Testimonials
“I don’t know which is more remarkable – that Amma (Sri Karunamayi) and a Master of Primordial Qigong recognize Miguel’s deep spiritual light immediately or that three women twice his age, new to the spiritual path were enveloped by it. It matters not. A hike to an Indian ruin on a ledge of a canyon wall had me in an out of body experience. My soul, my spirit grew within me and soon exceeded my bodily limitations. The spirits of Native Americans welcomed us to their sacred spot where they had long ago and even now achieved an enlightened state of consciousness. It is virtually impossible to put into words the life-changing feelings and emotions. In a guided meditation, we were to release our deepest inner obstacles to peace and happiness. Eerily the wind picked up at the exact moment of releases as if to blow them away. My old hurts are gone. I can name them with detachment but no longer feel them. I no longer replay the video in my head hearing a word for word re-creation with pictures. In fact, right after the wind took the old feelings away, I had to laugh because it/I felt so good. Butterflies, the very symbol of transformation, kept visiting us at an altitude I thought was foreign to them, urging us on. So mesmerized and living in the moment was I, that I gave no thought to the climb down. In fact even now I can scarcely believe that I, overweight, arthritic and with a bad knee, was physically able to make the climb up. Miguel helped me throughout; nevertheless, I never once thought I could not do it. My trust in him was/is implicit. His heart is so open and spiritually evolved; he just knows how to facilitate the experience so that you too can achieve a blissful feeling of wellbeing, reach a meditative state, and an opening of your heart that is so transformative. Your spirit will soar.
But he doesn’t leave you with a one-time experience. He provides tools so that you can learn how to re-create the experience at will. He is passionate about the state of consciousness he has achieved and wants to share his gift with the world. I could not get a song out of my mind. I kept hearing the Byrd’s song 5-D, “And I opened my heart to the whole Universe and I found it was loving!” I cannot get the profound experience out of my mind. At the risk of sounding crazy or at least quirky, I tell everyone about this amazing time. There are many New Age wannabees in Sedona. If you have any intuitive skills, you will immediately see his purity of heart and the light of his soul that Miguel Montoya is the real deal.” ~ Rosemary Rathz, Bethesda Maryland
“Hi Miguel, I wanted to write and express my gratitude for meeting you and experiencing the amazing sessions, The YOU Are a Mystic Method and Sacred Land Journey, that we had together in Sedona last week. As you know, I am at a crossroads in both my work and my life, and prior to coming to Sedona, I was very confused and depleted. My week in Sedona was replenishing, releasing, and clarifying … and your sessions were the highlights of my journey. I have never before been able to meditate, but in our first session, I was attuned, aligned, and literally vibrating to the music… I could feel the energy flow circulating through my body. It was a marvelous experience! The second time was somewhat different since we were outside, and the music was replaced with the flowing waters of Oak Creek, but it was also very powerful.
Most importantly, you gave me the tools to practice these great experiences in my daily life. I am confident that by devoting time to daily practice, I will continue to grow in my spiritual awareness, and receive more and more benefits such as increased energy, reduced stress, and most of all, more clarity, insight and love in my heart. You are an extraordinary person and spiritual teacher, and I feel very honored and fortunate to have met you. This will not be the last time we meet! Wishing you blessings and continued bliss.”
~ Nancy Dore
“I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the vortex hike and the incredible and sincere teaching you did for me. I am using many of the tools you empowered me with and it is becoming a part of my daily routine. I hope to see you again in the future as I will bring my wife Barbara soon. Thank you for caring and being a true example of living in enlightenment. It can be done.”
~ Joe DeVivo
“Miguel is a truly amazing, beautiful and loving Indigo spirit of light who facilitated a profoundly moving exploration of Sedona’s majesty. He is a masculine embodiment of compassion.”
~ Lori Lipten, Psychologist – Royal Oak, MI www.lorilipten.com
“Miguel has a very special gift. I was impressed to see someone his age with such dedication and grace. Miguel, I greatly appreciated the written instructions and the meditation CD. I have been using them daily since returning home. In addition to adding meditation to my daily activities, I was inspired by his article to do a whole body cleansing – something I haven’t done in many years. I feel great and have shed the few pounds that have been hanging around from holidays past. I am looking forward to a longer session with Miguel in the future. Thank you Miguel for sharing your special gifts with me.”
~ Nancy Oiye Hartwig – Sunnyvale, CA
“Wow! Miguel is such a beautiful and powerful presence yet he is gentle, soft and nurturing as well. I was COMPLETELY SHOCKED by my ability to move into such a meditative place with reasonable ease. GREAT SESSION.”
