The practices that helped me to recover are gathered here under the title “Learning pathways to presence”, and my wish is that they would also be helpful to you.Â
My purpose is to guide you to learn presence:Â
- slowing down
- observing and understanding your mind
- unfolding your inner presence, and cultivating it with intention
- connecting with self-compassion
- and much more.
About
My name is Ana Izquierdo Gil — creator, founder, and teacher behind Here-and-Now Akademie (hANA).
Biologist and lifelong science enthusiast, driven by curiosity and a spirit of exploration, I also feel deeply passionate about mindfulness and the art of living fully in the present moment.
The “When”
Allow me to share with you…… It was the end of 2020 when a burnout hit me hard. Because of that, I intuitively started a solo journey to find my way towards recovery. During this journey, I connected with practices related to breathing and mindfulness.Â
I am able to say now that connecting with the present moment helped me to recover.
The “What”
My personal journey inspired me to become a certified Zentangle® Teacher (CZT®), Licensed Mindfulness Now Practitioner, and Sound Bath Facilitator with Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls®. These certifications also reflect my commitment to guiding others to become more present.
hANA
Here-and-Now Akademie (hANA) is my most personal initiative—designed to support your growth through meaningful pathways that cultivate presence. Therefore, they allow us to live a more conscious life.
Because being here, now, is where life truly happens. Ready to begin?
The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”
– Dalai Lama-