Testimonials — Renew Your Health

I had the very good fortune of working with Anita for several years at ESPN. Anita was our wellness leader at ESPN and was crucial to ESPN and all of our employees on many levels. She is creative and innovative in this important space, a constant energy giver, and someone who genuinely cares about the health of every employee. We continue to miss her dearly over here, but are extremely grateful for everything she did to help make ESPN a compassionate enterprise that places the wellbeing of its employees as a priority.

— Jimmy Pitaro, President, ESPN

Coming across Anita’s Zoom meditation and yoga classes was a godsend during pandemic. Weekly meditation was helpful in terms of accountability, sense of community, and an opportunity in my busy day to be present and stay still. Taking her yoga class gave me a chance to move my body and proved to be beneficial when working at home and sitting a lot. Anita’s guidance and attention to adjustments needed for those with disabilities were extremely helpful. I’ve enjoyed every class and always looked forward to the next one.

— Faina Fin, Administrative Assistant, Corporate Real Estate, The Walt Disney Company

I started working with Anita 27 years ago when I had a bad back and painful knees. I was 72 at the time. Anita has worked with me since, helping me strengthen my back and keep my knees moving. My overall strength has also benefited from the consistent weight work. I am now over 100 years old and Anita is still with me. I know that one of the reasons I am doing so well is because of the guidance she has given me over the years. My philosophy is move while you can and Anita has helped me keep my body moving and my mind fresh!

— Tracy

During some challenging times in my life, I turned to Anita’s guided meditations on her YouTube channel. I listen to them often, sometimes twice a day. Having a guided meditation in person with Anita is healing. I look forward to those opportunities. When Anita became a Reiki practitioner, I was overjoyed. I have always loved Reiki. I had a treatment from her… and will continue to go. It helped to cleanse my negative energy. I cannot wait to have another session. Anita truly has a gift as a healer. She is a true godsend.

— Sarah

I’ve had amazing experiences with Anita as a yoga instructor and a mindfulness guide. Her spirit and energy are invigorating while her knowledge of the practice encourages me to learn more. She helps bring my yoga skills to another level; I now see the physical and mental benefits of my practice. On our mindfulness retreat I learned how to quiet my thoughts and get in tune with my thoughts and emotions. Anita has become both a mentor and a friend who truly teaches me how to “be here” and enjoy the moment.

— Amy

It's hard to describe Anita – words just don’t seem to do her justice. But I’ll try. She is one of the most positive, joyful, and generous people I have ever met. She cares deeply about everyone with whom she interacts, and her message of physical and mental well-being is impossible to resist. Her presentation style is a mixture of passion and kindness, and she has an ability to relate to those in the audience that I have seen in few people. Any time I interact with Anita, I walk away feeling happier.

— Marcia Keegan, Vice President, National Radio Programming & Production, ESPN

I attended Anita Barbero's Weekend of Discovery, a tremendously rewarding, fulfilling, and empowering weekend for my body, mind, and spirit. I met amazing women and left feeling better about every aspect of myself. As a mom, physician, and businesswoman I cannot recommend this strongly enough to busy women who want to regain the feeling of purpose and self that can so easily become veiled in our everyday lives. I also look forward to Anita's weekly 'spiritual yoga' sessions for balance, flexibility, and strength.

— Jayne

In working with Anita for nearly a decade at ESPN, I found her to be an active partner in bringing methods of stress-reduction and overall wellness to my department and to the company at-large. Anita is an expert in the theory and practice of mindfulness at work, in daily life, even at meals, and she is pragmatic and innovative in tailoring practices to a high pace, high volume corporate environment. She is resourceful, resilient, and energetic in helping the people she serves find ways to focus, relax, and feel better.

— Barry

We want to thank YOU!!! It was incredible, Anita. The Cast Members were engaged, and I can tell it was so restorative for them. It was for me too, I even got so into the meditation section that all of a sudden I realized I needed to be ready to share slides! It was definitely a much needed refreshing break for the day. Thank you for your relatable honesty and vulnerability, and evident passion and knowledge- I know it was so appreciated by everyone who listened. We need this stuff more now than ever.

