Testimonials

Groups

“Dr. Mirza-Gruber lead our group of physicians, nurses, and therapists. She was extremely attentive and sensitive from beginning to end in structuring the group, making us comfortable with one another, and teaching the skills. She offered constancy, active listening, humor, and helped us trust in the leader and each other. She’s one of the most soothing people, too! I felt fortunate to be able to take part in this special program, particularly during the stressful time of a community and world-wide epidemic.” —Kenneth Arfa, MD Psychiatrist, Mind-Body Skills Group for Health Professional, 2020 Participant

  • “Under Manizeh’s guidance, a community conducive to healing was created. We became a family – supporting each other’s individual life-journeys, incorporating tools that helped us give birth to our highest healed selves. For this, I am most grateful."

    —LHP, Mind-Body Skills Group, 2021 Participant

  • “I participated in Dr Mirza-Gruber’s mind and body skills group. The content and activities are nicely organized and split into 6 sessions. The first group was very connecting and awakening. I was so lucky to be in a group of participants who also were going thought different life challenges and were open to share with each other. They turned out to be my great support. Dr MG has a way to help calm and sooth my nerves and bring the inner self out into surface so I got the chance to deal with what I got stuck and to start my healing journey. I highly recommend people to give themselves a chance to explore their inner self and create this special Intra-personal relationship. Thank you! ”

    —Mind-Body Skills Group, 2019 Participant

  • “Manizeh is very passionate and knowledgeable with the material. Always well-prepared for the sessions. I like that she truly practices what she preaches and shares with us her own life how the program's skills is integrated into her life. She did an excellent job creating a sense of community in a virtual way - not an easy task! Group size felt right. Any larger group and it may have been challenging to get through the material and sharing.”

    —Paula, Mind-Body Skills Group for Healthcare Professionals, 2020 Participant

  • “I made an investment in my mental health and wellbeing when I signed up for Manizeh’s Mind-Body Skills Group. Having attended one of her seminars prior to this, I knew she was an amazing teacher, but now I know she is an amazing leader as well. Even though I am a staunch advocate of self-care, it took Manizeh’s group to overcome a trauma that had occurred years ago. The trauma had become an insurmountable barrier which held me back on so many levels. Over the years, I had become comfortable with the trauma and the resulting sadness. I wasn't sure how doing an online group could effectively help but I was willing to try because I wanted to be free of the sadness. The weekly calls, the laughter, and the exercises allowed me to release the pain and to feel hopeful that I can finally live the way I want to, no matter what chaos was going on. We all have hurts in some form or another. It's just that some hurts can deeply affect us no matter how much time goes by. You need tools to help you rediscover the peace and strength you've always had, and that's what Manizeh teaches you in this group. If you're willing to put in the work, you will definitely see a return on your investment. You truly get out what you put in”.

    —MJ, Mind-Body Skills Group, 2021 Participant

  • “As a practicing Cardiologist for over 20 years I was well aware of the mind and body connection and its power. However, in my view, the mind-body connection was predominantly the mind influencing the body. Through Manizeh's kind and compassionate leadership and the power of the Mind-Body Skills Group I learned that the body also influences the mind in an exceptional way. The skills learned in this course have definitely improved my well-being and are now part of my self-care routine.”

    —Mind-Body Skills Group for Health Professionals, 2020 Participant

Workshops

“I had the privilege of attending the “Gather in Gratitude” Mindfulness Workshop on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, and it was truly transformative. The experience was interactive, deeply soothing to the soul, and a refreshing reminder of the countless reasons we have to be thankful.

One statement shared during the session resonated profoundly with me: “The best sunshine comes through cracked windows.” This beautiful metaphor reminded me to embrace life’s imperfections—the broken pieces and challenges—because it is through perseverance and gratitude that we discover our strength and light.

Attending the workshop was both uplifting and enlightening, and I am sincerely thankful for the opportunity. Also, gathering with other encouraging and inspirational attendees made the experience all the more rewarding.  Looking forward to the next one!”

 —Chiara Sanders, Gather in Gratitude Workshop, 2025 Participant

  • “Manizeh is so very skillful in what she does. In just moments, she created a warm and inviting community (even though it was virtual!) and I found myself connecting with a layer of myself I didn't even know existed. While many parts of this workshop were beautiful and touching, one of the most eye-opening experiences was a guided imagery technique that led me to have a moment of self-love. I spend my days as most people do- concerned about others and fearful of my inner self. I had a critical moment in the guided imagery where I was able to face myself and deal with some suppressed thoughts head on. It's a powerful reminder how we have so much love to not only give others but also to ourselves. I highly recommend any of Manizeh's workshops as I know I will be continuing my journey with gratitude and self-love with her! Thank you, Manizeh! I'm more than grateful our paths have crossed.”

