TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS

What people are saying…

Retreats

  • “The breathwork and meditation in Maria’s retreat completely transformed me. I felt a release that I didn’t even know was possible. It’s like I left a part of my old self behind.”

    — Heathere Willoughby, Minnesota

  • “I have never experienced relaxation like I did in Maria’s retreat. My body and mind felt completely at ease, like years of tension had melted away. It was a true reset.”

    — Dawn Dippon, Maplewood, MN

  • “Maria’s ability to hold space is something I have never experienced before. I felt deeply seen, safe, and accepted. It allowed me to go places within myself that I had never dared to look.”

    — Iliana Rossell, St. Paul, MN

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Workshops & Events

  • “Maria’s workshop opened a door I didn’t even know was closed. I left with a new understanding of how my emotions live in my body and how to meet them with compassion instead of resistance.”

    Rebecca Lund, St. Paul, MN

  • “Working with Maria has shifted not only how I experience my relationships but how I experience life itself. I feel more at home in my own body, more present, and more free.”

    Nicole Kronzer, MN

  • “Maria doesn’t just teach yoga—she teaches a way of being in the world that is deeply connected, compassionate, and present. Her teachings have changed my life.”

    Hiyala Indiga, MN

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Heal What Hurts Process

  • “My coaching work with Maria made it clear that my samskaras are very old and that the healing had to happen inside before my relationship could start to change.”

    — Ellena, St. Paul, MN

  • “The hardest part of this process was that it made me feel vulnerable. I equated feeling vulnerable with being weak and weakness with failure. But as I stayed with the process, I felt something shift—like relieving pressure from a pressure cooker. It was a true release.”

    — Brant Kingman, Minneapolis, MN

  • “I had spent my life feeling like I was walking on eggshells, waiting for the next emotional storm. Maria’s work taught me how to regulate my nervous system and free myself from the cycle of fear and reactivity.”

    — Jessica, Minneapolis, MN

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Yoga Teacher Training

  • “Maria’s yoga teacher training was truly life-changing. She integrates deep wisdom with movement, making yoga so much more than physical postures—it becomes a spiritual practice that transforms your entire being.”

    Danielle Berres, PT, E-RYT, St. Paul, MN

  • “Maria’s teachings are infused with such wisdom and clarity. Every time I attend her sessions, I leave feeling more grounded, more connected, and more myself.”

    Lisa Ophoven, Teacher Training Graduate

  • "Maria’s class provided the exact tools I needed to shift my relationship with my emotions. I no longer feel overwhelmed by my reactions—I feel empowered to work with them.”

    Geneah Escobar, Yoga Philosophy Student

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"Maria’s yoga retreat was an enlivening experience. Her heartfelt body and breathwork gave me new tools for vitality that I continue to use in my daily life."
— Linda Bergh, Minneapolis, MN

"Maria is an insightful, wise, and deeply knowledgeable teacher. Her approach to yoga philosophy and meditation has given me a whole new understanding of the practice."
— Hiyala Indiga, MN

"Maria is the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had. Her approach is meditative, spiritual, and deeply grounding."
— Bill Tilton, MN

"Maria’s retreat was one of the most profound experiences of my life. I left feeling lighter, freer, and more connected to myself than ever before."
— Dawn Dippon, Maplewood, MN

"Maria’s ability to create a safe and sacred space allowed me to finally let go of the emotional weight I had been carrying for years."
— Brenda Hamlin

"A Course in Emotional Freedom with Maria was truly transformative. I now recognize the unconscious scripts that were shaping my reactions, and I finally have the tools to change them."
— Geneah Escobar, Yoga Philosophy Student

"Maria’s insight and ability to see exactly what’s needed in each moment make her an incredible guide on the path of healing."
— Celeste Sciortino, Chicago, IL

"Maria’s Saturday classes always lead me to deep realizations. Her wisdom extends far beyond movement—it’s a true mind-body-spirit experience."
— Jim Condon, MN

"Maria’s yoga nidra and meditation recordings have become a part of my daily life. They bring me back to myself when I feel overwhelmed."
— Monica Schultz, Frankfort, MI

"Maria’s approach to meditation and breathwork is incredibly grounding. Every session with her feels like a return to myself."
— Celeste Sciortino, Chicago, IL

"Maria’s yoga teacher training helped me find my own voice as a yoga teacher. Her balance of wisdom, technique, and presence is unlike anything I’ve experienced before."
— Meghan Hatalla, Teacher Training Graduate

"Maria’s teachings blend deep technical knowledge with spiritual insight. She teaches from the heart, and it’s evident in every session."
— Cynthia Olson, St. Paul, MN

"I have never worked with a teacher who so effortlessly combines philosophy, meditation, movement, and deep emotional healing. Maria’s approach is both profound and accessible."
— Kathy Young, Teacher Training Graduate

"I can’t imagine my Sundays without Maria’s yoga and meditation class. Her teachings give me clarity and peace for the week ahead."
— Anne F. Baker, Minneapolis, MN

"Working with Maria has shifted not only how I experience my relationships but how I experience life itself. I feel more at home in my own body, more present, and more free."
— Nicole Kronzer, MN

"Maria’s teachings on the Kleshas helped me understand my emotions in a way I never had before. It was a completely new level of self-awareness."
— Linda Emeott, Yoga Philosophy Student

"After working with Maria, I feel like I’ve been given a roadmap to navigate my emotions with clarity and strength instead of fear."
— Susan Broderick, Washington D.C.

"I have never felt so deeply understood and supported as I did in my sessions with Maria. Her presence alone is healing."
— Rebecca Lund, St. Paul, MN

"Maria’s workshop provided the exact tools I needed to shift my relationship with my emotions. I no longer feel overwhelmed by my reactions—I feel empowered to work with them."
— Geneah Escobar, Yoga Philosophy Student

"Maria helped me shift from constantly seeking validation outside of myself to finding an unshakable sense of worth within."
— Cynthia Olson, St. Paul, MN