TESTIMONIALS-LATINE COMMUNITY
These testimonials arose from the genuine desire of our voices to share what we learned. What you’ll see is not the result of a one-time mindfulness session or an isolated course, but rather the fruit of our sustained work; the result of our community’s journey. It’s the sound of understanding what it means to practice mindfulness in our daily lives as human beings and as a Latine community in the U.S. in this era.
IN-PERSON MINDFULNESS RETREAT: BALANCING GIVING AND RECEIVING
“This video is for those who likely know what we feel in our bodies when we migrate.
Held by the nurturing land of Milwaukee, 45 courageous women who migrated from Latin America and Canada came together. The gathering was a reunion with their essence and with other beings who share similar stories. They gathered in a circle, with trees embracing them from behind and in front, waiting to be embraced in return. Together, they created a circle of mindfulness and somatic experience—a space where they could give and receive.
Thank you to these 45 women for your invaluable presence, for your sacred journey north, and for bringing open hearts. And thank you to those of you reading these words in this moment.
Thank you to the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, Primordial, and the revitalizing presence of nature—especially the trees along the Milwaukee River.” — Sylvia Eugenia Ruiz, CMF, SEP
"I learned how to self-regulate, I learned that I should share this teaching in my work with the children and with my family."
Retreat in Milwaukee- Participant
“I have had a lot of accumulated stress. This retreat gave me the opportunity to do a "reset"! Thank you for the knowledge and tools I have taken to continue mindfulness with myself and my students.”
Retreat in Milwaukee- Participant
“I loved the mindfulness retreat, it's a way to love ourselves and put ourselves first.”
Retreat in Milwaukee- Participant
Photo by Fernanda Leporace
Anna Ulrey
USA
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She was outstanding! She helped create a warm and welcoming environment for the group despite the fact that we were meeting over zoom. She met each of us where we were on our MBSR journey and was instrumental in helping us form a safe and supportive community in which to practice. She made sure every participant had the chance to be heard while keeping us on track and on topic. Her humor and deep personal commitment to mindful living really shone through. Sylvia was an inspiration. She brought a fresh perspective to the material we covered and got me thinking about my mindfulness practice in ways I had never done before. She was extremely eloquent and I would strongly recommend her to anyone interested in MBSR. I sincerely hope I will be able to take another class with her in the future.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction — Participant
Photo by Landiva Weber (Pexels)
Lisa Thomas Prince, MPH
USA
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Sylvia is a creative, dedicated mindfulness instructor, who infuses her classes with humor, stories, perspective, and joy. Committed to ongoing learning for herself and others, she brings a true spirit of curiosity, courage, and kindness to the practice. Sylvia creates a caring environment for her students, models vulnerability, and weaves her life experiences in three languages and multiple cultures into her teaching. As a teacher colleague, I learn a lot from Sylvia each time we work together, and I’m certain her students do as well. Her classes are filled with unexpected gifts and are highly recommended.
-Program Manager of the UW Health Mindfulness Program
Photo by Fanny Moffette
social transformation through body-centered techniques and mindfulness practices
i-Colectivo promoted innovative approaches to enhance health and resilience in disadvantaged communities. It was highly focused on equipping trade students with relevant social emotional skills. Supplies to renovate their environment were also provided.
community program
COME AS YOU ARE!
Patricia Ordaz
México
This course has helped me tohave inner peace and relax. I have become aware of my breathing. I enjoy every movement of my body, pushing me to perform my activities enthusiastically.
Chair Yoga-Participant
Alejandra Ríos
USA
These mindfulness practices have been very useful for me. There is a benefit for my family because now they have a much more patient mother, who is calmer, less frantic, a mother who listens.
Community Program-Participant
Photo by Sharon Toribio
mindfulness essentials for english as a second language students
USA
Latino Academy of Workforce Development
Through the mindfulness program, Latino Academy's students were able to gain valuable skills that helped them to successfully face stressful situations at work, family and school. We will be forever grateful for everything Primordial and Sylvia's team did for us and our Latino Academy family.
Baltazar De Anda Santana, Co-Founder
Photo by Sylvia Eugenia Ruiz