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I walked into The Awakened Heart Center fourteen
years ago. That Wednesday night meditation class was my first attempt
at meditation. I was instantly hooked. Over the years I’ve watched
people come and go, or stay. Everyone seems to have a different purpose
or answer that they are seeking. Tom is able to communicate in a way that
everyone present receives what they need. Everyone is treated equally,
whether it is their first visit or one hundredth attendance. There is
no hidden agenda, no fundraising, no guilt, no pressure, only an open
environment where everyone is welcome. The diversity allows everyone to
fit perfectly and grow at their own pace. If you are not exactly sure
what it is that you are looking for, you have just found your answer.
Accept the invitation. It will change your life. —
Karen
The rooms for yoga practice at TAHC are
filled with a healing energy. The serene and comforting atmosphere there
is so conducive to meditative yogic exercises. We consider this wonderful
place a community treasure. — Dolores Gregory
(Former Environmental Protection Agency official)
 I
will be ever grateful to The Awakened Heart Center for helping,
through yoga and meditation, to cure my lungs, strengthen my heart, and,
yes, awaken my soul.
To gurus Tom and Bonnie special thanks for teaching us that what really
matters is to be simple in actions and thoughts, patient with both friends
and opponents, and compassionate to all. From them I learned that the
Tao nourishes by not forcing. By not dominating, the Master leads.
The Awakened Heart Center is available to all and does not reject anyone.
Personally, it has reaffirmed my faith in holding on to the “center,”
moderation in all things, even moderation itself. So thank you teachers
and friends. Shantih. — Mohsin Ali O.B.E.,
retired journalist (former Reuters Diplomatic Editor in London)
Over the years that I have been coming to
The Awakened Heart Center, it has remained the calm, safe, serene place
that provides the perfect environment for me to rest in that. Amidst the
chaos, tension and stress of daily life, it is the constant where it is
possible to be open, genuine, relaxed and in balance. When you leave you
can’t help but take some of that with you, and by osmosis, spread
a little of it into the outer chaos. I wouldn’t like to imagine
my life without the influence of and the things I’ve learned from
The Awakened Heart Center. — Dana Carroll
 I
have been participating in yoga, meditation, and Healing Words
sessions at The Awakened Heart Center for the past 8 months now. I was
referred to The Awakened Heart Center by a yoga teacher after I had
been experiencing repressed memories during yoga class. The teacher
recommended trying meditation classes and other services at The Awakened
Heart Center to understand the root causes of these past painful memories.
I began by attending the free Wednesday evening meditation class and
found a supportive, energetic, and friendly environment. After several
months of classes, I began experiencing profound transformations mentally
and physically. Instead of living out the same monotonous and sometimes
destructive life situations, I have undoubtedly begun an irreversible
course of incredible living. If you are ready, I invite you to do the
same!!! — Brooks Helms
The programs at The Awakened Heart Center
literally changed the course of my life. I don’t say that lightly.
I came across The Awakened Heart Center when I had a very troubled heart.
In a fast-paced, spirit-crushing world that seems to be missing the
point, I’ve found an island of sanity here. No dogma, thankfully
— only a gentle and intelligent challenge to discover the truth
for oneself.
I am grateful to Tom and Bonnie for creating a quiet place of love,
humor, inclusion and acceptance. — Jan Leitschuh
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