What should I expect from the Jivatma training format at Healing Essence Center?

Isabelle Schnadig noted the course uses a combination of in-person and Zoom sessions, providing a slow but effective introduction. The training balances Ayurvedic philosophy with hands-on practice, including giving and receiving Jivatma.

Is the energy healing curriculum difficult to learn?

Isabelle mentioned that while students must learn twenty-seven Sanskrit words, Jonathan Glass presents the material slowly and effectively. She felt empowered to feel energy in her hands quickly during the demonstrations.

Can I help my family with energy healing without a medical degree?

Yes, Isabelle Schnadig pursued this training specifically to help people, including her child with special needs, without going to medical school. She found the practice to be an effective way to use her hands to help others.

Is the cost of Urban Monk Productions worth the investment?

Maureen Thoma admitted that the program was an expense she had to consider, but after seeing the results, she stated it was a 'leap of faith' that was ultimately worth it. She considers it the best program she has tried in the last seven years.

How does Urban Monk compare to other online wellness programs?

Maureen found that Urban Monk offered more one-on-one support than other programs she researched, which often required her to work through materials alone online. She also preferred their organized supplement packets over figuring out dosages herself.

Can Urban Monk help with stress and anxiety?

Maureen reported that while she still experiences some anxiety, she is handling stress much better than she did two years ago. She noted feeling less exhausted even when hosting family for several days.

What do real people say about personal transformation?

36 people recorded interviews about personal transformation across 15 organisations. feeling heard and supported by the provider was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 8 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.

First-hand accounts from people who talked about personal transformation in their recorded interview.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 36 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

Felt supportedmentioned in 8 interviews
“A lot more patient and also a bit more compassionate and more gentle with people.”Charles Hoskinson
Confidencementioned in 6 interviews
“Because of the breakthroughs I had and because of the next level of confidence that I was just able to experience and live in, it became very apparent to me what the next level of stepping outside of my comfort zone a…”Andrew Peluso
Mood & stressmentioned in 5 interviews
“Stress has been less issue.”Maureen Thoma
Mental claritymentioned in 5 interviews
“I needed someone like Heather to help me to really make me focus more on what I need get out of my physical clutter, which I got so much of, and also my mental clutter.”Richard Iyall
Better systemsmentioned in 4 interviews
“And I've done so much to go through my different parts of my living space. each, you know, I do like usually one area at a time, you know, whether it's papers, you know, getting them organized or, you know, boxes of t…”Richard Iyall
More energymentioned in 3 interviews
“So more connection to where I'll focus my energy, owning my own energy.”Christina Weber
Family & relationshipsmentioned in 3 interviews
“I feel like with some of this stuff kind of cleared from me or lifted from me, I'm going to be a better father and husband and friend.”Colin Dentan
Less painmentioned in 2 interviews
“And that's been my major concern. and there's been a lot less pain. and a lot less running to the bathroom all the time.”Maureen Thoma

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How long it took

Over a year · 6

Stories in this topic

Showing 12 of 36 interviews.

What people were sceptical about first

“Maureen Thoma admitted that the program was an expense she had to consider, but after seeing the results, she stated it was a 'leap of faith' that was ultimately worth it. She considers it the best program she has tried in the last seven years.”Maureen Thoma
“I'm thankful for my parents, that they were willing to help me out was the cost and stuff.”Jade Snead
“I would like to see price structures drop and I would like to see less dominance of traditional western medicines.”Ted Larsen

Frequently asked

What should I expect from the Jivatma training format at Healing Essence Center?: Isabelle Schnadig noted the course uses a combination of in-person and Zoom sessions, providing a slow but effective introduction. The training balances Ayurvedic philosophy with hands-on practice, including giving and receiving Jivatma. — Isabelle Schnadig
Is the energy healing curriculum difficult to learn?: Isabelle mentioned that while students must learn twenty-seven Sanskrit words, Jonathan Glass presents the material slowly and effectively. She felt empowered to feel energy in her hands quickly during the demonstrations. — Isabelle Schnadig
Can I help my family with energy healing without a medical degree?: Yes, Isabelle Schnadig pursued this training specifically to help people, including her child with special needs, without going to medical school. She found the practice to be an effective way to use her hands to help others. — Isabelle Schnadig
Is the cost of Urban Monk Productions worth the investment?: Maureen Thoma admitted that the program was an expense she had to consider, but after seeing the results, she stated it was a 'leap of faith' that was ultimately worth it. She considers it the best program she has tried in the last seven years. — Maureen Thoma
How does Urban Monk compare to other online wellness programs?: Maureen found that Urban Monk offered more one-on-one support than other programs she researched, which often required her to work through materials alone online. She also preferred their organized supplement packets over figuring out dosages herself. — Maureen Thoma
Can Urban Monk help with stress and anxiety?: Maureen reported that while she still experiences some anxiety, she is handling stress much better than she did two years ago. She noted feeling less exhausted even when hosting family for several days. — Maureen Thoma