Akanista Meditations Review

I learned a lot on myself throughout the course. Very grateful to Nitima and Karuna !!

Nitima and Karuna are incredible! I am so grateful to them and their 6-week mindfulness meditation workshop. Through the duration of the course, I found my happiness, awareness, and ability to concentrate were enhanced, and my day to day was much more enjoyable. They are both so insightful, patient, and caring, and are willing listen and help with any questions you might have about your practice. I'm excited to continue strengthening my meditation practice with their guidance and assistance! Thank you Nitima and Karuna!!

Nitima and Karuna are a fantastic team. They truly touch your life once you meet them. It s a life changing experience to roll in one of their courses and it s not only about mindfulness or meditation , but it is about the art of living, of truly enjoying every moment . They will guide you smoothly thru life and thru any problems you may have at the time and you will overcome your fears and your insecurities at the end of your sessions with them . I can t praise them enough for what impact they got in our lives . Go for it ! You ll see it for yourself .

I took a wonderful 6 week meditation course here. Highly recommend.

Nitima and Karuna are wonderful at what they do. They give very generously. They are professional, but also work from the heart and they complement each other perfectly. I did a couple of workshops with them and intent to do more in the future. Highly recommended.

I m still blown away by the work I have done with these two. I know that whatever I bring to my time with them, they will meet and hold me. It feels very human-to-human, very grounded. There s no doubt in me that my work with them has caused some deep shifts in my life that I had never expected. They have great skill and rich personal experience in interweaving mindfulness and emotional health, which I realise now is so vital to living fully. They also know how to work on many levels, from the body, to therapeutic techniques, to working directly with the mind. Great gratitude to them both!

About a month ago, I had the privilege and honour to attend a Mindfulness Meditation retreat organised by Akanista Mindfulness in Southern France. The retreat was taking place in an authentic Buddhist monastery, set in the midst of mountains surrounded by breathtaking views. The facility, whilst basic, was extremely comfortable and the hospitality of the volunteers at the monastery was extraordinary.

The hosts, Nitima and Karuna, are genuinely the nicest people I have the pleasure to meet. They will go out of their way to make sure you get the most out of your time at the retreat and will do whatever it takes to make your feel comfortable!

The retreat was a mix of mindfulness meditation, yoga, holistic therapy, workshops and more, and managed to strike a perfect balance between all the activities.

Overall, this retreat was a life changing experience for me personally! If I could, I'd give 10 out of 10 to Akanista Mindfulness for this amazing retreat, and would highly recommend it to everyone!

Fantastic people, a relaxing and safe environment, a place to grow personally and find more inner peace and happiness.

Introduction to Mindfulness course.

Nitima and Karuna are thoughtful, gracious, conscientious, and patient.

They teach meditation techniques for those who have work commitments and maybe don t have so much time for mediation practice. They encourage taking the time of ten minutes each day if you can.

The classes take place in a large, open room with carpets. You take your shoes off before entering.

The meditation which they teach is easy to understand. They remove any confusion and unsure concepts of the practice. They give time to breathing meditations. They recognise that a meditation is not unsuccessful if you allow whatever you feel to be. The group settings allows for questions and discussing individual difficulties.

Their classes and teachings are gentle but have a firm guidance. They appreciate each student and give each one the time and space to express themselves fully.

They enjoy the teachings of Ajahn Brahm who shares relevant stories to explain concepts and teachings.

When you leave, you have 6 individual meditation practices and different techniques which give you something to continue with.

They always seek feedback and welcome people s honesty.

The weekend retreat is also excellent.

Thank you

Karuna and Natima are teaching with professionalism and heart. They have been always supporting me and very available for questions with patience and openness. I enjoyed the course which has classes and homework and I am registering to the next one as well. Thanks.

Everything was amazing about this retreat: the facilitators, the teachings, the powerful therapeutic workshops, the center in a paradise -like environment... This is where you will discover your true self and be able to connect with the deepest parts of you that you would never think of. Everyone without exception should attend this retreat. Nitima and Karuna are simply wonderful beings. Infinite gratitude to you both!

I did a retreat with Akanista for a week in Portugal. It was the perfect combination of sun holiday, learning about mindfulness, practicing meditation and yoga, and making new friends. They have a fantastic team of people bringing together a great atmosphere. I highly recommend.

From traditional to modern life, Nitima and Karuna can help you discover your deeper self and find balance into your life, whoever you are (and yes, even in London). I am deeply grateful to have met them and will always feel safe, accepted and loved around them.

Just returned from the most wonderful retreat in France held by Akanista Mindfulness. The facility was beautiful, comfortable, with delicious food and breathtaking surroundings. Nitima and Karuna are masters of their craft and put together a balanced, comprehensive, and life changing program. And they are both so generous and caring! The combination of meditation, yoga, hiking, Buddhist philosophy and therapy was beyond anything I could have hoped for. I HIGHLY recommend doing a retreat with Nitima and Karuna and Akanista Mindfulness.