Mindful LeaderReviews of mindfulleader.org

Excellent course

Although I was not new to the practice of meditation or mindfulness, I found that this course deepened my knowledge of and commitment to both. Our instructor, Karen Jones, provided informed, thoughtful and kindly guidance throughout. I would not have minded some additional suggested readings, but realize that the main focus of the course and the homework assignments was application rather than theory.

Meditation is a relatively new exploration for me. My facilitator was fantastic. She provided multiple ways to bring meditation into my life while encouraging me to take care of myself in the process.

Silent Retreat with Piero Falci I couldn’t possibly imagine a gentler, kinder and more containing approach than Piero’s. At the same time he is always paying attention, guiding us and keeping us accountable for each step and the entire journey. I’ve personally appreciated the way he shows up in this world, the use of poetry as a way to pass deeper messages, as a way to shift our narratives, as a bridge. His calming, reassuring voice makes all the difference. Thank you Piero for seeing the better version in each one of us! Thank you for your lead and mostly for being yourself! The feeling after the journey and retreat is of incredible lightness (cotton candy like), expansion but also the seriousness/ responsibility of trying to be (better) in every single moment.

This is an excellent course that gives people an outlet for mindfulness, destress and relaxation. Very well done and thoughtful.

The leader is great! His voice is calm and soothing. I like the way he talks, making me feel very relaxed. In addition, his statements are very philosophical, making me think deeply. I also like his yoga movements. He obviously is a very experienced leader, leading us with sincerity and firmness without looking at script.

The entire program was incredible. I went into it with a lot of apprehension because I have a hard time sitting still and my thoughts are always racing. I've tried meditation in the past and saw the benefits but never stuck with it. I'm blown away that I've been able to not only maintain a meditation practice but actually look forward to it. My instructor was Peter C. and he was engaging, thoughtful, compassionate, and inspiring. I felt so moved by the vulnerabilities that my cohort shared and it truly feels like a life-changing experience.

Peter was incredible. I learned many things during the course and they have become an indispensable part of my practice.