Dear Sifu Gohring:

I'm a very active woman involved in a variety of activities from soccer to belly dancing, but in my first class, I found that there were muscles in my body that I'd somehow neglected in training for other physical endeavors.

Even though I originally did everything wrong, held tension in places I shouldn't have, allowed my mind to wander to oblivion, I was never made to feel that I was a failure or that doing it properly was beyond me. I can honestly say that I have seen amazing progress since my very first class.

That progress transcends the classroom though. I am now more aware of my breath and how it affects every other part of my body. I am also more aware of my posture...standing and sitting correctly with my spine in the proper alignment. I honestly never knew that a minor adjustment could make such a huge difference!

Since beginning my training at your school, I have learned to hone my focus and to quiet the parts of my mind that are generally irrelevant to the task or function at hand. That is probably the greatest lesson I have gained so far. The body does what the mind tells it to and now I am not only more aware of my body, but of my mind and where I am focusing. It makes negotiating life much smoother.

Thank you for helping me take the most difficult step of beginning and for providing a positive, safe, and nurturing environment to progress in. I appreciate the support system you have put in place and I appreciate the encouragement you provide.

Sincerely, Sarah D.

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