Join us for a peaceful,
monthly meditation gathering.
It’s a warm, welcoming space to deepen your practice with the Akanista team.
Connect with others who share your journey.
Each month, you’ll enjoy a gentle relaxation to ground yourself, a warm welcome with our chosen theme,
a deep meditation to take you further, and a dharma talk for new insights
—plus optional activities and space to share if you’d like.
We meet on the last Saturday of each month, 9:30–11 am UK time, currently via private Zoom Meeting.
Each session is unique and focuses on a specific theme. Pay as you can. Fill up the contact form, and we’ll send you all the details.
Let’s stay in touch. We’d love to have you with us.
Karuna & Nitima
Upcoming Dates and Themes
30 Nov 2024
Awakening the Spirit: A Look at Religion and Spirituality
What does religion mean to you? What defines being religious versus being spiritual? Can you imagine a world without religion? Consider the contrast between a priest and a commoner. Does religion impose limitations?
How does gender, including LGBT+ identities, intersect with faith? What role does spirituality play in our understanding of the afterlife? Is there a right or wrong way to approach these questions? Perhaps the answers lie in personal interpretation.
25 Jan 2025
Looking at one’s compassionate self
Self-compassion is treating yourself with kindness, just like you would a friend. It involves acknowledging your feelings without judgment and accepting your imperfections.
By embracing your compassionate self, you accept your humanity and forgive your mistakes. This approach fosters resilience, promotes emotional well-being, and encourages personal growth during tough times.
22 Feb 2025
How to have a healthy relationship with yourself
To have a healthy relationship with yourself, practice self-acceptance and treat yourself with kindness. Set aside time for self-reflection to understand your thoughts and feelings.
Prioritize self-care by engaging in activities that nourish your body and mind. Challenge negative self-talk by replacing it with positive affirmations. Remember to celebrate your achievements, no matter how small, and embrace your uniqueness.
Support Monthly Sangha
Our team comprises of Karuna Priya, a former Buddhist monk with extensive training in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the UK, and Nitima Priya, a Holistic Counsellor born in the foothills of the Himalayas, currently based in the UK and offering her counselling services internationally. Together, we lead the way in holistic healing with a Buddhist approach that encompasses the mind, body and spirit.
Our authentic approach, grounded in Eastern traditions and extensive personal experience, allows us to guide you on a healing journey that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma, or simply seeking personal growth and fulfilment, our tailored coaching sessions can help you unlock your full potential. With a focus on demystifying meditation and spirituality and providing personalised guidance, our team is dedicated to empowering you to live your best life.
This was meant to be.
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, creative work, Buddhist philosophy and hiking was beyond anything I could have hoped for.
– Annabel Barst