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Discover an enlightening energy
Here to hold a seminar on the ‘joy of healing’ are two German healers and counsellors who describe their work as a process of self -discovery and revelation

By Smriti Daniel
At some point in our lives, we are all forced to consider what we want most from life. We ask ourselves what would make our lives more meaningful and we each find our own answers. Some of us simply want a home to call our own, others want recognition and professional success, some wish their children happiness, others crave health.

While some dreams are simple and some are complex, many are longings people the world over have in common. Whatever the case may be, each of these dreams seems to boil down to one simple emotion – joy - all of us want to live joyous, liberated lives.

But how does one get to that point? The choices are as diverse as they are varied. There are, for instance, the religious beliefs, the physical practices, the emotional experiences and the spiritual aspects – which all, individually or together, offer one the path to enlightenment.

Shedding some light on one facet – that of the spiritual – are two German healers and counsellors, Leela Isani and Satya Wilmsen who will be holding a seminar titled “The Joy of Healing” at the Taj Samudra Hotel on January 18.
They have christened the seminar a “Deeksha” event – the Sanskrit word for ‘initiation’. “We hope to initiate people into the wonders of energy-transmission,” says Satya, going on to add that it is ultimately a process of self-discovery and revelation. One that does not just stop at a mental knowing but is instead carried through into the physical plane.

“This technique has been used to heal people with insomnia or with diseases such as diabetes,” reveals Leela, adding that the practice is particularly beneficial for illnesses linked to the nervous system.

Such “energy transfers” are innate to us humans, explain the two friends, whose sessions include much one on one “transmission”. Such exchanges are sometimes done through physical contact - “we lay our hands on them,” says Leela – or sometimes through simply keeping eye contact, adds Satya. While it is natural to compare the practice with others we have come across, they recommend not labelling the whole process and instead allowing oneself to just flow through it. “This is not ‘better’ than practices like reiki,” says Satya, adding that it is however, considerably simpler while having comparable beneficial effects.

For the sceptic, such a process will still have a powerful impact, says Satya, adding that she has seen many people, while initially wary, ending up deeply moved by their experiences. “We ourselves simply work as channels for the energy,” says Leela.

Both Leela and Satya are comparatively recent initiates into the technique and find their work very rewarding. Both have also travelled extensively, both together and alone and seen a great deal of the world. Both women have numerous other interests; Leela, for instance is an author with three books to her credit: The Tiger Woman, The Feast of the Senses and Heavy Body and Soul Training.

Leela, who has lived in India for 10 years, immersed herself in numerous spiritual pursuits – visiting temples and ashrams and learning from gurus residing there. The two of them have also taken groups on spiritual guide tours to parts of India, such as Madhya Pradesh. One thing is for certain, both Leela and Satya want to come back here and spend as much time as possible. In particular they have two wishes dear to their hearts – the first is a centre in Colombo which will make it possible for people to gather together and share their spiritual knowledge and the second some seminars directed exclusively at helping women liberate and nurture themselves.

Satya and Leela believe that enlightenment is one’s natural state and that they can help one find an easy way to experience it. Those interested can contact them at satyaleela@web.de for more details.

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