Nearly Mindful - San Jose, California

Jill

I have been attending one of Janet's weekly mediation groups since Spring of 2023 and I wholeheartedly recommend Janet as a teacher, coach, practitioner and guide. I can honestly say that her program has changed the trajectory of my life above and beyond my expectations.

Janet is a truly gifted guide, influential coach and generously insightful source of wisdom. Our core meditation group has been meeting weekly for over a year following a format where Janet introduces a topic or concept, takes us on a guided meditation and then invites the group members to share and process their experiences and insights. This format has had a profound impact in all of our lives, teaching us to be more open, generous, accepting, and peaceful while maintaining and respecting boundaries, letting go of resentments, navigating relationships and savoring the beauty of the current moment. Each week we learn something new about ourselves and others, release tensions we didn't know we had, give and receive support and discover new ways to feel freedom and joy.

I came to Janet's class after a year of searching for a meditation community. Every program I had encountered had been far too rigid, religious or metaphysical for my relatively mainstream personal philosophy. I was astounded by the accepting, nonjudgmental, and flexible environment Janet offered while still communicating tangible information that 'welcomed' growth. I was able to retain focus on myself instead of worrying about what others where thinking or getting sidetracked from wondering if I was doing 'it' right. Janet has a gift for creating an environment where I am able to feel comfortable, present and open.

If you are considering working with Janet, contracting her consulting services or attending one of Janet's programs; hesitate no longer. Her workshops are appropriate for anyone regardless of your (or your group's) age, background or experience with mindfulness/meditation. Janet is able to read the room and adapt seamlessly according to her audience. She is a charismatic and prudent presenter, attentive moderator and versatile communicator. Her unique approach personal development invites attendees to examine or understand without imposing concepts or interpretations.

Stefani Brandt

Janet is a very calming soul. Her sound baths take you to a higher spiritual realm. She takes extra time to understand where you are at on your journey to assist you and offer additional opportunities for growth. One thing I loved was stepping into her bowl without shoes and feeling the vibration. Her presence is truly magical.

Sanjeev Radhakrishnan

Janet's weekly meditation sessions followed by insightful discussions have made a huge difference to my personal well-being. Janet is smart and funny and I highly recommend her classes!

And the sound bowl experience is simply out of this world. I have never felt a greater sense of peace than after one of those sessions.

Ramona Turner

Janet is amazing!!! She has a calming about her. And then she speaks. Her voice and tone are warm, calm, nurturing, nourishing, reassuring, and heart-felt. Her sound bath experience is transformational and transcending. The two combined -- her voice and instruments -- well, they sweep you to another place. She is a slice of heaven on earth♡♡♡ Thank you, Janet, for your transformational sessions.

Rachele Pluth

Janet arrived early to a Behavioral Health Event and was friendly and personable. She took time to answer questions before and after the Tibetan Bowls sounds bath from attendees. The sound was beautiful and serene. I have already professionally recommended her to someone else.

Helen Sustarich

Janet was hired to do meditation and sound bowls for our company's first ever Wellness Day for our Staff at BGCSV. Janet was super easy to work with before the event and an even better partner once she arrived for the day! We will definitely book Janet again!

Laura Adint

This has been a truly wonderful experience learning about mindfulness, practicing, and then reflecting upon the insights. Janet makes everything so approachable and welcoming. If you get a chance to experience her sound baths, it is not to be missed!

Leonard Shen

Janet provided a Tibetan sound bowl bath for my retreat. She deployed a wide variety of bowls (themselves just a subset of her huge collection) and interweaved the various tones seamlessly. The ultimate compliment— we all fell asleep, including me the host!

Janet is also extremely easy to work with, kind, supportive and generous. I will definitely work with her again, and strongly recommend her to others!