Testimonials
WHAT CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MARIANNE FARAG
“You can count yourself lucky if you have had a chance to meet Marianne. There is such a warm and calming aura about her and there is a sense of peace when she is around. I have been fortunate enough to take one of her classes on meditation and learned just how patient and kind she is, making her a great instructor. If you are looking to work on self-awareness and self-growth, she is an excellent source.” Annette Wilkinson, Workshop Participant in, The ABCs of Meditation.
“I am leaving with lots of things to think about and ideas for strategies to make changes in myself. Thanks.” Workshop Participant in, Letting Go of Grudges and Grievances.
It was a terrific session. Lots of good life advice and some excellent quotes. Workshop Participant in, Letting Go of Grudges and Grievances.
"Thank you for the wonderful presentations. We look forward to having you back next year!" Andrea Granger, Community Wellness & Housing Co-ordinator, Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. For two workshops: Letting Go of Grudges and Grievances, and Glass Half Full, Glass Half Empty.
“Enjoyed all aspects of this workshop. It has provided me with tools I can use on a daily basis to live a more balanced life”. Workshop Participant in, Doorways to Stillness in Your Life.
“Marianne did an amazing job facilitating the workshop. I found the material very stimulating and encouraging of self-reflection in unique ways. Already looking forward to taking another workshop with her next month!” Veronika Eliasova, Participant in, What’s Your Story.
“Marianne, your warmth, humour, passion and expertise really shone through in your session. It was a really thoughtful process. Excellent style of presenting and facilitating. What a wonderful and memorable workshop. Thank you!” Shannon Gander, Participant in, From Daydreams to Plans.
“Your approach to the children was excellent. Your voice and demeanor was appropriate. Your interactions were very respectful and aware of the fact that you entered the classroom as a guest. The children were very responsive to you because of the way you conducted yourself in the room. The staff in the room were comfortable with communicating and working alongside you as a partnership throughout the project.” Dawn and Dusk Before and After School Inc., Mindfulness Pilot for Kindergarten Children.
“Marianne provided a six-session mindfulness meditation workshop to our staff, and the reviews were glowingly positive. Marianne delivers a familiar yet fresh approach to meditation that makes it accessible to seasoned meditators and novices alike. Comments from staff included: ‘Excellent,’ ‘Helpful,’ ‘Perfect,’ ‘Loved it,’ and ‘Can we please do more of this?’ Highly recommended.” Tanya Zubert, Women’s Health Clinic, on behalf of participants in, The Practice of Meditation.
“Marianne is a gifted facilitator! She makes complex ideas really accessible with relatable examples and metaphors. She is my favorite mindfulness instructor (and I’ve experienced a few). Would love to have her back!” Staff Participant, Women’s Health Clinic in, The Practice of Meditation.
“I loved being led through the techniques with Marianne. Her information and research were solid and well delivered.” Participant in, The Practice of Mindfulness for Adults and Children, Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, May 2018.
“I learnt some excellent tips for myself and the children in my centre.” Participant in, The Practice of Mindfulness for Adults and Children, Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, May 2018.
"I found the classes super interesting, and I realize how generous you are with your time. The presentations were well researched, and the slides carefully prepared. This takes time. So many presenters manage with doing less but create less value to participants. The discussion on attachment versus love really made me think." Participant in, Monthly Meditations offered through Creative Retirement Manitoba, once a month for seven months, 2021 - 2022.
“I enjoyed this very much and took away some great strategies to make some much needed changes.” Workshop Participant in, Letting Go of Self-Limiting Beliefs.
“Marianne communicated clearly and succinctly, and simplified essential learnings - kernels of truth - while sharing and reinforcing key messages in a positive, hopeful manner.” Workshop Participant in, Letting Go of Self-Limiting Beliefs.
“Enlightening, informative, inspiring, excellent, superb instructor. Words of gold.” Workshop Participant in, Compassion for the Self and Others.
“Instructor had a very good understanding of the topic. Helpful, interesting. Makes me want another session!” Workshop Participant in, Compassion for the Self and Others.
“A wonderful workshop. This is the second class of Marianne’s that I’ve attended, and I find her to be a phenomenal presenter who is knowledgeable and effective. Thank you!” Workshop Participant in Letting Go of Your Wounds.
Thank you, Marianne, for your wisdom. I also appreciated the quotes from books and have acquired an excellent reading list.” Workshop Participant in Letting Go of Your Wounds.
“I am happy to have invested my time and money to take this workshop. Marianne provided very practical and down to earth ways to achieve happiness. Thank you.” Workshop Participant in, Happiness As A State of Mind.
“Excellent presentation; loaded with information. A positive class which I found thought-provoking and encouraged change.” Workshop Participant in, Happiness As A State of Mind.
“Superb, enlightening, informative, and excellent instructor. I enjoyed the class.” Workshop Participant in, Happiness As A State of Mind.