Never forgotten Este!
Always thinking of you, especially on Sept 29th.

Thinking of you today on what would have been your 61st birthday. Gone too soon sweetheart !!

I recently returned back to yoga practice. It is not the same, but everytime I come to my mat, I think of you and just how grateful I am to have been taught the yoga practice fundamentals by you. Missing you.

Still miss you my dear Este. Been thinking about you you a lot lately. Still can’t bring myself to listen you your recorded lessons. And time, a place and a person that will never repeat…

So sad to read that Este has passed. Este was such a vital, adventurous personality and we shared many fun times in Cape Town in the mid 1980's and Cairns in 1998. She often surprised us by spontaneously playing a tune on the piano and she had a sharp, quirky wit. I am so happy that she found her vocation as an excellent yoga teacher in Dubai . I will miss her. Kelcey Hala

I still miss you terribly, my amazing friend and teacher. Yoga and my life are not the same without you. Thinking of you always...

Thinking of you and remembering you with much love.

Thinking of you always...
Love,
Valerie

Oh Este, I miss you so much. I often think about you and how you were an influence in my life. I hardly do any yoga and it breaks my heart. I miss you dreadfully and it hurts that you're no longer here. Hope you're in a much better place now. Love you.

It’s been a year without you - a year without yoga. Missing you Este.

Thinking of you today. Can't believe it has been a year ! We all miss you.

Not a day passes that I don't think of you. Every time I hit the mat I hear your voice in side my head guiding me through the postures. Haven't been able to go to any yoga classes. As I have always told you, you have corrupted me and set the mark so high, my friend. One of those days I will gather up the courage and listen to one of the sessions I recorded with you once upon a time.

Been thinking about you mybdear friend and how you lived me for who I am without judgement. Miss you. I know you're happier with the angels now.

Happy birthday my friend. I miss you. 

Happy Birthday, dear Este ❤️
I am sure you are still teaching and practicing wherever you are. I miss you my friend.

I was talking about u with someone last night, now I know y … Cuz its ur birthday!
U will never b forgotten❤️

Este, I miss you so much. I haven't been able to practise yoga properly since you left. You are always in my heart.

Dearest Este,
I met you 10 years ago and from the first moment, we got on very well and our friendship grew brilliantly over the years. I loved being your student and then I loved practising with you most mornings throughout last year, listening to Pachelbel’s Canon or Vivaldi’s Four Season. You taught me so much, I am forever grateful of your generous personality!

A piece of me has died when you passed away last week. You left with your “fairies and unicorns”, with which you used to tease your students, who were not focusing on your instructions.

You were the guidance, love and support for all your yoga students. You fought and believed in yourself until the end just like you believed in your students and challenged them to do positions they did not imagine they would ever be able to do.

You were compassionate, caring and an amazing listener. You always told us to listen to our bodies and look after ourselves. You were a dedicated human being who was always there when her friends needed her. Up until the end you have been a tremendous inspiration for everyone around you.

You left a huge impact on our lives. On behalf of all your friends and students whom you touched with your fantastic positive energy and irresistible sense of humour, we feel deeply privileged to have been part of your life. You will remain in our hearts forever.

Este, I will sorely miss you as a friend and a neighbor. You were always there to help with anything, such a kind and generous soul.
I will miss our evening walks with the dogs, they won’t be the same without you.
Rest now dear friend and one day we’ll meet again ❤️

I hear her, see her, she surrounds me with her presence. Her voice, correcting my poses, guiding with a wry smile and at times, sarcastic tone. She helps me overcome my fears, pushing my limits, making me understand the risks and rewards of personal challenges met. "Practice, practice , all is coming."
Worldly wise with an uncanny BS detector, a wicked sense of humor--tough in the nicest way. She will always be with me.
I treasure so much about Este, as a friend & teacher, so generous with her time, sharing is caring.
The thick black Manduka mat she gave me 15 years ago is my daily reminder of hours so well spent with a person who touched and changed my life. To Este, I am forever grateful for your love.

My amazing neighbour and friend, u will always b missed & never forgotten
love u❤️ ♾

Este. You are my my enormously loved friend. You gave so much. Wisdom, friendship, motivation to keep on loving, living and bending.

I will always treasure most our Thursday afternoons in the desert doing our thing while the dogs ran around us.

Utterly miss you. Lost for words that are constructive. 

Dear Este, you will be missed greatly, as my first yoga teacher, who introduced me to the art of yoga & meditation; but mostly as a beloved friend. I will always remember your calm voice in practice, your wise words of guidance & your incredible positive energy. Hard to believe you are gone but may you rest in peace & watch over us as an Angel and guiding light...

Esther you have touched everyone with your love and compassion. You will not be forgotten.
Rest in peace my dear cousin.

Este was my first yoga teacher, she will always have a place in my heart and be remembered .....she was unique, loved her knowledge and way of teaching. She made me stand on my head, which I never thought I would do You left us far too early .....RIP dearest Este

My dear friend and great teacher. A voice in
my head that will forever remain. Been missing you and will miss you always. I owe you my practice and strength. You made me push limits that I never thought I was capable of. This I carry with me for all the years to come. Thank you. May you lay in peace my cherished friend.

