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Before your session

How to prepare.

There is very little to prepare. That is the honest answer — and most people don’t believe it the first time they hear it.

What follows is not a list of rules. It is simply what we’ve found helps. Take what resonates. Leave the rest.

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Preparation is not readiness.

You cannot get better at this. There is no technique to learn before you come, no state to reach, and no version of yourself you need to become first.

People arrive from every kind of life moment — tired or inspired, uncertain or curious, carrying questions or simply following a quiet inner call. However they arrive, the work meets them exactly where they are, and only moves as deeply as they are ready to receive.

Preparation is not about becoming ready. It is practical — it removes what might get in the way. A heavy meal. Tight clothing. Rushing in at the last minute. A little extra rest if your body is asking for it. Small things can make it easier for your system to settle, open, and receive.

None of this is a rule. Your intuition already knows more about what your body needs than any list could. Take what resonates, leave what doesn’t. Preparing in the way that feels right for you is the preparation.

The practical part

The days, the hours, the moment before.

None of what follows is required. They’re practical invitations. Follow what resonates, and let the rest go. The work has never depended on a perfect preparation.

Two or three days beforeLet the ground settle.
  • Nourish your body. Ease off meat. Lighter meals—pescatarian or, ideally, vegetarian—naturally align with higher frequencies and help your system remain open, clear, and receptive.
  • Sleep, if you can. A rested nervous system has more range. If you can’t sleep well, come anyway — this is a suggestion, not a requirement.
  • Ease off alcohol and recreational substances. Twenty-four hours is enough. Not for moral reasons. A settled system simply responds more clearly.
  • Drink more water than usual. Hydration makes a noticeable difference to how the energy moves and how you feel the day after.
  • Move gently. Stretch, walk, swim — nothing strenuous. Light movement keeps the body grounded, helps energy circulate, and makes the days after a session settle more smoothly.
  • Stop researching. Watching twenty videos of other people’s sessions builds expectation, and expectation is the one thing that genuinely gets in the way. Your session will not look like theirs.
  • The day itselfKeep it light.
  • Eat something light two to three hours before. Not full, not starving. Fruit, soup, something simple. A heavy meal pulls your attention into digestion.
  • Wear clothes you can lie in for an hour. Soft, loose, nothing that digs in at the waist. Light, natural colours if you have them — no writing, no prints. You stay fully clothed the whole time. Bring a layer — bodies cool down fast afterwards.
  • Bring water and socks. We provide the mat. Feet get cold. A blanket or shawl if you own one you love.
  • Leave the day outside if you can. Coming straight from a meeting works. Coming with a little more space works even better.
  • Skip the heavy caffeine. One coffee in the morning is fine. Three before you lie down is a different session.
  • The last hourArrive before you arrive.
  • Arrive with presence. On time, unhurried, with an open and calm mind. Let go of expectations and allow yourself to simply receive. If you can, keep the hours after the session free — nothing urgent waiting on the other side.
  • Turn the phone fully off. Not on silent. Off. You will feel the difference that comes from being fully in your own space.
  • Bring an intention, not an expectation. If something is alive in you right now, let it be present. You don’t need to name it out loud or resolve it. And if nothing comes, that’s its own kind of readiness.
  • You don’t need to prepare. Only to allow. No spiritual knowledge, no readiness, no talent for meditation. This energy meets you exactly where you are.
  • Tell us anything we should know. Injury, pregnancy, medication, a recent loss, a first session, anything you would like us to know.
  • Understand so you can surrender

    What actually happens in the session.

    Read this once, and you will know what the session looks like. Understanding the flow helps the mind relax. The experience itself begins where words end.

    01

    You arrive.

    Shoes off. A mat on the floor. We welcome you, explain the process, and answer any questions you may have. Together, we create a space of trust, safety, and presence.

    02

    You lie down.

    Fully clothed, on your back, eyes closed. Music starts. There is no posture to hold, no breathing pattern to follow, no instruction to remember. You are allowed to simply be there.

    03

    We move through the room.

    Light touch — a hand on the sternum, the head, the feet — and often no contact at all. Always with your consent. You can say no at any moment and nothing about the session changes.

    04

    Your body takes over.

