Francisco Lendinez

COO & Board Member, Spain

I started the Quantum Tranformation Programme in 2017. Now, after 4 years, I can say that it was one of the most inspired choices I made in my life until now.

The Engineer – Facing a new paradigm

I met Ava in a period when I was aiming to introduce a more conscious and heartfelt leadership culture into my company. I soon understood, thanks to him, that it is not possible to lead such a transformation without a deep personal transformation too. So I decided to let myself be guided by him in what has been, and still is, the most extraordinary journey of my life.

Since the first moment I met Ava, I could feel a deep spiritual wisdom in him, but being a rational engineer and professional executive myself, what really struck me is Ava’s enormous capability to holistically embrace any subject.

I admire his capacity to unify science and ancient spiritual knowledge, and to find the pragmatic angle that I could apply in my life.

His teachings insist on finding the spiritual path, yet scientifically measure the impact that the spiritual practices are bringing to my life. This it what allowed me to move from a certain degree of scepticism at the beginning, to discovering the beauty of the universe, to a state of trust in it, and in myself, as a micro representation of the universe itself.

Life hasn’t been the same since meeting Ava. And how could it be, after having received tools that shed light into the corners of one’s soul. I realised there were parts of myself that I had been blind to, and yet that subconsciously influenced me often.

My journey of healing and transformation

Everybody’s life is full of events, yet what I didn’t know when I met Ava is that the most difficult part of my life was just around the corner. I started to reconsider my job, as a part of my life that needed to be properly integrated in my life. I was considering how coherent I was in all areas. I was in full-on self discovery mode, but I felt calm even in view of such an earthquake in front of me because I felt confident in the teachings of Ava and in the supportive environment created through his programme that I was attending.

Even though I saw how life was showing me a harsh face, I could never have imagined that the worst was still hidden in the pages of the future. Two years ago, my beautiful son Pol decided to take his own life. It was devastating for me and my family to discover that he was suffering in silence so much, and that nobody knew it.

This event triggered a period of deep introspection, of re-learning many concepts. Now, with a “distance” of more than 2 years, I see that it started a journey of healing. I can observe my own process, that is ongoing. Just as the spiritual path has no end, this journey is one of continuous evolution towards a better you, a more integrated you.

As many other friends at the time, Ava was there in the darkest moments, shedding light and love into my soul, offering me perspective and support, and opening my eyes to see my own son in myself, in all that I can do with the transformative grace, such brutal grace, that I received.

I have turned onto new paths where I use my knowledge with young people, and where I am in the process of developing several teaching modules on the subject of Heart-based Leadership that include spiritual practice, and as always, supported by my guide and my friend, Ava.

THOMAS EGEBØL

Consultant & Board Member, Sweden

From a young age I realised the importance of developing my skill base throughout life in order to stay relevant and maintain the plasticity of my brain. I took a Master’s degree in Engineering and started my career in management consulting. I later did another Master’s in Business Administration and a range of longer and shorter executive training programmes.

A new wild step in professional and personal growth

Looking back, all these trainings were fruitful, but the returns diminished as I carried on with my life. I realised that in order to truly grow, I needed to do something different.

Four years ago, my wife and I had a couple’s consultation with Advaitananda and his amazing wife Adina. We had looked forward to this and we weren’t disappointed. The feedback was pertinent and called for me to buckle up. At the end of the consultation he half-jokingly concluded that we (our relationship) were alive, and invited us to join the Quantum Transformation programme (QT). At that point, truly understanding the content and aim of the programme was difficult for me, but I joined because it felt right, and I knew I was looking for a new way to develop.

Long term transformation

That leap of faith, as well as a significant investment of both time and money, have proven to be worthwhile. Advaitananda‘s QT programme turned my development focus away from superficial skills to my personal core. A core nobody has focused on since my parents handed the responsibility over to me all those years ago. QT is a systematic and mysterious journey that begins by outlining some basic aspects of one’s being and provides a comprehensive toolkit for developing these.

Rigorous daily application of the toolkit delivers results. Advaitananda isn’t offering quick fixes but long-term, stable transformation. I have experienced a significant shift towards a more heart-based approach to life, a reduction in the amount that my ego can “interfere” and feel today mostly peaceful and at ease – even when life gets a bit stormy. My perspectives have changed in many areas of life and career, from how to create shareholder value to how society works. My approach to business and life is more holistic, more caring and I am able to deliver results with fewer “casualties”.

My primary takeaway from training under Advaitananda in the QT programme is that the path itself is the goal. I have always disregarded the path and focused hard on delivering the goal – an approach that returns limited fulfilment. An increased focus on the path has brought more joy into my life.
With QT I have started a continuous path of transformation. A path that gives significantly better returns than any of the development activities I have engaged in before. A path that is recommended if you, from deep inside, aspire to grow, have the willpower to apply the tools, and courage enough to see some of your fundamental long-held beliefs be transformed.

Enjoy your journey.

Samantha Pilbeam

Company Director, UK

I am a trained rebirthing & breath-work facilitator and have always had an interest in spirituality, healing and meditation. I was lucky enough to have been raised in an open household, and I learnt Transcendental Meditation at age 14. I used this tool at times, yet didn’t realise back then the importance of daily spiritual practice. I realised I needed the guidance of a teacher.

Meeting the teacher

I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to meet Advaitananda and to train with him directly. The considerable shifts and positive changes I have experienced since have put me on an upward trajectory; a stark contrast to the struggles I experienced previously.

Since joining the Quantum Transformation programme, lead and taught by Advaitananda, I have experienced profound heart awakenings which have enabled me to change my life in so many positive ways.

Embracing the transformation process

Applying the amasing knowledge delivered in the programme, I discovered myself softer and more heart-based in my thoughts, actions and way of being. My relationships with friends, family and my partner have all improved dramatically. I see more beauty in the world and in others. I am less judgemental and critical of myself and others and much more optimistic, even when life throws her inevitable hurdles. This has come as a consequence of cultivating a more “spherical awareness” of my life in general. I began to see how events and experiences reflected into each other, how they point to areas that need more of my attention, not just related to the immediate circumstances but in a more fundamental way that allowed me to accept myself where I am, to embrace a challenging situation as an opportunity for growth, without as much resistance and rejection to the possible discomfort along the way.

I also now deeply enjoy doing spiritual practice, compared to years ago when it felt like a heavy burden. I have more energy now than a decade ago! I feel comforted to be connected to a heart-based spiritual community and that I can ask for help and advice from Advaitananda and others if I need it.

I am more in tune than ever with my intuition and the wisdom of my heart, and much more willing to “risk” following its guidance even when the direction it points towards seems unusual or unexpected.

I feel content with doing daily chores and tasks that used to bother me, finding an inner relaxation and peace in the background whilst also being more aware of and present in my actions.

I used to feel quite shut down erotically, an echo of past experience, but now I am much more accepting of myself, more connected to my body, my femininity and I enjoy a healthy and fulfilling love life.

Overall I feel I can share that I am growing in consciousness. That there is more light illuminating my path and that I am able to make better and more balanced choices, to courageously take the next steps in this inner journey.