~ Robin Sweeney
“Miguel is one of the most dedicated teachers of Primordial Qigong… you will enjoy him while in Sedona.”
~ Michael Winn, Qigong Master, author of “Taoist Secrets of Love” with Mantak Chia, and founder of the Healing Tao USA Qigong Center
“When I look at my young brother Miguel his Soul shines through his face and it is very easy to see that this man is so very, very pure in heart. I see no shadow within him, rather within his eyes is a blend of Wisdom and Love. He truly is a living Saint with no hidden agenda and always with the desire to help others. I believe that Miguel is an Ascended Master that is living and walking with us this day.”
~ Joseph White Wolf, Native American Spiritual teacher – Sedona, AZ
“Meditation groups led by Miguel were some of the most serene yet fulfilling sessions I have yet experienced. It didn’t matter whether the group was only a couple of people or a dozen, Miguel helped each of us facilitate our own inner self and wisdom… to tap our inner and true consciousness. I always found myself looking forward to each meditation with him and my energy and insights were always brought to the forefront.”
~ Joe Ray, artist and business owner of Strategic Design and Branding – Phoenix, AZwww.estudioray.com
“I’m trying to put into words the wonderful, heartfelt experiences I’ve had while joining your adventures with your many gifts in spiritual teachings. Your knowledge and sincerity in whatever you do (Meditations, Ceremonies, Tours of the land) has been some of the most insightful experiences I’ve had in Sedona and I’ve learned a lot just being in your calming presence. You’re truly an inspiration on our journey to enlightenment.”
~ Judy Lovelett, Concierge – Sedona, AZ
“I really don’t know how to thank you for all that you have done for me. The events and awakenings that transpired will resonate with me for the rest of my life. My life has been re-illuminated, and I feel so at peace knowing that the learning has truly just begun. From the bottom of my heart I thank you my friend!”
~ Michael Stahler – Malibu, CA
“Hi Miguel! I just wanted you to know that I had the most amazing journey this last week in Sedona! I have been forever changed & am in such deep gratitude. I am looking at my life (my past) with understanding. I also am excited to see how my life will unfold from this point on. Thank you again, meeting you was such a blessing!”
~ Patricia Clark
“Thank you for being part of my spiritual adventure. I will never forget the incredible morning we spent together. You have opened my eyes to Mother Earth and to how she nurtures our hearts and souls. Hope all is well with you.”
~ Karin Ekhart
“Miguel is wise beyond his years.’ In the past three years I have heard these exact words from hundreds of people who have had the privilege of his guidance. Whether he taught them how to relax their minds and deepen their connection with their soul through meditation, or introduced them to a deeper relationship with the land through guided ceremony at a vortex, the sentiment is always the same. I believe the reason is that Miguel lives what he teaches and teaches what he lives. He genuinely cares about all beings and he is passionate about sharing what he knows, as well as what he is discovering. Meditating with Miguel is like getting a first class ticket to wherever your soul is ready to take you. He guides the way and brings you to places you have difficulty getting to on your own – then he teaches you how to go there on your own. Now you know how easy it is and wonderful it feels. Miguel, thank you for sharing your gift of “The YOU Are a Mystic! Method” meditation with me. It was such a blessing to reconnect with my spiritual teachers/guides and to receive their gifts. The activation I experienced has brought me to a new place of balance and comfort as I feel the energies flowing to and through me. Miguel, you are a wise man, a generous teacher and a gifted facilitator.”
~ Susan Carollo, Sedona, AZ – Angelspeake Facilitator, Spiritual Response Therapy Teacher, Reiki Master, Advanced ARCH Practitioner (Spiritual Retreat Colleague)
“Miguel, thank you so much for the amazing time in the canyon. Everything else I did leading up to our moment on the cliff, made that experience with you and nature and the universe the most moving I have ever had. And if you go to Sedona…YOU MUST call Miguel Montoya!!! WOW.”
~ Anne Jackson-Hefti
“Hi Miguel. I continue to hold the two sacred experiences I had with you as totally amazing and life altering. I can’t wait to come back and experience more.” ~ Nannette Gardetto
“Qi Gong breakthrough:
Oh man, Miguel… Check this out:
Yesterday I found a spot on the deck in some friends’ backyard to do my practice – a little nook surrounded by trees (there are always trees surrounding the spots I find, and I am always moved by their generosity) – and settled in…
As I prepared to do the cycles, honoring each of the directions, I created an opening in my awareness for divine guidance as to the significance of each of the directions. I have done a little bit of reading online, but haven’t studied it deeply yet, so up until yesterday it was still a little vague.
