"The combination of a wonderful, generous spiritual presence with keen psychological insights and a profound sense of the mysterious textual beauty and questions we find in the works of literature we read, made Amelia's workshop exceptional" -- David Moyer. ("Beyond Tales of Love and Solitude: The Magical Reality of Gabriel García Márquez", at Esalen)

"A truly gentle and brilliant spirit. Her presence is imbued with the Indian- yogic spirituality mixed with the very best of the scholarly tradition of the West, and flavored with her deep interest in Latin America and the East" -- Oswaldo Voysest. ("The Dreamer in the Labyrinth: Jorge Luis Borges", at Esalen)

"The workshop provided a fertile space for personal insights and deep understanding of the realities we live in." -- Lorraine Peña. ("Weaving Dreams: Borges, Neruda, García Márquez", at Esalen)

"Excellent. Very transformative." -- Robert Peltier 
("Reading Neruda: Sensuality and Tenderness" at Esalen, Big Sur, Ca")

"Amelia's insights, sparkling wisdom, talents and tenderness are all that a guide is for me. How grateful I feel to have been part of this workshop" -- Celie Placzek
("Weaving Dreams: Borges, Neruda, García Márquez" at Esalen )

"Very transformative for my soul and being. I like how she uses literature as inspiration and entry into our worlds." --Sylvia Schroll ("Weaving Dreams: Borges, Neruda, García Márquez" at Esalen )

"Very beautiful and healing." -- Adrian Isaac ("Sensuality and Tenderness: Reading Neruda at Esalen")

"It was a great experience, both at a personal and a professional level. I have a more profound understanding of Latin American literature now, and I can bring this understanding to my students." -- Jessica Hooper  ("Weaving Dreams", at Esalen)

"Wonderful workshop. I learned much more about Neruda's life, love and poetry and was able to use some of his poems as models for my own self-discovery and writing." -- Kim Mahler ("Sensuality and Tenderness: Reading Neruda" at Esalen)

"Very enjoyable and thought provoking. Not only did I learn a great deal about Borges (and my field is literature!) but I was impressed how Amelia facilitated the discussion and moved us to connect at a deep level with ourselves and Borges texts and ideas!" -- Marta Altisent ("The Dreamer in the Labyrinth: Jorge Luis Borges", at Esalen)

"Very inspiring, sensitive approach to teaching." -- Wulf Blumert  ("Beyond Tales of Love and Solitude: The Magical Reality of Gabriel García Márquez" at Esalen)

"Amelia is a passionate and graceful teacher, full of wisdom and quiet knowing. I felt very supported and joyful at delving into some of the most beautiful poetry I have ever read." --Julie Daniels ("Sensuality and Tenderness: Reading Neruda at Esalen")

"Outstanding. Thanks to Amelia an entire new world of Latin American Literature has opened up for me." -- Suzanne Johnson  ("Beyond Tales of Love and Solitude: The Magical Reality of Gabriel García Márquez" at Esalen)

"Well beyond anything I have experienced before. She is the cream of the crop." -- Joseph Johnson  ("Sensuality and Tenderness: Reading Neruda at Esalen")