Take a deep breath!
​Close your fantastic eyes.
Put your hands on your beautiful heart.
Focus on your heart.
Listen, feel, look, smell, taste, experience the miracles of life.
Examine a tree trunk.
Look up at the sky vault.
We are a part of this incredible universe.


Gunilla Henriksson

 

 

My journey into holistic healing and transformation began early in my life. Raised on a farm surrounded by animals, nature became my first teacher. The animals, along with the trees and plants, were my emotional sanctuary, teaching me the importance of non-verbal communication and the deep connection between all living beings.

At the age of 12, I embarked on my first solo adventure, traveling to the U.S. and living with an American family for 5 weeks. This experience, along with participating in various international camps and exchanges in different countries nurtured my love for travel and my curiosity about the world. These journeys not only helped me overcome many fears but also allowed me to learn about different cultures and ways of life.

I grew to overcome many fears and felt free and full of courage. 

 I dared to speak to people even if I did not know their language or culture, standing up for myself and what I needed. I learned to ask for help, and I experienced natural disasters and car accident that brought me more in contact with my intuition, teaching me to believe in timing and patience. I became unafraid to stand up for myself during childbirth in Spain and Sweden, and school situations when my son was beaten by the teacher in Spain when no one else supported me. Being able to stay in a hospital with my 2 year old son for a week without knowing the language in a foreign land and trust in something greater, living in the moment, has allowed me to share my experiences with others.

I have over 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and have trained extensively in qigong in both Sweden and China. My path to becoming a Transformational Coach and Qigong teacher was not straightforward. It was shaped by personal trials, including growing up with a severely ill father and a mother who struggled with her own traumatic childhood. My grandfather, traumatized after being in the war, became an alcoholic. These experiences developed my deep empathy and understanding of others’ hidden struggles. I felt other peoples pain.

Outwardly, I appeared to be doing well because I could travel a lot and go away on vacations. But in my heart, I didn’t feel well. My parents did their best with where they were in their lives, but like many others of their generation, they had never learned anything about emotions and communication.

I began to avoid facing my feelings – and ran away from myself.

Binge eating to avoid feeling! In my youth, I was fully occupied with riding, taking care of the horses, and schoolwork. I trained a lot, including running, working out at the gym, and sitting on the exercise bike, locked in the bathroom for hours, studying. I absolutely could not become fat – if I became fat, I had nothing in my life. I also had to excel, both in school and outside, to be someone.

Sometimes, when the emotions became too much, I would binge eat, and afterward, I regretted it and purged both food and emotions. I didn’t know what to do with all the emotions. I had performance anxiety and couldn’t stop because when I did, I started feeling a lot of emotions, and it felt very dangerous – it was anxiety-inducing. I constantly had stomachaches due to all the emotions that got stuck in my stomach during my school years.

I finally dared to stop and get in touch with what I had been running away from. When I was in my mid-twenties, a qigong poster appeared in Lund, and my whole being wanted to attend the course. After a weekend course in qigong, my stomach felt better, and I knew that qigong would become a part of my life, and I would work with it – everything felt logical, and qigong followed the laws of nature.

The initial period was tough because qigong movements are slow, and I sometimes panicked because I had to start facing everything I had been running away from my whole life – my emotions and myself. It took a while before I could start enjoying and thriving in the silence and calmness – in stillness. After a while, I could go into my body and began to feel that I existed, that I was unique and amazing. I felt like a part of the universe and nature, and it was so vast and an amazing feeling. I was alive!

When life turned but something important was missing.

Many years later, I was in a very destructive relationship. A relationship that lasted for many years and was not good for me, and I began to lose myself more and more. I was afraid to end the relationship because I didn’t know what the consequences would be.

Finally, I realized that if I didn’t leave the relationship, I would lose myself completely. I followed my heart and left the relationship, but the fear of the consequences still lingered within me. It took many years for me to find my way back to myself. Qigong was one of the important components in bringing me back.

I still felt deep down that something important was missing from my life, but I couldn’t quite figure out what it was. One day, Anneli, my friend from high school, told me that she and Carl had started holding courses in Heart intelligence with Human Awareness. This sounded so exciting, and I wanted to learn more! After the first course, I was completely sold!

I found my inner strength…

For the first time, I found my way back to who I really am and had always been. During one of the ”Embrace LIFE” courses, I had a strong experience where I truly stood up for myself. A man played the role of my ex-partner, and it became so real! Thanks to this powerful process, I was able to meet him, after 8 years, and be in my strength. He even thanked me for ending the relationship because he realized it was the best thing for all involved. He understood this after 8 years! I had followed my heart, and I was proven right. It felt fantastic!

