“My wife and I have been meditation pupils of Drake for about three years. His teaching has dramatically changed how I view my role in handling the challenges that confront many of us in our daily lives. Unlike my historical approach, Drake has caused me to focus my everyday energy on managing those things that I can control, on letting go of the stress associated with trying to manage those things that I cannot, and on knowing the difference. Through Drake’s guidance, I have learned to experience joy in being able to accept the things that previously caused me to experience heartache and worry.

And it is not just theory. Drake has given me a “toolbox” full of techniques to manage stress. His assistance has improved how I handle workplace, medical, and career challenges. Because of Drake, I have let go of my unhealthy penchant for worrying about worrying too much.

Drake’s vision of how to be mindful and stay in the moment are now very real and concrete concepts that give me more peace and purpose than ever before. I truly believe Drake has made a real difference in my life. I would highly recommend Drake’s services to anyone who wants to improve their relationship with themselves, with their environment and with their challenges.”

“Over the last 3 years my husband and I have been meditating with Drake nearly every week. While the practice started out as a short-term experiment to create an inner-calm and new perspective on managing stress, the practice turned out to give my husband and me so much more.

My husband and I now have tools and techniques to keep us focused on the present. We have expanded our capacity for radical acceptance of things that our out of our control and gratitude for life itself. Because of our shared experiences with Drake we have developed a greater capacity to love and keep life’s experiences in perspective. Between the three of us we have developed a deep friendship and trust that we use as a touchstone to stay grounded.

On a professional note my practice has given me a new perspective, an expanded vocabulary and new teachers to study on the topics of fairness, compassion, positive indifference, and stillness. I believe I am a better listener, mentor, student and leader because of the wisdom Drake has imparted and because of our shared practice. The world needs all of us to walk through life with open hearts and minds and to do so takes practice. I can’t think of a better spiritual guide than Drake Powe.”

“If there is one thing you can do for yourself, take part in one of Drake’s “Gentle Yoga” classes. I began three years ago and this “once a week” pilgrimage has made all the difference in my life. It has taught me the importance of being in the moment, of honoring my body and the miracle that it is, no matter what limitations it may have.

I have also learned to “breathe” and relax and be patient with life, others and self. Truly, Drake has a way of connecting with people and making you feel part of the peaceful “community” we desire. This class is a priority in my life because of all the many benefits it provides—clarity, spirituality and calm.”

“There is no other spiritual leader like Drake. What I have learned and experienced through his yoga and meditation classes has changed my life in immeasurable ways. I have always been a fairly right brain type of thinker, and he has challenged me to realize just how deep and how border-less each soul is. He has raised my awareness of my body and my soul and helped me to be more at peace with myself. In addition, he has been a life coach for my daughter (and by extension, me) who was going through a monumental crisis in her life. We both know, without a doubt, that without his involvement in her life, she would not have come out of this crisis whole.

One of his many gifts, is his gift of metaphors. He can take a situation and apply a metaphor to it that just brings an image to mind and makes the point crystal clear and poignant. For example, he once said that anger directed toward another person is like throwing a hot coal. You can not pick up a hot coal and throw it without also hurting yourself. He just seems to have pearls of wisdom like this all of the time. I am so grateful to Drake for the positive impact he had made, and continues to make, on my life.”

“My yoga practice with Drake Powe has spanned several years and has been interrupted only by my move to an area inconvenient to his teaching locations.

I have found consistent practice of Drake’s unique yoga style to be an excellent method to gently attend to each area of the body, from head to toe. The practice has been tremendously helpful in developing and maintaining limber and pain-free joints and muscles, an issue which has become more and more important as I age. A several month-long suspension of my practice has provided undeniable proof of the benefits of this life-enhancing yoga style.

I can enthusiastically and unhesitatingly recommend Drake’s yoga practice for people of all ages and physical conditions.”