May 15, 2017

Meet Hilde Meffert of Rose Lotus Healing in Glendale

Local Stories

Today we’d like to introduce you to Hilde Meffert.

Hilde, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I grew up in the countryside of Norway, which was a very clean upbringing in many ways, however, it was made challenging by the fact that my mother was mentally ill. I was always quite a sensitive and intuitive child, but also very active, and loved singing and playing music, as well as exploring the world and learning new things.

I moved to Sydney, Australia, at the age of 20, and while living there my mother unfortunately succumbed to her mental illness, and took her own life. Although I was completely devastated by the news, it also was a huge turning point in my life. My spiritual journey began in earnest as a result, as I began questioning my purpose and realizing that I didn’t want to grow old without really having fully lived. As I was grieving and healing from the loss of my mother, I also learnt the importance of taking care of myself, and started learning more about meditation, aromatherapy, crystal healing and yoga, all things that I incorporate in my practice today.

I had always had a passion for music and singing, though, and I decided to pursue this passion further, leading me to move to Los Angeles to study at Musicians Institute in Hollywood. As Los Angeles is such a great breeding ground for all things alternative and spiritual, I embraced that lifestyle more and more, and kept exploring that side of myself.

I discovered Kundalini Yoga on a whim, and instantly fell in love with the meditative, yet energizing practice. As I kept going deeper and deeper into the practice, I decided to sign up for Kundalini Yoga teacher training in Fall of 2011. This teacher training marked a stepping stone into pursuing my work as a healer and spiritual teacher, and shortly after completing my teacher training, I began teaching Kundalini Yoga, and also became a Reiki Master and certified vibrational healer.

I currently teach regular classes and workshops at The Yogi Tree Center for Growth in Toluca Lake, as well as offer in-person, private vibrational healing sessions. I have also recently added spiritual coaching to my offerings, which can be done in-person, but most often done online, so that I can more easily offer my services to people living beyond Los Angeles. At the end of last year, I became a licensed Chakradance Facilitator, and in addition to offering in-person workshops, I also have a blog and online programs for people who want to explore what I do from the comfort of their own home.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It was definitely not a smooth road. As I already mentioned, growing up with a mother who was mentally ill was definitely a challenge that has influenced my life in many ways. Especially as it ended up with her taking her own life in 2001. Although it was a big challenge, I do think that it made me into a more compassionate person, and someone who can definitely relate to other people’s struggles, something that is very important in my work.

Of course, getting up and moving to a new country twice also had its set of challenges, as you have to get used to new ways of living and handling things. The language was also something I had to get used to initially, being that English was not my first language. Moving to a foreign country without the support of family and having to fend for yourself and forge your own path wasn’t always easy, but it has definitely taught me resilience and helped me grow into the person I am today.

In addition to losing my mother to mental illness, my older brother also fared a similar fate, and he passed away at the age of only 38. It has been a lot of heartbreak, and I’ve been through a divorce, too, but through it all, I have kept going and it has certainly made me into a stronger person, and I wouldn’t be the healer and spiritual coach I am today without all these experiences.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Rose Lotus Healing – what should we know?
I am a vibrational healer and spiritual coach. That is the cornerstone of my business.

Vibrational healing is a combination of Reiki, aromatherapy, crystal and sound healing. I offer this as both workshops and private sessions. Given my background in music, the sound healing component is perhaps the most important and profound aspect of my work, and what people seem to respond to the most.

In my work as a coach, I focus on helping sensitives and empaths like myself to embrace their authentic self and connect to the power of love within them. I help highly sensitive people to work through their fears and obstacles (both perceived and real) so that they can live a more empowered life and fulfilling their heart’s desires.

Despite everything that I have been through myself I have found a way to thrive and live a life that I love, and I feel that it is my mission to help others realize that they can have that too, no matter what they may have experienced and been through in the past.

Regardless of whether people encounter me in a yoga class, a workshop or as a healing or coaching client, I always make a point of coming from a place of love and compassion, and I try to guide people with gentleness and authenticity as much as I can.

Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
To be authentic and coming from a place of love.

In order to help people in the way that I do, it is imperative that they trust me, as I work deeply with my clients. So honesty and authenticity is key, both from myself and from my clients.

Being patient, gentle and compassionate as I guide my clients through the work is very important, allowing things to unfold for them one step at a time.

It is also important that I trust the work that I do, and trust my own ability to succeed. Any business has its ups and downs, and you really have to believe in yourself and what you do to be fully successful.

Pricing: