Comments from Participants in Previous Conscious Grandmothering Workshops
"Gathering with other grandmothers under Yeshi's creative, compassionate, insightful guidance clarified what it means for me to occupy this position in the fullness of its meaning. In her Conscious Grandmothering workshop I felt I took on the mantle of my honored place as an elder, recognizing myself as a repository of a certain wisdom. It was an incredible day of introspection and sharing, of looking into the responsibilities, mysteries and pleasures of this amazing moment in our development as women. I wish every grandmother, as well as women who take the grandmothering position in others' lives, could get a chance to have this rich experience with Yeshi."
Zida, New grandma of 7 month old
"In the gathering of grandmothers that Yeshi facilitated, the power of us women in the room, sitting in a circle was immediate and palpable. It imprinted a visceral sense in me that has not left. It connected me with women through the generations, opening a door to accessing their wisdom, rooted in the heart, their strength and presence. Yeshi's style of balancing both form and flow was masterful and allowed for the safety to simply be there, which is a great gift."
Cornelia ,Grandmother of one stepchild
"Yeshi held our circle with the strength of one who has experienced life and can welcome our joys and fears, our insights and disappointments. I left our day together inspired to be more fully in my grandmotherness . Moving forward with this community of women offering each other our support is priceless."
Kris, Grandmother of 5 in a complex family tree
"I enjoyed the way Yeshi held the diversity of emotions and experiences we have as grandmothers. I learned alot by witnessing Yeshi lovingly facilitate one of us to experience how her reactivity to her daughter's choices regarding her grandchildren was creating a rift and then find a more effective way to communicate to promote a more unconditionally loving relationship."
Cheryl, Grandmother of two
"I loved the reaffirmation of being an elder with many experiences and of value to my family and community. It made me feel strong and happy."
Frannie, Grandmother of 4, Musician
"I especially thank Yeshi for waking me up to the fact that Grandmothering is its own "Revolution". I am grateful for those who have walked this path before me and for Yeshi who lights the way for me now! I see that Grandmothering is Mothering on a GRAND scale. There is still so much that we are responsible for!"
Rochelle, Grandmother of two
"I am so grateful for Yeshi’s class that I am now telling everyone about it. I think of it as a meditation on growing as a grandparent. It has deepened my understanding of what it can mean to be a grandmother. My grandma was such a distant person, I did not consider this important until I had my own grandchild."
Elizabeth, new Grandmother of one
"Yeshi’s patient and potent leadership allowed us grandmothers to experience a new connection with each other by being in relationship with all of our grandmothers and their lives. Three days after our Grandmothers circle my 31 year old son died in a fire. I was able to draw much strength. and support from the grandmothers I was introduced to during that circle. They helped me get through the first month after that tragic day."
Tracey, Grandmother to be of first biological grandchild and step-grandmother of 6
"This workshop was loaded with valuable information. Most important to me as a long-distance grandmother and great-grandmother were the new ways I learned to communicate with my loved ones."
Jane, Grandmother of twins and greatgrandmother of two
"Yeshi ‘s Conscious Grandmothering workshop passed on wisdom, tradition, respect and kindness. The beautiful images, emotions and history she shared have stayed with me. All grandmothers who participate will come away with a new appreciation for the role we play in the small circle of family and in the large circle of the world."
Peggy, Grandmother of 7 including teenagers
"Yeshi's workshop was broad and deep, heartfelt and inspiring. She has put an incredible amount of spiritual, practical, anthropological, and psychological wisdom into this course. Most interestingly, I realized that even though I do not personally have actual grandchildren, that I really AM a grandmother in the sense of the work I do to foster, protect, nurture, and share my own wisdom and truth with those around me, and more broadly, in the world. I recommend this class to all women who want to get in touch with their 'inner grandmother."
Gillian, Grandmother in spirit
"Conscious Grandmothering was very worthwhile! I got a chance to explore some of my preconceived notions of how grandmothers should be and to my delight found out many more possibilities. One of the most valuable things for me was learning to improve my communication with the parents of my grandchild."
MJ, Grandmother of grandchild of divorced parents
"Yeshi's Conscious Grandmothering course helped me set my intentions as a 'becoming grandma'. It gave me the opportunity to put my personal journey into a broader cultural context. And Yeshi and the group's nourishing presence was such an amazing gift. I felt seen, heard and appreciated for who I am."
Esther, Grandmother-to-be