Syena's class helped me to find relaxation deep within myself. It helps my spirit feel refreshed and energized. In recovery I feel that keeping in touch with spiritual side has been a key aspect. Syena has a very 'soft' way about her which is comforting. Her class also helped me to remember what the main focus is in recovery truly is... ME. I have only attended MoTiYoGaChi while at New Frontier, but I intend to continue by video once I go home. --- Beatrix. M. Milks 
After participating in the MoTiYoGaChi sessions, I feel great, my body and mind are re-energized. It puts me in a good mood the rest of the day...I'm happy and smile most of the day. Thank you for allowing me to participate in your class. --- Isaac M. 
I have been coming to MoTiYoGaChi for two weeks and this is my third time. MoTi relaxes my mind and body as well as strengthens at the same time. The movement of energy around the room is my favorite part. MoTi helps me think more clearly and helps me to have a great day to follow. MoTi makes me feel relaxed, yet strong...a feeling of I can, and will, and want to accomplish anything. A sense of new pride. Absolutely feels good. --- John Graham I have been coming to Syena's MoTiYoGaChi class twice weekly for the past 5 weeks. I love the variety, music, & Syena's instruction. Her class is not only a great workout, it is uplifting to both mind & spirit. No matter how tired or down I feel before coming into one of her classes, when I leave I have renewed energy and an uplifted feeling of spirit. I make sure to work my schedule around her classes because they are a very important part of my week. ~Laurie Diedrich 
When I created MoTiYoGaChi I felt people were ignoring their mind-body-spirit connection
which actually plays a part in our actual fitness and balance more than most of us Westerners want
to believe. The expanded sense of well being produced by the endorphins released
through movement can offer an alternative to substance abuse that many
people have never been exposed to. Combined with the energizing effect of MoTiYoGaChi,
I focus on helping people from a rehab environment to understand that just breathing
alone can energize and calm the mind. Stressful lives and very active minds that never
quiet down need calming so that there can be clearer thought and more balanced thinking,
besides the benefits that occur in our body's chemistry.
In the rehabilitation, some people really take advantage of this
practice and take home tools to release stress and quiet their minds.
In many ways it is a process to learn to use one's power and to operate from a state of
calm, instead of anger, resentment etc. Many get it and hopefully practice it once they
are out of the program. Planting healthy seeds is very much
a part of this movement class! MoTiYoGaChi is a great medium for creating a deeper
understanding of how breath and movement can energize and calm us, especially with our
conscious intention.
I was originally asked to teach a gentle yoga class at the rehab center, but found most often the people just had too much energy that needed to be released from their bodys first. So I added more and more of the core MoTiYoGaChi moves into the hour until 'MoTi' became the whole class. They seem to really have fun, and look forward to class. Some resist at first, but usually they see the ones who allow themselves to have a great experience, and want to join in more each time we do Moti. Most of them become softer, less resistant, and more open from the time I first meet them. |
