Thank you for this powerful course, and huge thanks to Leigh for leading it. The personal feedback in the discussion group made the online format feel truly supportive. I’m leaving having met my intention—receiving guidance and clarity about the path ahead. The course affirmed me and planted seeds within me.

I love running into Viva Institute alums everywhere. At a Maui workshop, I introduced myself to the person beside me and she gasped, “You’re why I’m here—I was in your Viva class!” Out of 500 people, I sat next to an alum. Thank you for creating a supportive, educational community.

This course gave me a better understanding of my authentic self. The opportunities for learning, connecting, healing and understanding yourself were incredible. With this course I was able to uncover some unconscious blocks and begin the healing process. This class also gave me a much better and deeper understanding of who I am.

Leigh was well prepared, easy to talk to, super insightful, and dead on about my life! I loved her holistic approach and how she incorporated many different genres into one 60-minute session!

This class was exciting. I really enjoyed the activities and tried to complete each one. The Zoom calls were fun! The meditations were very interesting. Many of them were new to me. I can tell that Leigh put a lot of time and effort into each of the weekly lessons!

"This is my 5th Viva class! I really like the platform, the thoughtful and concise presentation of materials and how encouraging and direct Leigh Hopkins is in her approach, charismatic and anecdotal (but not waffling or spouting platitudes). You really feel Leigh's enthusiasm for the subject matter. Thanks so much for another fabulous class!"

“I love working at my own pace from home while still connecting through partners, Zoom calls, and discussion groups. You’re never alone—questions are always met with help. It feels like a family. Leigh, your kindness and encouragement mean so much; hearing your voice instantly calms me when I’m overwhelmed.”

"If you are looking for a place to turn to figure out your path, Viva Institute is the place for you. Just throw caution to the wind and let it go. It’s money and time worth spending. Take a chance on yourself!”

"I was surprised at how much I learned about my own personal being in Live Your Bliss. I had to stop and take a good long look at my life. Just to realize that the areas I was convinced needed work were not necessarily the most needed areas. Clearing out your clutter? Sign up for this course. You won't regret it!"

Recently had a thrilling experience in taking Leigh’s automatic writing course. I had done one myself but wanted to try in a group. Enjoying the grounding portion that Leigh led the group in took me to a place I have honestly never been. I did create a fantastic space but from there the words came streaming in. I couldn’t keep up. Nearly 5 paragraphs, 3 of which came in a language is never studied and required translation. I am hopeful Leigh will continue her automatic writing courses. I hope everyone can try the class! It was a jaw dropping experience.

“Love you and all you do!! You really do change lives and THAT is an amazing super power!”

“I can’t believe how much this course changed my life. I’m grateful and humbled. I finally understand that I am worthy. Your spirit, generosity, and graciousness are mind-blowing. I’m honored to have been part of this class and group, and to call you teacher. Thank you from the heart.”

“I enjoyed and learned more from the class than reading a book!"

I thoroughly enjoyed Leigh's Modern Mystic class. She put an extraordinary amount of material into each week's course work, and I was able to pick and choose between the topics or readings or meditations or videos to suit my mood that week, or to pair with other experiences I was having. I can see wanting to retake this class in the future because I know I'll come away with a completely new learning. Leigh is a loving and patient teacher, and the virtual gatherings were both tender and energizing. I would love to meet up with other class participants again in the future.

I really enjoyed Heart Mapping and am excited to use it to work with some current challenges in my life. I’m familiar with the approach of getting to what you are really feeling, however, this class provided more tools and clarity in how to do that. Connecting it to the body’s autonomic nervous system in the way this class explains is new to me. The workbook is very helpful as a guide to work through the process. I hope to remember to use this approach with future challenges so that instead of just feeling something, accepting it as it is, and suffering, I can try to go deeper and find the other side. It was nice to join with others in this class. Thank you!

What a joyful, insightful, and transformative ride! Leigh has this way of gently coaxing the stories out. Some things I don't believe I've ever said aloud flowed without judgment from my pen, and I was (frankly) surprised at how un-burdened I felt as it left me...transformative indeed! Tremendous resources, out-of-the-box thinking, a good solid ear, and awesome community to work alongside—I highly recommend.

I think Heart Mapping came along just for me! I've been in a bit of an inexplicable funk most all of the month; I gotta tell you, by the day after this workshop I was well on my way to "Mischief Managed!" One has to do the 'work,' but Leigh provides the spring board. Loved it BIG TIME. Thank you, Leigh!!!

Thank you Leigh, for a beautiful class! It was my first time taking a class here, I signed up on a whim and I enjoyed it. I lost WiFi connection toward the end and was so happy to find the recording to listen to the end. I tend to do these exercises on my own but connecting with others was a lovely experience. Thank you!

Leigh's Heart Mapping workshop was a wonderful, concentrated dose of self care training. The workbook was a great companion tool and Leigh's teaching style is endlessly calm and encouraging. I look forward to part 2!

Leigh has such a gentle way of introducing the material. It was such a comfortable and supportive environment. I left class feeling inspired to create again after a long hiatus with my art and my writing. So grateful for the beautiful inspiration.

A wonderful workshop. Hopeful, helpful, and supportive. The exercises are practical and at the core of what needs exposure for the highest good. I especially liked the introduction of polyvagal responses and the path to safety.

I found this workshop very valuable and informative. I really appreciated the action strategies to use after understanding the content! The workbook was fantastic, as I am a visual and kinesthetic learner. Just hearing a lecture and information is tough for me to internalize and remember. I now have some wonderful strategies to use, and much greater insight and understanding about emotions that are such a huge part of our lives, and great ways to deal with them. There was one in particular that I am so grateful to have learned and will definitely use ongoing! This was really wonderful!!!