In the busy lives which many of us lead, finding a way to calm our minds can seem overwhelming. Nathalie Keiller, who has been running her business, Deep Meditation, since 2005, shows students how to gain from the mindfulness instilled through meditation. Somewhat paradoxically, she says, “Meditating is easier than asking how to meditate.”
Comfortably seated in the aesthetic studio space in her house, Nathalie explains that in the free introductory class curious students first attend, she goes over the theoretical background. “I present what the technique is, how it works and some discussion on why one would start a meditation practice.”
A student's next session is always a one-on-one with Nathalie so as to set the foundation of their meditation. Subsequent classes can take place either one-on-one or in small groups, depending on the student's preference.
The main tools of Deep Meditation are simple: sitting quietly with eyes closed, and repeating a mantra to help the mind become quiet. The effects of this practice are subtler levels of thought, until a deep awareness is naturally realized. “This experience enables the nervous system to gain a profound level of rest, beyond sleep,” says Nathalie.
