“No word can explain how much I admire you and the wonderful work you do. The presentation was incredible!!!!” – MC
"Candidly, you're getting the highest recommendation from me and Teri. You are so gifted at what you do and your attention to detail regarding the needs of children is unlike anyone else's gift I've ever seen. I wanted to reach out.. to sing your praises." – TDJ
“Peggy, You are brilliant at how to and how you incorporate curriculum with everything you do whether it is Maypole to monkeys - really everything!” – RH
"Our preschool children have been attending Peggy's classes for months now and I can attest that their physical and cognitive development have highly increased due to these classes most importantly their Vestibular and Proprioceptive Senses needs are being met and the children are thriving! Better attention span, motor coordination, and body awareness. For all the above and more is why I highly encourage parents to consider having your child be a part of the GYMTASTICS session." – KY
What Teachers Say
“Peggy, You should write a book! Your work is so important. Your program has so much to offer children and teachers, and we need it! Really, write it all down, the world needs what you know and what you do!” – Ms T
“Our students love coming to your classes. They get so excited to go and are performing so well with you. It is obvious how much you put into your classes, and how well thought out they are. You do such great and valuable activities. They love it!” – Ms AK & Ms AB
What Parents Say
"Your class is amazing. I have a lot of respect for the way you work with children and run your classes." – Dr KH
"Hi Peggy, Mike and I are blown away by Maeve’s balance, coordination and strength, and we know that it’s because she’s been in Gymtastics with you since she was 2!" – M
"Thank you, Peggy. Alexandra loves your classes and always shows us what she did in the class and we definitely see progress with her jumping, climbing and even walking. Thank you so much for all." – NB-K
"Hello Peggy, We’re so grateful for your gymnastics class, Desi absolutely loves it and always comes home talking about it! Thank you!" – GE
What CAMP Parents Say
"At Peggy Camp, you always think, THIS was the best day!.Then the next day, you think THIS was the best day! Etc etc!!" – RL (age 7)
"Your camp far-exceeded our expectations." – RL
"Thank you for an amazing two weeks! Best camp ever! By far!" – SV
What Participants at Special Events Say
“This Staff Development Workshop helped me to see that children really do need movement, I realize how much is missing if it’s not done. Suggestion: to have more time to experience this movement workshop - make it a two-day retreat.” – Shyland Davis, preschool teacher
"The fun atmosphere allowed us to be ourselves and relax. I had a great time playing all the games. It brought back fond memories of childhood. The “playshop’ is a wonderful opportunity to get to know the other parents, and the school staff, without our kids around to keep us in our ‘parent’ or ‘teacher’ boxes. I suggest having the playshop at the beginning of the school year, when parents are really anxious to know more about the teachers and other parents." – Dale LLorens, parent
"I love your classes. They are so alive, so creative. It is easy to follow your energy and your ease of creativity, this aspect opened doors for me that I hadn’t thought could be done. You are sensitive and present for each person, you respond in the moment with different energy every time. I can be very intimidated in a class. Around you I am not, you’re the same dancing with adults or kids or on your own when I see you at other classes. Something is different when you teach; everyone is more, no one is less. You are alive and free, your joyousness gives me permission to be more and reach higher places. There are parts of these classes I will never forget. In my own world I choose my habitual way of moving, with your classes I broke the hypnotism of my body. I see you do the same with kids. You offer another window. Another part I love in your teaching is your surprises. I never know what will be next, this is unique to you. As I told you before 'You give a class, I come!' ”
-Na’ama Hadar, artist, healer, dancer, teacher
"A significant part of the Whole Being Weekend is just seeing you. You’re like WBW Royalty to me. It’s good to see you healthy and happy - makes a large part of the universe whole or complete. . . It’s so clear that you are a born elder - one intended to lead the community deeper into the spiritual community experience. You never need to question that inner tendency. It is strong and pure and good. Your love for the community and gentle guidance is truly one of the most beautiful manifestations of spirit I have witnessed." - Barry Hyman, Dance Master, men’s gatherings
"Peggy, your gifts on the weekend are deeply valued - you had to do a lot of “flexing” this time and you did it beautifully!. Your enthusiasm and skill really make the weekend for me. We had a big crowd Friday night (450!) - that would be the biggest Friday night ever. Mostly I want you to know how much your stuff is valued by me and all of us. The energy and inter-action carries through and you do it for/with us. Love All ways, Jim" - Jim Nessheim, SDSU International Dept., YMCA, Whole Being Weekend Founder
"Peggy, your insight, Your commitment, Your love. Cannot be done without." - Robert DeSaulniers, Whole Being Weekend Director
"You bring the kid out of us all!
You take the uninitiated
And show us how to play
We laugh in anticipation
Of what you bring to us
You sparkle on the stage
With long hair flowing
A smile so wide
It covers the hall
We are kids again
From dance steps unknown
To hugs and laughter
With strangers, then friends
Because of your lead
You SO enrich our lives"
- Alicia Sacks, WBW participant