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Name: Jaime A. Frias on Nov 18, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: JONAS JAMES TRINIDAD on Nov 18, 2012Comments: Didier was my fisrt Yoga teacher training and put me on the path of learning and education about the mind, body and spirit.Flag
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Name: Dan on Nov 18, 2012Comments: We live in a country with freedom of speech that I proudly defend. Judge not the words and actions of others but the words and actions of oneself. Didier is a wonderful and inspirational person. Admitting, I didn't always agree with him during my training, yet I stayed the course only to realize that that my character grew stronger from letting myself absorb the thoughts and ideologies of another (Didier). He is a man of character, respect and love!Flag
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Name: Benjamin Lewis on Nov 18, 2012Comments: Hi Bridget, just wanted to say what a shame it is that the Y let Didier go. Teachers with his depth of knowledge and experience are rare. Theres plenty of teachers out there, but none who have imbibed the essence of yoga as Didier has through a lifetime of practice. He will be greatly missed, to the detriment of the members of the Y. Yours sincerely, Ben LewisFlag
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Name: Elisha Vogelsang on Nov 18, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Michael Vogelsang on Nov 18, 2012Comments: Didier teaches yoga from the heart. To have him teaching anywhere is a gift to those in the class and to the facilityFlag
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Name: Alexander Fisher on Nov 18, 2012Comments: Meeting Didier and learning yoga from him has changed my life and whatever was said or done I am sure can be solved through words and an apology, without such drastic action. I know Didier, he is an extremely compassionate man and I know that his intentions are never hurtful. His leave from the Y is a tragedy and it denies so many people the opportunity to learn and practice yoga with someone who really knows, loves and above all lives the practice --a true yogi.Flag
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Name: Sheila Jasmine on Nov 19, 2012Comments: I am truly disappointed to hear this. My yoga practice started during my 12years of living overseas and was bound with my Buddhist practice. I came back to America in 2006 and spent 3 years searching for a teacher, a practice and a yoga family like the one I had before and finally found that through Didier's classes... between the Winston and Brooks YMCA. I have engaged in several political conversations with employees and members at the Y...sometimes sharing the same views and sometimes not...and if this is the principle than many employees if not ALL employees should be fired from the Y. I am shocked to hear that such an action has been taken and hope strongly that the right thing is done and Didier is back in our rooms. I am pretty sure that I and my friends will not be supporting any other yoga classes at the Y until this is done.Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Christian Codd on Nov 19, 2012Comments: Didier is a great man and exceptional teacher:)Flag
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Name: Alex Beltman on Nov 19, 2012Comments: didier is without a doubt the best yoga instructor in area. yoga is much more then some poses in the mat,Flag
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Name: Virginia Peyton on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Anna St. Amand on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Jon Wright on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Comments: Didier is to me the best yoga teacher, I start to falling in love with Yoga because of Didier Razon and his great teaching.Flag -
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Name: Kristen Eckert on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Roberta Coltman on Nov 19, 2012Comments: Bring Didier back!Flag
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Name: Libby Lauwaert on Nov 19, 2012Comments: Didier has changed my life mentally,physically,and spiritually . Please keep this gentle soul at our Y.Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2012Comments: Over the past 10 years I have practiced yoga at numerous locations accross the country. It is my opinion that Mr. Razon is the best all around instructor that I have ever encountered. The YMCA has other outstanding instructors for those who prefer a different insturctor. For the overall quality of yoga programs, I urge the decision makers at the YMCA to reconsider their decision. For those whoFlag
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Name: Margit Hunt on Nov 19, 2012Comments: I belong to the Y because of Didier's yoga class. He is the primary reason I go. If someone does not like his class, there are other classes to choose from! Didier is the real thing. Does the Y have no soul?Flag
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Name: Steve Bruce on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Steve Bruce on Nov 19, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Annie Harper on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I had a workshop with Didier years ago and still remember his wonderful teachings! I know he would be an asset to any organization! Wish he were closer!Flag
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Name: Katie Alberti on Nov 20, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Denitza Mladenova on Nov 20, 2012Comments: Didier Razone is the most wonderful yoga instructor I have ever had. He has been a great inspiration in my life and I JOINED THE YMCA ONLY BECAUSE OF HIM. It is a HUGE mistake and loss for YMCA and the community, if he is not teaching there. I am going to withdraw my membership , if he doesn't return.Flag
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Name: Shawn G on Nov 20, 2012Comments: Didier Razon is a special person. We need him back!Flag
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Name: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I relinquished my Winston Y membership, and will reinstate myself only when Didier is re-hired in the very spirit of tolerance, peace, and lightheartedness to which he dedicates his life. The Y simply will not find a more versed teacher in all aspects of yoga. I have taken Didier's classes for 7 years; he would arrive back at the Y and extend particular love to those who dismissed him in the first place.Flag
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Name: Melissa Savarese on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I will follow him elsewhere if I have to... I'm so disappointed that they let him go when he is clearly loved by many of the members.Flag
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Name: Maureen Kane on Nov 20, 2012Comments: HE was an important key in body mind and spirit.at the Y. He honors Jesus too..A gift...Flag
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Name: Cheryl McCann on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I've enjoyed Didier's yoga classes for the past three years.Flag
