Being a professional astrologer, I was in search of a guru who could connect the inner soul with the outer world. After meeting Margaret Glatfelter, my search ended.

She has all the experience and wonderful knowledge I was looking for. I must say one should try her. I am sure you will come out a better and more positive person after working with her.

Thanks for everything you do.

The Reiki II Training with Margaret was an incredible experience and journey. It was extremely informative and provided me the opportunity to have a POSITIVE life altering experience.  I wish I would have had this opportunity years ago. It was an unbelievable “happening.” Margaret is a wonderful teacher and she does a fantastic job of making one feel relaxed which allows the energy to flow throughout the entire experience.  I am very glad I did this and that Margaret was my instructor.

Also, as a former  player, Head Coach and Athletic Director, I would highly recommend these sessions to all athletic teams. They can help prevent serious injury and are great for meeting the mental and emotional challenges teams face. These sessions are positive training methods that will change the way teams will train in the future.

Margaret makes learning yoga and meditation easy. She communicates her deep understanding of the yogic sciences in a very clear and concise manner.

I used the alternate nostril breathing practice before my recital. It really cleared my mind and got rid of all my nervous tension. The negative thoughts that people were judging me went away. Then I could really focus on the music I was about to present. I had a very successful recital.

MEDITATION FOR PANIC ATTACKS, MOOD REGULATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

‘Sofia’ is a private client.  We recently added meditation to her self care regimen.

Sofia: Your meditation CD has been a life saver for me. I used it during my big event to prevent panic attacks. Every time I felt stressed out and I couldn’t fall asleep.  Every time I was trying to meditate to a YouTube video and it wouldn’t work to relax me. Every time I tried a Yoga Nidra video on YouTube and it didn’t work I would be like, “Oh, forget it! I’m going to just turn Margaret on.”

There’s something about the voice, the pace at which you’re going, the words you’re saying. The whole experience for an entire hour is incredible. I would immediately start feeling relaxed and weightless which is where I was looking to be.

What I like about your approach is that you’re not just repeating (monotone) big toe, second toe, third toe… A lot of the Yoga Nidra videos and CD’s do that. You have a certain variety so I do not get annoyed by what I hear.  Instead I can just relax into the conversation – into the flow of what you’re saying. I loved it.

Before the big event and during the big event I used it in my hotel room.  I knew it was exactly what I needed.  I wasn’t taking any chances.  I would just turn on Margaret.

Margaret: What does a panic attack feel like?

Sofia:  I feel someone has their hands around my throat. No matter how hard I struggle, it’s impossible to escape. I can’t breathe and I feel like I’m suffocating. It goes into my stomach.  I feel it in my head.  My legs become numb. Then my heart starts jumping out of my chest.

The vertigo starts after my heart starts jumping out of my chest.  I know that’s my cue to leave the room or it will turn into vertigo. The worst thing that could happen is the vertigo in front of clients.

Margaret:  When do these attacks happen?

Sofia:  When I get annoyed with a situation or when I’m afraid.  I’ve recently developed stage fright.  My business partner has had to step in and speak for me at past events.

Margaret: What do you do when then they happen?

Sofia:  I walk.  I frantically run around the room to stop it.  Then I start crying.  Then I tap tap tap (EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique) just to do something. Then I take medication.

Margaret: An anti-anxiety medication?

Sofia: Yes. I worry about getting them, you know. It takes so much energy to prevent the panic attacks that I get exhausted. Thanks to your meditation, I only had one during my big event. It’s been a big life saver for me.

It was a fun conference and you were fabulous. I went out as soon as you started speaking. Well before your meditation bit. What a finale! Thanks for all.

WARNING: Margaret’s yoga classes are highly addictive.

I sit at a computer all day and I get tense in my neck and my shoulders because I don’t get to get up and move.  When I come to Yoga Nidra, I am really tense in the shoulders and neck all the way up into my scalp. Even my mind is tense. That’s where I hold all my tension. When I leave Margaret’s classes, I am totally relaxed. I have no tension anywhere. It’s wonderful.

I have had many different sessions with Margaret, from various reiki treatments to relaxation and deep breathing yoga and encourage everyone who has an opportunity to take advantage of a session with her to not miss out. The sense of inner peace that I feel when leaving a yoga or reiki session is amazing. Margaret has a “sixth sense” of being able to tune-in to your individual needs and tailors her sessions accordingly. Margaret’s profound insight coupled with her calming, soothing voice promise an unparalleled experience you won’t forget!

In an energy healing session with Margaret, I always leave feeling completely liberated, balanced, and at peace. As an artist and musician, this is crucial to my career and very being so the body is fully open to the creative flow of the Divine and Inner Being. Margaret connects these two, the Divine and Inner Being, allowing me to experience full freedom of creative intelligence in love and light.

My Reiki session was amazing. I cleared subconscious blocks that had been holding me back for years. It gave me clarification of my life and helped me focus on my goals. Physically it healed me of 6 cysts on my right ovary and 3 on my left. Reiki is a gentle healing modality that leaves you ready to face your world.

Margaret incorporates the best of many practices… traditional asanas, martial arts, and meditation mixed together with a wonderful balance of fun and spirituality. It has been the catalyst for transforming my body and mind into a healthy, strong, and grounded organism; for that I cannot thank Margaret enough. Plus, we really have a lot of fun along the way! Certainly no two sessions are exactly alike so it’s never boring, and each day I walk away having learned something new to expand my universe just a little bit more.