As I got into the practice, something happened on a physical level that surprised and delighted the part of me that was watching it unfold: I began to experience the cultivation and movement of chi!
I’d felt the energy ball between my hands before, but this time it was a constant awareness and experience of an energy field larger than my body, growing in ‘density’ as I moved.
As that was happening, I began to receive information about the directions and what each of them is for – coinciding directly with hexagram 2 of the i ching (The Receptive):
It is favorable to find friends in the west and south,
To forego friends in the east and north.
Each direction had its own ‘flavor’ of movement, coinciding with the energy of the work to be done in that direction:
~ In the east, it’s the work of listening, receiving guidance and direction, inspiration and vision
~ The south is the realm of the physical work that there is to do – dharma, karma, whatever you want to call it (in the case of my friends’ house, I was on the porch and the house itself – which is a paradise in the beginning stages of receiving the TLC it needs to be a community center – was directly in the south)
~ The west is the realm of relationship – friendships, family, community; the people who are walking with us on our path, helping with the work that there is to do in the south
~ The north is where judgment rests – the moral compass that dictates and determines whether our works are pure; it is where we “report on what we have accomplished” (from the i ching) and hold ourselves to account
With each of these insights, the movements themselves took on a whole new energy and flow; it started very slowly, and each cycle took on new energy (all the while the physical experience of chi being extraordinarily lucid and rich), culminating in the final cycle of heaven & earth being an invigorating dance. Every time I scooped up and poured down in front I felt myself grow more solid as an energy body. Amazing stuff, brother!!!!
Thank you again for giving me this gift; my life has begun to flow with grace and ease in a way I never could have predicted, and the time I spent with you on the side of that canyon wall has contributed a key component: I am peace. Much love and gratitude to you, man – may our paths cross again soon!” ~ Shawn Madden, Musical Soul Doctor, Austin, TX (www.iloveshawnsongs.com)
“Still buzzing two days after being guided through one of the most heart opening and expansive sessions in my life with Miguel Montoya. So amazed at this guy’s integrity, skill, and openness to love and light. Anybody out there looking to be guided into a space of intense peace and facilitated in (re)discovering their own power need look no further than Miguel. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!” ~ Noah T. Smith
“I feel so blessed and so profoundly grateful for being guided to meet Miguel and learning the beautiful healing art form he teaches (Tai Chi for Enlightenment/Primordial Qigong). What is so unique about the tai chi meditation is that it is easy to learn, yet is so potent and so very heart opening. Being in the presence of Miguel is like being in a peaceful garden or sitting in the clouds. He is such a bright light and genuine spirit, and is a perfect example of the kind of peace and transformation brought about as a direct result of practicing the tai chi meditations. I am no stranger to spiritual practices or energy work, but this is something different and very special. It is a true gift and I am dedicated to making it a part of my everyday life and am looking forward to sharing it with others when I return home to Australia. Everyone should learn this form, as it is a true gift to help awaken mankind and strengthen our connection to all living things.”
~ Fiona Olson, certified Energy Healer – Australia
“It’s hard to express into words the heartfelt gratitude my brother Brandon and I share for you. You have given so much of yourself… with love in your heart. In doing so, you have become our friend, our brother, our teacher… motivating, enlightening & inspiring us through your vast knowledge of the spiritual path and also with the deep wisdom that lies inside of you. For these reasons we share the highest respect and admiration for you, and consider ourselves honored to call you a true friend. Being in both our lives has felt like a blessing from the start. We look forward to all the joy, love and growth we will continue to share on this path.”
~ Nathan Lannen, Certified Personal Trainer – Sedona, AZ
‘True teachers use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own.’~ Nikos Kazantzakis
“Miguel was fantastic. He spent the time to really understand me and my wishes. I really took some positive things from the session. I really appreciated his insight. Realistic goals have been set. Miguel is really great.”
~ Leslie Ballan (Holistic fitness w/qigong and meditation session)
“Over the many years of my spiritual journey I have come across many spiritual practices, and it has been by my experience to date that Primordial Qi Gong/Tai Chi for Enlightenment is the most balanced and profound. I have been practicing consistently for the last 3 months, and in that time I have watched my life transform in countless ways. I feel a deep connection to a sense of clarity and wellness. There is a place deep inside me that intuitively knows this sacred form is guiding me deeper and deeper into the center of my being, and that brings me great joy. Miguel is one of the most sincere and dedicated teachers you will find. Over the last two years I have come to know his deep commitment and devotion to the spiritual path. He has a very gracious spirit and his heart is pouring with love and dedication to serve those in need of comfort and healing. He has many tools necessary to support people on their path to wholeness, and does so in a very gracious and selfless manner. He is a gifted teacher of the Primordial Qi Gong form, and learning and practicing with him is an honor. He is gifted in creating a sacred space where one can feel presence of the Creator within.”
