"Thanks so much for yet another amazing, valuable opportunity and experience. I am truly grateful to work and learn with you."

From the Neuroscience of Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga Session Delivered at the Canadian Positive Psychology Association Meeting in July, 2014:

"Very inspiring! I’ve always had a strong sense of self-awareness but missing was the detachment that comes with mindfulness. I developed very severe social anxiety and felt very powerless as I was always aware of my thoughts/feelings/sensations but the practice of mindfulness has brought back the control."

"Mandy, thank you! I have often said no to yoga for the very reasons you mentioned. I appreciated the actual experience in my chair – proving that I can do it!"

"Awesome. Thank you for the Be-Do-Have session. Be – in the moment. Do – mindfulness and yoga. Have – a meaningful life. It was a great presentation and work shop."

"Thank you for your presentation. You have inspired me to work towards my goal of someday being a NPI coach. You have confirmed my passion and love for this field of work. GI: The confirmation of just how much the body, mind and soul are connected."

"Thank you for offering me a reminder to breathe and be mindful. I love the links to the research and the idea of yoga being mindfulness in motion."

"Very interesting and good workshop. Thank you. It reminded me of the benefits of mindfulness and yoga. Mandy, you are an inspiring person."

"You have inspired and motivated me."

"Everyone can learn to practice mindfulness and yoga and benefit from the practice."

"I appreciated that the session was very hands on and also research based, great combination of those and that you shared your personal experiences."

"Mandy, I valued your confidence your expertise and your calmness. Beginning with the overview and the promise of experiential learning was very welcome. Your inclusion of the audience and responses to their comments was also very receptive. Thank you so much. Kim, Toronto."

"Thank you for inspiring me to make mindfulness meditation a renewed practice."

"Nice intro, especially for people who have not experienced this."

"Mandy, just what I needed this morning. Will check out your website. Thank you. Mylene."

"I find this part of neuroscience very fascinating as a counsellor. I see these things are great interventions. I enjoyed this presentation and I liked how the exercises were integrated into the talk."

"Thanks for reminding me to get back to my practices of meditation and yoga. Lots of ideas to use with my teachers during presentations on mindfulness."

"Refreshing break, replenishing mindset – always good to be reminded of that. Thank you."

"Reminder to get back to yoga practice – so many benefits. I love meditation. I’m happier when I meditate regularly. Keep up the good work."

"I’ve always wanted an intro to this material. It was quick and painless and enticing. Thank you."

"Thanks Mandy, loved the experiential aspect."

"Wonderful presentation! I’m leaving with a connected insight to a personal awareness to how mindfulness and yoga can impact my life positively. I had a personal experience in your demonstration where I recognized an openness in my chest, breathing more easily and deeply."

"You are inspiring. Loved the session"

"Excellent, thank you. I will be exploring both and trying to develop a true practice."

"Mandy was awesome she is filling the gap for physical benefits in PosPsy research."

"I like your ideas in the Center for Applied Neuroscience. With a Science MSc and as a yoga instructor I appreciate making the official connection. GI: Love the science on mediation and yoga – I think this is the future in legitimizing these practices."

"Thanks so much for yet another amazing, valuable opportunity and experience. I am truly grateful to work and learn with you." Candice