Lex, I took your course in 2000 in Connecticut. I found the information in your Teacher Training something that I could draw from in many situations. At the time I wasn't sure how I felt but the ensuing years have shown me that there was enough in that one training to teach me how to start and grow a successful yoga business. After eight years I still find the meditations and information I learned from you to be 'on the mark.' Thank you."
Ann Davis
"Dear Lex,
What a phenomenal week! You are truly a fantastic teacher gifted in the Art of Yoga! Your sincere enthusiasm for yoga is quite apparent in your dynamic and expressive teaching ability, (a breath of fresh air you are). Thank you for showing your knowledge, skills and happy humor. I am very grateful to you!!"
Sincerely your student,
Bob Fields
"Lex,
I would like to thank you for the opportunity to learn from you. I consider it an honor."
Sincerely,
Shirley Frey
"I would like to take this opportunity and express my deep appreciation for the many gifts you have given me and the rest of the group during the week of the course. I started the course dead sick (with fever and all) but during the time spent in the room I felt that I am receiving healing energies. As I already mentioned, I have been fascinated by Yoga the minute I started to practice it, but this course discovered and exposed a whole new world for me and I entend to pursue this direction will all my heart. Also, I discovered the magic of meditation for the first time during that week although I have tried it before. I guess that now I am ready... So, thank you for being my teacher at this important phase of my life."
Millions of blessings to you,
Tova Berger-Shalom
"I really appreciate the experience at Ghost Ranch with you. It was so perfect for my yoga journey."
Moonshadow
"This has been a most spectacular experience, an experience full of love and inspiration. I am happy and very fortunate to have shared this wonderful energy and blessin. I will cherish this forever."
Tova Berger-Shalom
"What can I say? You were 'outstanding'. I appreciate the spiriual component you brought to our group and I am excited that you are interested in trying to 'bridge' with us even more. I heard from more than ten people that this was the best group they had ever been to!"
Mary Jo Rapini
"I do not know if I have ever told you just how grateful I am for your yoga instruction all those years ago. How could I ever begin to say thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your guidance. In fact, I can almost quote you ver batum on many occasions from those classes, which now help me to teach others yoga. In my book, I think you can read may things that you've awakened me to – two of which are compassion and a sense of the vastness and potential of the human body and mind. I admired you then, and still do. I'm not sure if you know what a positive effect you have had on my life as well as so many others’ lives as well. Over the years, several of my friends took yoga from you per my recommendation, and they, too, have benefited so much from it."
Ann Rice
"Just wanted to thank you for all the help I received during the Yoga Teacher Training course, which was very informative. The closing ceremony was awesome and I loved it."
Roop Prasad
"You really have a gentle and caring heart and you make everyone feel comfortable; it's truly like family. I was nervous about coming to this course because there has been a lot of controversy on the internet about how Christianity and yoga do not mix even though I've always felt they do. You made everyone feel welcome regardless of their faith because yoga is about spirituality. Thank you again. I cannot believe how much I learned."
Natalie Skrehot
"When I was in the Yoga Teacher Certification Course I was not optimistic about getting a yoga job. But now I'm so glad I did it,thanks to Lex."
Hali Isaacsen
"I have learned more in the first four days of your course than in the last two years of my class at home."
Shalon Allen
"I cannot begin to explain how much I enjoyed the course. It truly changed my life.
I am so thankful to finally have a teacher."
Danielle Craft
"Lex, thank you for all you did for our Yoga Teacher Training class. I am grateful for all the knowledge you shared along with all of your personal notes. Your generosity and beauty of spirit are a blessing. "
Jeanette Snyder
"Lex, thank you for a great yoga weekend. Your guidance, instruction and handouts are exactly what I need at this time in my life journey. I better understand what it is that I would want to achieve through the practice of yoga. And - through your example I now better understand how to evaluate the quality of a yoga class/instructor."
Margaret Ann Wilkerson
"Lex, you are the gateway to this wonderful life. May you be blessed with many more years of serving others in this way. "
Sandy Carter
"Thanks so much for changing my life. "
Joan Maguire
"Thank you for showing me a path that has changed my life."
Brian Heagler
"Lex, Last weeks class was great! I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience with us. It was definitely worth my time and effort!"
Lisa Lelek
"Dear Lex, I want to thank you for your generosity with your time, experience and expertise regarding my business questions."
Maureen Murray, Montclair, New Jersey
"I celebrated my birthday this year by going to Yoga Instructor Training, and it was the most transforming week of my life. Mid-week of the training I felt a profound power flooding into me..."
Julie Johnson
"Dear Lex, Thanks for an amazing week!"
Lisa Matocha
"Dear Lex, Thank you for one of the hardest & most rewarding weeks of my life. You have inspired me!"
Om, Julie Johnson
"Lex, Thank you very much. It was the best week of my life! I will always remember you! You are my #1 teacher."