    —Rashi, Gather in Gratitude Workshop, 2021 Participant

  • “I found Manizeh's workshop on Gratitude to be so powerful and healing. I practice gratitude daily but still gained so much from being led through a series of gratitude meditations by such a skilled facilitator. It is also so beneficial to practice in a community and I gained a lot from being in the presence of the others in the group. Manizeh has a kind and gentle presence, and I would highly recommend her workshops and courses to anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and strengthen their mind-body-soul connection whether you're new to meditation or not.”

    —Basheerah, Gather in Gratitude Workshop, 2021 Participant

Mindfulness Mentoring

“I’ve been seeing Manizeh as a Mindfulness Guide for about 10 months. I was in search of a professional to help me through a stubborn rough patch with anxiety, which, in part, involved  chronic back pain. I wanted to work with a professional who utilized the practice of Mindfulness, but I never imagined that I would find someone as well equipped to guide and teach me as is Dr. Mirza-Gruber. After these months of working together, I now live with more of a gentleness, an ease, as I walk my daily path. I experience a freshness in almost all of my dealings with the world around me and with my inner self. I am profoundly grateful for the work that we do together.” —JG, Mindfulness Mentee 2025

Mindful Mondays/Thankful Tuesdays

"Manizeh’s emphasis on kindness, gentleness, and grounding in our mindfulness sessions has helped us to reconnect with our Mondays and see them in a different light. We are so grateful for her guidance and company. Turns out there is no better time to be Mindful than the start to a busy week." —Stuart & Helen, Thankful Tuesdays (formally known as Mindful Mondays) Practitioners

A New Kind of Heart: C.A.B.G.E.

“Dr. Mirza-Gruber was very knowledgeable and well prepared for what she taught. Her manner was calm but yet compassionate. The weekly sessions allowed me to slow down and give myself a moment to reflect. It is highly recommended to people who are going through difficult times.”

—Course Participant

  • "Thank You Manizeh to share C.A.B.G.E. with us and with the world. It shows us that even though we are different as people, in essence we are alike. This experience helped me in difficult and in relaxing times. It gave me strength, confidence and hope in the difficult ones. The relaxing ones bring me understanding, caring, and compassion in the process of getting to know and accept myself as I am with the possibilities of improvement every day. NAMASTE.”

    —A.V. Workshop Participant

  • “Your C.A.B.G.E. approach, starts and invites us to reveal our hearts of love, first reinforcing strength of self-love that allows our voice to express itself.”

    —Course Participant

Sunflower

An Introduction to the Teachings & Practice of Mindfulness

“I feel so grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Manizeh’s mindfulness practice. She creates a welcoming and safe space for people of all backgrounds and experience with meditation to explore the practice of mindfulness. Along with her artfully guided practice, Manizeh provides inspirational stories, thought invoking poems, and informative neuroscience data. For me, this class was pivotal in my journey through grief”.  – Jessica Yellen, Class Participant April 2023

  • “I benefited greatly from Manizeh's Mindfulness course. She has a wonderful, inspiring presence that flows with loving care and invites you into deeper experiences of your own true nature. This presence allows her to convey knowledge which is easily absorbed and transformed into practices that enhance both spiritual growth and community connection.”

    —Thomas R. Cole, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor, McGovern Medical School, Spiritual Director, Congregation Beth Israel, Class Participant, September 2025

Rest, Play, & Stretch Workshop

“Rest and play are not the most common words in my vocabulary, but they are becoming more frequent after my 3 hour Rest, Play and Stretch with Manizeh. Before I committed to the 3 hour class, I called to express my concern that due to chronic health problems I might not be able to complete the class. We decided that in that event I would just block my screen and rest or leave. I was so engaged in the gently guided 3 hours that the time literally flew. My repressed play "gene" resurfaced and I ended the 3 hours committed to keeping that intention. The reflections, creativity and insights gained through play were effortless.The poetry and music selections were perfect. I came away with a sense of renewal and looking forward to  another opportunity to spend time with Manizeh.  She is such a generous and compassionate guide that learning appears effortless.” —Evon P., Workshop Participant 2023

  • “Dr. Manizeh's course on mindfulness offers a sanctuary for self-reflection imbued with deep compassion and loving-kindness. Manizeh's facilitation embodies the mindfulness, gentleness, love, and unconditional acceptance that are the fruits of a mindfulness practice. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wishes to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and presence.”

    —S.H., Class Participant April 2023