Meditation is essential, accessible, complementary and transformative for all people, for all lives. We are given manuals and instruction booklets for almost everything, we are taught all numerable topics at school, but have we ever really learnt to understand and know our own selves…? Our lives are so precious, bring yourself out of suffering. Know for yourself by developing your consciousness, how vibrant and peaceful life can really be.
Vipassana Meditation is an ancient mindfulness practice that cultivates deep self-awareness and inner peace. Rooted in Buddhist tradition, it involves observing thoughts, sensations, and emotions without attachment or judgment. This technique promotes mental clarity, emotional resilience, and overall well-being.
There are many ways in which one can develop meditation. Depending on you as an individual, sessions can be adapted based on your needs. A technique that Ursula has particularly connected with and is influenced by is Vipassana. Vipassana, meaning "clear seeing" or "insight" is one of the oldest and most transformative forms of meditation. Taught by S.N. Goenka, this style of Vipassana meditation is based on the ancient teachings of the Buddha and focuses on developing deep mindfulness and self-awareness through the systematic observation of bodily sensations.
In Goenka's method, practitioners observe the physical sensations in their body with equanimity (non-reactive awareness) to develop deep insight into the nature of reality. The practice uses the body as the focal point to understand the impermanence of all phenomena—both physical and mental. Through sustained observation of sensations, the meditator learns to observe sensations without attachment.
This style of meditation is perfect for those seeking profound inner transformation, self-awareness, and emotional healing. It offers a direct path to the mind’s natural state of clarity and peace.
Key Principles of Goenka’s Vipassana Meditation are as follows.
Meditation is not about stopping thoughts but recognizing that we are more than our thoughts and our feelings.
- Arianna Huffington
Vipassana helps release mental and emotional blockages by allowing practitioners to process emotions without being overwhelmed by them. It encourages the development of emotional resilience and greater equanimity, leading to a more balanced emotional state.
By cultivating awareness and mindfulness of bodily sensations, practitioners learn to detach from their thoughts and emotions, reducing stress, anxiety, and unnecessary mental turbulence.
Through the practice of Vipassana, one develops insight into the impermanent nature of life, leading to a deeper understanding of suffering and its cessation. Over time, this results in liberation from deep-seated attachment and suffering.
Ursula offers holistic deep tissue and uses therapeutic techniques as myofascial release and trigger point therapy tailored to your specific needs.
Please wear comfortable clothing and arrive 5 minutes early. If you have any allergies or medical conditions, let Ursula know beforehand to ensure the session is tailored to your needs.
The first session is 1 hour and 30 minutes, which includes the consultation and then hour massage. Sessions thereon are 1 hour but please be aware the hour slot includes the time to check in with any specific requirements for that session and time getting changed before and after. Shorter or longer options may be available upon request.
Massage should never be painful. If you’re experiencing discomfort, let Ursula know so adjusts can be made with the pressure or technique.
You can undress to your comfort level, it’s totally your call. You’ll be covered with towels/ blankets throughout the session, with only the area being worked on exposed. Ursula ensures the upmost respect and care for each individual.
Yes, this style of massage is particularly effective for relieving stress and promoting relaxation - achieved by the level of presence, the slowness of the technique and the care that is poured into each session. It is deeply calming for the nervous system, and deep-seated tension is released from the body.
This depends on your needs. For specific health problems weekly sessions will be most beneficial. Ursula recommends taking 6 sessions over 6 weeks to see best results for targeting specific concerns. For general relaxation, once a month is great.