Ana Noriega
"Dear Lex, This week has been one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I have gone so much farther in my practice in this short time than in the past 4 years. Thank you so much for opening my heart so much more."
Linh Nguyen
"Dear Lex, It was a powerful experience being in your presence. See you in OZ. Namaste."
Shobhana Chakrabarti
"Dear Lex, I am most fortunate for the opportunity to know you and learn from your vast experience of yoga and meditation."
Collen Hermann, Houston, Texas
"Hello Lex, it has been awhile and don't know if you remember me (fall of 1997). I want to say thank you very much for all you have taught me. I finally have my own studio and am working on a video. I just opened my studio and have full classes."
Paula Martin, Derby, New York
"Dear Lex, As the young woman from Hobbs, N.M. said, "Listen to the man. He knows what he's talking about." I am happy to report to you that YogaDenton opened last week, solvent and successful, thanks to your wonderful retreat. I have so much to thank you for that I hardly know where to begin. I think I'll start with the confidence that you gave me. After 20 years of teaching, I would never have had the "nerve" to open a yoga studio without your support. Next, I'll thank you for the yoga teacher friends that I met at your retreat who have also provided warm support, encouragement and advice. And, how can I ever thank you for sharing your knowledge with us of how to start and operate a yoga studio. I thank you for the retreat where I finally learned to Live in the Present Moment. It is so rare to find an individual who combines the practical (financial) and spirtitual as you do, Lex, and who can share in such a nonregal, non-threatening, practical and humorous way. You are a great teacher."
Pat Colonna, Denton, Texas
"Dear Lex, Thank you for mentoring me in the meditation group. I appreciate that you allow us to go into our heart of hearts and bring up more depth to our practice. Thank you ro not answering questions but simply guiding us."
Marlene Harter
"Dear Lex, It's taken me a while to write this thank you note because I keep thinking that I will eventually have some tidy way of expressing my gratitude. The biggest thing for me was to come away with having had to sit under your guidance, and going from "When the hell is he going to ring those chimes" to being home here, setting my timer and actually being disappointed when it goes off! It was a great group - especially for the meditations. (I will always remember the dark, the smell of incense and coffee coming down in the morning, and the feeling that you are very committed to what you do. So, thank you for all of it. And once again, gratitude for the things I don't even know I learned."
Briar Boake, Ontario, Canada
"Dear Lex, Here I am with my little success story. In March I opened one small room in my home. Within 24 hours I had my first student. She was driving by my house, saw the sign, and stopped to inquire about classes. The next week she brought a friend. So to make a long story short, I now have 13 classes with a total of about 70 students. So, that is my little story of success and I want to thank you again so much. My life has changed dramatically. I am finally doing what I feel is "meaningful work". I would never have tried this without first attending your program. It gave me all the tools and confidence I needed to put my dream in action."
Royane Mosley
"The week in Austin was wonderful. I appreciate all that went into making it seamless for the students. I also want you to know the additional meditations contained in the handouts are marvelous. I particularly appreciate the conscious eating. I have been asked to do a workshop on eating and have collected several sources, but particularly relish yours because of the Upanishad references and because you told us about its connection to your own relationship with food. Namaste."
Susan Kelso
"I have been through many certifications and have two advanced degrees. The yoga teacher training is by far the coolest and most intense program I have ever participated in. I really enjoyed it and I highly recommend it!"
Elizabeth Franko, Houston, Texas
"I just wanted to thank you for creating and offering such an excellent Yoga Teacher Training Course. The special part of it is your teaching style and your personal style, which I have always liked. The absolute invaluable part is all of your business knowledge. There is no way to thank you enough for being so generous with your "secrets". Those of us, and the many others I'm sure, who feel empowered and confident about going out and teaching yoga for a respectable income will always point to you as a prime catalyst in spreading the good effects of the practice of this wonderful discipline. "
- Judith Carman, Houston, Texas
"I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time Joyce-Ann and I had. It reaffirmed certain ideas we had, challenged us on other issues and definitely inspired us to take that next “Leap of Faith”. We couldn’t have asked for a more ideal setting, or a finer staff. All in all, it was an incredible Texas yoga experience. Thanks again for sharing your insight and knowledge. I know it will serve us well in our coming venture."
- Hunter and Joyce-Ann Leaf, Savannah, Georgia
"Dear Lex, Namaste. Just a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed and hated my experience at yoga camp. The mix of the two opposites made it that much better."
- Steve Kasmiersky, Conroe, Texas
"We enjoyed your down to earth manner and honesty regarding the process of meditation. Your manner was a great counterpoint to the formal Zen Monks."
- Hilde, Chappel Hill, Texas
"Thank you for sharing the gift of yoga with me. I learned so much during our week. When you teach, you endow your legacy to the world. "
- Cathy Stallworth, Nashville, Tennessee
"You
were a great yoga teacher and example in the 70's, proving that
heights could be reached."
- An ex-student still "resting" in Paschimottanasana
"You
have certainly put together a brilliantly-conceived program."
