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"Jane transforms six nights and
five days into a timeless expanse of yoga, dance and
Pilates intermingled with excellent food, great company,
superb bodywork and beautiful beach time."
Farida Sharan, MDMA ND MH
School of Natural Medicine, Boulder, Colo. www.purehealth.com
 I wanted to put into writing what I
said to you a few days ago about my experience of your
yoga classes, particularly in relation to what you say
to guide the participants. You seem to have an uncannily
accurate sense of what happens to our bodies as we follow
direction and what corrections will instantly put us
in appropriate positions/alignment. I think particularly
of "Now drop the tailbone," or "ground
the big toe more deeply into the earth."
Second, you know a great deal about
the practices, their variations from one branch to another
and the spiritual correlates to the physical poses/movements.
And you are enormously articulate about all of that.
More, the spiritual dimension is presented matter-of-factly,
as if it just is; no overblown rhetoric or high drama
that can be off-putting, seem silly or insincere to
many. One can just take it as it comes: No need
to wince!
Finally, the timbre of your voice is
clear, low, melodious, so it is both easy and a pleasure
to listen to you. Many, many thanks,
Phyllis Roth
"Since my return from the magical
yoga retreat at Domain Des Courmettes, I have wanted
to write and thank you for a truly life changing experience.
I was pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed by the feelings
brought forth during the week. The classes in
Yoga, NIA, and Pilates were relaxing, invigorating,
refreshing and rejuvenating.... The restorative yoga
practiced at the end of each day was one of the most
calming, intrinsic experiences that I have had.
The setting in the mountains of France was magnificent.
Being close to the French Riviera was an added plus
and I plan on returning next year."
Martha Fagan, Boston
 "The Inward Bound journey enabled
me to put into practice a consciousness of openness
and receptivity and I ultimately benefitted in important
and surprising ways I could not have foreseen and from
individuals I ordinarily would have shut out.
By being positively receptive and by intentionally integrating
into my attitude the 'feminine' receptive component,
I engaged in the flow of pleasant surprises and opportunities
without which life lacks 'magic' and meaningful realism."
Helen Ryerson
"Jane, as always it was a pleasure
to see you and have an opportunity to reflect on my
process in a way that is not often available.
You are beautiful and convey a great sense of peace
and stability. I value our connection tremendously."
Ingrid Zimmerman, Ph.D., Bicultural Psychologist, San
Francisco
Your Inward Bound experiences are the
perfect vacation. You stretch the edges of my
own yoga practice at the same time that your joie
de vie lightens the mood. Your spiritual understanding
translates well for my own and I come away relaxed,
grounded and ready for whatever will come next.
My wish for you is that you will continue to inspire
others with your response to beauty and that as C.S.
Lewis says, you are 'surprised by joy.'
Claire Mathers
"I think I left my heart and soul
in Mexico. As you prepare to leave again for Na
Balam, I want to thank you and Jennifer for such an
incredible experience."
Joyce
"I feel as though a warm wind
has spun around me and I am starting to defrost.
I am moving, stumbling, and turning and with each changing
motion new freedom and surprises are emerging!
I am no longer a stone statue--but a goddess!
Pam
"It's pretty amazing that in only
a week, my body feels different in a way that seems
permanent - my spine feels better - I feel better.
I love the approach - training your body in a series
of successive little movements and developing a muscle
'memory' for improvement. It feels like a transformation.
P.S. Not to mention the fun,
the spiritual rejuvenation and the incredible beauty
of the surroundings.
Mary Fox
"I am more open in my heart (heart
& lungs) than I have ever been - my adult life.
This is my first yoga experience and it will definitely
continue, thanks to Jane and Jennifer. Yoga will
help any athlete at any level perform better.
Morris F. Vinty
"Four years and four weeks later
with Jane and Jennifer and Inward Bound - the week-long
focus and concentration on 'self' is incomparable.
-Chris Hellman, physical therapist "My ability
to focus because of yoga - the difference in my golf
game and ice hockey, and general peace and well being
- is incredible.
Jay Hellman
"Just a note to let you know how
very much I appreciate having the opportunity to meet
you and be among your class at Harper's Ferry!
I am grateful for brave spirits such as yours, that
had the courage to follow that inner-voice (despite
your parent's counsel) -- and pave the way by example
for so many other creative, powerful women. I
feel especially blessed for the personal conversations
we shared - and I look forward to more of your workshops!
Best wishes in all your endeavors.
Namaste, Geri
Your trips are awesome, inspiring -
a joyful experience. You and Jennifer make a wonderful
team - for a complete yoga/spiritual awakening.
We hope to join you again and again.
Dorothy and Meredith
Because of this wonderful trip I will
always be able to 'hear the waves despite the hammer.'
Thank you so very much for creating such a safe place
for me to completely be myself. You have the gift
of being able to support individuals in their personal
processes with compassion and non-judgment.
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