Testimonials - Stress & Depression

Mike Maggiani
Before I started taking classes at Golden Breath, I suffered two serious brain injuries. The first injury was the result of a motorcycle accident. The other was due to an assault by a man who clobbered me mercilessly with a bedpost. From these incidents, I suffered paralysis of the right side of my body and an injury to my foot, which required surgery among other physical problems.

I noticed after just a few weeks of tai-chi class that I stopped picking my fingernails. I have had this annoying habit for as long as I can remember. Most likely, the moves of tai-chi gave me discipline and focus that I no longer needed to continue this bad habit.

When I use to drive I would hold onto the steering wheel as tight as I could. Now I’m relaxed after doing tai-chi moves and I don’t have the need to grip the wheel like I once did. Before starting Golden Breath, I used to frequently break out with rashes on my back. The exercises definitely healed my back and now I only get rashes about once a year. Tai Chi increases circulation in your body.

Golden Breath Tai-Chi has really been a blessing to me. I’m healthier and now my movements flow like water. I increasingly improve physically as I continue with the class and practice my moves at home. Besides my physical improvement I am more focused. I have also made many friends from the Golden Breath classes. I feel comfortable with a lot of them as I am always joking with them. I always enjoy going on trips with Sibok and the class.

Barry Williams, Operations Manager,Village Prep. Family Service of Philadelphia
For the past three years that you have volunteered your time for teaching Tai Chi, staff and students at Village Prep have benefited from your teaching. Students have learned the importance of discipline and self-control as well as various relaxation techniques.

During your time with our program, we have seen a decrease in aggressive incidents and assaults. Because of your presence you have opened various therapeutic doors for our staff to build ongoing positive relationships with the students. Staff have also expressed their appreciation in teaching them relaxation techniques and self defense.

Your time was invaluable and your presesence will be missed. Good luck in your future endeavors in your continued journey in healing our communities.