Kelly McConnell

Student

Kelly’s class’s are well designed and kept me engaged. She is calm while still bringing energy with a noticeable passion for her work. Kelly made me feel comfortable even though I had no previous experience participating in a one day retreat on the teachings of compassion, loving kindness and mindful awareness. She created a beautiful and healing afternoon.
- Jen Brown Santa Fe, NM

Student

Kelly explains compassion, awareness practices and wellness in an
approachable style. It feels attainable and something I can incorporate into my lifestyle. I loved her dynamic teaching style. Kelly listens deeply and is an intuitive guide both individually and in a group setting.
- Carin Reich Boulder, CO

Student

Kelly is very personable and has a down to earth teaching style. She is super relatable by being vulnerable herself which helped me to feel more at ease and open. Her approach to teaching is balanced with a little bit of everything including stories and the practice of living with compassion through body / mind awareness.
-AnnMarie McDonald Boulder, CO

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Student

Kelly explains things really well and gave great examples and stories to follow.  She makes amazing eye contact to connect to each person which helped me to feel included in the group setting. She is creative and provided many opportunities throughout the day to find ways for me personally to bring more compassion and presence into my life. I have never experienced a workshop on compassion with mind & body wellness tools. I showed up with an open mind and was able to tap into myself more deeply. Kelly is charismatic with beautiful energy. She is a great leader in spiritual guidance. I appreciated the ways in which she opens up so that I could easily relate and incorporate the practices she suggested.
-Tia Cunningham Boulder, CO

Student

Kelly brings both calmness and energy. There was nothing preachy - just informative and loving. I loved hearing her stories. I would love a full week long retreat of all the activities we did. The workshop flew by. I REALLY appreciated how open, non-judgemental and relatable she is.
-Kelly Degnan Boulder, CO

Student

Kelly’s teaching style worked so well for me and was extremely helpful. She has complete presence & compassion when speaking. She is especially gifted at storytelling by relating the practice of compassion and loving kindness to our own lives. She is funny, clear and her guided meditations are amazing! Kelly has such
a unique perspective. The one day retreat I did with her was phenomenal. She was born to do this work. She provided a wonderful variety of activities (music, singing, stories, meditations and tools to practice at home). She brought out the fullness of what a wellness practice looks like to care for myself and others with a more loving, healthy awareness for my body, mind and spirit.
-Julie Corson Layfayette, CO

Student

Kelly is a great example of how to integrate mindfulness, meditation, body awareness and compassion into everyday life. She is mindful and spiritual and also very relatable to all those she encounters. There was a nice mix of different activities that kept me engaged through the workshop. She has a calming voice, a beautiful presence and personal stories I could relate well to.
-Ria Mullins Boulder, CO

Student

Kelly has a calm knowledgable delivery when she teaches. I loved the multiple elements incorporated into her style of teaching compassion and self awareness throughout the day. I loved the day long retreat I did with her and highly recommend this program.-Heather Smith Boulder, COKelly spoke very clearly, told stories that resonated with the content she talked about and made valuable connections. The workshop was very well balanced with a variety of activities. This was an amazing day that was helpful for where I am in my life. I will continue to use the tools she offered to work on throughout my life.-Denise Powell Boulder, CO