Stories of impact.

Parent

“Life Coaching is so different from therapy. My son made more progress in three months working with Holly & J.P. than in all the years of therapy combined. He actually looked forward to his sessions, and a year later, still implements the work into his daily life. He has a 4.0 in school, has kept a steady job, and just starred in the school musical.”

Parent of 12th grader in Nashville, TN

Student

“As I've gotten older, I've never felt calm or was ever able to really take a deep breath. Anxiety and depression had been a constant unpleasant companion in my life inside and outside of school, until I took Ms. Holly's yoga class. Thanks to Ms. Holly's class I understand myself better and have more compassion for myself. I knew coming to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays when I have yoga class that I was going to be able to have a moment to breathe and hang out with the dogs.”

11th grade student

Student

“Ms. Holly's yoga class brings many benefits both mentally and physically. Doing yoga and practicing mindfulness has made me a less anxious person and has helped me feel better physically. I don't feel as tired anymore. Ms. Holly is a wonderful teacher, she is positive and demonstrates mindfulness in everything she does.”

12th grade student

Student

“Words cannot express how much I've enjoyed this class. I have never been in an environment where so many nervous and skittish kids end up thriving. Coming to class in the morning, practicing yoga and meditation on top of having fun and joking conversations help me to clear my mind for the rest of the day. Not only have you improved me overall, but you have improved everyone in the room with your positive influence. When I had my back surgery, the doctors said I might not be able to play football again. You helped me with careful poses to stretch and strengthen my back. Not only did I play football, but I was MVP and we won the championship.”

12th grade student

Parent

“Thank you for a wonderful semester. He had to put off PE his whole high school because he dreaded it and it couldn't have worked out better that yoga counts as a PE credit. I have seen so many positive changes in him, much around self-awareness and self-confidence and I am sure that this comes from a better appreciation for his mind and body which comes from your class.”

Parent

Parent

“He had his best year at this school and we know it was because of your class (and your dogs). You may have had the biggest impact on him in all eight years here.”

Parent

Parent

“She has had her best semester yet at this school. I truly think it is because of your class. I can't pinpoint exactly, but she seems less anxious this year. I will need to find some local yoga to keep her going over the summer.”

Parent

Parent

“He has absolutely loved your class. I asked him about his experience and he said it changed his life. He has even started meditating before bed. He says it helps him focus and to be less angry. Thank you for everything you have taught him this semester. You have given him tools that he will be able to use for the rest of his life.”

Parent

Teacher

“I can absolutely tell which students take your class and which ones don't.”

Upper School teacher

Administrator

“We have needed a program like this for years and it truly is making such a huge difference for these kids.”

Middle School Principal

Administrator

“We are so grateful to you and the amazing job you are doing. You took a kernel of an idea and made it into a dream come true. You are the best. I can't express my gratitude for the amazing job you do with our mindfulness program. You made the vision a reality.”

Head of School