Question 1

I’m nervous and apprehensive about joining a group/class when I don’t know you or anyone else.

Accepted Answer

Taking the first step in a new direction is the hardest part for anyone wanting to make changes. You aren’t alone in this. I’m here to help and there is no pressure to commit to anything. A 7-day trial involves the opportunity to get to know me via a discovery call so you can see how you feel about working with me.

Meeting me via a discovery zoom call prior to any live session (a requirement) will help put you at ease. It will help you feel heard, understood and recognised by me so you can feel more relaxed within the group, and it keeps our classes safe spaces for regular members.

Secondly, joining a class encourages you to practice embracing both courage and vulnerability at the same time. Qualities that will help you grow in being able to better manage your challenges.  You can feel reassured that EVERYONE attending felt as you do at the start and therefore will only be holding a collectively supportive and friendly space as you attend for the first time.

There’s no expectation to share openly as our sessions are largely non-interactive, but your presence is appreciated and makes a difference to everyone.

Question 2

Can I attend sessions with my camera off?

Accepted Answer

You have the freedom to choose. I encourage people to join with camera on initially as it encourages a sense of friendship, community and belonging but there are times, we don’t feel our best, are tired and would rather leave the camera off and this is completely fine.

Question 3

If I join a class, would I be expected to share/discuss my deepest anxieties/thoughts/feelings within the group?

Accepted Answer

You can feel completely reassured that the online group classes are non-interactive, and you can sit back listen and engage without the need to share, feel self-conscious or nervous about this. You can even attend with camera off if this makes you more comfortable. If groups are smaller and particularly on the Sunday evening class, you may be invited to offer 3 words to describe how you feel but this is always optional.

One to one sessions are the place for sharing. One to one sessions are very much encouraged if you are wanting to address issues that need some personalised attention.

Question 4

When practicing meditation previously, I struggled to relax in the sessions, should I continue?

Accepted Answer

It’s not unusual for us to have trouble relaxing during meditation. If this is you, don’t consider yourself a lost cause or judge this as something that won’t work for you.

Sometimes, the dog might be barking, you can hear others around the house or you’re just too tense. Meditation isn’t relaxation, (although we might often feel more relaxed for practicing).  Meditation is seeing what’s happening in the moment and allowing things to be just as you find them rather than thinking it SHOULD be different.

Tension lies between how something is and how we think it should be. Letting go of believing things should be a certain way can help us find more ease.  So, if you don’t feel relaxed, you can practice saying to yourself “Right now, it’s like this and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with me”.

This attitude and approach can take time so don’t be too quick to judge and walk away. Most people find that being open and sharing it with me via messaging or conversation allows them to give it a chance.

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