~ Adam Da Virro, Licensed Acupuncturist – Sedona, AZ
“OMG (Oh My God)! Miguel exudes his practice: Love, Enlightenment. I learned to meditate and worship God… I had a remarkable meditation – so Deep. In my journey I saw a being with a crown and one vibrant jewel that sent light. It faded to a magnificent tiger which then dissipated. From there a fan of light [from which] came first purple, indigo, pink and finally bright yellow green. The ‘fan of light’ fanned me to the rhythm of my heart. When Miguel called me back I felt so renewed and so blessed. The self-discovery was – Majestic. I hope to go there again with the help of Miguel’s CD.”
~ Sheryl (requested privacy on last name):
“The Primordial Qigong/Tai Chi for Enlightenment that Miguel teaches is pure magic. It is the most powerful spiritual practice that I have ever experienced and it has changed my life. It is a powerful, heart opening practice that opens us and teaches us as we practice. The beauty of this practice is that it is teaching me that I am a powerful being. Miguel has the beautiful gift in this lifetime of being able to lead people to their sacred selves. Miguel has spent many years exploring various practices and shares the most powerful ones with an open heart and sincere desire to help others heal. He practices daily and his knowledge comes from direct experience. I have been practicing regularly with Miguel for the better part of a year and highly recommend him! This is inner alchemy! Thanks Miguel.”
~ Christopher Watts, Skydiving Instructor – Sedona, AZ
“I thank you Miguel for being part of my amazing journey. I am so glad that I met you. I want you to know that my session with you was a turning point for me on the retreat. I let my guarded walls crumble and I was completely open in your presence. You have no idea how much that means to me. I am truly grateful for the time I was able to spend with you. You have amazing gifts. I want to share a poem I wrote because you are the inspiration behind it… Love thyself he said to me, Open your heart and be set Free. You must forgive and accept yourself, And, therefore see, the inner beauty that radiates from deep within thee. God’s perfect Light and pure divine consciousness you are, Surrender, let go, Show gratitude at all times. Give love and devotion with only sincerity in heart and mind, Feel deep from the soul, Allow peace and happiness inside, You deserve it, you are worth it, So own it and enjoy the ride. His words were so powerful, they flowed with such meaning, his presence was so comforting, I found him intriguing. I wrapped myself up in his knowledge that day, and when I had to go, I just wanted to stay. The gift that he gave me he may never know, but I took it with gratitude. It is now part of my soul. I am Jillian and I am free. Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Respect, Gratitude, Sincerity, Surrender, Devotion… are all now parts of that I see. I am free to fly with the amazing gift he gave to me, And I’ll fly so joyously and wholeheartedly along my path of destiny.”
~ Jillian Ramirez – Cambridge, Massachusetts
“I don’t know where to start, but the timing of meeting you and your honesty and passion in what you do moved me. You clearly have found peace and bliss and I hope you continue your work for many years to help others as you did me, but also so I can see you to do Tai Chi and meditation each time I visit Sedona. I left each of my sessions with you smiling. This experience was about 100,000 miles outside of my comfort zone, and for you, Miguel, to get me to sing with you, say positive things about myself (and to believe them even a little bit), and meditate and do Tai Chi was more than amazing. I was nervous to meet and have a session with you because you were a man, but you certainly have a way about you and even though I was squirming the first time I had to sing with you, by the end I felt more peace than I think I have ever known. I do 30-45 minutes most mornings and I’m finding a calm about me and a true happiness. And you are right – its carrying over to the people I love. Thank you. I can’t wait to introduce my family to you and work with you again.”
~ Abby O’Neil – Burlington, VT
“Miguel you really need to write a book, you have a gift that is worth sharing with the world. I feel I went to an amazing spiritual place. Breathtaking location [on the hike]. I truly felt the warmth of the Earth and the Spirit in the wind. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking me and teaching me in such a magical place.”
~ Ellen Stagnone
“Miguel is a fantastic teacher. He taught me what true meditation is all about. He introduced me to tai chi/primordial qigong. The experience and knowledge that I gained are going to be very beneficial to me.”
~ Steve Hard, Hanna City, IL
“Miguel! Blessings to you! It was so nice to meet you earlier this year. You are truly a gift from God. Thank you for all you do and all you give. Life is good. Glad to have met you.”