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Marcy Bartlett on Nov 20, 2012
Comments: I refer, clients, friends on a regular basis to the YMCA because of Didier! he was a huge part of my recovery many years ago. Please reconsider!Flag -
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Name: Marrissa Pagden on Nov 20, 2012Comments: Didier is ALWAYS a breath of fresh air. His ideas might not have agreement by all but they are worldly. How "unchristian" of the YMCA to treat him so severely. Shame!Flag
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Name: Linda Dunne on Nov 20, 2012Comments: Didier is a gift to all of his students. He is the essence of kindness and brings a spirituality to the class that enhances all faiths. People should be open to new thoughts that ultimately bring you closer to your faith. I am deeply saddened that the YMCA has dismissed him and am hopeful that this decision will be reversed.Flag
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Name: Linda Carlson on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I was a guest a few times with my daughter, Bridgett Vadeboncoeur. I loved coming to the classes instructed by Didier Razon.Flag
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Name: Michele M. Painter on Nov 20, 2012Comments: I have studied Hatha Yoga under Didier Razon and highly recommend that the YMCA reinstate him to his former position.Flag
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Name: Ragda McAfee on Nov 20, 2012Comments: please see my post on the YMCA Facebook page!Flag
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Name: Kristina Klingler on Nov 20, 2012Comments: Didier is an amazing man! capable of only wonderful and glorious things!! :)Flag
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Name: Penny Powell on Nov 21, 2012Comments: I have a great respect for Didier Razon and the invaluable contribution he makes to the lives of so many members of our community via his teaching of yoga! Thanks to Didier's yoga-teaching, our paths crossed, and I will be forever grateful for how he has deeply enriched my life from his teacher's mat. I am blessed to know Didier, and it's on his "shoulders" (and God's, of course) that I can confidently be on my yoga mat, sharing mind/body/spirit health. It was Didier who gave me the tools to be able to do this work and help make a positive difference in the lives of others! To remove Didier from the teacher's mat and from so many students who learn and grow from his teaching is like removing a key piece of a puzzle that helps our community become healthier in mind, body, and spirit. Didier has a God-given gift, via yoga and his loving personality, to help others form better balance in their everyday lives. He is an asset to any establishment and a well-respected member of our community -- on and off the yoga mat! To know him is to love him! May we forever love and grow in the understanding, compassion, and forgiveness of God. This question comes to mind: "What would Jesus do?" Thank you for bringing Didier back to the yoga teacher's mat at the YMCA as soon as possible! So many need his guidance; so many are waiting for his instruction. His services are very much missed and needed, and the YMCA is a wonderful and ideal venue for Didier to share his wealth of yoga knowledge, skilled teaching, and kind and loving heart. He is truly loved and adored my many! Thank you! God Bless, Penny PowellFlag
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Name: Michael Grosh on Nov 21, 2012Comments: I am currently a member of the Yates family first coast YMCA and a long time friend and student of Didier's. I am unaware of the specifics of Didier's comments but I am well aware of his political views. I do not necessarily agree with all of them nor do I believe it is appropriate for him to espouse them during his classes. This being said he is from a very different culture and to my knowledge has spent over a decade in an ashram in India. This has caused him to lean a bit toward the eccentric side and he has very little filter between his thoughts and his words. This is part of what allows him to connect with such a wide range of people as well as occasionally alienate them. So I implore you to reconsider your decision to terminate your working relationship with him. He is a empathetic family man and if consoled he is capable of being more sensitive to the views of others. He simply must be reminded that the Y is not his private studio and a different code of conduct is necessary for him to adhere to. Please give some additional consideration to his teaching for you. I know he is valued by many friends and fans throughout the Yoga community. Sincerely, Michael GroshFlag
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Name: Carolyn Castroverde on Nov 21, 2012Comments: I really enjoy Didier's yoga class.Flag
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Name: Amita Dave on Nov 21, 2012Comments: I never cared about the Y. But I do about Didier. Y cannot fit Didier's style. It is too mediocre. There are better things in store for Didier than the Y...Flag
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Name: Kate McLean on Nov 21, 2012Comments: Didier is a wonderful and inspiring teacher and should be reinstated to his previous position at the Winston Family YMCA.Flag
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Name: Gene Bingle on Nov 21, 2012Comments: well said in the statement above about dider. i have enjoyed his class for years and always look forward to his class and the passion he brings along with his intimate knowledge of yoga. he has great experience in this field and always has positive reinforcements to his those who attend his class, he is way overqualified to teach at the gym where i am a member but he does it anyway, because he loves and believes in it. i hope the ymca will reconsider their decision or they will lose a great asset to bringing yoga to americans and what it should be all about. sincerely, gene bingleFlag
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Name: Marcy Knight on Nov 21, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Jennifer Shetler on Nov 21, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Sean Mandell on Nov 21, 2012Comments: Didier, is one the most amazing instructors I have trained with around the world. He is very honest and does not mean to ever harm or offend anyone. He is inspiration to everyone he comes in contact with and the YMCA is doing a disservice by firing him!Flag
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Name: Carrie Hastings on Nov 21, 2012Comments:Flag
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Name: Mark Goodman on Nov 21, 2012Comments: The best yoga teacher should teach yoga at the YMCA. Bring him back.Flag
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Name: Patricia Chandirasegar on Nov 21, 2012Comments: He is such good teacher for Yoga. He is very motivated and I will support for him to come back to YMCA to teach. We miss him a lotFlag
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Name: Jamie Denonna on Nov 22, 2012Comments: Didier is the reason my life is back on track.......He is a wonderful human being...The wouldn't be the same..................Flag