The following feedback is from people who attended the classes at Rensselaer Senior Center, Hindu Cultural Center, Columbia Internal Medicine (my daughter's medical office), and East Greenbush Community Library.
October 2025
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 2025
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 2025
You can practice whenever time permits. Don't need companion to do it.
Relaxing
July 2025
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 2025
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 2025
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
October 2025
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 2025
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 2025
Sleep
Concentration
July 2025
Sleep, Focus, Stress
Sleep and reduce stress
Stress free
Some anxiety, not enough focus, Physical and mental health.
June 2025
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 2025
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
October 2025
Wat 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.
September 2025
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 2025
Very simple and easy.
July 2025
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 2025
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 2025
Very useful in my life
It definitely helps to relax my mind
October 2025
Very satisfied x 8
Satisfied x 8
It's Ok x 1
September 2025
Very satisfied x 7
Satisfied x 5
Excellent x 1
August 2025
Very satisfied x 4
July 2025
Very satisfied x 4
June 2025
Very satisfied x 3
Satisfied
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