Studying yoga with Margaret has improved my health and integrated body, mind and spirit.

Hi Margaret, This is Ginny, I was in your class this evening and I want to thank you for the impact your class made on me. I have done yoga over the years and your class was far better than any other. As you may know I was rushed in leaving when the class ran later than I thought it would. I was worried about my 15 year old daughter who unfortunately worries too much when I am late. What I want to tell you is that tonight because of your class I responded to her differently than I have in the past. I simply called her and let her know that I was running late. I believe that because of the balance and peace that I received from your class I was able to care for myself and my daughter in a much better way. I look forward to continuing my yoga practice with you. Thank you again. I really appreciate your healing presence.

WOW! I just came from my first yoga class with my daughter!! We were with Margaret Glatfelter and she is unbelievable!! For a while during the meditation, I felt as if I left my body….no kidding. Also stretching, etc…beyond my expectations…and wonderful host. Yoga Master! Would encourage all of you to get in touch with her…even get a group of us to meet with her! I feel this will be one of the most beneficial things I have done for my life…mind and body…THANK YOU MARGARET!!!!

I give up overtime – double time – to come to yoga. Before studying yoga with Margaret, my body was nervous. I couldn’t concentrate. Now my body is limber and calm. My mind is relaxed. Yoga helps my performance at work which is a big plus. I’m still on the go but not as stressed as I was. I’m physically, mentally and emotionally stronger. Working with a class improves learning. It becomes more enjoyable. There’s a sense of community. I’m all about energy. When we start the practice, results are immediate. Energy circulates automatically. I always leave class feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Yoga has taught me to relax. At first, I couldn’t wait for mediation to end. Now I can sit for a long time and meditate. I enjoy the peaceful feeling that meditation brings. The stretching is wonderful. Yoga limbers everything up. I can feel a difference. Before yoga, I would follow the crowd. Now I know my truth and I walk it with confidence.

This is THE yoga I have been hungering for since I began practicing over 25 years ago. It manages stress, relaxes deeply and offers profound rejuvenation. Incorporating chant, asana, guided relaxation, yogic breath work, meditation and rest periods to integrate the energy is brilliant!

Through meditation training with Margaret, I have reduced stress and can now manage my migraines. Before I didn’t want to look ahead because I had all this misery. Now I actually look forward to life. I can’t wait to see what the next possibility is that’s coming down the road. It thrills me that something so good for you like meditation releases unknown tensions. You don’t realize all the stress and tension you were holding inside until it starts to go away. Meditation brings so much good stuff into your life and it’s not hard to learn. It’s simple compared to how much it helps you. I could get migraines daily for months. When you have a migraine, you don’t want to get up and do anything because sounds and light bother you. You become numb to migraines. You can’t imagine life without them. They were so frequent that they were just a part of my life. When I had a migraine, instead of being with family and friends, I was in a dark room alone. That’s depressing. The physicians say, “Here, take a pill for this. Take a pill for that.” I rely on them. They just don’t always point you in the right direction. Before I began meditating, I took five pills every night at bedtime: 1 muscle relaxant, 1 melatonin and 3 regular preventative meds. Now I take one pill at bedtime. I was frustrated. The doctors kept giving me meds. I would take a handful of pills just to function. They dulled the pain but the migraines never really went away. It took me a while to get to the point where I began looking for something else. People don’t search for something less invasive that actually works. They get worn down and do whatever the doctor tells them. My physician was prescribing Botox injections. This protocol would have been 30 to 40 shots per treatment around my head every three months. I was so desperate that I was considering it. If doctors would offer other options, you wouldn’t get to the point of despair. When I start getting stressed, I meditate until I am relaxed. I am less stressed at work. When I meditate, I get completely relaxed and at peace. Before I start to study, I use the alternate nostril breathing technique. It helps me retain more of what I am learning. I use the visualization technique before I go to sleep at night to relax and calm me. It has allowed me not to take as much migraine medicine. I’m more relaxed and not as stressed. Relaxation helps with the headaches. This is big stuff especially considering how much medicine I was taking as a preventative. I used to take three pills daily as a preventative measure and three more when I got a migraine (6 pills/day). Now I’m just taking one a day. If I feel a headache coming on, I take one of the three preventative meds. Meditation makes you happier. You enjoy life more. I catch myself smiling more for no reason. Results to date: Happier. More Relaxed. Less Stressed. Fewer Meds (a LOT less). Through meditation, you get rid of all this junk that caused all of your issues. You get rid of things you didn’t realize you had in there. When you’re on the path and making progress, it’s within the realm of possibilities to keep evolving. There’s no limitation. You can continue to grow and evolve in all different ways. Migraines are limiting. Meditation is limitless. Meditation affects all aspects of your life – not just one area. It’s like a snowball. You get rid of the junk so the good stuff is allowed to flourish. I use meditation at the right time. I apply it at work to avoid getting “pull out your hair crazy stressed-out.” I practice meditation at home to maintain the calm and peace that it brings. I intend to get to the point where I don’t even need medication. I will meditate until I’m peaceful all the time no matter what. Before I didn’t want to look ahead because I had all this misery. That’s all I could see in my future was more misery. Now I can’t wait to see what the next possibility is that’s coming down the road. I can see myself living life and not just hiding in a dark room because I can’t stand the sight of light.

In our Reiki Training, Margaret taught us how to use the Reiki energy to heal and revitalize ourselves. Reiki has allowed me to manage the pain from my chemo treatments without drugs.