Frequently Asked Questions
This is a place to explore some of the questions that arise around my work, the ways we meet, and the language I use. You’ll find more about Satsang, awakening, transmission and the wider orientation of the work, alongside information about 1-to-1 sessions, events and practicalities.
Whether you’re new to my work, considering joining a gathering or simply curious to understand more, I hope you’ll find what you need here.
If your question isn’t answered, you’re always welcome to get in touch.
About the Work
Satsang means a gathering in or with truth: ‘Sat’ = truth, reality; ‘sangh’ = gathering. company. For me, it is a meeting in presence: a space to sit together, listen deeply, inquire into what is real and allow whatever is here to become part of the meeting.
Satsang may include silence, meditation, conversation, spiritual teaching, inquiry, humour, emotion or simply resting together in presence. There is no fixed agenda or particular experience we are trying to create.
I don’t see Satsang primarily as a place where a teacher gives answers, but as a shared space of listening and discovery, where our humanity, our deeper nature and the mystery of Being can all be encountered.
My approach is rooted in presence and direct encounter with reality. Rather than teaching a fixed system or leading people towards predetermined insights, I listen closely to what’s unfolding and intuitively work from what’s actually here.
My work weaves together silence, contemplative inquiry, embodiment, the relational field, spiritual teaching and the living current of Divine Light. I am interested in what we can discover through direct experience, including the places where what we understand and how we actually live may not yet be fully aligned or congruent.
Ultimately, I want to support your own capacity to listen, discern, feel and meet life directly. Reality itself is the teacher; my role is to help create the conditions in which we can become available enough to learn from it.
I use awakening, Self-realisation and enlightenment often synonymously, to point towards the recognition of our deeper nature beyond the separate, conditioned sense of self, and the living reality of Being that is already here.
At the heart of this is the recognition of nonduality: One without another. The apparent separation between self and other, inner and outer, human and Divine, gives way to the recognition of a single indivisible reality, which we might call Being, consciousness, God, the Divine, the Self, or simply what is. Different traditions and people use different language, and I tend to use these words fluidly and interchangeably. Ultimately, they are fingers pointing towards something that cannot be fully captured in words.
Awakening, as I understand it, does not remove our humanity. Our conditioning, emotions, relationships, bodies and histories remain part of the unfolding. Recognition can be profound, while the integration and embodiment of that recognition continue to deepen through ordinary life.
For me, awakening and embodiment therefore belong together: the recognition of what we are and the ongoing discovery of what it means to actually live from that recognition.
My own path has been shaped by many influences, teachers, traditions and lineages, and I carry a particular history with meditation, nonduality, mysticism and devotion to the Divine. These have all informed who I am and inevitably find their way into my work.
But I don’t teach from within one particular lineage or offer a fixed spiritual system. My teaching is emergent and experiential, arising from a surrendered listening to what’s here and what the person or moment seems to be asking for. I draw upon teachings, practices, inquiry, silence, embodiment, prayer, transmission or whatever else feels appropriate, rather than beginning with a predetermined method.
In that sense, I honour the traditions and teachers that have shaped me without feeling bound to reproduce them. What matters most to me is the living encounter itself: remaining open, listening deeply and allowing the teaching to arise in response to what is actually here.
You can read more about my own spiritual journey, influences and teachers on ‘My Story’.
No. I don’t ask you to adopt my understanding of reality, awakening, the Divine or anything else as your own.
I will inevitably speak from my own experience and orientation, and spiritual teaching may form part of our work together. But I encourage you to question, discern and return to your own direct experience rather than taking something as true simply because I say it.
Your own inner authority is important here. Take what resonates, explore what challenges you, and leave what does not feel true to your experience.
Transmission, Darshan & Energy Healing
Divine Light Transmission, Darshan and Energy Healing are primarily offered within group meetings, retreats and other gatherings, where they may form a distinct part of our time together.
Within 1-1 sessions, my work tends to be much more fluid. Elements of transmission, silence, energetic awareness or other qualities associated with these forms may arise naturally within a session, but I do not ordinarily offer a formal Energy Healing or Darshan as a separate part of 1-1 work. I listen and respond to what is actually present, allowing the meeting to take its own shape.
Divine Light Transmission is one of the central expressions of Grace within my work. I experience it as a living current of Divine Light that can be shared or transmitted through presence, inviting a direct encounter with something deeper than the ordinary sense of ourselves.
