Comments From Previous Festival Attendees & Instructors:
(see more attendee comments toward bottom of page)
(see more attendee comments toward bottom of page)
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Testimonials from some of our presenters:
“Julia and Scott have co-created an event that radiates peace, love, community and oneness. I am humbled to be a part of it for the last 2 years and take pride in associating with them. The seeds of Yoga have been planted and are nurtured most lovingly in Dubuque through the festival. “ ~ INDU ARORA - Yoga & Ayurveda Specialist
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"Being a presenter for the Midwest Yoga & Oneness festival was a really enjoyable and heartwarming experience from the beginning to the end. Our opening circle and daily gathering brought all the participants, presenters and organizers together for community, fellowship and sangha and set the tone for each special day - and there was beauty in each day. The festival wrapped with an at-times tear inducing gathering as we listened to testimonials from everyone who wanted to share - truly a moving, powerful and collective experience. Scott and Julia made the process absolutely effortless so all I had to do was show up and teach. Julia even delivered a protein shake to my hotel room in the morning - who else does that ?!? Thank you Scott, Julia and the whole team." ~LUKE KETTERHAGEN - Yoga & Meditation Expert,
Faculty Member at The Himalayan Institute |
"I found the Dubuque Yoga Festival to be one of the pinnacle experiences in my career. Julia and Scott Theisen (festival founders) have the rare ability to create a feeling of true community, even within a top notch professional conference setting. I was personally inspired and supported to move to my own next level in many ways just from spending the weekend in close proximity to them. The students are fantastic – eager and ready to learn--just a truly incredible opportunity for any yoga instructor." ~ SADIE NARDINI - Yoga & Fitness Expert
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"I found the Dubuque Yoga Festival to be one of the pinnacle experiences in my career. Julia and Scott Theisen (festival founders) have the rare ability to create a feeling of true community, even within a top notch professional conference setting. I was personally inspired and supported to move to my own next level in many ways just from spending the weekend in close proximity to them. The students are fantastic – eager and ready to learn--just a truly incredible opportunity for any yoga instructor." AMODA MAA JEVIN - Spiritual Author and Teacher
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"I very much enjoyed my experience working with the Dubuque Yoga Festival 2015 staff. They were clear and up front on what they wanted for programming. They were also very responsive to ideas that might enhance the festival and followed through on suggestions, even if they weren't ultimately implemented they were given a refreshing consideration. ~ MATTHEW J TAYLOR - PT, PhD, ERYT-500, Past-president of the Intl Assoc.
of Yoga Therapists, board of directors, and SYTAR.org planner |
"When I first read your message (about sharing feedback) I couldn’t think of one thing you could really do better. ~ BIBI MCGILL - Yoga Instructor & Humanitarian
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"I truly thought the festival organizers did a fabulous job. The time between sessions lent itself to connection. The classes were full and beautiful.. I loved the festival opening and closing ceremonies, and especially loved the children’s performance in the opening. I have presented at a lot of festivals and this one was fun and light. Scott and Julia attract a beautiful group of teachers. I am honored to be a part of it and would love to be again." ~SUNNY DAWN JOHNSTON - Inspirational speaker,
spiritual teacher, and psychic medium |
The Festival was professionally run and had a very collaborative, welcoming feel. Very well done! The pre-festival communication was excellent. Excellent graphics, messages provided for us to share, detailed information about the festival procedures and plans. The festival website was excellent and the blogger was great; we appreciated having our interview on blog page. The format of festival was excellent, with ample time between sessions instead of people rushing from one session to another. The workshop rooms were very good. We very much appreciated Body & Soul being able to sell Master Kim’s book and the opportunity to socialize with other presenters. The opening and closing ceremonies were well thought-out and well presented. It was great that everyone was given the opportunity to speak at the closing ceremony." ~ MASTER CHARLES KIM & JENNIFER KIM - Chicago
Peace School Leaders, Peace Activists |
"The Dubuque yoga festival is a true gem and a highlight of my year. I have never been to a yoga festival infused with such intention, connection, positivity, and love. The warmth and openness was evident in every staff, teacher, and student. The highlight for me was the ending circle and the evident power of community as people shared what they had learned in such an open, honest, and raw way. I will keep coming back, bring students and friends, and watch with joy as this festival becomes the major yoga festival of the Midwest." ~ BETSY RIPPENTROP, PhD, Founder of Heartland Yoga, Iowa City
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"The steadiness of the Mississippi River helped anchor an event that was at once inspiring and accessible, and I'm still inspired by the opportunity to study with world-class teachers at the Dubuque Yoga Festival. I hope people mark the 2016 dates on their calendars, now, because once word gets out, this event will be hard to get into in future years!" ~ SCOTT ANDERSON - Yoga Instructor
and Mind/Body Expert |
"The steadiness of the Mississippi River helped anchor an event that was at once inspiring and accessible, and I'm still inspired by the opportunity to study with world-class teachers at the Dubuque Yoga Festival. I hope people mark the 2016 dates on their calendars, now, because once word gets out, this event will be hard to get into in future years!" ~KATE CONNOR-POTTS - Yoga Instructor,
One-on-One Yoga Specialist |
~ MORE COMMENTS FROM FESTIVAL ATTENDEES ~
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