“In my work with Uma, I am developing an inner confidence I have never experienced before. It stems from a feeling of safety, being grounded and being more present in my body. None of these words feel like they do justice to the feeling – I am learning a new way of being and attuning to subtle sensations and this is slowly changing my way of experiencing the world around me.

I am able to relax more, and I have a growing trust I can handle situations and people I found challenging before. I have noticed a strength and playfulness in holding my ground or communicating my views and wishes in situations that would have overwhelmed me entirely before.

In learning to feel stronger in the presence of others, I feel less stressed, and this has enabled me to relax and consequently feel more compassion for others without necessarily taking on their problems.”