I am deeply saddened to hear about this news and still can’t believe that we won’t ever practice together again. You showed me a different path at a time when no one else was able to understand what I needed. I can never thank you enough for everything you taught me - about yoga and about myself. You hold an irreplaceable position in my yoga journey. Thanks again for everything.

Rest In Peace my dear friend and magnificent teacher. May god bless your beautiful soul.

Esther ..I was so so sad to hear of your passing
I will never forget your beautiful gentle soul
Gone too soon.....Rest in peace my dearest cousin

Thank you Este for all that you taught us. You taught us more then yoga - you taught us about life and with so much love, patience and passion. I will never forget how you humorously picked on me but then also pushed me to do better and better. You were my first yoga teacher and I loved yoga because of you. Thank you for being you and seeing me through so much. God bless! Rest In Peace!

My Dear Este you will always be remembered .. you have been this kind and caring soul .. may your soul Rest In Peace .. thank you for making the time to message me and staying in touch even after I left Dubai .. love you my dear friend x

Este, my heart breaks to hear of your passing, You had such a natural warmth, a caring spirit and a razor sharp wit! You will be desperately missed by everyone who had the good fortune to have known you. Rest In Peace beautiful Este X

Rest in peace dear Este. You left such a huge mark on everyone around you. You had such a sweet spirit and kind heart. I will never forget my first yoga lessons with you where you always had only words of encouragement and positivity that only pushed me further and further. You had a lot to offer and give and you certainly did. You will be dearly missed but I believe you are off to a better place enshallah under god’s mercy. May your soul rest in peace.

Ah, it was only recently when you comforted me during my struggles, where you told me that i am strong woman and things will be ok, and where you prayed for me always to find peace within myself.

You helped me in so many ways at so many levels. You will forever stay in my heart. I now pray that you are in a better place and are at peace. Love you forever my dear Este.

You had me do my first headstand Este. You believed I can do it even though I didn’t. I barely attended your classes but you would always stop and speak to me. You had a powerful but humble presence and you just wanted everyone to feel better about themselves.

Please know that what you’ve taught us all will never be in vain and who you were will always be celebrated and admired.

Namaste.

Dear Habibty Estee,
My first coach not only in yoga, i in life too.. I learned a lot from you, I learned how to listen to my body to care about my self , you supported me to be strong.. I will never forget you , I will always remember all the valuable advices you supported me with..
Rest In Peace my beautiful coach Estee..
I will miss you but will never forget you Love you Habibty

Today we lost my lovely friend Este. You were always by our side inspiring and empowering us to become whom we are today strong, passionate and companion ladies. No words can describe how I feel. Rest in peace my lovely friend. You'll be missed Este.

Its been along ride Esti..I will never forget you.. you were great friend and supporter for all women ❤
My heart is aching and feel so broken from inside I wish we had more time but you decided to leave early...your beautiful spirit and all the memories will stay with us forever ...your voice and your yoga session will continue as usual...I know you would love that....forever in our hearts ...Goodbye my dear friend ....

Thank you dear Este for all you have taught me, not only about yoga, but about myself. You were more than a teacher, you became a friend who really cared and comforted me when I really needed it. You have a special place in my heart for always.

Rest In Peace este..
we will never forget your strong spirit and all you have taught us.
Maybe God rest your soul, may you be freed of any pain you were put through, and may you experience light and love forever.

Our shining star dear beautiful Este, you will forever remain in my heart. I have been blessed to have known you and God bless your amazing self fighting to the end and on your way to something bigger and better. You deserve so much peace and love and you will find it. You will be missed by so many of us and you made so many of our lives so much better. I love you and will never forget all the things you taught me. Este you are a super star

To my darling sister,

You were so special, you were so strong and courageous through this battle and through life ... we all love you and will miss you forever ...

Este will be missed but not forgotten. I think of her every time I step onto the mat. For any of us that would like to practice with her one last time, I upload 4 of her yoga classes that I recorded to the music section.

My bestie Estee , that’s how I always called you!

Sleep in peace my beautiful soul as you don’t deserve pain or harm .

Your voice will always be in my ears , asking me to be kind to myself .
I was touched by your strong soul and kind heart .

Your love and compassion towards your friends and animals is precious .

Lucy and I will miss you so deeply but we know you are in peace .

Love you my bestie ❤️

Through Este I got in touch with Yoga and we began to become friends. Although we didn’t see each other for such a long time because of my move to another country, we were in touch and shared our thoughts.

I learned a lot from her and can’t believe that she is not here with us anymore.

Este, I truly miss you.

Rest in peace, beautiful soul ❣️

My thoughts are with her family.

Darling Esther,

I am bereft. The world is poorer without your beautiful soul and special light. Your passing has left a hole in my heart.

Rest in peace, and may there forever be beautiful music.