From the perspective of the person receiving, transmission can sometimes feel as though something is flowing towards or through them. It may be experienced as energy, warmth, movement, spaciousness, love, stillness or a deepening of presence. At other times it may be very subtle, or there may be little noticeable experience at all.
My own understanding of transmission is rooted in nonduality. Ultimately, the Light is not something that belongs to me and is passed from one separate person to another. It points towards and resonates with the same living reality that is already present as the ground of our Being.
I experience myself as a conduit for this movement of Grace, while remaining open about the mystery of what transmission actually is and how it works.
Darshan is a Sanskrit word associated with seeing, being seen by, or coming into the presence of the sacred. In my work, it takes the form of a silent meeting in presence, often through the gaze.
There may be a felt sense of intimacy, love, spaciousness, recognition or communion, although there is no particular experience that needs to happen. For me, Darshan is less about doing something to another person and more about meeting within the stillness and presence that is already here.
I experience Darshan as deeply connected with recognition: a meeting in which the usual sense of separation may soften and something of our shared nature can become more apparent. What unfolds within that meeting belongs to the mystery of the encounter itself.
Energy Healing is one of the forms I sometimes offer during group meetings and retreats. During these periods I enter into a receptive, surrendered state, opening to and enlivening an energetic dimension of consciousness within the wider field of the group. From there, I listen intuitively to what seems to be moving, emerging or asking for attention within the person and the wider field of the meeting.
The process may involve periods of silence, energetic movement through my own body, the use of my hands, spoken words or sounds, prayer, or simply resting deeply in presence. I don’t follow a predetermined technique or protocol. Each healing unfolds differently in response to what arises.
At times I experience particular energetic qualities becoming more present or amplified within the field, such as grounding, expansion, tenderness, strength, clarity, love or stillness. There can be a sense of inviting or enlivening these qualities and allowing the person’s own system to meet and respond to them in whatever way it does.
People may experience physical sensations, emotion, energetic movement, release, stillness, imagery, insight or a sense of settling and integration. Others may experience very little consciously. I don’t claim to know precisely what is occurring within another person’s system, even when my own experience of the energetic movement is very clear.
I understand Energy Healing as a meeting of presence, consciousness and energy, in which I make myself available to Grace and allow the process to unfold from there.
Experiences vary enormously from person to person, and from one meeting to another. You may notice warmth, tingling, waves of energy, changes in the breath or body, spaciousness, stillness, expansion or deep rest. There may be releases of emotion, tears, laughter, physical contractions or spontaneous movement. The mind may become unusually quiet, or there may be lots of thoughts, memories or imagery arising. At times there may be insight, a strong sense of presence or connection with the Divine. You may also feel very little, or nothing at all.
Ultimately, though, these are all experiences. They arise, change and pass. We don’t need to interpret or analyse every sensation, thought, emotion or energetic movement, nor measure the value of a meeting by how dramatic or pleasurable the experience was.
The invitation is deeper than the pursuit of temporary states or experiences. Whatever arises can simply be allowed to arise, and whatever passes can be allowed to pass. What we are ultimately interested in is that which is here before, during and after every experience.
Nothing has gone wrong. Sensitivity to subtle energy varies enormously. Some people experience transmission and energetic movement very strongly, while others may feel little or nothing at all. This can also change considerably for the same person from one meeting to another.
Not consciously perceiving something does not necessarily mean that nothing is happening. My experience is that the energetic field and movement of Grace are not dependent upon our ability to sense them, and sometimes shifts become more apparent afterwards or over time.
At the same time, I don’t encourage you to manufacture an experience or convince yourself that something happened because you think it should have. If you felt nothing, then you felt nothing. There is nothing wrong with that.
Ultimately, whether you experience fireworks or complete stillness, these experiences are not the point of the work. They come and go like every other experience. There is nothing you need to achieve, interpret or hold onto.
Yes. Some group events and retreats include the possibility of receiving Divine Light Transmission or Energy Healing remotely, without being physically present or joining the gathering live. When remote participation is available, this will be clearly stated on the individual event page, along with any guidance for taking part.
I experience this work as taking place within an energetic field that is not dependent upon physical proximity. People receiving remotely may have a wide range of experiences, from very tangible sensations or shifts to something much subtler, or nothing consciously perceptible at all.
I can also offer remote work individually, where I sit with you energetically using a photograph you provide. However, this is something I offer selectively rather than as a standard 1-1 service, and I generally prefer that we have met together via video beforehand. If you feel particularly drawn to working in this way, you are welcome to contact me to discuss whether it feels appropriate.
