AISHA BEY, UK

"Thank you so much for the wonderful coaching sessions. Words can't really describe how transformational our time together has been. You have an incredible ability to hear a little and understand a lot, seeing me not only for who I am, but beyond my own expectations of who I can be. Your guidance through meditations sessions and intuitive readings touched my heart and soul deeply every single time, and I left every single session knowing I'm experiencing growth that I would never have done otherwise. You have helped me through some of the toughest emotional and spiritual times of my life, and I am eternally grateful. I know that we will work together again soon."

Claudia Chirila, UK

"Isik has been an amazing coach and mentor during my self-love journey. I’ve had coaching with her, attended breathwork sessions and one of her retreats as well and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it all. She really embodies what she teaches and is a living example of what women's empowerment looks like.

Her authenticity is inspiring and liberating, she exudes freedom, fun and play and encourages you to do the same. She holds space for you to find your own answers and guides you through the inner work to become the best version of you. My work with Isik helped me face fears, past traumas and move forward feeling more confident and tuned in to what my true purpose is. Her support has truly been invaluable and I’m grateful to have met her at that stage in my journey.

If you are thinking of working with Isik don’t hesitate to book a discovery call, her energy will tell you everything you need to know to give you the confidence that you’re making the right choice."

Steph Potter, UK

"What I feel I gained the most from you was like a download of your perspective, through the eyes of innocence. I have developed my capacity to be more spacious and less judgemental, which has helped me to soften and be less reactive when I meet the ego in myself or others. I feel I am becoming more open minded and compassionate. Your intuition is spot on, and I felt seen by you. You helped me to see relational patterns that have been holding me back. You have also helped me to recognise my own unique gifts. Thank you Isik, I chose you as I could feel your lightness and innocence, and you've helped me to integrate this in my own being."

ANONYMOUS, UK

“I started working with Isik 3 months ago. Leading up until that point I had been travelling the world, living what I thought my dream life was. All the while my mental health had been slowly declining to a point where I was quite worried. I was going through my awakening, I had reached out to so many healers, coaches, hypnotherapists etc and I was really seeing my shit for the first time. My disordered eating had come back worse than ever before, I couldn’t seem to gain control of my thinking or actions. It was like I had unveiled all the wounds inside of me and was sat there with them gaping open wide not knowing what the hell to do next to get me out of this dark whole.

I remember my first conversation with Isik, it went along the lines of.. “I’ve discovered all these wounds, all these ‘broken’ parts of myself that I need to fix. Show me how to fix them.” She explained that it didn’t quite work like that. She told me that my wounds are where my light enters and in following my vision I will heal. A mixture of controlling family members, abusive partners and cultural pressures I had no idea how to recognise my own voice, how to know my vision, let alone listen to it.

In the short time we have been working together I am taking better care of my health; I’m no longer binge eating or making myself sick. I’m returning to my normal weight in a healthy way, a way where I enjoy taking care of myself, as this serves me and all other areas in my life. I have regained my menstrual cycle after 10 months of absence. I have met an incredible partner and have allowed myself to receive the love I deserve. (for some reason this was a challenge) I have transformed the way I work in my own business. I have started writing the book I’ve been thinking about/ waiting to be ready to write for 7 years.

Most importantly, I have reconnected to my intuition, I am able to listen to myself, to trust myself, to guide myself. I am no longer torn by indecisiveness – asking everyone else what they think I should do. I can tap into my inner genius to find the answers that are right for me! I am free to be me, and the more I listen to the inner knowing – the more beautiful my life becomes.

I can’t thank Isik enough for everything she has taught me. She is kind, approachable, empathetic and so knowledgeable in showing you how to get out of your own way and create the life you really want and deserve!!

ANONYMOUS, UK

“The sessions were hard at times dealing with sides of myself that I don't like seeing but Isik creates a beautiful, nourishing space to delve deep into things. Her care is genuine and she embodies a presence of love that makes the process more joyful. She listens amazingly well and responds based on what is needed in that moment rather than lots of pre-planning. 

My biggest breakthrough was letting go of some unnecessary emotional baggage. I loved the way Isik creates a loving and trusting space which enabled me to be vulnerable and honest with her. I felt no judgement and felt like I could share anything with her. She listens really well and I was very impressed with the way that she was able to work in the moment based on what I was feeling with no prior planning.  I also loved how she was flexible with time, this added to how at ease I felt and cared for. Her priority was the session and not how much the hourly rate was. Very refreshing.

