emma Martin
Restaurantuer
How do you write words about a man as humble yet as powerful as Keenan Crisp?
His lessons emanate from his own experiences, that of being; they resonate with your path and guide you through your own tough times and suffering; selflessly with the same aim and
wish for everyone – that of peace.
Only when we exist within ourselves can we practice our real truth. There is no better example or teacher of this truth that I have found in my 25+years of study. Keenan’s simplification and clarity of explanations of the sutras, the limbs of yoga and asanas, their relevance to a modern yogi, the precise descriptive language used to suit a class with a myriad learning styles and understanding, the abundant class structures, his dedication to knowledge and the ability to share it to his countless students, his selfless and unrelenting a personal search for truth and integrity, the equanimity he shows, his ability to mentor and guide so many as they navigate through life, the suffering, the beauty, the relativity – have inspired my journey beyond words.
As we all walk this path before us, I wish you all to experience a yoga practice with Keenan. Look into his eyes and see the light, pure health and honesty, Listen to his words and hear only truth, Practise with, breath and find peace.
May our paths cross on this adventure called life, may I be blessed by your teachings once again somewhere in this creation, and until then all that I have learnt from you is treasured.
Namaste
Maura Pigeon
Entrepreneur
Keenan has been an enduring influence on my yoga practice since I started practising with him around 7 years ago. I’ve infinitely enhanced my skills and knowledge of yoga – and grown personally – as a result of his committed, grounded teaching. Keenan has a deep knowledge of anatomy and the physical practice, and equally, the science and spirituality of yoga and meditation. He intuitively reads the room, providing broad enough cues to apply to everyone but also offering specialised tweaks to accommodate all levels, moods, and attitudes. The proof is in the stillness; Keenan can quiet even the most crowded, angsty class like no one else!
Annie Aitken
NSW Department of Education and Training
I have practiced with Keenan for 3 years and through each and every one of those experiences, I have gained so much knowledge and awareness into the practice of Yoga. I always felt my most ‘present’ in his classes and felt a deep connection to him as a teacher and a deep trust in the universe. Keenan’s ability to be so honest in his teachings has given me much insight into what I believe and how I want to be as a human. The way he talks about love and compassion has lead me to believe that really love is the ultimate ‘goal’. If we all come from a place a love, how different this world might be. One idea that has stuck with me from Keenan is that there is no ‘there’, only ‘here’, once you get ‘there’, you are ‘here’, so this moment is really all we have. Dropping everything that isn’t in the ‘now’ is how we find that true connection to the universe and step a tiny bit closer to being a ‘yogi’. Keenan really guided me towards this understanding. Keenan is undoubtedly the closest thing to an actual ‘yogi’ I know, and I feel deeply honoured and blessed to have been in his presence and learnt from him. I look forward to when the universe crosses our paths again.
With deep love,
Annie 🙂
Lee-Anne O'Brien
Creative Director, Graphic and UX Designer
I have been a student of Keenan for the last 10 years. I moved from London and his teaching has been my anchor in Sydney. I cannot overstate the influence his teaching has had on my life and my own teaching. I always walk away feeling changed, challenged and inspired physically, mentally and spiritually and with the desire to be a better person. It is so much more than just a yoga class, and has been my therapy at times! As you move through the class he somehow, through intuition, gives you the life tools you need at the time.
I am inspired by his humility, integrity, love of life and family, his desire to give of himself, to share philosophy and desire to continue to grow and learn.
Jana Jones
Director at Zen Yoga & Pilates
I have hosted Keenan at our Yoga & Pilates studio and also recently attended his Expansion retreat, as always it is a treat to be led by him though powerful practices and beautiful meditations. Keenan has an expansive knowledge and is an enthusiastic teacher of both Yoga asana and philosophy. Leading by example, Keenan is on a quest to impart his knowledge to make the world a better place. 🙏:)
Erika Krebs-Woodward
Entrepreneur
To be in Keenan Crisp’s Yoga class is life changing.
His wisdom, warmth, inspiration, motivation and sense of humour will stay with you long after leaving the Yoga Studio. Besides knowing every Yoga pose known to woman and man and their description in Sanskrit, Keenan clearly has been on a long and thorough journey of self-discovery himself. He is deeply knowledgeable about what really matters in life and practices daily what he teaches in class. His humanity, kindness as well as his humility are most inspiring. After suffering a big personal loss, my teenage kids and myself had the privilege and great pleasure of attending and absorbing Keenan’s Yoga classes and teachings for over 9 months. He managed to turn the three of us into more joyful, conscious and better functioning Human Beings. The greatest gift and tool he offered us was to connect with the notion, that we are actually able to control our thoughts.
Chris Boys
Founder & CEO, Umano
I have had the privilege of been a student of Keenan’s for more than 10 years through his time as facilitator at Power Living. Keenan is a force of nature in the best possible way. He is a humble and authentic master of not just Yogic wisdom, but of universal truths. Through his practice, Keenan has led me through pivotal changes in my life. I would seek out his classes to be inspired, guided and reconnect into a presence that has resulted in me living a more joyous, powerful and connected life.
Jessica Dahlberg
Life Coach
What a wonderful experience of Expansion, truly! I arrived tired and ready to restore. Over the days of guided meditation followed by invigorating vinyasa flows in true Keenan style and yin practice with the masterful weaving in of yoga philosophy, that I had been eagerly awaiting to absorb, created the perfect mix to help me consciously slow down.
Adding to that, discussions and practical tips and tricks on how to live daily life in a more high performing way gave the days focus and added value. Keenan’s depth of knowledge and experience as a Master facilitator of yoga and retreats combined with his power as a Certified High Performance Coach made the experience truly unique. All that topped off with Veet’s Vegan cooking of organic produce and walks on the beach with a group of like minded people from all over Australia just made the 5 days amazing. Even managed to squeeze in some surfing!
Veet Karen
Veet’s Vegan Cooking School
I have been catering on Keenan’s retreats for many years now. It’s always a pleasure to work for Keenan as the participants on his retreats always seem so satisfied and happy with their retreat. I like to work for Keenan as he has immense integrity and gives so much to the participants on his retreats.
Persephone Singfield
Property Investment Specialist
I did yoga teacher training with Keenan 8yrs ago. His leadership was heart centered and incredibly inspiring. I loved how Keenan had not only an understanding of the yoga philosophy, but clearly lives by these fundamental ideals which spread love and self honesty from within – out into the world. Keenan is a living example of how one can be a beacon of light for others to see in a world that is sometimes so filled with hate and dark.
Cecilia Ho
Yoga Teacher & Strategy Consultant
I have been practicing yoga for a few years now and Keenan has been a consistent presence in my practice at Powerliving.
Keenan manages to seamlessly integrate the spiritual, thought process, physical alignment and a teaching into his class. What I love about Keenans vinyasa classes is that he does not over-complicate the sequence and the flow is natural (Keenan, we’ll leave my attempts at triple bowling ball between us). Keenan applies his deep knowledge of ancient / yogic teachings to modern day situations, always providing a relevant teaching.
Over the years it seems to me that every class Keenan has given has a different and new teaching – his knowledge is endless. There have been many times where I’ve gone home and put the teaching into my diary as a daily reminder.