1-1 Sessions
There’s no fixed structure or agenda for a session. We usually begin by arriving together in presence, stillness and listening for what is here. From there, the meeting unfolds responsively.
We may move through silence, conversation, contemplative inquiry, embodied exploration, spiritual teaching, emotional or relational territory, or simply stay with something that needs space to be met. Sometimes our time together is very quiet; sometimes it is lively and direct.
I listen closely to what you bring, but also to what may be moving beneath the surface. My intention is not to lead you towards a predetermined answer or experience, but to meet what’s actually alive and see what becomes possible when we give it our attention.
You can read more about working with me on the 1-1 Sessions page.
People come to me for many different reasons. You might be exploring awakening or spiritual questions, navigating a period of change or uncertainty, meeting emotional or relational patterns, integrating profound experiences, or simply feeling drawn towards deeper inquiry.
You don’t need to have had a spiritual awakening, follow a particular tradition or arrive with a particular level of understanding. What matters more is a willingness to meet yourself and your experience with openness and curiosity.
Sessions are also not only for times when something is “wrong”. They can be a space for contemplation, exploration, integration and the deepening of an already rich inner or spiritual life.
No. You are very welcome to arrive with a particular question, situation or area you would like to explore, but you do not need to have an agenda.
Sometimes we begin with nothing more than silence and see what emerges. What initially seems important may deepen, change shape or give way to something entirely unexpected as we listen.
There is room both for intention and for not-knowing.
No. My work is spiritual and contemplative in nature and is not psychotherapy, counselling or a substitute for professional mental health care.
That said, our humanity is fully welcome here. Emotions, relationships, conditioning, grief, fear, shame and other tender or difficult experiences may naturally become part of our exploration. I work with these through presence, inquiry, embodiment and spiritual exploration rather than through a clinical or therapeutic framework.
If you are currently experiencing significant mental health difficulties, I encourage you to seek appropriate professional support alongside, or instead of, working with me.
There’s no prescribed number of sessions. For some people, a single meeting feels complete. Others find value in meeting over a period of time, particularly when something is unfolding that benefits from continuity and deeper exploration.
I don’t work from a programme or believe that your process should follow a particular timeline. We can meet once, occasionally or more regularly depending on what feels appropriate for you.
I do, however, ask that sessions are booked no more frequently than once every 7 days, unless we have discussed and agreed otherwise. The space between meetings matters, giving time for what has arisen to settle, integrate and unfold in your life rather than continually reaching for the next session.
If we work together over several sessions, each meeting still begins with what is alive now rather than following a predetermined sequence.
Sessions are scheduled for one hour and often unfold somewhere between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on what is alive in the meeting. They are held online via Zoom, so you are welcome to join from wherever you are in the world.
You’ll receive your joining link when you book; if you have any technical or accessibility concerns about joining by video, please contact me beforehand.
Please arrive on time for your session. Punctuality is important to me and is part of how I hold the container for our work together. I recommend being ready a few minutes beforehand, somewhere private and comfortable where you are unlikely to be disturbed.
There is no particular preparation required. Come as you are.
You may find it helpful to give yourself a little space before the session to arrive and settle, but there is nothing you need to work out beforehand. You can bring a particular question or situation, or simply arrive and allow us to begin from what is here.
You can book a 1-1 session through the calendar on the Sessions page, where current availability is shown in your own timezone. Once you choose a date and time, the session is held for 24 hours while you complete payment. Your booking is confirmed once payment is received; if payment isn’t completed within that time, the appointment is released and becomes available again.
Sessions are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, with a suggested contribution of £95 per session. The booking system begins at £40, allowing you to choose an amount according to your circumstances.
Accessibility matters deeply to me. If £40 is beyond your means, please don’t let that prevent you from reaching out. I regularly work with people who are unable to meet the usual minimum, and I will not turn someone away simply because of their financial circumstances. Contact me directly and we can find an arrangement that is workable for you.
Rescheduling: If something comes up, my first wish is to find you another time rather than for you to lose the session. Sessions can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice… reach out and we’ll find a time that works for us both. Rescheduling within 24 hours isn’t possible, as the time has been set aside for you and can’t be offered to anyone else at such short notice. A session cancelled or missed within that window can’t be rescheduled or refunded. Life happens, and I understand… but this close in, the session stands.
Cancellations: Because each session is time set aside for you, and offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, completed payments aren’t refunded. If you can’t attend, rescheduling is open to you with at least 24 hours’ notice, so the session isn’t lost. Payment processing fees are non-refundable.
