About Niema
Certified Meditation Coach, Author, Speaker
I am a certified meditation coach, author, and speaker who was born in Philadelphia and educated at Azusa Pacific University in southern california. At the age of 32 a profound inner transformation lead me to meditation. Let’s just say it was love at first sight. Although I had experienced a high level of childhood trauma, I channeled my energy into sports and writing. I was a four time National Champion on the collegiate level and decided to stop running track to pursue a career in education. After college I earned a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Fifteen years later, I have had the privilege of inspiring children and families with two self-published books, and have traveled speaking to thousands of teens about my personal story. At the age of 35, a profound inner transformation led me to guided meditation workshops for others who want to heal from their past to enjoy the reward for the present. My speciality is working with beginner meditators in mindfulness meditation, teaching the benefits and vital importance of connecting with one’s self.
Guided Meditation
1-to-1 Sessions
Private Mindfulness sessions are a wonderful way to work through your needs, regardless of whether you are a beginner or want to deepen your practice. Your private session will be tailored to you and is completely confidential.
Speaking
Niema is an energetic speaker, with an amazing story of triumph. She shares with mostly youth as her target audience how she has overcome a very traumatic childhood to becoming a 4x national champion, author and speaker.
Why do I teach meditation?
I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma.
As a black women I was never introduced to meditation as a reduction to stress. I didn’t even know anyone who did meditation. I found out about meditation through reading self help books. I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma. The inner city carries an array of stressors and I’ve found through my personal journey it has been a way for me to overcome not only my stressors but also a method of personal healing into my past traumas.
Why do I teach meditation?
I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma.
As a black women I was never introduced to meditation as a reduction to stress. I didn’t even know anyone who did meditation. I found out about meditation through reading self help books. I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma. The inner city carries an array of stressors and I’ve found through my personal journey it has been a way for me to overcome not only my stressors but also a method of personal healing into my past traumas.
Why do I teach meditation?
I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma.
As a black women I was never introduced to meditation as a reduction to stress. I didn’t even know anyone who did meditation. I found out about meditation through reading self help books. I want to introduce mindfulness meditation to urban communities who have experienced trauma. The inner city carries an array of stressors and I’ve found through my personal journey it has been a way for me to overcome not only my stressors but also a method of personal healing into my past traumas.
What can I expect at a workshop?
Minding my business for the soul- is a workshop series geared to inspire people to think about meditation as an option in getting in touch with who they really are so they can find the answers they have been looking for within themselves. Each series or session focuses on a topic that dives into the “soul”, then goes into a 20 minute guided sit.
I believe that in order for people to be present in the moment and to “listen” inside themselves takes more work that just sitting. The first part of workshop introduces a thought provoking question based on the mini lesson, then some journaling for reflection then a quiet guided sit.
It really is inviting to a beginner meditator who might find it hard to meditate with advance meditations usually for a silent 45 minutes sit time. This offers to a beginner meditator less intimidation. It gives them time to practice and understands what is really means to quiet down the mind.
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Speaking
Niema is an energetic keynote speaker, with an amazing story of triumph. She shares with mostly youth as her target audience how she has overcome a very traumatic childhood to becoming a 4 time national champion to writing two self help books.
Meditation Workshops
Some people learn Mindfulness through self-help books, for others working individually with a skilled teacher works best, others through group programmes. We can tailor a group program that meets your staff’s needs.
One-on-One Meditation Coaching
Private Mindfulness sessions are a wonderful way to work through your needs, regardless of whether you are a beginner or want to deepen your practice. Your private session will be tailored to you and is completely confidential.
How does 1-on-1 coaching work?
The private sessions are 45 minutes but it doesn’t stop there because Mindfulness is a way of life. To experience the full benefits of mindfulness meditation you will be encouraged to practice everyday. You will be given the tools to enhance your practice during the day, as you go about your daily routine; at work, home or while socializing. You will also receive short weekly audio recordings to help you meditate, for at least 10 minutes a day. As part of your practice, time and effort is essential to your self-care.
Simple, yet powerful meditation techniques such as Mindfulness, Loving-kindness, Visualization & Mantra can be tailor-made to suit your needs and personality. Coaching provides the opportunity to to be guided, to ask questions and to practice the tools you’re being taught.
We offer full confidential support in our phone sessions. If you prefer it to be online, we can arrange Skype sessions too or Facetime for apple users.