Meditation is a skill that can be systematically cultivated. At the same time, knowing a technique does not always mean knowing how to work with it. The same instructions can unfold quite differently depending on your experience, your intentions, and what is happening in your life.

I offer personalized one-on-one coaching to help you understand the mechanics of meditation and how to apply them effectively. Together, we work to deepen your practice, overcome obstacles, and explore how contemplative practice can support greater clarity and wellbeing.

My approach brings together insights from Unified Mindfulness, The Mind Illuminated, and the teachings of Rob Burbea, alongside my research into contemplative practices and their underlying mechanisms. It is secular, curious, and attentive to your own experience.

Who I work with

I work with practitioners of all levels, from those beginning to explore meditation to those with decades of experience.

Many people I work with have tried a range of practices but find it difficult to gain traction. They may struggle to make practice part of daily life, feel that their time sitting is not leading anywhere, or sense that there is more depth available without knowing how to approach it.

You do not need to arrive with a particular level of skill. What matters is curiosity, a willingness to explore, and an interest in giving the practice time and attention.

Working together over three months

While single sessions are available, I generally recommend an initial period of three months. This gives us time to understand your practice, explore what supports it, and refine our approach as your experience develops.

We meet online for one 50-minute session each week. Throughout our work together, you can also reach out by email and WhatsApp with questions arising in your daily practice. This ongoing support allows us to work with difficulties as they emerge and helps you make good use of the time between sessions.

The content of these three months can differ widely. If you are new to meditation, we may spend more time establishing a foundation. If you have practised for many years, our work may focus on deepening particular aspects of practice or allowing them to become more fully integrated into daily life.

The following is one example of how our work might unfold. We adapt the pace and content to your experience.

Beginning with intention

In our first session, we explore what brings you to practice. Why are you here? What matters to you about spending time in meditation? What would you like to understand or cultivate?

We also look closely at your daily routine: where practice already fits, where it becomes difficult, and how to find further opportunities for practice within the life you are living.

Developing attention and awareness

Over the next few sessions, we may revisit practices of attention and awareness. We explore how to allow the noise and busyness of the mind to settle, guide attention towards an object of your choosing, and cultivate a more stable awareness.

The aim is to develop a clearer sense of what you are doing in meditation, recognise what supports the practice, and learn how to respond when difficulties arise. We spend as much time here as is useful.

Exploring further

As a foundation develops, we can explore practices that speak to your interests and experience. These might include emptiness, loving-kindness, or generative and imaginal approaches such as soulmaking and deity practices.

These explorations are optional and approached within a secular framework. We can work with images, perspectives, and ways of relating without requiring belief in particular religious or metaphysical claims.

For an experienced practitioner, these themes may be present from the beginning. For someone newer to practice, the most useful work may be to continue developing attention, awareness, and a sustainable routine.

Bringing practice into daily life

Integration is part of our work throughout, with the final two sessions giving it particular attention.

We explore how practice can extend beyond the cushion: into relationships, work, ordinary activities, and difficult moments. We also reflect on what you have learned and develop a sense of how you would like to continue.

Single sessions

Individual sessions are available if you would like support with a particular question, help navigating an obstacle, or a fresh perspective on your practice.

Group classes, corporate programmes, and retreats

Alongside individual coaching, I occasionally offer group classes at various levels, eight-session corporate programmes, and teaching at retreats.

If you are interested in joining a class or inviting me to work with your group or organisation, please get in touch.

Practical details

Sessions take place online, last 50 minutes, and are available in English or German.

For individual coaching, group classes, or corporate programmes, reach out at jonas.h.mago@gmail.com. You are welcome to tell me a little about your experience and what you would like support with.