~ John Carlson, Woodstock, IL
“I had a session with you this past October. We had a great meditation session that ran incredibly long, but it was WELL Worth it! That was my first meditation experience, and I can’t even begin to tell you how invaluable that experience was to me! Learning the Qi Gong, combined with your techniques has been truly phenomenal!”
~ Zuri Walker
“Good Morning Miguel. I can’t thank you enough for the amazing session I had with you yesterday. You impacted my life in a most wonderful way.”
~ Charlotte Lopacki
“Dear Miguel,
Happy New Year! I just wanted to touch base with you and say hello. I want to thank you for teaching me how to quiet my mind and open my heart. I have made a commitment to meditate each morning, what a major difference it makes in my life. I am much calmer; I feel I am at peace with other’s but especially myself. I know I have a lot to learn and want to go deeper into meditation.
I do miss the meditation sessions I had with you. Thank you for the CD that you gave me I listen to it daily. I really would love to have a guided meditation with your voice and your singing voice. If you make one, I’ll purchase it. I think most of your clients would, as well. I would also like to suggest that if you do make a CD please include some of the sessions, the things you hear yourself repeating to clients. Things you said to me, I repeat to myself, about not fearing myself or being afraid of who I am, to accept, love and forgive myself. It would be nice to hear on your CD as well. You have a warm, peaceful voice and spirit. I feel honored to have had two sessions with you.
Let me know when you have a CD available I’ll be first in line. I am excited to read your book when that gets published too. Thank you too, for the words of advice about sharing this gift with others. I started to open up share with a friend and I received the exact reaction as we talked about. Some people are not ready to hear about other’s experiences or growth.
My husband and I are fully enjoying living in the light of LOVE. My son and I are closer than we’ve been in a long time. That’s a miracle in itself. No judgments or advice only love sure opens the gates for communication. Thank you! Please keep in touch. With much respect and love to you.”
~ Sasha Fochtman, Cupertino, CA
“Miguel, thank you for an amazing session this morning. You are a very special person. Would love to stay in touch… keep me posted on your book and DVD. With blessings and deep gratitude.”
~ Heather George
“Miguel is truly a great person. He helped me learn about meditation techniques I will use in the future.”
~ Chuck Dunlop
My Sedona Adventure Part 1
“I went to Sedona, AZ recently and I wanted to share one of the amazing experiences I had while I was there. It is kind of long so I’m going to post it in two parts. I hope you enjoy it.
We met our guide Miguel at a local health food store and immediately knew we were in good hands. He had a wonderful calm energy that made me feel at ease and I knew he had been divinely chosen for us to be our guide.
The moment I stepped onto the trail I could feel the energy of the earth. I became excited and giddy and could hardly contain myself. I did not control the urge to touch and feel the red earth with my hands. I would have rolled in it if I could have. I just had to be a part of it and the earth spirit knew this. We walked along the path at a moderate pace. Between watching my step, gazing at the majestic red rocks before me and managing all of the things my six senses where picking up, I just couldn’t go very fast. I felt like I was in wonderland.
When I ethericly looked around me, I could see the ancestors of the rocks, those who had come before and lived or found solitude in the caves of the red rocks. The path was well protected by the guardians of the land and I knew we had permission to walk along the path, but not to venture off of it. Also, along with me was my animal teacher the Black Panther who walked along side me not for protection but for emotional and spiritual support during this journey. And we had one more companion, a little brown bear cub trailing alongside our guide Miguel. Without a doubt we were given permission to be there and I was so honored and humbled to receive that gift.
It was a two mile hike in to get to the canyon. It was already late in the morning (10:00 AM) and we met hikers coming out, but to my knowledge we were the only ones going in. As we walked, our guide talked about the area, the Native Americans and his philosophy on finding bliss in oneself (another fascinating topic for another day). There was talk coming from the hikers that we passed on the trail, that there was a rattle snake further up the path and to be on the lookout. I had absolutely no fear or concern and my friend Dianne who was with us shared that Arch Angel Michael was with us. The nice flat walking trail seemed to disappear and our guide began to lead us up some tricky terrain. I hadn’t worked out in the least six months and I was concerned about the two mile hike to begin with, but I just kept following our guide up and up using tree branches, rocks and whatever else I could to make me way to wherever we were going. With Miguel’s encouragement we made it to our destination and only slightly our of breath we reached a small ridge on the side of the red rock cliffs.
On this ledge was an ancient ruin and as we sat next to it on a bench formed perfectly in the side of the cliff I found myself no longer an observer of the great red rock in the canyon, but I was now one with it. I did not just experience it with my eyes but my whole being. I sat in awe and appreciation for everything around me. It was so quiet except for the birds or the wind, but even then those sounds could not disturb the peace and calm of the place.
