Gratitude

{You are an excellent teacher in many respects, but I particularly appreciate that you acknowledge the struggles that a beginner may face. You assure us that with time the movements would flow more naturally. To me this was very helpful!

{I can tell that you live what you teach.

{I value Toni's honesty, sincerity, 'realness', and her ability to weave humor into her insights.

{I appreciate Toni’s easy-to-follow instruction and emphasis on personalizing the movements.

{I like Toni’s clear and confident voice and presentation; deep knowledge of her disciplines and related disciplines like yoga; and her willingness to try new movements and approaches.

{Toni is such a wonderful Sifu! I know she cares about me and how I am doing. She is patient with a class changing all the time – she takes it all in stride, and pushes us to be better. I was in a very dark place when I first started, and Toni has given me confidence and strength through our class.

{As an active person, movement is an important component in my healing process. As I heal from cancer, Qigong has given me a sense of wholeness and of being comfortable in my body again.

{Qigong has helped me realize that it is OK to slow down and just BE (breathe and expand - thanks for teaching me this phrase!).

{I started doing yoga and really liked how it made me feel. I added Qigong after being friends with Toni and listening to her talk about it. I really like how calming it is and how it helps me deal with stressful situations in my life.

{Toni has a wonderful teaching style. She explains things so clearly and takes us through the movements and sequences in a way that is so easy to follow and understand. She is also open to questions and explains everything in a way that encourages learning and understanding.

{The positive, motivational aspect of your classes has gotten me past a few road-blocks along the way, and helps me continue to feel that I’m making progress, Even on those days when I’m not feeling 100%. And, Tai Chi in the garden is the best!

{The moment when you invite us to not overextend, to be aware of what we are feeling after practice, and seek to take that feeling at least out into the parking lot as we leave. I love the invitation to integrate this into our everyday lives. And I really love ‘where thought goes the Chi follows’.

{Every time I go to your class, something different resonates – body and breath awareness, a better understanding of my own movements.

{Sifu Toni provides excellent instruction in a nurturing environment. I always leave class feeling calm, rejuvenated, and grateful.

{I started practicing Qigong when I was recovering from cancer. It gave me permission to do something that was just for me, filling me with happiness, calmness, and mindfulness.