Professional Teachers Training
Testimonials

Probably the most profound moment for me was standing on the hill at Goyura and shouting out my greatest desire for the future, which has now come true! I found this to be an extremely powerful experience.

And the Journey! I loved the Journey.

Thank you to Michael and Marlyse and Katie. Apart from your immense amount of knowledge, what I found was so refreshing was your encouragement of us to pursue our dreams.

I have attended many workshops/courses where the facilitators jealously guard their knowledge and seem threatened if a participant wishes to seek information from another avenue. But this is not the case here and I found that very uplifting, and created a sense of confidence with me. I never felt afraid to ask a question or bring something to your attention.

Summing up it was wonderful. I have gained knowledge, insight, confidence and a greater ability to handle all relationships in my life.

Thank you so much.

Ann Daniel

Man, what a course! I’m sure all that stuff wasn’t in the prospectus!!

This course has been the biggest thing and also the best thing that I have ever done so far in my life.

What I have learnt from INNER PEACE and also my fellow journeyers, I will keep for the rest of eternity. I came here with fear and I’m leaving with self-love and Spirit. I feel there is nothing I cannot achieve, if my intention is where my heart is.

For me this is just the first step in finding myself. What I have learnt over this last 12 months has enabled me to pass this knowledge onto others, to maybe enrich their own lives, without expecting anything in return.

My life is 180 degree different from when I started in so many ways. I can love unconditionally with an open heart. I have no need to compare myself with others and I also have peace of mind. All of this will help me follow my dreams.

Thank you with all my heart.

Brian Zoch

It was the best decision to do this course. I feel it has helped me to change my life for the better and I am so glad I have completed it.

I have learnt a great deal about myself and what I am capable of. My confidence in myself has increased amazingly, I feel as though I am back on my correct path after straying away in the business of life with many children, aging parents and looking after my Down’s syndrome sister. My family relationships have improved immensely and we are all much happier.

The facilitation has been excellent, well run, informative and in an environment of complete safety. I am so impressed by the quality of all of our presentations and the personal development in all of us throughout the year. It is so good to be a part of it all.

A big ‘Thank You” to all of the INNER PEACE team and to all my wonderful friends in TT5 and TT6. Love always.

Cait Moss

After the 12 months with Inner Peace there is not a mountain of fear I couldn’t climb, not a river of doubt I couldn’t swim, all from what I have learnt from you wonderful people. My life has changed.

I am alive. Thank you from my heart. I feel like I have just been born and what life will I have in front of me it will be up to me.

I almost don’t remember that girl of 12 months ago. I have come so far, far more than I could have dreamed of. It has been the best 12 months of my life, and I can’t wait to start living the rest of my life now. I have love and respect for myself, just what I asked for.

Thank you from Debbie’s heart.

I feel as though I’m back on track… back to me. I feel freer, more spontaneous and generally more joyful. I’m not sure now what I actually joined up for, but I believe I have experienced much more than I envisioned.

I really enjoyed the experiential components and know I have a close connection to Source and am part of a much bigger picture, an inter-connected wonderful picture.

Facilitation – wise, generous, grounded, etheric, thank you.
Presentation skills were great.

The group dynamic, support and interconnectedness were all very special. Thank you.

Donna

The past 12 months have been an amazing journey for me participating in the Teacher Training course. My perception of life has changed dramatically. I can feel much more joy, much more freedom since doing bodywork.

There is a different awareness in every area of my life. The benefits of this course have been awesome. I have been given all the tools I need to lead a fulfilled life of health and wellbeing. Thanks to Marlyse, Michael, Katie and Team!

It has been exciting, fun and a constantly new learning experience in many areas of my life. I love the stimulation, the reading, presenting, researching, for it expanded my knowledge in so many ways.

Maybe the biggest bonuses are the friendships made along the way – the exchange of knowledge, experiences, sharing the highs and lows, the fun and sadness with the whole group. A fantastic and extremely rewarding experience that will ripple out into the wider community.

I now feel I have a great sense of purpose. I know it is not what I do, but how I do it that counts for me.

Thank you for the experiences. I loved it all.

Much love from Helga.

What a journey it’s been! I’m so glad I’ve completed this course. It blows my mind how far I’ve come in 12 months.

I started with an intention to simply achieve self-development. There was no desire to teach meditation, though I’m a good teacher. Now I’m looking at exploring further what I’ve learned over the last 12 months. Breathwork and facilitating retreats are down the track, and I’m already well on that path.

Goyura was wonderful, and things came into my life straight away after that. All the modules have been great but I have to say a big THANK YOU for the safe environment, especially wonderful. I have never felt so safe in public speaking before, and now I have conquered that fear… almost!

