My Journey

Several years ago, I realised how busy and stressed my life had become. With two children home educated and running a business and home, it felt like I was running from one thing to the next and taking little time to focus on my own needs.

The only time I really sat down to rest was at the end of the day when I was exhausted!

I enjoyed my life, and it was a total pleasure being with the children and getting to take them to lots of social groups, academic sessions, and clubs. But you can’t be a good parent if you are constantly tired and emotionally drained. And eventually this all takes its toll on you physically.

I have always had a keen interest in wellness, meditation, and reiki, but felt it was probably difficult to do and took lots of time.

I did a few guided mediations online and found it quite hard to focus. And guilty for taking the time out!

Then one evening the opportunity popped up for me to attend a reiki level one course and I just went for it. This is where I first learnt how to go inwards and meditate. And with the ability now to give myself a reiki treatment each day I started to see huge benefits to my overall energy levels and mental wellbeing.

 I have since passed my level 2 Reiki and now offer treatments to my clients.

Not long after this another opportunity came my way, and I trained as a kids mediation teacher – meaning I can coach children and families aged 3 and up. With a keen interest in mental health, particularly in young people, I am very proud of this achievement.

Following on from that I trained as a Meditation for Mental Health facilitator so I can help give people the tools to help themselves in a crisis and improve their overall mental wellbeing through regular practice. I now offer online workshops and in person coaching.

I then went on to train as a sound meditation teacher and my regular Sound Bath sessions came into fruition. And I absolutely love running them. Seeing how people show up for themselves, relax and shift is such a pleasure. Its lovely to get so much feedback on how much better people feel.

So, what I have learnt is that anyone can meditate, anywhere and at any time. Learning the skill of going inwards, focusing on your breath, and taking yourself to a calm place is an absolute gift that everyone deserves.

You don’t need any special equipment; you don’t have to sit cross legged and you don’t even have to close you eyes. By meditating for just a few minutes each day, you will have the skill to draw on it whenever you need to. In moments of overwhelm, anxiety or panic attacks, before an exam or difficult task, or when the room is just too busy!

If you want to learn, give it a go. You honestly wont look back. It really is a tool for life. I have online workshops and private coaching available in person or on zoom. Gift yourself and your family the gift for life to be in control of your own wellbeing.

Amanda