Y'dig?

I cannot thank  you enough for what you are doing for my students.  You are showing up every week with your captivating presence to teach them and practice Sahaja Meditation with them.  It has been beautiful to watch the students open up to the idea of meditation, and to actually start to meditate.  It is your authenticity, positive energy, and commitment that have gained their trust.   Now we are feeling/seeing the results as the students are starting to meditate so beautifully.     I can not thank you enough for bringing this practice into my life and the lives of my students.  As you know, this is truly life changing work.  Now if we can just continue to move them forward in their own individual practices.

In gratitude,

Nicole

As a HealthCorps Coordinator in a Bronx high school, I provide innovative health and wellness workshops for my students.  Our curriculum includes a fair amount of nutritional and fitness education but also touches upon mental resiliency topics.  And I truly believe, optimal health and wellness begins not with education but rather the openness of the heart and the mind.

For the past 7 weeks, Alan and sometimes Lioudmila Wherry have graciously practiced Sahaja meditation with my students and allowed them to discover its power. Without question, it’s been the highlight of working with my students within the classroom…the best part of the work day.  Every week, we position desks in a circle and read one passage pertaining to themes such as forgiveness, trust, being present, fear & love, and the true source of joy.  “Joy is not what happens to you; it is what comes through you when you are conscious of the blessing you are.”  Alan and myself share personal anecdotes and pose questions that allow the students to find their own individual answers.

In a neighborhood and school environment with constant noise, distractions, and one too many fights, I’ve been encouraged by the ability of the students to quiet their voices, minds, and focus on themselves.  To incorporate ”personal growth-work” into their traditional school work is important.  To scan a room and see 20 students in utter deep silence for 10-15 minutes is damn near breathtaking.

Leslie Dolland

something not quite right, but we know what it intended!