“I liked the games where we had to move out of the way of the stick and I learned that it wasn’t how ready I was, or how much I tried to move faster, it was more that I was able to move with the other person if I relaxed and felt like we were together. That was amazing to see.” ~Sophie, age 10
“I liked the idea that things can be less confusing and less dangerous when you move towards the source of a fight, instead of away.” ~Dylan, age 9
“I liked how we learned to make a bubble and include others in it and included nature too.” ~Thomas, age 7
“I liked learning that when you’re with someone and caring that if they are attacking, you can pretty much know what they are going to do before they do it.” ~Devin, age 12
“I was surprised to learn that holding my muscles tight are less powerful than when I am relaxed and feeling what I love.” ~Sage W, age 9
“I liked learning how to walk in a way that I can relate to everything around me.” ~Annie, age 8
“I was surprised to learn that holding my muscles tight are less powerful than when I am relaxed and feeling what I love.” ~Susie, age 9
“I liked learning Aikido moves the best.” ~Mark, age 7
“I liked learning how much better things work when I am relaxed. When I am relaxed, I can focus better and move better in scary times.” ~David, age 10
“I liked the idea that things can be less confusing and less dangerous when you move towards the source of a fight, instead of away.” ~Dylan, age 9
“I liked how we learned to make a bubble and include others in it and included nature too.” ~Thomas, age 7
“I liked learning that when you’re with someone and caring that if they are attacking, you can pretty much know what they are going to do before they do it.” ~Devin, age 12
“I was surprised to learn that holding my muscles tight are less powerful than when I am relaxed and feeling what I love.” ~Sage W, age 9
“I liked learning how to walk in a way that I can relate to everything around me.” ~Annie, age 8
“I was surprised to learn that holding my muscles tight are less powerful than when I am relaxed and feeling what I love.” ~Susie, age 9
“I liked learning Aikido moves the best.” ~Mark, age 7
“I liked learning how much better things work when I am relaxed. When I am relaxed, I can focus better and move better in scary times.” ~David, age 10
Youth Program:
“David’s warm, grounded, presence is a balm, bringing a depth of unconditional positive regard and empowerment to his students. His work is versatile, playful and engaging for kids of all ages. He offers tools and a skill set that is valuable for the peaceful navigation and engagement of life, in the classroom, on the playground, and at home. We love David. You will love him too. You can’t really help yourself.”~Maren Metke Teacher- Living Compass School