Miguel started us off by having us relax and begin to release any worries and stress. I have to say I could have gone into a deep meditation at that point but I tried to remain present for the time being. We then prepared for a small releasing ceremony by writing down what we would like to release on a small piece of paper and then discussing in depth the block or thing we wanted to release. The papers were burned safely in a large shell and then we were cleared with the burning of sage in order to prepare ourselves to enter the ruins.
Sedona Journey Part 2
Miguel went ahead of us and asked permission to enter the space and offered tobacco as a gift. We then entered the space and to be honest I’m not sure what order we did things exactly, but I’ll do my best to relay what happened. We did a lot of breath work standing, and then we sat and did some EFT in regards to what we wanted to release. We then sat down and did some fire breathing and then finally we laid down on our blankets and Miguel started us off with a little guided meditation and then I was pretty much gone.
We think we meditated for about 30 minutes or so then we each shared about what we had learned, experienced, or anything else about the meditation. When it was my turn to share I thanked Mother Earth for showing me how she could help me find a very deep grounding peace. She let me know that it was very easy to access her and that she was always there to support me. We spent a little more time up there just being one with it all. I didn’t want to leave. I know that it sounds like we went from one thing right to another, but we really were just taking it all in also. After each little exercise I could see more clearly and felt more in tune with my surroundings and the universe.
We were finished with all that we had come to do. but fortunately Miguel was guided to share with us one more thing, Tai Chi for Enlightenment. The technique only takes about 20 minutes and then we meditated for about 10 minutes after that. It was fairly easy to follow and learn, but thank goodness, he gave us his website where we could watch a video of him doing it. He said I should begin to experience amazing things and it will help to bring me along to where I need to be.
Before we left the sacred space, Miguel gave Dianne and I each a handful of tobacco to sprinkle on the ground as a thank you to the guardians of the ruins. Before I had left home I asked which crystals wanted to come with me (I always do this when I travel) and a piece of Australian Jasper was the only one, besides my personal stones, that wanted to come. I knew that the Jasper has a very earth grounding vibration, but I couldn’t figure out what I would be using it for while I was on my trip. When Miguel had mentioned that he had brought tobacco as a gift, I instantly knew that the Jasper was to be left as a gift also. So I tucked the stone away in the walls of the ruins so that it would not be disturbed. It felt so good to be able to have that to give.
We were in such a euphoric state, so we were very cautious climbing back down the canyon wall. We maneuvered the rest of the path with ease and chatted about everything we had experienced. Dianne and I had been so quiet up until this point I think it might have surprised Miguel a little. Later Dianne and I joked that he was lucky we weren’t our normal chatty selves; we might have scared him off.
We arrived at the car at 3:00 pm and were amazed at how late it was in the day. We had been gone 5 hours. Dianne and I were both amazed (not Miguel) that we went that long without needing food, much water, and most amazingly for me, we didn’t need a bathroom. I know that the minute we stepped on the trail all time and space had stopped. We were literally suspended in time. Can you imagine being that way always? Can you imagine being so one with everything and completely in the moment that all physical conditions cease to be and we have no pain, fear, sadness, etc.? Well I believe it is possible and that’s the way I want to feel always. Thank you for letting me share my experience with you. Angel Blessings.”
~ Christine Cook
“Miguel made us feel very comfortable. We will take everything he taught us and use it forever. Miguel is amazing. Thank you so much Miguel.”
~ Char and Curtis Kaye
“Miguel is fabulous! I completely related to him and his approach to meditation and I walked away with fantastic tools that I can use at home. For the first time ever in a meditation session (and I’ve tried many), I was able to clear and still my mind which is exactly what I hoped to achieve. I highly recommend Miguel to anyone who wants to learn and understand meditation.”
~ Melissa Nickson – Buffalo, NY
“The tai chi/primordial qigong was amazing! What energy it gave me – overwhelming. The meditation was deeply healing and this time I became the eagle.”
~ Nancy Gaibler – Clairmont, CA
“Miguel you rock! We are as high as a kite from all the beautiful experiences we shared today. Hugs from all of us in the Pow wow.”
~ Jody Oshrin, Long Beach, CA
“I felt Miguel really understood where I was emotionally and spiritually, and he made me feel that healing and moving forward spiritually IS achievable. He provided me with a meditation and tai chi practice that can help me connect to my spirit and feel more in balance.”