    Your own life force responds. Movement, heat, emotion, stillness. It lasts around an hour and a half. Then we sit up slowly, together, and there is time for sharing before anyone goes back outside.

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    A GIVER® facilitator speaking into a microphone while participants lie on mats at the start of a Kundalini Activation Astral Work session
    Whatever happens is allowed

    Your body will not do it wrong.

  • Some people shake, roll, or move in ways they never chose.
  • Some people cry without knowing what for.
  • Some people laugh. Out loud. In the middle of everything.
  • Some people feel heat, current, pressure, or a weight lifting.
  • Some people lie completely still for an hour — and get up saying something moved anyway.
  • Some people fall asleep. That counts too.
  • There is no version of this you can fail.

    Still deciding whether to come?

    If you’ve read this far, the practical part is already handled. The rest is just choosing a date. Sessions run in person on tour, and online every month.

    What people worry about

    Six things you can stop carrying.

    The worry

    "I'm completely new to this — and I don't know anyone."

    Most group sessions include many first-time participants. Those who return do so because they are following their own unfolding, at their own pace. There are no social dynamics to navigate, no expectation to interact, and nothing you need to know beforehand — only your own experience.

    The worry

    "I'll be the only one who feels nothing."

    Feeling little may happen in a first session, and it is not a verdict. The nervous system often needs to establish safety before it will let go. What you don’t feel on the mat frequently shows up in the days after — in sleep, in mood, in what stops bothering you.

    The worry

    "Everyone will look at me."

    Everyone’s eyes are closed. You lie down on your mat with comfortable space around you. The music fills the room, and each person is absorbed in their own experience. Self-consciousness usually fades within the first few minutes.

    The worry

    "I'm not spiritual enough for this."

    You don’t need a practice, a vocabulary, or a belief system. Engineers come. Sceptics come. People who have never meditated once come. Your life force does not check your credentials.

    The worry

    "What if I do it wrong?"

    You can’t. Your only role is to lie down, breathe naturally, and allow yourself to receive. There is nothing to learn, control, or achieve during the session.

    The worry

    "What if something comes up I can't handle?"

    You are never left alone with it. We stay in the room the entire time, we sit together afterwards, and you can pause, open your eyes, sit up, or step out at any point. The space is held so that you don’t have to hold yourself.

    The work meets you where you are.

    Most of the reasons people think they can’t receive this work turn out not to be reasons at all.

    Menstruation

    The session is safe during your period, and some people even experience it as stronger, as the body is already in a natural state of release and purification. However, everyone is different. Always listen to your body — if you are feeling physically weak or emotionally very sensitive, you may prefer to book another date.

    Medication

    Most prescribed medications are not an obstacle to receiving the work. Continue taking any medication as prescribed, and let us know if you feel there is anything we should be aware of.

    Age, fitness, or flexibility

    None of these matter. The session is received lying down, and no physical ability or previous experience is required.

    Therapy

    GIVER® is not therapy and is not intended to replace it. Many people find the two complement each other, each supporting a different aspect of their process.

    Feeling emotionally or physically "off"

    Some participants notice they feel more emotional, tired, or unsettled in the days leading up to a session. Others notice nothing at all. Whatever your experience, you don’t need to arrive feeling your best. Come exactly as you are.

    The work meets you where you are, not where you think you should be.

    If you’re joining from home

    Online asks a few more things.

    The transmission is the same. Your room is the variable, so treat it like the venue.

  • Make the space undisturbable. Door closed, people told, notifications off, laptop on a chair beside your mat and not in your hand.
  • Use headphones or a speaker, and give yourself floor space. Enough room to move without hitting furniture. Dim the lights. Keep water and a blanket within reach.
  • Protect the hour after. No calls, no errands. This is the part people underestimate most at home.
  • Never tried it, in any form?

    Online is the most accessible way to begin. Your own floor. Your own room. The same Conscious Energy Transmission offered in every in-person experience.

    For many, it starts here. Experience what moves within you, then join us in person when the time feels right.

    The full group photographed together in the studio after a GIVER® Kundalini Activation Astral Work session
    Last moment questions
    How early should I arrive?

    When we confirm your application, you'll receive an email with all the instructions for the session or event, including when to arrive.

    Can I come with a friend?

