In 2006 I came across a brochure on the Essene Connection. I felt incredibly drawn to learning more. In 2007 I started the College of Essene Healing in Auckland.

Embarking on this new journey, I have found that the Philosophy of the Essenes has opened up a whole new way of being for me, giving me the tools to explore my purpose in life. I've become aware of certain limiting belief systems that keep me at times in a cycle of suffering. I'm learning how I can take my skills and abilities to contribute to myself and others.

I feel this experience has been a beautiful process of transforming me more into the beauty of "who I really am".

Karen Molesworth (34), social worker

I had attended short courses and private sessions with Yasha and the Essenes for a number of years, when in 2008 the opportunity arose to be part of the International College of Essene Healing in Auckland. At first I hesitated joining, because I had rather fixed ideas what "healing" is, and felt as a corporate, business oriented person I might be out of place.

However, when I joined the College, I learned and experienced rather quickly what is behind my tendency of fixing the truth, and the impact it has on so many aspects of my live. For me, the most fascinating part of the course are the real-life "tools" we get in almost every class; tools that can help us becoming aware of our issues and letting them go, rather than allowing them to run our lives. Admittedly, following my commitment and sticking with practising the use of these tools is not always easy for me. But in Yasha and the Essenes I have on my side the most amazing, non-judgmental, logical, challenging, and loving teachers one can have on one's journey.

Dr. Andrea Polzer-Debruyne, (49), Senior Associate Workforce Planning / Human Resources

What an amazing experience the last two years have been for me. It's hard to know where to start as Yasha has asked me to keep it short. It's really impossible to explain in any detail the processes, teachings and transformation that have taken place. Never have I experienced such wisdom, compassion, humility and humour as demonstrated by the Essene spirit that Yasha channels. Their conversations are centered around real life day to day issues that are just so relevant to all of us.

They have shattered so many of my illusions about 'god' and love and what I thought the spiritual experience was really about. They tell us firstly to trust our own experiences. At times they "push our buttons" without making us feel judged. They are wise teachers.

There is such a beautiful energy in the room that can only be experienced to be understood.

A most inspiring journey that has impacted on me in such a powerful way that I never will be the same again.

And I've only just begun.

Mike O'Connor (51), business man

I have been on the course for nearly two years now. It has been an incredible journey. A friend was telling me a bit about Yasha and the Essene College. I went along to an open evening and met Yasha.

The first time I listened to spirit I wasn't totally taken by it. I decided to return the following week. That time something really resonated and immediately I asked Yasha for a private session. In that session I finally was able to make sense of the mystery that had puzzled me for most of my adult life. I understood that my fear of being punished for being different was a result of experiences from previous life times. It gave me insight into the reasons that I'm here on the planet earth.

I joined the college and never looked back. I have learnt so much through Yasha and Spirit. It has given me the tools that help me in my every day life and it raised my commitment to let go of certain experiences that were way overdue.

I have much love for the college and Yasha.

Ben Weaver, caregiver (33)

I was introduced to Yasha through a friend. At the time I was experiencing some difficulties with my direction in life and knew I needed guidance. It was an interesting process as I received around the same time from different sources five different names of people practicing different modalities of healing. Being someone who finds making decisions challenging I felt overwhelmed. I made contact with all of them and what made Yasha stand out was his level of acceptance and interest in who I was.

Through a private session and some evening talks I saw the incredible level of compassion from the Essene spirits. I decided to join the college, because I was inspired by the material. They taught me more about myself in one hour than anyone had ever been able to. Two years later I'm still here.

The course has raised my level of awareness. I can see how what I learnt is helping me to help others and has benefitted my relationships with family, friends and the children I work with.

Sophie Brown (29), artist and nanny