I have a beloved great-uncle who is 96 and he’s been meditating twice a day for over 60 years. I have always admired his dedication, and whilst he’s not naturally a zen person, it helps to keep him balanced. I tried meditation a number of times, but never stuck to the practice. When a friend of mind started meditating, she was so different in herself that I became curious. I went to a talk and instantly liked the ease with which Jillian explained Vedic Meditation- no fluff but lots of practicality. For me, the course shifted a lot of emotions that felt bumpy for a few days but left me feeling lighter. I have definitely found the practice helpful to clear my head and raise my energy levels, and deal with life events over the last few years. As an osteopath I am working hands on with clients, and I think meditation helps me to keep clear and centered and sharpens my intuition. It’s also been a helpful practice on long-haul flights. In the future I would like to take the exploration deeper into the vedas- especially as my surname means ‘three vedas.’

Avni, Osteopath and Doula