I also found the last missing piece – to meet myself with others on a deep level that is hard to describe. A depth like looking up at the starry sky – a depth filled with so much love that I wish all people could experience at least once in their lives. I had found what I had always been looking for, which was to be affirmed and seen by others in total presence – and it was so healing. I felt loved for who I am.

 My longing to work with and use the Human Awareness concept myself was very strong within me, so I trained to become a certified coach and group leader. I am so grateful for having done that.  I emerged stronger and more determined to inspire others facing similar challenges. My professional journey has been a blend of deep self-exploration and a commitment to helping others heal and transform.

In my business, I advocate for holistic healing—a method that integrates intellect, body, heart, soul, vitality, and intuition, as well as a connection to the Lower and Upper worlds of Shamanism and animism. I believe in creating a nurturing space where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to embrace their authenticity and embark on their healing journey. I stand against superficiality and advocate for a comprehensive understanding of well-being rooted in extensive practice, genuine connection, and deep empathy.

I strive to be recognized as a warmhearted healer who embodies grounded wisdom, vast experience, and a playful spirit. My goal is to create a nurturing environment where people can rediscover their true selves and live their best lives. I want to be known for my ability to help people transform and find their inner strength through genuine connection and holistic practices.

My overarching ”WHY” is driven by a deep desire to contribute to the well-being of living beings all over the world. I aim to share the transformative gifts of healing and empowerment that have shaped my own life. Through my work, I seek to uplift others, foster connection, and inspire a profound love for life and its infinite possibilities. Witnessing clients transform, reclaim their power, and rediscover their focus and essence deeply touches my heart and fuels my commitment to this path.

My professional journey includes delving into fitness, massage, and personal training in the U.S., and exploring Eastern healing methods like qigong and acupuncture in Sweden and China. I underwent physical theater training for 1.5 years, moving from being extremely shy and trembling on stage to confidently speaking after hours of practice with speech therapists, vocal coaches, and various therapies. I participated in about 20 theater performances and even wrote and performed my own show together with a man at the Cultural Night in Lund. Overcoming my fear of riding horses, I went on to compete extensively in both jumping and dressage.

Overcoming personal challenges such as panic attacks, bulimia, leaving a destructive relationship, PTSD, and the struggles of being a single mother for 15 years with 2 sons have shaped my approach to holistic healing.

I have worked with many clients, leading groups in qigong and coaching sessions, where I have witnessed profound transformations. Clients have shared things they have never told anyone, recovered from illnesses, and found their hearts for the first time. These experiences are incredibly fulfilling and motivate me to continue this work.

Through my holistic approach, I have helped people transform physically, emotionally, and spiritually. From healing animals to helping people with severe pain regain mobility, my work encompasses a wide range of healing experiences. My goal is to support people in connecting with their true selves and life energy, providing them with the tools to live their best lives.

My journey is a tapestry of personal trials, professional growth, and profound insights. I stand as a testament to the power of perseverance, self-discovery, and the unwavering belief in the potential for healing and transformation. Through authenticity, connection, and a commitment to holistic well-being, I strive to illuminate the path for others on their own journeys towards healing.

I am deeply thankful for everything I have been through, as it has allowed me to understand and support others in their pain and transformation. Living with my son and our three wonderful cats next to nature fills me with gratitude and joy, further fueling my passion to help others live fulfilling and vibrant lives and being able to see my oldest son quiet often as well.

I’m very grateful for my life, my sons, my parents, my siblings, my friends, and even my adversaries, as well as nature with its plants and animals, the Earth, the oceans, lakes, rivers, mountains, the wind, the air, the stars, the moon, the sun, the Lower World and my Lower world guides and animals and upper world guides as well (shamanism), my health, my home, my memories, my lessons and insights, and my dreams and ambitions, and all the experiences I’ve had, which have shaped me into who I am today. 

Thank you!

 

 

Personal Anecdotes and Inspirations

One of the most profound moments in my life was when I met and swam with a wild dolphin in Norway. I had dreamt of this encounter and, guided by my intuition, experienced a magical meeting filled with an overwhelming sense of love and connection. This reaffirmed my belief in the power of intuition and the deep bond between all living beings.

Living and working in various countries—such as the U.S, Spain, Norway and Tenerife—has enriched my understanding of different cultures and enhanced my ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. These experiences have taught me to be adaptable, courageous, and openhearted.