“It was extremely valuable to have your full attention on me and my uke for an hour. I found them (follow up phone conversations) to be a great chance to have an open 1-on-1 conversation with someone of your great experience. Having a few dedicated hours to ask questions and discuss the philosophical underpinnings of the art was very helpful to me.” Gareth
“Working with Mary Heiny Sensei in the Private Lesson has been a life-changing experience. Our lessons together on the mat, and in follow-up phone conversations, were truly holistic, focusing on physical movement and the mental and spiritual aspects of encountering conflict. She has tremendous insight, and can perceive the workings of my innermost thoughts and feelings in my aikido. Her kindness in pointing out issues that need my attention balances perfectly her demand that I bring my best to every encounter with my partner (and myself). I continue to use the assignments she gave me almost a year ago, and the lessons I learned then continue to deepen and strengthen my aikido practice. I highly recommend The Private Lesson for anyone interested in discovering what blocks you from doing your best aikido.” Charlotte