~ Jenny Walraven– Ledittown, PA
“Powerful experience… I am a beginner and have had difficulty with meditation. Miguel has incredible techniques to help me prepare. He is very knowledgeable and his energy is very calming. What an amazing journey!”
~ Tauri Hall, Counselor/Consultant – Kanata, Ontario
“Life-changing form (Tai Chi for Enlightenment/Primordial Qigong). Personally, I have been healed of my addictions: smoking and drinking and impure thoughts. Almost overnight I was relieved of a dependency on prescription drugs for depression and anxiety. I’m healthier and more inwardly happy than I’ve ever been before. This form can work miracles.”
~ Tristan Montoya – Falls Church, VA
“During our weekly meditations, Miguel guided our group into a synthesis of souls where each participant journeyed separately yet together. Miguel takes great care in preparing for a supportive group adventure in each meditation session. I thoroughly enjoyed our spiritual times together and would highly recommend his guidance, assistance, and support to others.”
~ Dr. Nancy Duke, Ed.D., NAU Assistant Clinical Professor in Education
“Miguel knew exactly how to balance the tour for my skeptical husband, another guest, and myself. Miguel was most respectful of our different needs and intuitively guided each of us on a journey that was personal for each of us. I found it to be rewarding, uplifting, and just what I needed at this time in my life. The experience brought me a great deal of peace and helped me to remember to meditate more and to continue to be a channel of blessings to all I meet daily. I just wanted to thank you for such an insightful tour to help us on our paths.”
~ Darlene Jordan, Wisconsin
“I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful day you showed us at the Grand Canyon. The trip up there was informative and fun. My friends couldn’t imagine that it could get any better! Having you as our guide was the best. We all took something away from it. Not just the shear beauty and awesomeness of the canyon, but in all that you shared with us both on a historic level and, I think most inspiring, a spiritual level. I feel very connected to you. I feel like you are my little brother…maybe from a past life. You really are an amazing soul and I feel honored to know you. Thank you again for making our trip so very special. Love and Light.”
~ Dianne Cook
“Hello Miguel! Hope you remember me. This is Lorna Smith. You did my Vortex hike last weekend with Spirit Quest and I had to tell you how much it meant to my life to be able to spend that time with you. I came back into chaos basically and the tools you taught me have been guiding me through. I do the Emotional Freedom Technique daily releasing my feelings (my issue there was worthlessness). [Nearly 2 months later another email arrived from Lorna]… What you taught me is still part of my daily life. I would say that it is the most important part of what I am doing on my continuous journey. I do the Tai Chi every day (I think I have only missed maybe 2 days) and the meditation after. It is so transformative for me. Since I saw you I have been doing so much reading, yoga, meditation and I feel like I have had such a shift in consciousness. Even when things are not so great, I love my new life!!”
~ Lorna Smith, San Francisco, CA
“Hi Miguel, I just wanted to thank you again for today. The profoundness of what happened is still sinking in. I definitely feel different and am having some stuff come up to be released. Ahhh…. I really admire and respect your diligence and dedication to what you are doing for yourself and teaching others. You clearly believe strongly in what you do, have questioned thoroughly the people you have learned from….and have made the techniques your own. Way to go!!! Thanks again…..I will definitely be using and experimenting with the techniques. Peace and love.”
~ Amy Vaughan – Sedona AZ
“I just wanted to thank you for the incredible experience in Sedona. I am pursuing all kinds of metaphysical trainings/understandings so that I may become a part of the universe that helps others. You were a big part of that and I am grateful our paths have crossed. Miguel, you connected me to the entire Oak Creek valley. I had never experienced anything like that in my life. Such energy, such life – so amazing. I have practiced “God’s Gift to the World” on my own and it was as incredible as when I was with you. Thank you for your guidance, your passion and your spirit. I especially loved the Qigong. It was dance, in slow motion, infused with energy. It was so very powerful. I’ll be keeping an eye out for your book. I look forward to reading it and learning even more from you – long distance! I don’t know when I’ll be returning to Sedona but your impact on my life will assure you will always be part of me. Many thanks. Love, Light, & Harmony.”
~Donn Ungar – Anchorage, AK
“Dear Miguel, what an amazing hike and meditation near the stream. It was so peaceful to be able to connect to my higher self and to God in a few minutes – it was a cool experience. Thank you for showing me the tools that I can bring home to connect with my heart. You are an awesome healer. It was an honor to work with you. Peace.”
~ Vicky Lee Struss – Mamaroneck, NY
“Miguel I am so grateful and appreciate the time you spent with me. Thank you for your wisdom and knowledge. I am excited to devote time to the meditation you taught me. Thank you. I even bought some music from Deva Premal to assist me. Thank you for helping me heal. I am in a better place. Blessings.”
