"R.J.'s grounded, validating presence is such a gift in these classes. I felt the practices were accessible, and I loved the way they built on each other, offering growth and choice. Under R.J.'s guidance, I learned new skills, deepened my intentionality, and connected with lovely, open-hearted people."

"This class is changing my life. Every lesson has a lasting effect that grows with time and practice. I wish it could continue weekly for the next year because the gathering and the teaching are so inspiring, calming, hopeful, and I need more time to form a habit of leading myself mindfully through life. I wish I could do this class again and again, sort of like riding a bike with training wheels, until mindfulness practice has become the way of life for me."

"R.J. is a wonderful mindfulness teacher. He is kind and patient and thoughtful. He is also an excellent model of vulnerability and common humanity. I appreciated his humor and humility."

"Helped me accept what is here right now and do so in a more loving way."

"If you have a tendency to react in the moment and say or do something you later regret, this is the course for you. A pathway to mindfulness. MBSR with R.J. really helps you understand how many times our brains are trained to think a certain way in order to protect ourselves, just learning to realize that will allow you live more in the present moment, be more mindful! Thanks, R.J.!"

"The MBSR program has helped me to work mindfulness practices into my daily life. I am grateful for what I have learned about mindfulness and myself."

"I really like R.J. and would definitely take more classes from him."

"R.J. has a great, calm energy and a gift for describing and discussing the objectives and techniques of mindfulness with a genuine sense of caring and humor." 

“I loved all of it! This is the 2nd time I've taken this [MBSR] class, and I am sorry to have it ending! I really appreciate the class and group for extra accountability and encouragement with my practice! Also, I really enjoyed the poetry/prose that R.J. shared during the 8 weeks!

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"After years of trying to establish a meditation practice, R.J.'s MBSR course offered the support and skills to finally get started. I am so appreciative of his kindness and generosity to all of his students!"

"The course is a combination of practices designed to provide anchoring in a structured, supportive environment, with suggestions and course content to deepen learning/practices outside of class time. Mindfulness practices are evidence-based to help with overall health."

"RJ is open, warm hearted and knowledgeable. I felt he was able to meet me right where I was in my own experience and broaden my understanding of a variety of meditation practices, from a simple concentration practice, to an open awareness practice to cultivation practices. I would wholeheartedly recommend him as a guide and coach." 

"The program is safe and quite an amazing process. I can say a lot more but I would say try it out on your own to experience and explore."

"This class has taught me how to return to my body. I’ve discovered sensations in the body I hadn’t noticed. I’m on the track of self-compassion because of this class."