I have a lot of gratitude to have had the sessions with her and I learnt from her wisdom and confidence that life can be a joyful process. It's hard to find areas to find improvement in terms of her qualities, I feel that she embodies everything that I would want in a coach.”

Nana Meulengracht Larsen, UK

“During our coaching time together, I resigned from my job after 12 years in the organisation to set up my own business. I started to really see how my life can be different to where I am right now and what possibilities that are if I truly stop standing in my own way .

The highlights for me were leaving sessions feeling calm and clear in my head. I often arrived with tension between my eyes and this was always gone on the way home and I felt renewed energy and clarity.  

My biggest breakthrough was to understand properly that everything is in flux and it’s ok to let go of something that has been in my life for a long time (work in this instance) and open the door for something new. That and also that I have much to offer and my experiences are rich and complex,but if I keep holding on to old patterns of behaviours I may get stuck. I always left sessions with clarity, confidence and something to think more deeply about.

The sessions were very relevant as what I was looking for was a greater connection to my body and getting out of my mind more. Having the space just for me was also really valuable as I’m in a period of transition where I have too much to do and it’s ease to lose track of what is truly important. I would say that they are a mixture of practical coaching through conversation about your issues combined with relaxation/meditation techniques and visual guidance in order to get to the feeling beneath the initial issue in order to work on resolving , accepting and freeing yourself from any constraints that are not helpful for you to move forward.

I found Isik completely natural and relaxed. She focused fully on me and the space between us. She felt her way through sessions and tuned into my needs, mood and presenting situations really well. I found her to be a very calming presence, knowledgeable and spiritual in the same time and striking a good balance between those two areas. I felt very safe and supported by Isik. Finally, I would add that Isik has an amazing energy which is very infectious and empowering to be around.”

ANONYMOUS, UK

"Isik is a wonderful intuitive guide. Working with her has brought me new clarity. Her gentle guiding method made it easier for me to connect to my own intuition. She seamlessly brings this gift to the dynamic with her natural presence, as though she instantly cleaned up the mist and fog that was straining the lens. Being in her presence, I could connect to my own inner voice clearly and with deeper awareness. She has unique methods which clearly showcase her knowledge, skills and efforts to maintain an individual and authentic style. She is very grounded, focused, and collaborative during the process, leading to new, meaningful, and interesting outcomes."

EMMA HALLIDAY, UK

"I was feeling lost and unmotivated in my life and needed direction. Isik was able to get me back on track - helping my passion and energy to return. I'm an indecisive person so I loved that Isik allowed me to be me - her patience and ability to give me the space made me feel at ease. I felt thoroughly supported by Isik and I got more than I expected in our sessions. Isik has such an incredible intuitive gift and I am so grateful to continue on my journey with confidence knowing I'm now on the right path."

PATRICIA CAZENAVE, UK

"I was never sure about the existence of Angels. Then I thought I meet them sometimes. And yesterday I confirmed that THEY DO EXIST!! Angels exists and they live on our Planet Earth and they are all around us trying to be our friends and help us. Yesterday I talked with one of them and it was intense, powerful and magical. I thank Life/God for letting me connect with her. Thanks Isik for being my beautiful Angel and help me to go through so much. You are an indescribable human being.”

STEVEN ALTMAN, UK

“My highlight from the 1-1 breathwork sessions were being able to reconnect with a feeling of joy I hadn't felt for a long time, as well as being able to laugh and not feel insecure about it. During our sessions together, there were times when I did feel more at peace and put less pressure on myself to move forward so quickly. The sessions are very much about trust. Know that it might be a little strange at first but you are in safe hands and this is a great opportunity to truly express anything you've been repressing.”

Ruggero Dentoni, UK

“There is something very profound about breathwork. It feels like positive messages are sent to your DNA for lasting change. Isik provides a trusting and enjoyable space where you are free to explore whatever is important to you. I definitely recommend her sessions.”

ALICE CARDER, UK

“I went to a breathwork ceremony held by my dear friend Isik Tlabar.

Breathwork is close to my heart as it’s similar to EFT (Tapping) in that it enables us to feel and process our emotions. This time what came up for me was a deep sadness that I’ll be apart from my girlfriend when I go to SE Asia for 3 months in January.

This was immediately followed by a wave of immense gratitude for the life of freedom I’ve created for myself and the fact I have an incredible girlfriend who supports me in everything I do. Then I felt shame.

You see, I was raised by a single mum in a working class family and taught to work hard until I excelled and take every opportunity I could. So I did, and with the challenges I’ve overcome along the way, I’ve never felt ashamed of what I’ve achieved. On the contrary I’ve always felt proud I’m doing the things my mum never had the chance to.