    Yes, and it's a good way in if you're nervous. Once you lie down you're each in your own experience — you won't be aware of each other for most of it.

    What if I need to leave in the middle?

    You can. Sit up, take your time, step out quietly. Nobody will stop you and nothing needs explaining. Someone will check on you.

    Should I do anything spiritual beforehand — meditate, fast, cleanse?

    No. Fasting for the first time in particular tends to make the session harder, not deeper. Come as you are, lightly fed and rested.

    Is it safe to drive home afterwards?

    Usually yes, but give yourself thirty minutes first. Sit, drink water, walk a little. If you feel light or spacious, wait longer or take a taxi.

    What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

    Cancellation. Three weeks or more before the session — 50% refund. Less than three weeks before — no refund.

    Need to change your booking? Contact us as soon as you can. We always do our best to accommodate requests when feasible, depending on availability and the nature of the event.

    What do I do with the rest of that day?

    Keep it soft. No big decisions, no heavy social plans, no alcohol. Water, food, sleep. The integration guide covers the days after in full.

    I'm nervous. Is that a bad sign?

    It's the most common way to arrive. Nerves mean something in you already knows this matters. Tell us at the door and we'll keep an eye on you.

    I don't know anything about Kundalini. Is this for me?

    Absolutely. No prior knowledge or experience is required. This is not a technique to master, but a natural meeting with your own life-force energy. Your inner intelligence already knows what is needed.

    Is there any way to do this session wrong?

    No, there isn't. All you need to do is relax, breathe, and allow. Trust your body, and trust the process.

    Is it sexual?

    No. Although Kundalini energy is also life energy, this work is not sexual. It is not about stimulating or directing sexual energy. Bliss can arise, but it's a different process. We hold a clear, professional and sacred container.

    What if I don't feel anything during my first session?

    Sensitivity to energy develops differently for each person. Some people feel strong sensations right away. Others notice more subtle shifts — changes in mood, clarity, or synchronicities in life.

    Energy always works, even if the mind cannot perceive it immediately. Trust the process. The more you receive, the more your body learns how to surrender and respond.

    Why do people's bodies move?

    When life-force energy flows through blocked areas, the body may move spontaneously — shaking, stretching, laughing, crying, even subtle tremors. This is a natural way for the nervous system to release tension and integrate.

    Movements aren't forced or performed. They happen as part of the process, and they're a sign of energy moving.

    What if I fall asleep?

    It can happen that the body falls asleep temporarily during the session, and that is completely okay. Even when the body appears to be asleep, you are still receiving exactly what you need.

    In many cases, what looks like sleep is actually a deep altered state of consciousness in which profound inner work is taking place.

    What if my body doesn't move during the session?

    Even if your body remains still, the energy is already working with you. Sometimes the process begins subtly and unfolds over time — through dreams, insights, emotional shifts, or bodily sensations. All you need is openness and trust.

    Is it worth coming back for more than one session?

    Yes. Each session builds naturally upon the previous one, allowing the work to deepen over time.

    We generally recommend beginning with three to five sessions, as this creates the space for deeper layers of healing, activation, and integration to unfold.

    From there, you're welcome to continue at your own rhythm. Some people return regularly as an ongoing practice. Others come back whenever they feel called.

    If you'd like guidance, let us know in the application form — we'll help you find the approach that best supports your process.

    Can I still help someone I love if they don't want to attend?

    If someone close to you isn't ready or doesn't wish to attend, you don't need to wait. By doing your own inner work, you naturally influence the relationships and systems you're part of.

    Family members especially are deeply connected. Your own healing often creates shifts that ripple through those closest to you — many people notice changes in the people around them as they themselves transform.

    Will I be "enlightened" after one session?

    This is not a shortcut to instant enlightenment. One session may open a door, release a blockage, or create a deep energetic shift that can significantly change how you experience your life.

    At the same time, this work unfolds through continuity. As you keep walking the path, clarity, depth, and integration naturally grow.

    Nothing left to prepare.

    Group sessions, private sessions, workshops, and online experiences. Meet us in person on tour, or join us online from wherever you are.

    Keep what resonates with you. Let go of what doesn’t.

    If anything still feels unclear, simply reach out. We’re here to help.

    You don’t have to be ready. You just have to lie down.