Testimonials

Public Participant Testimonials:

“ I liked learning a variety of mindfulness techniques in a non-judgmental, comfortabl, safe environment. The creativitly and thought that was put into each class help us on our terrific mindful journey”

“I have become a better listener, listening before I speak, less judgmental when in conversations at work and at home, especially with my kids. It has helped me rember to take time for me, getting enough sleep and time for myself”

“ Life changing experience, Loved everything, the lessons, the group dynamics, the combination of theory, movment, and music. I would recommend it to everyone!!. I have slowed down, I feel more in control, life is stressful and now I can fall back on my meditations, breathing, movment to help me stay centred”

“Loved the program, and would like a refesher every couple of years. I learned how to enjoy things more, learning meditations to suit all situations, just getting to know myself, it have helped my self-confidence. I feel more calm and less anxiety”

“I liked the instructors, music, acceptance of all people and the respectful environment. I am more mindful and aware in the moment. Instead of reacting immediately to life’s situations I use the breathing to pause and take a time out, checking in with my emotions and than responding”

“Loved the combination science, music, and movment, I am off my pain meds!!! I have my life back, sleeping better and smiling more at family and friends”

Work Place Staff Training Participants:

Canadian Mental Health Association Staff

“It gave me an opportunity to understand and accept myself better. This program has greatly affected my ability to handle stress. I realized stressful situations will always come and go and I have a choice to respond to the situation instead of just react. I now know it’s crucial to check in with myself and give myself breaks. I feel more grounded and have more self kindness”

“My mental health levels have improved and I feel calmer. I have tools to help me return to centre and control my anxiety. The STOP approach is very useful and I am actively seeking time for myself. I will offer this to my clients as well”

“ Comfortable setting for sharing. Enjoyed Dr Levine’s calm, soothing voice and his approach to teaching.  I enjoyed the yoga, music and the 5 deep breaths practice”

“I can take 5 deep breaths and use the body scan to help me come back to the present moment. I enjoyed the information on the brain and stress and the seven mindful attitudes are very helpful”

“I liked the instructors, music, acceptance of all people and the respectful environment. I use the breathing, I am more mindful and aware in the moment.Instead of reacting immediatly, I pause and take a time out, checking in with my emotions and than responding”

“I liked everything about the program! The content, pace, tone, and atmosphere was fabulous.”

Simcoe County Elementary Teachers’ Federation
“This program is very applicable to helping with day to day life and easy to implement. I feel better equiped to use the tools and practices to make positive changes in an reasonable manner. I have accepted that I have the power to make a difference in my own life and others through example”

“I feel it has changed my personal life with my husband and with my colleges. I am breathing on a daily basis and doing this with my students. I am learning how to take good care of myself, I am better equiped with strategies to deal with a variety of situations . I feel I can change how I deal with things and I am learning to let go”

“It has encouraged me to start to take an active role in feeling better-not waiting for it to happen. I feel I am starting to make positive changes and I learned the importance of taking care of myself. I have already shared some of these tools with my students”

“ My favorite part was learning about the physiology of stress and the mind and body. I am more mindful of my stressors and armed with tools to help myself”

“I really liked the music and movement sessions.  Liz and Tanya are so wonderful.  I feel that I am being kind to my body–and it has been too long since I have felt that way; way too long!”

PUBLIC PARTICIPANTS FROM

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION COURSE

The sense of peace, the quiet, the music, and the compassion of the instructors was wonderful. I now know being kind to myself is necessary, deserved and allowed. Understanding common humanity, that I am not alone, that all humans go through pain and difficulty have greatly helped me. I absolutely recommend this course to others!!! 🙂

I loved everything! The lessons, the environment, the sharing of personal experiences from instructors, the movement breaks, our time on our islands practicing the meditations, and the poems. I have recognized a kinder, calmer feeling when doing my home practice, feeling more connected with myself and want to continue to make this a way of life. I am now kinder to me and find myself kinder and more understanding towards others. I definitely recommend this course to everyone!!

Thank you for showing your kindness, love, compassion and wisdom to all of us and for creating a safe, caring place for us to practice in each week. I have the basis of a new outlook to myself and life. I realized it’s ok just being ok and not having to be perfect!! No human being is perfect. I finally started on a journey into self love, self worth and being my own best friend. I have already recommended this course to others.