Testimonials
The goal of The Meditation Group is to help people find peace, joy, and well-being through relaxation, meditation, and coaching.
Many have benefited from the The Meditation Group's relaxation and meditation courses. Read their testimonials — or share your own — below.
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Breathing classes
I have studied yoga for more than 5 years but nobody ever showed how to use my breath. Fred showed me how in just a few sessions & my life is forever changed. I'm able to relax during a stressful day & I sleep better. Fred has a gift that he shares so openly, please check him out! Thanks, Kent Wallace Dallas, Texas
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Being a student of yoga and meditation for 16 years, I felt comfortable with my routine. It wasn't until March of 2010 that I had to use my practice (yoga and meditation) to relieve anxiety due to spiking episodes of high blood pressure. Even though I had practiced yoga/meditation for 16 years, I wasn't satisfied with the results. After a few short sessions with Fred Alsup, I got relief from my episodes of anxiety. Through the use of the sandbag (placed strategically around my diaphragm ), I learned diaphragmatic breathing which lead to deeper and faster relaxation. Now, waking up at night and struggling to go back to sleep is no longer an issue. Learning the crocodile pose, helped reinforce diaphragmatic breathing and achieved the same fantastic results as the sandbag. Thanks Fred
- Tim Gergen
Coaching, Meditation
I am a senior manager of a mid size highly successful nonprofit corporation which has, (and continues to), utilize the business and personal life coaching and organizational development expertise provided by Fred. In addition, I am pleased to add that Fred has provided me with personal meditation coaching that has resulted in many positive changes in my work and personal life. Through periodic check ins, meditation refreshers, conversations regarding meditation techniques, etc., I have discovered the tremendous difference sustained meditation can make in one’s life. Perhaps the best example of how positive this work with Fred has been is when I went through a brief period where I found my meditation practice suffering due to other pressing personal life issues….I quickly discovered that when I reintroduced consistent meditation back into my day, my life was more balanced, peaceful, and productive.
- John Aguilar
Relaxation, Breathing, Yoga Nidra
Hey so I went to the Yoga Nidra today. It was really excellent. I learned about how to breathe. I know it seems so simple, but as you know from your asana practice, the more you focus on something the more there is to it and what could be more important than the breath! I learned it's better for your health not to paus...e at the beginning of the inhale or beginning of the exhale - something you wouldn't deal with in a regular asana class. Not that it was all breathing, we did a series of progressive relaxation that completely relaxed my body and put my mind in the zone - very present and clear. Some of you may be thinking if you don't sweat a ton and build up the heat it's not for you, but as one of those hard code "power yoga" junkies - I don't think that now and I'm really excited about calming and focusing my mind with what Fred has to teach. The best part is the series continues next month after a pause. I'll be there. You might want to give it a try too...
- Andy Neyhart
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