Lauren Kluczek, Wellness Program Manager, The Walt Disney Company

I have had the honor of working with Anita on countless occasions in creating mindfulness learning opportunities for a community of executives at ESPN. Her ability to cultivate relationships and teach with clarity, humor, gentleness, and compassion are great gifts. She is a very bright light in this world! Anita has the gift of bringing a warm heart and a wise intellect together to help others learn and grow. She enhances any community of teachers and learners. I know that teaching mindfulness full-time has been a long-time aspiration for her; her excitement to deepen her practice and grow as a teacher so that she can touch others' hearts and minds is obvious. Anita radiates compassion and wisdom to all she meets.

— Dr. Brandon Nappi, Founder & Director of The Copper Beech Institute

I had the privilege of meeting Anita Barbero at a weekend retreat, she had organized in the fall of 2015. I immediately recognized she was a special woman. She is kind, humble, compassionate, a marvelous speaker and truly authentic. The retreat surpassed all my expectations. Anita made it fun, informative, reflective and totally awesome. It was the best retreat I have ever been on. When we were doing yoga stretches, Anita modified my stretches because she noticed I was having difficulties. Anita has been blessed with many fine attributes, but the one that stands out for me is her empathy. She is able to connect with many people on so many levels. My life has been enriched because of Anita Barbero, I carry her words and actions in my mind and heart.

— Antoinette

Since Anita has come into my life, my mindfulness practice, including a strong focus on self-care, has grown through her gentle and steadfast support via calls, texts, and my attendance at a variety of the programs she offers. Her fresh perspectives on coping with challenges have inspired me to embrace trials as teachers as I move through seasons of change. I am grateful for Anita’s wisdom and generous heart, and find myself tapping into the tools I have acquired with more ease.

— Denise

Anita has this amazing, unique gift of making everyone in her presence feel welcomed and appreciated. Her guided meditations are heart felt and grounding.The whole experience with Anita is amazing and I always look forward to the next.

— Kate

Anita’s 1/2 day Mindful Retreat was a calming, meaningful, and enlightening experience. The mindful walking/meditating was mentally relaxing and the mindful eating was interesting... the simple act of concentrating on the food you are eating in peaceful silence was sobering.

— Lisa

For years I’ve struggled with being an early riser producing shows in primetime hours… how to stay alert, stay sharp, and perform at my best. Anita gave me the tools I needed to jump start a health and wellness program which we also brought to the entire Monday Night Football road family.

— Jay Rothman, VP Production, ESPN

Athletic Power Yoga is the perfect combination of mind, body, and spirit. Anita places emphasis on focusing on what your body and mind will allow you to do in the moment. Once you understand this you will find yourself performing poses you thought were unattainable. Don't let anyone tell you Yoga is not a workout. It is physically challenging, and so much more when properly taught!

— Glenn

Anita's Peaceful Yoga class has taught me so much about connection of mind, body and spirit. During the practice, meditation and quieting my thoughts enables me to be in the moment while enjoying the journey through the poses. The most rewarding part for me is the spiritual connection of trust rather than worry, all of which I have found most useful in my daily life.

— Kathy

The Strength & Spirit workout is a complete mind/body experience. Anita successfully applies her knowledge and keen training skills to engage each person... with a carefully crafted routine to work every muscle group. In addition to the physical benefits, Anita uses her gifts of mindfulness and relaxation techniques. By the end of the session you are left in a state of peace, calm, and self compassion.

— Dana Homko, wellness specialist & fitness trainer

Working with Anita is an unforgettable experience for your mind, body, and soul. Taking her classes has become one of my favorite weekly rituals. I feel rejuvenated, and the clarity and gratitude I feel afterwards is the best type of therapy. Her caring, nurturing, positive nature is a gift that anyone who works with her will instantly experience. I can't imagine my life without having Anita in it. She has changed me in the best possible way!

— Anne

Anita's Peaceful Yoga class has been extremely inspirational to me throughout the years. Her immense spirituality fuels every class and makes each moment meaningful. Anita teaches with such style and poise and her every movement is as graceful and beautiful as our surroundings at The Lourdes Shrine. She ends each class with a comforting spiritual reading that carries me through the rest of my week. Anita's Prayerful Yoga Class is the most calming, reflective, and spiritual adventure that one could ever take.

— Lisa

“Our employees are our greatest asset! Investing in their wellbeing, in addition to being the right thing to do, allows them to perform at their best in the workplace. We ask a lot of our team and I believe we should promote time for self-care. Anita’s workshop allowed us time to focus on our physical and mental health. She gave us “tools” to remind us to put ourselves at the top of our “care” list. Thank you Anita for the beautiful delivery of an important message!”

-Carol
Chief Executive Officer, New Horizons Village