I feel so beautiful and free, assertive and empowered as a woman and as a human being. Thank you for a beautiful experience that’s opened many doors for me. Bring it on!

Johanna Lamborn

Michael, Marlyse and Katie – natural teachers all of you demonstrating a deep knowledge of what you teach, and a compassion for passing this wisdom on and out.

My life has been transformed with this combined love and study. My desire is to keep studying and to really connect to the compassion force, to be as you say “all I can be.”

I am sincerely indebted to you all and wish you well in your personal journeys.

Maus

This course has changed my life in so many ways, mainly the power and strength that has always been there has been unleashed, with more to come. I am not standing on the shore looking at the horizon any more.

The nurturing of both Marlyse and Michael in such a safe environment has allowed me to expose my vulnerability. The walls came down and it is OK. I am a much better person for it. I have softened and allowed a partner into my inner world and close to me, and I don’t need to know or have the answers as to where that is heading, it just feels great right now.

Also, the inner strength and confidence I have gained has enabled me to ask for a promotion, follow through and facilitate a Youth Forum to give young adults the opportunity to see other young people move from being helpless and hopeless. Hope, compassion and love was achieved on that one night.

Overall magnificent time on my spiritual journey where my own divine light has shone.

Thank you. With love. Meryl

Twelve months ago I lacked a positive direction and specific focus in my life. Now my life feels much ‘easier’. The various processes I have been through have stripped away much of the exterior/peripheral ‘garbage’ and allowed me to see, feel and acknowledge the truth of who and what I am, as well as my purpose and future direction.

I feel truly blessed to have shared this journey with so many beautiful beings, to whom I feel so much connection. This is not an ending – it is the beginning of a very important part of the next step in my life’s journey. I feel very blessed to have been part of this magnificent group of people and know that our lights are shining with great power and beauty. The energy created by us collectively has enhanced each of our lives individually.

Thank you Inner Peace for providing the ‘space’ (on all levels) for me to experience a wondrous continuum of growth.

Love, light, laughter, happiness and joy.

Sue xxx

Eleven graduates completed the Teacher training course which started in July 2004 and finished in June 2005. Here are the testimonials received from all of them at the completion of their course.

From Karen Kendall:

I feel totally grateful and privileged to have been a part of TT3 and our journey together. I made a great decision by undertaking the course and am so excited that the skills and knowledge I now have far exceed what I initially expected (and I did think BIG!).

I find it quite hard to put into words the way the last 12 months have changed my life. I always considered myself a positive thinker but WOW! Now I feel so much more loving and accepting toward myself and feel that all major fears are completely removed from my mind/life. By dissolving judgements of myself I have noticed how little I judge others now, compared with the past.

I feel powerful and in control of my life. When things go off track I can focus myself and completely turn things around, which never ceases to amaze and thrill me.

The level of joy and love in my life has steadily increased as has the gratitude at experiencing this. My relationships have improved with the greatest change being life at home with the kids. In some ways it seems like the four of us are now completely different people. It's fun to see them implementing little things I teach them into their lives too.

I'm proud of what I have achieved by participating in the Teacher Training. I really poured myself into it with great determination and can now see the results of my efforts. I found every topic so interesting and never lost my enthusiasm because of the great content. LOVED the notes and never missed a single word! I’m sure they will all be read over and over many times in the years ahead.

I would say the course was tough in places but I like that and thank you for that. As the intention of Inner Peace is to raise the consciousness of humanity I would like to thank you with so much love for teaching me and expanding my level of consciousness so much in such a short time. ”

Q: In which ways has the course fulfilled your expectations?
A: “This course has fulfilled me way beyond any expectations I had. I expected to be confident and equipped with many skills and plenty of knowledge, but I got so much more.”

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: “The course has increased the quality of my life in every way because I perceive people and myself differently. Having so much love and acceptance for myself has changed the way I relate to the world.

My life is 90% love, joy, beauty and gratitude with new appreciation and curiosity at the challenging times. Thank you for creating this course and making it available. I think it is wonderful!”

Karen Kendall

From Christine Heber:

This course was my birthday present to myself for my 40th birthday, and what a unique, precious and special present I gave to myself!

I am so happy with my decision to do it. Although logistically sometimes it was challenging, but I knew in my heart and soul I could not stop what I had started. It was too important, too sacred, too special.

I have read so many books on the esoteric and the mysterious, about spirituality, wellbeing and health, and doing this course was an opportunity for me to put into practice and live it all. I am living my passion. What I’ve learned during this course are skills I will be using for life.

