Testimonials

What have people said about Open Wisdom’s mindfulness programs? Here's a selection of testimonials from previous clients.

Got me through the pandemic

I did the mindfulness course last year in zoom when we were first in lockdown ... Jenny’s course got me through the pandemic. I have now been practicing mindfulness on a daily basis ... After finishing the course I just felt so happy and appreciative of all I learnt under Jenny’s kind and caring teaching.
— Joanna

Less stressed and more mindful

I am more aware of my thoughts and emotions and I have found I’m less stressed from doing the daily practices and I am much more mindful during daily tasks and conversations.
— Tracey R

Truly wonderful

Thank you Jen. There are really not enough words to say for all that you have given us. Your words, voice, wisdom, patience, gentleness, non-judgement are truly wonderful and so appreciated.
— Danielle

Priceless

The tools/options you have given us to provide us with inner peace, awareness, gentleness, curiosity and non judgment are priceless gifts.
— Anonymous

Learnt to deal with stress

I learnt: to live in the moment, how to deal with stress, clarity, and how to make the most of it.
— James

Better than expected

The course was better than I expected. I enjoyed the experiential nature of the course.
— Denis

Better able to listen

The course has prepared me to better able to listen to and to respond to my inner life in a constructive way. And it has provided with a number of approaches and resources to help to become grounded and to gradually build ways to respond to circumstances.
— Anonymous

Excellent teacher

I thought you were an excellent teacher. Very knowledgeable. I was impressed how you could guide the meditations and appreciated your friendly and calm demeanour.
— Niels

Amazing

This course is amazing.
— Brent

Best ever

The best ever. I’m really looking forward to doing more of this in the future.
— Kathy

A special journey

Thank you, Jenny. You have a lovely presence and so much knowledge and wisdom. It has been a special journey with you.
— Anonymous

More open and peaceful

I have learned to be able to take a step back, observe myself and then be able to continue in a more open and peaceful manner.
— Tony

Grateful

I have gained a broader sense of awareness and compassion for self and others. And useful and practical skills to implement in daily life. Grateful.
— Anonymous

Appreciate the positive

I have learnt to slow down and appreciate the positive rather than focus on the negatives.
— Janina

Calming

Thank you for your guidance, patience, calming nature and voice. Will miss coming.
— Anne

Learning to be with the unpleasant

This course has been a start of me looking at unpleasant experiences in a non-judgemental way. Need to not overestimate the threat and not to underestimate resources to cope.
— Anonymous

Given me insights

The course has given me some insights for how I can create more options in how I want to be in my life.
— Marsha

Understand the benefits

I now understand the benefits meditation can have on my mindset, and how it can be used as a tool to restore clarity in my thought process.
— Gregory

More well rounded person

The course was amazing! It really helped me identify how to become a more well rounded person and start to nurture qualities I had previously ignored.
— Thomas

Great facilitator

Great facilitator, calming voice, good natured, relaxed approach.
— Anonymous

Helped me refocus

This course has helped me to understand and remember how simple practices can bring large benefits to all areas of my life. It has helped me refocus my values and purpose.
— Melissa

Loved the course

I have loved the course and I think you are a great teacher. Thank you.
— Brooke

A tool to deal with stresses

I have acquired another tool to deal with stresses of everyday life as well as have a much better understanding of what mindfulness practice is and how to do it.
— Anonymous

Calm and re-energising voice

The way Jen presents the course is amazing. A very calm and re-energising voice and energy.
— John

Wonderful guidance

Wonderful guidance.
— Anonymous

Gained inner peace

I have gained balance, calmness, confidence to manage and accept anxiety, uneasiness and uncertainty and inner peace but stronger awareness.
— Brent

Loved the course

Jenny is a wonderful communicator and educator. Exercises were easy to follow, course content really interesting. Love the course.
— Linda

Have tools to calm

I have more tools to calm myself and enjoy the little things.
— Brooke

More relaxed

I am now more relaxed and less judgemental.
— Anonymous

Caring and generous

You have a wonderful teaching style. You really cared about your students. You are very generous with your time.
— Joanna

Course could be forever

This course could be weekly forever!
— Anonymous

Clear presentation

Jenny has without a doubt the most soothing voice together with a clear way of getting the presentation across.
— James

Helpful guided meditations

It is amazing to me how helpful the guided recorded meditations are. I feel very comfortable with them and slip right into the meditation, like second nature.
— Danielle

Many benefits

I’ve become more calm, more patient, more mindful, more joyful, less stressed, more confident. These characteristics are slowly and steadily having benefits in my life, work, and relationships.
— Linda

Great to actualise my values

The exercises and homework were a great way to actualise my values.
— Anonymous

Acceptance

I think being able to switch between the ‘doing/thinking mode and the ‘just being’ mode is helpful. I also liked the way the course taught us to accept the feelings we have (including the bad and sad ones), to explore them and perhaps to cradle them too.
— Niels

Genuine and approachable

I found this course and Jen amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience or a better person to facilitate it. Jen is very knowledgeable and great at what she does. I found her to be very genuine and approachable.
— Tracey

Great job presenting

Jenny has done a great job of presenting this course.
— Janina

I don’t have to fix everyone

I have learnt so much, the calmness to let things just be. I have applied this throughout my life now and it feels like the normal way for me. I don’t have to fix everyone and everything.
— Anonymous

Amazing and inspiring

Jenny - you are an amazing and inspiring lady. I thank you for everything you have taught me and feel confident in practicing in my daily life moving forward. Thank you.
— Anonymous

Greater impact on life

The course has had a greater impact on my life than possibly imagined.
— Tracey

Given many tools

My goal was to bring more calm into life regardless of circumstances and I feel I have been given many tools and strategies. I think this can really help with turning reactions to stressful times around much faster than previously.
— Anonymous

Creating space is powerful

The impact has been surprising. I think the ability to change my perspective by creating space has been the most powerful.
— Anonymous

Extremely rewarding

I found this an extremely rewarding experience.
— Tony

Self compassion

I loved meditations. It was really helpful to be guided through them; I could enter into the experience and feel the benefits. I appreciated the introductions and suggestions woven within them as it helped me to take a self compassionate approach and enter into the experience, instead of striving.
— Anonymous

Very inclusive

Jen’s approach was very inclusive. Her style helped to make the content relevant and accessible. The course was excellent but Jen’s manner and approach brought it to life.
— Anonymous

Calm and caring nature

Jenny’s calm and caring nature allowed space for everyone to participate as they wished. She kept the conversation relevant during group conversations.
— Melissa

Treated everyone respectfully

Jen was very consistent throughout the course with the information. She gently reinforced the messages of mindfulness, helping to bring more clarity. She treated everyone respectfully and gave considered answers to any questions.
— Anonymous

Learnt to be with difficulties

I learnt the importance of time and space as an opportunity for thoughtful response. A way to sit and be with difficulties because they will be there whether you face them or not. An appreciation of my role in this world and the connections I keep close to my heart.
— Tracey

Wonderful facilitation

Wonderful facilitation of the group with great examples of kindness and warmth
— Anonymous

Permanent change for the better

I now have a permanent change for the better.
— Anne

Everyday Mindfulness taught in person in the Blue Mountains.

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