“ I am really grateful to attend the Aya classes . Over the past few weeks, I have consciously reminded myself to translate interactions or others’ expressions into ‘needs language.’ This has been a tremendous help for me. I feel a genuine empathy for others and myself, and a significant reduction in familiar anger. This surprises me, as I have less criticism or complaints about certain people, and I truly experience the ‘compassion’ that everyone often talks about. ”