The following feedback is from people who attended the Beginners' classes at Rensselaer Senior Center, Hindu Cultural Center, Schodack Senior Center, East Greenbush Community Library, Nassau Free Library, Office of Padma Sripada, MD (my daughter), and online classes for community groups, families, and individuals.
January to March
Feeling mode, Counting mode x 3
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode, Staring mode
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode, Segment mode, Staring mode, 911 mode x 7
Feeling mode, Counting mode x 3
Counting mode x 4
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode x 5
Feeling mode, Tip mode, 911 mode
Counting mode, Staring mode,
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode, Segment mode, 911 mode
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode, Segment mode, Staring mode x 2
Counting mode, Tip mode, Staring mode,
Staring mode, 911 mode
Tip mode, Segment mode, 911 mode
Feeling mode, Counting mode, Tip mode, Segment mode x 2
Staring mode, 911 mode x 2
Feeling mode x 2
Counting mode, Tip mode
Counting mode, Tip mode, Segment mode
Tip mode, Segment mode, Staring mode
January to March
To fall asleep x 4
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Stoplights
Get back to sleep
Get back to sleep, Destressing
Fall asleep, Stoplights, Waiting in line, Doing chores, Walking
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Waking up x 3
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep x 7
Get back to sleep, Stoplights, Doing chores, Sitting at desk at work
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Waking up, Stoplights, Other times
Stoplights, Waiting in line, Other times
Fall asleep, Waking up, Waiting in line
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Stoplights, Other times
On bus ride back home, After argument with sibling
Nighttime, to fall asleep, To get back to sleep
Stoplights, Waiting in line, Doing chores
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Waking up in bed, Waiting in line
Get back to sleep, Stoplights, Walking
On waking up in the morning, until getting out of bed, doing chores
When stressed
Stoplights, Waiting in line, Doing chores, Walking
In the elevator
When I am relaxing at home
Fall asleep, Waking up x 2
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Waking up, Waiting in line
When under stress with frustrations of daily life
Fall asleep, Stoplights, Waiting in line
Nighttime, to fall asleep, To get back to sleep, Doing chores
Nighttime, to fall asleep, On waking up in the morning, until getting out of bed, Waiting at stoplights, Waiting in line, Doing chores
Nighttime, to fall asleep, On waking up in the morning, until getting out of bed, Waiting at stoplights, Deflect or dilute thoughts
Fall asleep, Get back tosleep, Doing chores, Walking
Stoplights, Waiting in line, Doing chores,
Fall asleep, Get back to sleep, Waking up. Doing chores
To get back to sleep, During high stress moments
January to March
Sometimes puts me to sleep
Could sleep on time
I got back to sleep quickly, I had a nice, long deep sleep, I started my morning calmer and less cranky
More patience, Clear focus and thinking
More calm, Felt sleepy
Calm
Bring me in the moment - helps to focus, Calms me down
Clearer thinking, Better focus, Sharper senses
I slept deeply when I did the meditation, I felt calm
Calmness, Better sleep
Present moment awareness, Breaking my thought patterns
I have more peace and calm in my life for the past week.
Better remembering.
Calmer x4
Segment mode was beneficial in calming me down while being angry with my brother
Better sleep x 3
Increased relaxation, Clearer thinking
Focus on present moments, Break the chain of thoughts, Feling in control.
Avoid arguments with my sons
When I practiced 911 breathing—especially using the lips-and-straw technique—I was able to feel instant relaxation.
Relaxation, Clarity, Increased patience
I am in control of myself when I practice. It brings me to the present moments.
Control and peacefulness
I feel calmer and I sleep better, Anxiety is much less
Deep sleep, Clear mind
Having my anxiety going down, having my stress coming down, maintaining boundaries in public, communication skills, patience, eye contact, doing the chant "Sri Rama Rama Rameti...." (A male autistic young adult)
More relaxation to the body and mind
Falling asleep quicker than usual, and feeling less bored when waiting in queues and similar places
Able to go to bed quickly and have sound sleep, due to which I am able to wake up fresh in the morning. I feel energetic throughout the day
Falling asleep very quickly. The sleep quality is also good per the Apple Watch. Bringing relaxation very quickly.
Excellent benefits. Able to go back to sleep quickly. Avoid anxiety
After starting meditation i have seen much difference in my responses to others. Started to think twice in any action and the most importantly the relaxation and pleasure feeling post the meditation.
It acts as a tool and strong alternative to rescue from “analysis paralysis".
It seems to work. Had a hard time focusing.
I can focus more, Mind can come to the present moment
Coherent thinking, Staying in the moment, Increased patience
Present
Helps to calm me down and keep me from reacting irrationally.
January to March
One doctor started attending from 1/17/26.
The Indian teenager attended the fourth class with his father.
One 91-year-old had a lot of arguments with her sons about politics. After she practiced the meditation for 3 weeks, she changed her response to them. She simply changed the topic when politics came up! She is very happy with this.
'Segment mode' was beneficial in calming me down while being angry with my brother." helped in keeping calm when stressed by others.
One meditator said, "I was at an auto repair shop. The job was to be completed in half an hour. But as the part didn't fit, they had to get another part. The whole process added two hours to my wait time. All the time, I practiced the feeling mode and could keep my cool. When I was at the desk for check-out, the cashier was surprised by my coolness. I was so happy to have this technique to help me keep cool!"
When I practiced 911 breathing—especially using the imaginary straw between the lips, I was able to feel instant relaxation. Overall, meditation can weaken certain thoughts when practiced in the right way. I’m a big fan of segment mode; it not only supports my meditation but also serves as a great tool for focused chanting. In the past, I used to lose track of my mantra count, but thanks to segment mode, I don’t anymore.
One doctor and family have attended 4 classes online and continue.
One family with an autistic child attended 3 online classes and continues.
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