"I started taking Garry's yoga classes not too long after he became an instructor. I liked his energy, demeanor, and how he approached teaching. I continued to try to take his classes as I was able to find and follow him around to his different teaching locations. After about a year of taking Garry's classes, I asked him if he'd be interested in doing private yoga lessons with my mom. She had stopped doing group yoga classes several months before, and I knew that if I was going to get her re-involved in yoga, the teacher had to have special qualities. Garry's response was positive but insistent that it had to be a good fit for both of them before making a commitment of an on-going practice. From the moment he met my mom, his demeanor was just as gentle and dynamic as I had become accustomed to. There was something about him that I felt very comfortable with and thought and hoped my mom would feel the same way too. Their connection was good from the start and my mom bonded easily with Garry. A year later, their relationship is still growing as teacher - student and friends. Garry is gentle and yet challenging with my mom. He is always willing to share feedback and exchanges with me so we can best support her. As far as my taking classes with Garry, I have continued to do so and have noticed him blossoming in his teaching style with his indescribable energy you just have to experience yourself."

- JRB

"I know Garry as both a fellow yoga teacher as well as a video instructor for one of my new yoga video series. Based on my experience and interactions with Garry over the years, I have been continually impressed by his calm and soothing manner, and effective teaching style. I selected Garry to be one of the lead yoga teachers in a series of yoga videos focused on stress-reduction and breathing techniques. Garry is one of those hard-to-find people who has the amazing ability to be strong and soft at the same time - which creates an environment of warmth and confidence for the student. His demeanor is always pleasant and present, and his teaching style is clear and informative. Garry lives his practice and his ethics are impeccable. A true gem in the yoga world! "

- Sherry Zak Morris CEO, Yoga Journey Productions and Yoga Vista Studio Owner

"Both personally as a friend, as well as professionally as a mentor, yoga teacher, and counselor, Garry has demonstrated to me integrity in all his actions. Since our first encounter in 2004, I've come to experience on a firsthand basis that Garry's words and actions have always and consistently been one and the same -- he says what he means and he certainly does what he says! I feel that Garry is one of those rare souls walking on this planet whose living example shines as brightly as the sun on a clear day. As a mentor and counselor, Garry has furthermore surprised me again and again with his unmistakable clarity and wisdom. During the time that I've known him, Garry has always been able to break down complex or sophisticated problems into meaningful components and thus distill simple, yet highly effective action strategies that have always worked whenever I applied them. His insight has a way of piercing the veil of confusion to reveal the essence of any situation. Garry's living example and wisdom has been, and continues to be, a guiding light for which I am ever grateful. I can unconditionally recommend Garry for anyone who wishes to either learn from his detailed knowledge of yoga, body health & fitness, find clarity on life-issues through counseling, or discover their own source of inner peace through his guiding wisdom."

- Martin Buchholtz-Adams Co-Founder of The Yoga Center, Carlsbad, CA

"Garry is a very talented and dedicated teacher. I feel very fortunate to have him as an instructor. Garry personalizes each session to my experience and energy level. Having never been exposed to Yoga Garry was very patient but also detailed and articulate about explaining the poses and modifications. He is encouraging with each session and ensures that I am challenged. I have had difficulty with my back for the past 20 years and he always takes this into consideration so that the practice is safe. Under Garry's instruction, I have built strength and flexibility without injury. I can honestly say that I have truly enjoyed each session and respect Garry as both a person and Yoga instructor. In fact, I have enjoyed the practice so much and made improvements in my back health and overall energy level that my husband was willing to try. My husband is now equally enthusiastic about yoga and looks forward to the sessions with Garry."

- Starr Grundy

"I had the privilege of mentoring Garry for two years in the Eupsychia Certification Program. I found him to be one of the highest functioning students I've trained. Such warmth, compassion and purposeful intention this man has! Not to mention excellent helping skills with an easy professional air. In everything from emptying trash, cleaning messy art rooms to co-leading with me and sponsoring workshops for Eupsychia, Garry is always just "right there" in his heart, dependable in all ways, and concerned not for himself, but for the quality of the work he proudly represents for those he serves. People in the New York area are fortunate to have such a heartfelt, quality counselor and guide in their midst."

- Clearwater

"It has been my honor to have been in many circles of like minded men with Garry over the past 6 years. In our heart and soul work, we've laughed and played together and yes, cried together. I know few men who are as safe to be with, as compassionate and supportive as Garry. His passion for his work flows from the source. Garry is a truly gifted healer. I am blessed to have met him and to now count on him as if he were my own brother. Several years ago Garry answered my request for help in accessing a pain and fear so deeply buried that I had no idea what I was in for. Through his caring, gentle and visionary guidance I walked through the most intense psychodrama I have ever been a part of or witnessed. The experience which took several hours, although I thought it was minutes, changed my life and put me on a path of committing to heal my relationship with my wife which I hadn't known I was neglecting. Over the last few years, it has been a great comfort to have Garry as my friend. Most recently he single-handedly organized and facilitated a day-long men's gathering to help me deal with the death of my beloved father. I could go on."

- Keith

"The most exceptional thing about Gary is that he works with the whole person--heart, mind, body and spirit. All of his modalities--psychodrama, breathwork, men's work, coaching--have been a gift to me in many settings. And, Gary has Presence--a blend of centeredness, experience and compassion that is quietly reassuring, strong and safe. Working with him is powerfully helpful."

- Mark Knight

"Garry Alesio is held in very high regard at Eupsychia Institute. Time and time again I am told how sensitive Garry is to the needs and experiences of his clients, both men and women. Women report to me how safe and secure they feel to express themselves freely with him. Often these women have experienced deep woundings from the men in their lives (past or present) so I cannot express enough how important it is to have someone like Garry to be there for them. In experiencing such a deep level of support and trust from a man, they are better able to accept healthy relationships into their lives. I never hesitate to refer clients to Garry from our national organization. (And as an update we at Eupsychia have invited him to be on Senior Staff, and we are honored that he has acccepted!"

- Brenda Shea, Manager, Eupsychia Institute

"I have had the good fortune of working with Garry in various settings, including Men's Wisdom Council and the Mythic Warrior program, and in various modalities, including integrative breathwork and psychodrama. Each experience with Garry has been a blessing. He provides an extremely safe, supportive and trusting environment, which has allowed me to reach deeper into myself and do the emotional work that needs to be done. I especially admire Garry's ability to provide strength and gentleness in his approach, and to sensitively probe for the real feelings beneath the surface. I can recall a number of times when his probing style touched something inside me that I wasn't aware of, and which allowed me to get to a deeper level and a greater release of true feelings. Garry is very skillful in sensing what is needed to further the healing process and is able to utilize his talents and genuine caring in attempting to achieve that."

- Steve