The following feedback is from people who attended the Beginners' class at Rensselaer Senior Center, Hindu Cultural Center, Schodack Senior Center, Columbia Internal Medicine (my daughter's medical office), East Greenbush Community Library, and Nassau Free Library.
December
The simplicity of it, no rules, can be done anywhere
It is simple, No rules, Can be used any time, any where
Peaceful mind after counting breaths.
Simple and can be applied at any time.
Very soothing to the mind
When you need to calm down, the breathing feels cooling and your mind is able to feel clearer.
New method and easy
Easy, can be done anywhere
November
I enjoyed learning how to meditate at any time of day
The calmness it brings to my mind and body.
The focus and the feeling of calmness.
Relaxing
Teaches relaxation and calming
It is so simple to do this form of meditation and so effective
October
Focusing on breathing
Good introductory class. I would like to follow, for the next 3 months and see the results.
Simplicity
Quick Relaxation
Accessible
It's simple and seems like it can be easily applied to daily life.
Helps focus on breathing.
Very easy and gentle motivating introduction.
It's simple and easy to apply to everyday life.
I could feel the good effects quite quickly.
It was very calming.
Simple, accessible anytime anywhere.
I focused my mind (teen 10y)
Feels easy, convenient, effective
Very simple instructions yet thorough. Love the metaphors and stories.
Simple - Mechanical
I like the group setting
September
It helps me have a focus on something and stay present.
Calming
Learning to relax
Calms me down
Helps me feel calm and relaxed
Learned strategy
Easy way to begin meditation
Calmness I feel, lightness
Rediscovering myself
Reduce stress
There is hope to improvement in stress
I liked how it calmed me and instructed me how to reduce stress.
Easy to include in my life.
August
You can practice whenever time permits. Don't need companion to do it.
Relaxing
July
It is simple.
I like the idea of focusing on breathing x 2
To keep calm
Understand what meditation is all about. Good foundational start.
Personal approach.
June
I like that it is simple. I can try it anywhere. and anytime.
What I like about this is how calm I felt by just practicing and learning more about it.
Peace, learning how to meditate
Easy to do any time to get the benefit
May
Excellent instructions and written manual
It is simple to understand and do regularly
To concentrate on breathing in and out
Peaceful, Calmness
Reduce distractions
Method to control thoughts in my mind
December
Being distracted, Sleep
Sleep!
My thoughts
Emotional balance and control
Focusing strongly on one thing instead of so many other things at once.
Overthinking
Sleep and in the morning
Focus, sleep, being calm
November
Reduce anxiety and enjoy life
Stress and illness
Sleep
Going to sleep
Sleeping all night
Anxiety and stress
October
To reduce stress
Increase my mental strength in daily life activities, about what to accept and what not to.
Effectivity, efficiency and simplicity.
Thoughts, too many.
Interpersonal conflicts.
My anxiety disorder.
My daily relaxation.
Stress and blood pressure levels.
Sleep and staying asleep.
Calming down
Achieving peace
Sleep, stress, improving quality of life
Playing chess
Focus
Sleep, scattered thoughts, negative thoughts.
Sleep and focus
Mind body concerns
September
Stress and better reactions to things.
Breathing, Sleep better
Taking it easy, not thinking of stuff that doesn't matter
Relaxing
Better sleeping habits
Daily chores, decision making
Sleep, Stress
Stress, sleep
My unwanted same negative thoughts
Stress
Sleeping
August
Sleep
Concentration
July
Sleep, Focus, Stress
Sleep and reduce stress
Stress free
Some anxiety, not enough focus, Physical and mental health.
June
Anxiety, mental health, calm my thoughts
Mental health. It will help me make decisions without being stressed.
Anxiety, Staying calm
Efforts to control my concern for forgetfulness
May
Mental relaxation and concentration
Improving concentration and control mind
To help some calmness, peace of mind, and to relax
Daily routine
Sleep
To fall asleep
December
I am so glad to have learned this technique from you. I was impressed with you when I met you before and I am glad I came.
Best meditation introduction / class I have tried.
Useful for everyone in daily life.
You can do meditation anywhere
I learned a lot I didn't know
Class was very informative and encouraging
November
It took a little time but helped to feel calm and relaxed.
Exceellent presentation on breathing
I feel greatly empowered after my introduction to the first class.
October
Want to practice daily.
Want to continue for a few months to observe the outcome.
Thank you. I would recommend this class to anybody who wants to live stress-proof days. Love it.
Excellent direct teaching.
Thank you!
I especially liked the metaphor of watching the waves in the ocean.
I like how we were given multiple methods of counting breaths.
Interesting information.
You are a great teacher, Surya.
I would like to practice.
Very appreciative for the experience, thank you.
I hope I can see the benefits quickly.
This meditation is an answer to my prayers.
September
In a few minutes, it seems to help me.
Very good class
I enjoyed the class, learned some good stuff
Look forward to practicing and improving
This was wonderful, already feel lighter.
I felt really good after the first session.
Smiley face!
August
Very simple and easy.
July
Going to practice every day as many times as it will be possible.
I will practice this daily. I am sure it will help.
Good pointers, Emphasis on technique.
June
I learned a lot in a short amount of time.
This is the easiest meditation class I have been to.
Will try and see how it helps with my forgetfulness
May
Very useful in my life
It definitely helps to relax my mind
October, November and December
Very satisfied x 20
Satisfied x 9
It's Ok x 1
September
Very satisfied x 7
Satisfied x 5
Excellent x 1
August
Very satisfied x 4
July
Very satisfied x 4
June
Very satisfied x 3
Satisfied
November
I had a wonderful day today with you. Thank you for opening a door for me that I yearned, but failed to open for so long. It feels like an important beginning for me, and I hope this teaching will help me cope with a lot of issues in my life.
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