- Linda Leslie, Connecticut
"I
took yoga classes from you in the early 70's. I stopped yoga
practice for close to 20 years but recently after turning 50 picked
it up again and am again enjoying the healthful and relaxing
benefits. I kept your printed lessons all that time and use them
still today. I'm grateful for all the good things I have and am
receiving from the things I learned in your classes and want you to
know they still ripple out."
- Sallie Weaver, Texas
"Not
many of us in this incarnation can hope to soar as high or as far as
you have in your work. You are a magnificent teacher. You shared the
view with thoroughness, patience, conviction & clarity. Your
love and compassion are evident in your desire to help us along our
paths. My admiration, respect, deepest gratitude & love are
yours."
- Clare-Lynn Royce, Ph.D., Georgia
"The
training was not what I expected, it was so much more. I know that
sounds cheesy, but it's true. I had no idea what I was getting
myself into and I am thankful for the place I am now. Thank
you."
-
DeAnn
Barry-Aeyduck, New Mexico
"Your
class was an amazing experience for me, I'll never forget it."
- Pamela Pfeil
"Just
wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and appreciated your
generosity at the Teachers Training. I feel as though I learned so
much more than I ever expected about business and yoga; and am
realizing in these weeks following the training how viable it all
was."
- Allison Street, New York
"Really
enjoyed the course. I think the advice you give about opening a
studio is incredible - there is no substitute for experience. You
offer it up - the good/bad/ugly, both your success and mistakes
with humility and aplomb. It is great advice for anyone considering
starting their own small business. Thanks again for being honest.
Namaste."
-
Dannette
C. Cook, MD
"Dear
Lex, thank you for your nurturing efforts, candid truth, and genuine
encouragement. I feel very special to have the opportunity and time
spent with you. Thank you for sharing your struggles and success.
The teacher certification course was much more than a piece of
paper. I will always treasure the weeks of learning more about
life."
- Holley Bennett, North Carolina
"I
am speechless! What a course! More than I expected. Thank you for
sharing all of the "distilled" info. I really appreciate
your gift of knowledge. The meditations were a push in the right
direction. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you."
- Anna Schulte
"Wow
Lex!!! Thank you for your guiding light and insights! Thank you for
sharing your deep inner wisdom. Thank you for your encouragement and
for planting the seeds to make us the best!"
- Linda H.
"Thanks
for the event. I learned what I didn't expect, one thing is yoga is
so much more than just asana. I truly touched my beginning
ability to meditate. Thank you. My daily practice has been
enhanced."
-
Moonshadow,
New Mexico
"What
a great course! Thank you very much for sharing all your wealth of
knowledge. It was a terrific experience for me - one I will never
forget."
- Fran Alford, Texas
"I'm
grateful for the commitment you've made to share your experience and
knowledge about yoga, meditation, & the business of yoga. I am
proof that your course is effective. ... I would never have been
ready at this point in my life without your encouragement."
- Susan Michalovie, Colorado
"Thank
you for the opportunity to attend Teacher Training. I learned so
much in such a short period of time. The lessons I carry with me
exceed those presented in the written material. This is due to your
teaching style, energy and the dynamics of the group. The training
has had a profound impact. I look forward to utilizing the
knowledge, skills and abilities gleaned from the training.
Namaste"
- Cheryl Champagne, New York
"As
the young woman from Hobbs, N.M., said, "Listen to the man. He
knows what he's talking about." I have so much to thank you for
that I hardly know where to begin. I think I'll start with the
confidence that you gave me. After 20 years of teaching, I would
never have had the "nerve" to open a yoga studio without
your support. Next, I'll thank you for the yoga teacher friends that
I met at your retreat who have also provided warm support,
encouragement and advice. And, how can I ever thank you for
sharing your knowledge with us? It is so rare to find an individual
who combines the practical (financial!) and spiritual as you do, Lex,
and who can share in such a nonregal, non-threatening, practical,
humorous way. You are a great teacher/guru."
- Pat Colonna, Denton, Texas
"Just
wanted to say that you really know your stuff. I don't think a day
goes by that I don't rely on something you taught me in the Teacher
Training course."
- Cathy Guerra, Texas
"Thanks
for all of the practical advice, you're one of a kind & so is
your teacher certification course. I really feel like my tuition was
well spent."
- Carol Flanning, Texas
"The training exceeded my expectations. I will highly recommend you to any other yoga students who seriously want to persue the path of Yoga Teacher."
- Marcie Loffredo, Connecticut
"Many thanks for a wonderful and educational experience. As a teacher myself, I know how much a note of appreciation means to those who choose such a vocation. This program far exceeded my expectations!"
- Cathy Fichera, New Jersey
"Just a little note to let you know how mcuh I enjoyed the course and your expertise, how easy you made it sound. I know that it takes a lot of commitment, hard work, and leadership. This is the gift that you gave me. You made me believe that I can do it and for that I thank you."
- Alzira
