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.

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION
(MBSR)

Anna Ulrey 
USA 

  • 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

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Lisa Thomas Prince, MPH
USA

  • 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 would forever be grateful for everything Primordial and Sylvia's team did for us and our Latino Academy's family.

Baltazar De Anda Santana, Co-Founder and Executive director

Photo by Sylvia Eugenia Ruiz