These are some words and experiences generously shared by students over the years.
"Mimi's classes are an oasis in the midst of each busy week. Mimi teaches with such grace and creativity, each class is a marvel of refreshment and insight. The day-long sessions I have been fortunate to attend have felt like retreats in the best sense, providing a chance to go into things in more depth and a space for deeper reflection. I have come away from each one with new energy and sustenance. Mimi's is a gentle voice of illumination and wisdom -- a true inspiration. It is a privilege to be able to learn from her." – Sunil Amrith, History Lecturer
"In the short time I've been Mimi's student I have come to understand things that I had only felt or had an inkling of. I have never felt better physically or better equipped to calmly and steadily handle life. Her manner is clear, calming and fun. It is also deeply knowledgeable. I scribble lots of notes each week when listening to the recordings so that I can go back and slowly absorb things later. Between her Daoist Flow classes, qigong sessions, the Internal Martial Arts and the breathing course, I feel that I have a lifetime of nuance and deepening." – Chris Jones, Brand Director, USA
"Mimi's classes are an oasis in the midst of each busy week. Mimi teaches with such grace and creativity, each class is a marvel of refreshment and insight. The day-long sessions I have been fortunate to attend have felt like retreats in the best sense, providing a chance to go into things in more depth and a space for deeper reflection. I have come away from each one with new energy and sustenance. Mimi's is a gentle voice of illumination and wisdom -- a true inspiration. It is a privilege to be able to learn from her." – Sunil Amrith, History Lecturer
"In the short time I've been Mimi's student I have come to understand things that I had only felt or had an inkling of. I have never felt better physically or better equipped to calmly and steadily handle life. Her manner is clear, calming and fun. It is also deeply knowledgeable. I scribble lots of notes each week when listening to the recordings so that I can go back and slowly absorb things later. Between her Daoist Flow classes, qigong sessions, the Internal Martial Arts and the breathing course, I feel that I have a lifetime of nuance and deepening." – Chris Jones, Brand Director, USA
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"Mimi weaves together such beautiful practices with a craftsman’s skill and a light touch, and as a result, in a time of tightness and tension, I find release and freedom. She is now my “go-to” teacher!” – Kay Manby, Yoga Teacher, UK
"When I took my first yoga class with Mimi, I was recovering from a serious back injury and was unable to perform something as simple as touching my toes with my fingertips. Slowly, Mimi introduced me to a series of yoga poses that were wondrous to me: the yoga actually helped to fully heal my back and the asanas began to give me fuller and fuller range of movement. I worked with Mimi for two years in Beijing, both in private and group class settings. I now have a deeply satisfying yoga practice because of her. I think Mimi is one of those rare, gifted teachers you meet maybe once in a lifetime: she imparts her knowledge effortlessly and gracefully, with a vast reservoir to call upon. Over the years I’ve been deeply struck by her intuitive understanding of the most subtle nuances of human physiology and anatomy. What may be her greatest gift is her ability to shape and lead fantastic yoga classes—she does it gently and compassionately but with a vibrancy and strength, which is perhaps why her classes at her studio (the Yoga Yard) in Beijing were so wildly popular. It has been a true gift to be introduced to yoga through Mimi in China. She takes such pleasure in her own practice and in her teachings. Her ability to share that joy with her students is something I am still grateful for daily." – Susan Conley, author, USA "You do not want to miss a chance to take a class with yogi extraordinaire Mimi Kuo-Deemer. Because she embodies yoga, just to be in her presence you will understand the impact of this practice. On top of that she offers precise, compassionate and deep teaching. And she has a way of seeing everyone in the room and offering just the perfect amount of support, ideas and suggestions to help each individual on his or her path." – Margi Young, Yoga Teacher, USA “My deepest thanks go to Mimi’s teachings. In every session, there is a gem - a thoughtful adjustment, a shared lightness, a kindness, a profound message. While we ultimately determine our own experiences, her guidance and nurturing brings light to a life practice.” – Chantal Van Ginkel, teacher, /South Africa "90 minutes of class with Mimi are 90 minutes of self-worship. She carries the space for each student as though he/she is the only person in the room. Such is the sensitivity, awareness and care she puts into teaching each student in each class." – Joo Teoh, yoga and qigong teacher, UK "From the moment I first heard Mimi’s voice, in my very first class at Yoga Yard, I was hooked! Her gentle, crystalline tones are very calming to the new student and very conducive to getting us to open our minds, bodies and hearts to yoga. Mimi has been a wonderful mentor to me and encouraged me to take my yoga practice further when I was unsure of my readiness to move to the next level. Through her own ever-developing and changing practice, she has shown me how to become more comfortable with myself and given me the courage to take teacher trainings and become a teacher. I admire Mimi’s devotion to yoga and her connection to her own spirituality and hope that, in some way, I have absorbed some of her abilities and am able to pass on my love of yoga to my students through my own teachings." – Alison Wiktil, massage therapist and yoga teacher, New Delhi |
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