
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.”
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.”
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.”
Priceless
“The tools/options you have given us to provide us with inner peace, awareness, gentleness, curiosity and non judgment are priceless gifts.”
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.”
Better than expected
“The course was better than I expected. I enjoyed the experiential nature of the course.”
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.”
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.”
Amazing
“This course is amazing.”
Best ever
“The best ever. I’m really looking forward to doing more of this in the future.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Appreciate the positive
“I have learnt to slow down and appreciate the positive rather than focus on the negatives.”
Calming
“Thank you for your guidance, patience, calming nature and voice. Will miss coming.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Great facilitator
“Great facilitator, calming voice, good natured, relaxed approach.”
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.”
Loved the course
“I have loved the course and I think you are a great teacher. Thank you.”
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.”
Calm and re-energising voice
“The way Jen presents the course is amazing. A very calm and re-energising voice and energy.”
Wonderful guidance
“Wonderful guidance.”
Gained inner peace
“I have gained balance, calmness, confidence to manage and accept anxiety, uneasiness and uncertainty and inner peace but stronger awareness.”
Loved the course
“Jenny is a wonderful communicator and educator. Exercises were easy to follow, course content really interesting. Love the course.”
Have tools to calm
“I have more tools to calm myself and enjoy the little things.”
More relaxed
“I am now more relaxed and less judgemental.”
Caring and generous
“You have a wonderful teaching style. You really cared about your students. You are very generous with your time.”
Course could be forever
“This course could be weekly forever!”
Clear presentation
“Jenny has without a doubt the most soothing voice together with a clear way of getting the presentation across.”
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.”
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.”
Great to actualise my values
“The exercises and homework were a great way to actualise my values.”
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.”
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.”
Great job presenting
“Jenny has done a great job of presenting this course.”
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.”
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.”
Greater impact on life
“The course has had a greater impact on my life than possibly imagined.”
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.”
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.”
Extremely rewarding
“I found this an extremely rewarding experience.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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. ”
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.”
Wonderful facilitation
“Wonderful facilitation of the group with great examples of kindness and warmth”
Permanent change for the better
“I now have a permanent change for the better.”