ART Excel: Testimonials

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“ART Excel is a wonderful stress reliever.  It relaxes and sooths me.  I feel like I could never be sad again.  It’s a great way to bring happiness to people’s lives.”
Austin, age 13, New York

"I sleep better and I don't get angry a lot anymore."
Sandra, middle school student, Miami

“The ART Excel Course is a great way for young people to deal with their inner problems and improve their lives and way of living!  The breathing practices bring me into the present moment and center me in my body.  By the end of the course I feel incredible!”
Brooks, age 16, Washington

"Its like an energy bar!"
Rebecca, middle school student

“It was actually a nice experience.  It actually works.  Things are working out better.  I’m meeting new people.  I’m doing well in school and I’m learning how to handle my problems.”
Diana, middle school student, DC

“The breathing helped me calm my mind and really helped me go inside myself and become more aware of the people around me.  I feel rested, and I have a sense of calm in my mind.  Even though there are bad things happening in the world, I feel as though I have nothing to be mad about.”
Rachel, age 11, New York

"I really did get to know everybody a lot better. I am a lot closer with the kids now... even depression goes away here!"
Jenny, middle school student

"I sleep better. I do the breathing before I go to bed and it helps me sleep. Before I coudn't go to sleep."
Shoshana, middle school student, Miami

“In this course I made new friends, played games and learned Yoga and many breathing techniques.  The breathing made me think in the present moment more.  Now I feel more relaxed and happy and find myself to be in a better mood most of the time.  This course is definitely an experience I will never forget because it taught me a lot about many things in life.”
Kayla, age 13, California

"Before I came here I was really stressed out. Little things made me angry. I learned to get rid of the anger and free my mind from all the clutter. If I get angry I just do the breathing and it makes me feel better."
Matt, middle school student

"I think the ART Excel Course should be a must! It really helps you relax."
Kelly, middle school student

“ART Excel was very fun.  It made me feel stronger.  At first I felt shy and scared but now that it’s the end I feel that I want to do it again!”
Talia, age 8, NewYork

"Just simple breathing exercises and you feel really, really good."
Shane, middle school student

"Less anger. I'm making new freinds. Reduce myself from fighting people."
Ivrette, middle school student, Miami

“I like doing the breathing exercises.  It has helped me a lot.  It has helped me from the inside.  When I do the breathing, I am able to concentrate better.  It’s good!  I want to continue doing it everyday.”
Edwin, DC

"I'm more calm than before, I used to be angry. I just feel good."
Martine, middle school student, Miami

“I liked learning techniques about how to make yourself a better person.  The breathing made me more aware of everything.  ART Excel is a place to learn ways or making yourself a stronger, less stressed person."
Marika, age 12, New York

"When I have a problem I will remember this class and I will try to laugh and smile so I can be happy."
Robert, middle school student, Miami