~ Tina Teft
“This experience was extremely enjoyable! Miguel was very knowledgeable and helped us to achieve the most from this journey.”
~ Ann Bruscia, New York
“This was a truly wonderful experience. Miguel was very easy to work with.” ~ Tisha Leitheiser
“I have been to many meditation groups and yours was a visionary experience of Energy Awareness through Qigong, sound, guided imagery, and loving affirmations… truly everything I’ve wanted in a group session. Delightful fun!”
~ Kimberly DiPenta, Massage Therapist – Sedona, AZ
“This was my first guided meditation experience, and it went way beyond my expectations. I really had no idea I could meditate so easily. The atmosphere and guidance that Miguel provided allowed me to comfortably enter into a very relaxed and peaceful state of being. I left his meditations with a great sense of joy and contentment and always looked forward to the next session. I’d recommend Miguel’s guided meditations to both inexperienced and experienced meditators.”
~ Holly Stoklosa, Nanny – Boulder, CO
“I loved everything about the Vortex hike and Meditation. Miguel took me to this amazing creek (surrounded by) gorgeous rocks and trees. He shared tons of information and tools that I know I will be able to do on my own at home, and helped me understand meditation in a way that look forward to adding it to my everyday routine. I saw and felt the benefits for the first time. (The 2nd session together)… This was great because it was a deeper layer of what he had shared with me in a previous session and it helped me understand how movement and breathing prep you for a successful meditation. I really like the way he verbally explained everything and gave me paperwork and a CD to help when I’m on my own. I liked singing the sounds of the chakras too.”
~ Jorri Reeves – Los Angeles, CA
“[I had] a great connection. Between communication, meditation, tai chi and hiking, I felt fortunate and blessed to have Miguel as part of my journey to spiritual growth. He has so much to offer spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and physically.”
~ Jeff Bousquet -Fairfield, CT
“Miguel, please accept this small token of thanks. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed spending time with you. I heard all the activities were all wonderful. Thanks for all you did! Love..”
~ Joan Antonelli” (Sunguard corporate events organizer)
[A generous gratuity was included with a thank you card for a variety of tours, spiritual and historic, accomplished over 3 days for her corporate group Sunguard of which I interacted with about 55 people].
“The progressive flow of Miguel’s meditations really allowed me to go deep and have a truly beautiful and healing experience.”
~ Paul Ka’iwi Vincze, Massage Therapist, Energy Healer, Metaphysical Instructor – Sedona, AZwww.paradisepotentials.com
“Great to connect with you! I learned a lot from you and it has been very meaningful. Of all of the things that I learned in Sedona, your many techniques have been the most helpful.”
~ Patricia H. Sobel
“Last night, Stan & I were talking about this (past) wonderful week. We both agree that our sunset hike with you was the highlight of our trip. It was a wonderful day. Thank you for creating an experience that continues to inspire. I look forward to reading more of your work. Namaste.”
~ Marcia Hart Morgan, Birmingham, AL
“Thank you for an amazing adventure on Sunday. A special moment I will cherish in my heart always. We all really appreciate you taking the time to help us explore such a sacred place more deeply.”
~ Amy Callan Miller – Long Beach, CA
“When I walked into the room and first saw Miguel, I knew he was my ‘brother from another mother.’ He is the greatest person I know, and I am honored that I can provide a few words on his meditation programs. Here are my few words: awesome, awesome, awesome! He has a poise and confidence which make every session worthwhile. He has mastery of his breath, space, and movement. He helped me through a transition period in my life, and for that, I will forever be grateful. I would highly recommend this wonderful fellow for any spiritual work or services that he provides.
~ Jesse Kircher, Systems Analyst – Mesa, AZ (age 27)
“Thank you for the gift of your time, your knowledge, and your beautiful spirit.” ~ Ella Groves – Calgary, Canada
“It was delightful meeting you, thank you ever so much for you time which you gave us.” ~ Tom Groves – Calgary, Canada
“Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Sedona. Time spent with you was a great blessing, setting the tone for more lovely blessings and benefits ahead.”
~ Jane Redman – Calgary, Canada
“Thank you for sharing your knowledge and spiritual insights. Your love of Sedona and of humanity shines through.”
~ Wayne Redman – Calgary, Canada
“Miguel is very knowledgeable of Sedona. Wonderful hike. The vortex is amazing. I am so glad we did it. Would recommend this session as well as Miguel. His meditations were powerful. Thanks.”
~Manny and Jessica Sabatel
