Mindful LeaderReviews of mindfulleader.org

I just completed the 5 day silent retreat with Piero Falci as our guide. Having experienced 6+ single day silent retreats and one weekend retreat, I thought I knew what to expect. This experience, however, was transformational. I was one of the few who participated in the retreat for personal reasons and not because I’m seeking to become an instructor. The long period of solitude, silence and guided practice were both challenging and salubrious. The challenges, however, were what I benefitted from the most and where the growth occurred. It was a retreat where you had to prepare your own space to inhabit for the five days so advance prep was key to having a good experience (e.g., having all your food on hand and simple to prepare at meal times or knowing where you can walk for mindful meditation). On the other hand having the foods you like easily accessible and being able to sleep in your own bed at night are a plus. There were opportunities to engage the leader to get support as needed. He was generous with time and advice. The guidance of the leader enabled each participant to have their own unique experience. We were provided with inspirational literature and poems to support our 5 day journey. Furthermore, he set us up, starting from before the retreat started, so that we would anticipate the possible experiences we might have over the five days. I would rate the 5 day retreat and also the guide separately even if I’m give both a 5 out of 5 stars. I left the 5 day retreat feeling inspired and looking forward to the next one.

Piero is a great facilitator with a lot of great knowledge to share!

Peiro Falci hosted a kind, loving, safe space to practice mindfulness for 5 days in silence. He gave gentle, short guidance leaving room for you to explore this idea at your capacity. I appreciate how he set up the retreat by laying a foundation and reminding everyone to use our beginners mind. Then each day he reviewed a couple of the pillars of mindfulness, reminding us to 'trust in the universe.' The best part of the silent retreat for me was not being away from the hustle of everyday, it was providing myself a quiet place to 'look deeply,' and 'see clearly.' If you are worried about doing an online retreat, I recommend Peiro because the atmosphere was "one where you will get out what you put in." TY

I came in to the course stressed and overwhelmed. I left the course with peace and joy.

I just finished the 5-day silent meditation retreat instructed by Piero Falci through the Mindful Leader. I'm deeply satisfied with the whole experience. The retreat was well-structured, and his teachings were full of wisdom and insight. He took the time to listen to each participant, answered their questions, and provided guidance each day. I highly recommend this to anyone who is on a journey of self-discovery. I'm fortunate that I signed up and participated. THANK YOU!!

Profound! Deep gratitude to you Piero for what was an absolutely transformative ride over this 5-day silent retreat. I will carry your insights, guidance and counsel with me always. Thank you. I strongly encourage anyone who might be contemplating mindfulness meditation practice to join in the journey......it could be an eye- and mind-opening experience for you.

As my participation in the 5 day retreat approached, I felt both anticipation and dread. Piero Falci's approach made the experience accessible. I learned not just from the silence, but also from Piero's teaching about mindfulness precepts, traditions, and writings. Well worth the time, especially as this year ends and 2024 begins.

I just finished a 5 day retreat with Pierro Falci. This is my second time working with him. I took him for the 8 week mbsr course and that was great too. Remember you get what you give. But you will find Pierro is extremely passionate and knowledgeable. He is amazing! I truly enjoyed the retreat. It was life changing. Pierro is a masterful teacher and very wise. He’s got a Yoda like presence.He wives mindfulness history, stories, poems, and powerful teaching moments together to create an experience. I will always choose him if he is doing a course. He keeps it interesting. “Pierro much love to you and thank you for your dedication to the practice of mindfulness.” Sincerely, Dr. Michael Amos, Life University