Where to start? It was one of the best experiences I’ve had in the area of health and self-care. Jake is a phenomenal teacher. He is humble, extremely competent and funny as a rubber crutch! He infused the material with personal examples taken from his lived experience. He had our attention from the first minute of Week 1 to the last on Week 8. I will never forget him. Danielle did a fine job as Jake’s assistant. She was gracious and humble, always deferring to Jake for input. Stephany was well-qualified to lead the group when Jake was away one week. She stayed true with the material and was a lovely leader. I find myself doing life more slowly, more mindfully, now. Whereas before the class it was all about how MUCH I could accomplish in a day, now it’s how well can I execute any tasks I’ve set for myself. There’s less push and more presence. As a result I feel calmer and much less reactive. That alone is worth everything. My mother always wished I had inner peace. In the Balance class that was one of the parting gifts.
-Matter Of Balance Class Graduate, March 2025