I've also let my inner child come out and play, I got to dance again, I’ve always loved dancing. During the course I also let the ‘real me’ shine. I know sometimes I can go into my shell and this course has allowed me to come out of my shell more. I have also gained sisters and brother, uncle and aunty. They are all part of my soul family.

I loved the notes, the workshops, the retreats, the different topics discussed on Wednesday nights. I've loved researching, reading and learning. I've also loved the fun, the “we can do and say whatever came up on the day” without being judged. It was a very loving and safe environment.

Thank you Michael, Marlyse, Viv, Katie and everyone at TT3 for all that we’ve shared and all the loving. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Christine

From Annette Luttrell:

When I started TT3 I was so naïve as to what the course was going to cover. Now as I look back I realize how far I have come and the skills I have gained. I am more confident and accepting and just more at peace.

When I set out on this ‘journey’ I expected to graduate, resign from my ‘real’ job and teach meditation. But now, with what I have gained on a personal level, even if I never teach meditation, I am more than happy with the financial investment I made with Inner Peace.

Thank you sincerely from the bottom of my heart. I felt that the team were and are always there for me. I now have a wealth of information to share with anybody or even nobody if I wish! The notes are very comprehensive and I’m looking forward to being able to slowly read and absorb every bit of information that has been given to me without any pressure of having to ‘report’ back to class!”

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: Everybody has noticed the change in me, especially how relaxed I am and how comfortable I am with being me. Thank you.”

Annette

From Leah Hudson:

This course obviously stepped me up about 100 gears!! In general life the course for me was split into 2 parts:

• First six months: I was committed, focused, strong, disciplined – preparing me for the next half.
   
• Second six months was life changing, and by experiencing this I am now able to continue my life purpose with the letting go of the old.

I always knew on a subconscious level that this would be life changing. And now I realize how passionate I am about my intention to take it into my life purpose, which is ‘to represent the modern day woman’ through the medium of Media.

I feel so appreciative that I am able to give to others uncond-itionally for the highest good. I also feel so proud of myself to have given myself this gift in the form of this course. Thank you.”

Leah

From Teuila H. Reid:

Extract from an imaginary Course Review Section
of an imaginary personal development magazine,

Written about a real course by a real person – Teuila H. Reid

INNER PEACE TEACHER TRAINING COURSE – How does it rate?

So many ads in this paper sell the need to fill a hole in one's life, starting with the assumption that I have a problem! The TT course offered by Inner Peace is or was for me the exact opposite.

The course enabled primarily the skill to be aware of myself – the way I work. Sure, I discovered some dark aspects. But the course also showed me how to work through my own disservice and my interpretation of healing is to serve me and serve others. They are the same thing really.

OK, back to this course. It is empowering, highly practical, theoretical, spiritual, supportive, the list continues. I learnt about everything. What I mean here is that everything, yes you heard me – everything I wanted to discover and learn, TT covered. The process of learning continues and will never cease. I am 22 years old. I have begun at the best place – I know this. I feel it.

Go on – all you can do for yourself today is choose life! Give Katie a call on 9894 5711 and let the rest be history! Believe me, TT teaches everything there is to know about being present, focused, compassionate beings. Allow the gifts of self discovery to evolve with highly trained and professional facilitators who nurture and support you the whole way through. Oh, did I mention that you’ll also be equipped with the most extensive skills and training in Meditation teaching and group facilitation?! What a bonus to share all of the above!

Call today, call now.”

Teuila H. Reid, TT3 Graduate 2005.

Also from Teuila in answer to a specific question:

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: Yes, significantly. 1) I can make a decision, knowing that it is for the highest good. Everyone's a winner. 2) Personal relationships are so much more real and fulfilling. 3) Health: feeling more trim, taut and light. I’ve gained slimness!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Te

From Kymleigh Smart:

Kym Smart is a professional trainer with many years experience. On the last night, Kym verbally shared that over the years she has attended numerous personal growth and professional training programs. She then went on to say that, in this Inner Peace course, she learnt more than in all others put together! Thank you Kym.

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: Definitely. My appreciation for all things, experiences and people in my life is usually a great source of happiness. The Journey in January gave me many new insights, in particular that all I have done in my life had a purpose and was as it should be. Another insight from the Journey was that things/life experiences don’t need to be difficult – it’s all a matter of choice.

I now have a stronger and better balanced sense of self-worth, self value, self respect. I also have friendships that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.”

Kym

From Silvana Pane:

Doing this course has been one of the most empowering and inspiring things I have ever done for myself. I see it as a true gift of growth and love for myself in my life so far.

I have truly come into my power personally through the past 12 months of challenge, growth and learning. The course has been rich with so much valuable learning, experience, practice, love and support. I have truly found it one of the most nurturing things I have ever allowed for myself.

