About

Hi, I'm Nadya

I’m a fully qualified, externally accredited meditation teacher, qualifying with a distinction from the British School of Meditation. I hold a DBS certificate and I’m a registered member of the British School of Meditation, adhering to their code of ethics.

I specialise in group meditations.

Why Do I Teach Meditation?

Debilitating anxiety led me to try meditation. Over the course of many years I tried absolutely everything and anything to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, recognising that I was working and living at a severely reduced capacity. Nothing helped, no matter how hard I tried.

Until I started meditating.

Gradually my symptoms of anxiety began to slip away and I began to effortlessly manage stressful situations. My mind became acutely clear, efficient, significantly more productive, and emotionally regulated. The changes are permanent and only get better with time.  Meditation enhances all aspects of my life by enabling me to experience it fully in the present moment.  It also brings depth to my committed yoga practise by connecting all aspects of my being so they can flow in unity.

My role as a meditation teacher is to hold a space for you, to give you the tools so that you can also transform your life by connecting more fully with who you are in every changing moment.  My wish is to guide you, through meditation, to a life of equanimity and harmony, no matter where your starting point is.

I would love to support you on this journey.

How Does Meditation Reduce Such Drastic Symptoms?

Meditation isn’t just a relaxation technique.

Innumerable scientific studies prove that meditation physically alters the structure of the brain, shrinking the areas concerned with stress and alarm, and increasing volume in the areas which promote coherence, connection and efficient thinking. 

Meditation also decreases the production of cortisol, the stress hormone, by up to 25-30% (this is one of the first things beginner meditators notice). Calming the cortisol levels leads to better quality of sleep, a stabilising of blood pressure, an enhanced immune system and more efficient digestion, among many other benefits.

In short, meditation recalibrates the whole brain promoting mental and physical wellbeing, which increases exponentially the more you practise.

Leading to whole life harmony.

Meditation is so simple. You do not need to adhere to any religion to do it. At the same time, it can compliment any religious practise you may already have.

Meditation itself is a neutral practise

You just need to know how to do it, and then watch as your own life harmonises into a more coherent, more peaceful, more productive and happy existence.

FAQ

My meditation courses cater for complete beginners, intermediate students and long-term meditators. Even I was a beginner at some point, with absolutely no knowledge of meditation at all. You don’t need to worry if you have no knowledge or experience. That is what I am here for, to help guide you. All it takes is a willing heart and a commitment to your own wellbeing.

In my meditation courses, beginning meditators will be meditating for 10 minutes at a time, up to three times per session. In fact, the optimum period of time to benefit from a meditation practise is 20 minutes per day, which can be done in two 10 minute sessions. Some people like to meditate for longer periods. And some people can only manage a few minutes at a time. My view is that even one minute of meditation per day is better than no minutes.

In my Beginners 2, Intermediate and Experienced courses, participants will be meditating for 20 or 30 minutes at a time.

 

This varies from person to person. Mostly people find that each time they meditate, even complete beginners, they experience reduced stress and a sense of tranquility. However, for permanent , positive changes, a consistent practise will yield results which only get better and better the more you meditate. A consistent practise will see an ongoing improvement in stress management, better sleep, a more peaceful life and optimum brain function.

Think of it like going to the gym. The first time you go, you may feel the benefit, but those benefits won’t be visible. It’s only after consistent visits over a period of time that the results will show. Meditation is exactly the same. The brain is also a muscle, and becomes stronger and more efficient over time. With consistent practise, you will permanently change how you function in this world. For the better.

Meditation is somewhat of a paradox. You become so relaxed that you become more productive. How is this so? A calm and relaxed brain is not a dull and sluggish brain. A calm and relaxed brain is not flailing around in a sea of mind clutter and overwhelm. Brains of meditators have superior focus. This is because all the roadblocks caused by overwhelm and stress are removed, leaving the brain far more able to focus on what it needs to focus on.  Therefore you become far more efficient without experiencing any sense of rush and panic.

My method of meditation is not affiliated to any religion, and is equally suitable for atheists and agnostics as it is to anyone with any type of spiritual practise. It is true that the practise of meditation originated from early religions, but you no longer have to follow a religion to experience the great benefits of meditation.

You don’t have to meditate every day, but the long-lasting benefits derived from meditation are the result of a consistent daily practise. However, even if you meditate intermittently, each meditation will bring you some peace and a sense of wellbeing. Meditation shouldn’t be seen as a chore, rather it is a practise of self-care, which can enhance all areas of your life.

No, just clothes which you feel comfortable in.

No, you can sit in any position that is comfortable for you. During my classes chairs are offered for everyone, but you can also opt to sit on the floor or a cushion, or even stand up. When meditating at home you can choose to meditate on the floor, in a chair, a garden bench, on a beanbag or cushion. You can even meditate in bed, aka beditation!! The key is that you choose somewhere you won’t be disturbed for the duration of the meditation, and a position that you can sit or stand comfortably in.

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