If I need to cancel: I’ll always do my utmost to honour every session booked. On the rare occasion I do, you’ll be offered either a reschedule to a time that suits you, or a full refund.
Yes. 1-1 sessions are usually recorded, and you will be given access to the audio recording afterwards should you wish to download and keep a copy. Recordings remain available for 7 days following the session, after which they are deleted. Your recording is provided for your own personal use and I ask that you don’t share it with others.
If you would prefer your session not to be recorded, you are completely welcome to say so. Please let me know at the beginning of our meeting.
Sessions themselves are private and confidential. Naturally, my work with people continually informs and deepens my understanding, and from time to time something explored within a session may illuminate a universal theme or principle that later finds its way into my teaching or writing. When this happens, I do not share identifying details or reproduce someone’s personal story; it is the broader insight or teaching that I may carry forward.
Events & Gatherings
I offer a range of online and in-person gatherings throughout the year, including weekly group meditations & transmissions, Sunday Satsang, day and weekend events, and longer retreats.
Some gatherings are regular, while others arise as one-off events or deeper immersions. Each has its own rhythm and emphasis, but all are rooted in presence and an openness to what unfolds when we come together.
Current gatherings can be found on the Events page, where you’ll also find dates, locations, booking information and details specific to each event.
The shape of my group meetings varies considerably. Some have a clear intention or form: a guided meditation, a period of Divine Light Transmission and meditation, or a particular theme we are exploring together. A Sunday Satsang will often bring together meditation, conversation and inquiry, followed by a transmission, Darshan or Energy Healing.
Other gatherings may be more spacious or take a different form altogether. Retreats can move between structured sessions and more open, responsive periods, while collaborations, workshops and one-off events may draw upon different practices or ways of meeting depending on their purpose.
So while I often come with an intention for a meeting, I don’t hold the structure rigidly. I listen to what is happening in the room and allow space for the meeting to respond to the people present and what is alive in the moment.
The individual event page will always give you a clearer sense of the particular gathering you are coming to, but broadly you can expect some combination of presence, meditation, silence, conversation, inquiry, spiritual teaching, transmission and embodied or energetic exploration.
No. Unless an individual event specifically says otherwise, you do not need any previous experience of meditation, Satsang, nonduality, transmission or spiritual inquiry.
People come with very different backgrounds and understandings. You are welcome to arrive exactly where you are.
Some of my smaller or longer residential retreats may have an application or suitability process because of the depth and intimacy of the container. Where this applies, it will always be made clear on the individual event page.
No. You are always welcome to simply be present.
There are usually opportunities for questions, sharing and inquiry, but you do not have to speak or put yourself forward. Listening, sitting quietly and receiving the meeting in your own way are equally valid forms of participation.
At longer retreats there may be particular practices, meditations or shared activities, but you are still encouraged to listen to yourself and honour your own needs and boundaries.
Yes. Group meetings and events are typically recorded, and recordings may be shared publicly or through my subscription-based video archive as part of the ongoing sharing of Satsang and my wider work.
For online gatherings, this may include your voice and/or image if you choose to speak, ask a question or appear on camera. If you would prefer not to appear in the recording, please keep your camera off and ask any questions via the chat.
In-person events may be handled differently depending on the nature of the gathering and the space we are in. You should generally expect that recording may take place, with consent and recording arrangements made clear for the particular event.
Full recordings are generally available to attendees for 7 days following an event, after which many meetings become available through the Imogen Satsang Substack. Extracts such as guided meditations, transmissions, teachings or other portions of a meeting may also be shared elsewhere, including YouTube.
By attending a recorded group event, you consent to the recording and its use in the sharing of my work. If a particular gathering is handled differently, this will be made clear at the event.
If you have accessibility requirements or particular needs that may affect your participation, please feel welcome to get in touch before booking or attending.
What can be accommodated will vary depending on the event, venue and nature of the gathering, but I am always happy to have a conversation about what you need and what may be possible. Any important accessibility information specific to an event will usually be included on the individual event page.
Accessibility matters deeply to me, and many of my online gatherings are offered by donation or on a pay-what-you-can basis. In-person events and retreats involve greater fixed costs, so there may naturally be less flexibility, but I endeavour to price them sensitively and offer options where possible.
If you feel genuinely called to attend something and finances are the barrier, please get in touch. I can’t promise that every event can be offered at every price point, but I will always explore what may be possible.