Have also made some wonderful friends that will be with me for life.”

Q: In which ways has the course fulfilled your expectations?
A: I was open to growing and changing some attitudes, and I have done so in leaps and bounds. I expected also to feel knowledgeable about meditation and wellbeing in general so as to have the option to teach – and I have had this fulfilled also.”

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: The quality of my life has been improved merely because I have grown and expanded my awareness and judgements of self and others. The past 12 months have really been about developing myself and allowing me to shine through. With this occurring, all areas of my life have been positively and dramatically affected.”

Silvana Pane

From Kathy Dagiandas:

A fantastic course. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in developing themselves not only as a facilitator & teacher but also spiritually.

It has totally changed my attitude to my life – I feel freer and more positive, confident that I'm going in the right direction. Definitely I feel much more empowered and can now positively identify my goals (something I wasn't sure about before!)

The program flowed well. I liked the combination of weekly attendance and intensives. The notes were very informative, in a very easily readable format. I particularly liked the experiential learning, ie. NLP talks, major assignments, role plays, etc. I will definitely continue to develop myself in these areas even further.”

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: Thank you for a brilliant course. It's definitely helped improve my life.

• I've rediscovered by enthusiasm and positive attitude. Initially I was a bit lost and stuck prior to starting the course.
   
• I'm now a regular meditator which has helped me regain peace and balance in my life.
   
• I feel very supported in my learning and any other endeavours, thank you Viv, Marlyse and Michael.
   
• I've rediscovered my deeply buried creativity.
   
• It has given me the skills and tools to confidently set about teaching meditation to others.
   
• It has given me a sense of belonging to a group of like-minded people.”

Kathy

From Philippa Durrant:

I have had a fantastic year. It was a whole year for me and the start of my true spiritual growth. It is the first time I have allowed a whole year for me, thank you Michael and Marlyse.

The course definitely fulfilled my expectations and much more. The greatest gift is that I am a much happier person. What I learnt most was gratitude and appreciation. I am also more open minded.

I have been motivated to regularly practice meditation with great benefit. I think for the first time in my life I have experienced what it is like to give and receive love. I have appreciated the opportunity to improve my confidence mostly through the experiential processes.

I definitely am a more relaxed person. My intimate relationships have improved. I am more relaxed with difficult communications. I am more aware of my less attractive qualities and less likely to beat myself up over them.

The experientials have been great, especially the Journey. I have enjoyed all the others as well.

Sometimes when I have momentary doubts as to where and how far I've come, I just need to ask my friends and they tell me how far I've come.”

Pip

From Tatiana Mijalica:

The course has been fantastic. It was the best decision that I have ever made. It improved my life in many ways, specifically in being able to understand myself and see certain behaviours I have for what they are, and being able to be aware of them, good and bad. It has also helped with general perceptions of the world, people and relationships I have.

I have been able to confront many fears and issues that I had previously avoided in the past. I feel that I have grown. I have achieved many personal goals during the course and passed many milestones, yet still have so much more to do. I also feel that I have been given tools and knowledge to go forward in the future with a certainty, a belief that all that comes my way is there for a reason and should be embraced, not feared.

I did not at any stage regret my decision to commence this course, rather was able to embrace my participation and fellow attendees and facilitators completely. I found the program to be fantastic, the notes and facilitation were great. Overall, my rating is the same as last term: 10 out of 10! Thank you for everything, I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: The course has increased my quality of life due to the fact that it has given me many tools and options – different ways of looking at things, to be able to face life’s challenges in a positive and self assured manner.

Thank you for a wonderful year, a truly inspirational year.”

Tat

From Mark Peters

And last but not least, let's hear from
Mark Peters, an engineer in his fifties,
who was the only male in his group.

What an amazing year! This has been the best thing I have done for myself in this lifetime. I come away after 12 months of learning and introspection with a clear knowledge of who I am and what I have come here for. I feel that all my questions I had at the start have been answered, but in their answering more questions have arisen.

I feel that I know so much, but I also know that the more I know the more I realize that I don’t know! I loved the course structure, the notes, the experiential retreats, the loving support and the friendly faces. I have learned as much from my fellow students as from the course.

This course has changed my life, changed my view of the world, changed my ideas about my place in this life. I now feel enthusiastically charged to go and change the world.

Q: Has the course helped you increase the quality of your life, and if so in which ways?
A: My relationships with family have blossomed. Old hurts have been healed, guilt has been dealt with, grief has been dealt with, forgiveness is part of my daily life as is the giving and receiving of love.

Thank you for being part of my life’s journey. Thank you so much to all involved.”

Mark