“In psychotherapy, research has shown that it is not so much the technique that is the curative factor but it is the relationship to the therapist. “I believe it is true in all things, including mindfulness meditation.
“Daniel puts so much heart into his teaching that it is impossible not to be moved by what he is saying and how he is saying it.”
“Employees who have taken this program have returned to work with a renewed sense of commitment and empowerment. They learned methods of thinking and behaving that they could then apply on the job immediately and maintain it.
"The results from this seminar are that employees meet every day with increased enthusiasm, productivity and better decision-making and judgment. I highly recommend this seminar for your employees."
“Daniel brings peace, wisdom, and a sense of playfulness into our group. It feels good just having him in the room.
"You are working on a project that is of vital importance in our society. Too many "leaders" in our culture measure success only in terms of financial gain--that is too short a view for sustaining long-term success. Your work adds to the whole value to society of the work that is done. Good on you and Daniel."
"The experience with Daniel and Manijeh was like going on a field trip with the class. Thank you for bringing them to WeSpark."
“Thanks, Daniel, I appreciate your style of teaching; i.e., bringing mindful meditation to a basic, practical level. Your approach to meditation is very down-to-earth, which I easily relate to.
“No pretensions, no ego-centered recitations; you're a "what you see is what you get" kind of guy. Thank you for your guidance.”
“Daniel's enthusiasm, commitment and humor made this class not only informative and inspiring, but fun too!
“He is extremely patient and open, making his class comfortable and safe.”
“Daniel's class was moving, motivating and entertaining. As both individuals and as a couple, we feel our lives have definitely taken a turn in a new and exciting direction.”
"She was very clear in communicating her approach, which encouraged us to run job search--and our jobs--"like a business, not a career."
“Daniel teaches from a genuine, open space in his heart, and he is a testament to the power of meditation in helping to navigate the ever changing ‘river of life.’”
“Thank you for the care you took with Miles, our 11 year old son, at your meditation class.
“He told a friend of ours today that he liked the class because he liked you!”
"I have already felt the effects of the mediation in that I have calmed down quite a bit since I started taking the class and I'm not taking life so seriously as I did before. Excellent class and excellent teacher!"
“Mr. Davis provides a wonderful pathway to reenter the world of meditation. His process is simple and soothing, and his stories have a grounding effect.”
“Your instruction is bringing an increasing awareness of the benefits gained from self-acceptance instead of self-flagellation.
“It's tiresome to be in the "fight or flight" mode. I have been more aware of keeping an open heart, towards myself and others. The different aspects of meditation practice brought out in class are blending together in one cosmic soup (I couldn't resist that).
“Your work is important, Daniel, to bless a world in need of healing.”
“Daniel Davis is a great teacher. After just two classes, my life is already better.”
“Even if you were to never meditate again after the course was over it would still be worth taking just because Daniel is such an entertaining teacher.
“If you are even a little bit interested in learning what meditation is all about, I highly recommend this course.”
“Thank you again for your skillful and caring guidance with our class of new mindfulness meditation students. I very much appreciated your willingness to share so much of your own personal experiences with living a mindful life. It made it very real for me.
“I feel like my life is beginning to change in a very major and positive way.”
“I want to let you know that I think you are one of the best meditation instructors that I have had. I have taken many classes at Insight LA, and no one teaches as thorough as you do. I was very impressed.”
“Daniel, thank you for class tonight and for sharing so much of yourself. Many of your experiences resonated deeply with me and, for the first time in a very long time, I feel a little more hopeful.”
“I had the opportunity to attend Daniel's beginning meditation class that concluded last week in Santa Monica.
“I wanted to share my appreciation for his kindness, insightfulness and patience in working with those of us who are new to the practice. It was a wonderful class.”
“This was my introduction to meditation and your class made it easy.
“I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about meditation or improving their skills. Thanks for a wonderful class.”
“Before this class, I had done a little meditation here and there, and been convinced that it could be quite wonderful. However, I never did anything to learn meditation in a systematic way.
“After 6 weeks, I've begun a practice. Thanks to Daniel's kind and thorough teaching, I have a beginning mind, and a path to follow in meditation. I am profoundly grateful.”
“I found the class to be very enlightening. It made me think about things I otherwise didn't consider. It also provided me with a lot of practical tools to use in my everyday life. I look forward to continuing on with my mindful meditation.”
“I am enjoying the practice, the quieting of the mind, the falling like a pebble into stillness, and so I keep trying, and like the idea that I just have to sit, don't have to try.
“And I love the idea of mindfulness all the time, a practice or discipline of awareness. It is good to be a beginner.”
“Just wanted to thank you for the past six weeks and for sharing so openly and honestly with us about your own experiences.
“After taking your class, I feel that I have the foundation and motivation to move on with my practice, hopefully for the rest of my life.”
“Spending only a couple of hours in Daniel's class was of great benefit to my fledging practice. I am grateful to Daniel for helping me integrate mindfulness into my life, and the seed he planted seems to grow each and every day.”
“Hey Daniel, Thanks again for today, the lesson was fantastic and I can't wait to include the practice into my future life in college up north.”
"The difference between a teacher and a mentor is that a mentor is interested in our soul."