So where was this shame coming from? It was my mind analysing my emotions of course. “How can you feel sad when you have such an amazing life?” “You should be grateful”, it mocked me. And I am (grateful). But somewhere along the way I began to believe that if things are going well I’m not allowed to feel emotions that contradict this. As though I’ll burst my own bubble of happiness if I do.

When my best friend died 7 years ago I experienced the deepest sadness I’ve ever felt AND the most intense gratitude that I’d known her at all. I came to know this particular blend of emotions as grief. Labelling it as grief then perhaps gave me the permission to feel it. But I’m not grieving being apart from my girlfriend while I travel am I? Maybe in a strange way I am. Or maybe this is the imprint grief left in my body, after all these years, fragments still being uncovered and brought into the light.

Whatever it is, I felt it that evening during the breathwork ceremony. I shook and screamed and sobbed and laughed. I began to let go of the old belief that I can’t feel deeply sad and grateful all at the same time. And I welcomed in the new belief that I am allowed to feel whatever I feel. That it’s safe to do so. That it doesn’t mean I’m ungrateful, or spoiled, it just means I’m human.”

Michael McCaffrey, UK

“I’m writing this having recently experienced a powerful breathwork session.

Recently I was introduced to breathwork and was fortunate enough to get the chance to work with an incredible facilitator. For those of you unfamiliar with breathwork it is a healing modality that, using rapid deep breathing, allows you to shed trauma held in the body as well as shifting energetic blocks. For me it is a very primal practice, tapping into something so deep within.

Throughout the past 10 years I have experienced some shifts in the body but actually much of my practice of meditation has shifted my psychology rather than the deeply held trauma I have carried for much of my life. And so last night I went deep. I am more than willing to push myself and commit fully to whatever arises and today was no different. Today something huge shifted.

I encountered my profound grief and rage that I had been holding regarding my mum and her condition. I roared with all my heart, tears poured out of me, sobbing, whaling. I yelled so loudly that my mum might hear me and remember who I am. I yelled so loudly that God would know my anger at what has happened to her. I felt the pain and suffering inherent in being human in it's entirety. I writhed and rocked and shouted. The sounds that were arising were from my depths. I lamented that my mum doesn't get to see how far I’ve come and that I was fundamentally okay having helped and supported me through my troubled past.

Knots and pains in the body have opened up, moved around. Things have worked themselves free in some noticeable way. My body feels different. My energy levels have shot up through this work, my motivation levels have increased. My meditation is deeper and more still than ever before. All this from breathing, you might ask? Well, yes.  I am discovering that this work dovetails so wonderfully with my meditation practice. In fact I have been so taken by this work that I have recently learned to facilitate it myself and hope to be sharing it in the coming months.

In the meantime if you are interested in the transformational potential of the breath I highly recommend the lady I have been working with, Isik Tlabar. I cannot speak highly enough of her and the space she creates in order for the body to do it's work.”

JOANNA HARRIS, UK

“What have I let myself in for?

I finished my interview with Isik Tlabar, transformation coach and breathwork facilitator, where I learned all about the benefits of using breathe to release emotions. Now it was time for me to experience it, and I suddenly became very nervous!

What Isik had taught me made complete sense. Emotions are energy in motion and if we don’t feel them and release them, we trap them in our body. But now it became very real. These were MY trapped emotions.  As intrigued as I was, I was also very scared about what may come out. What would I need to face which I had been repressing? And how could I let it out front of another person?

Isik immediately sensed my trepidation and put me at ease. She explained how the session would run and how I would use breathe and movement to free the emotions. The good part was that I did not have to re-live the event that lead me to suppressing the emotion, I just needed to allow the emotion to be expressed so that it could pass. She showed me movements to safely release the emotions out, such stomping, banging my fists into pillows and shaking.

 Let the breathing begin

I laid down on a comfortable, pillow-filled bed, in the calming sanctuary of her living room. As Isik guided me through some simple breathing to relax me, I somehow knew everything was going to be fine. Isik has an incredibly energy that nurtures and supports you, providing pure love without judgement. I could let myself go and explore the journey Isik would take me on.

The music begins and I sink into myself. The soundtrack, I later realise, is an epic journey, an incredible compilation Isik has put together which perfectly accompanies the process we would go through. With different breathing techniques, such as panting, or deeper continuous in-out breathing, strange things started to happen.

Emotions releasing

I felt frustration coming out of me. My arms wanted to shake, my head moved side to side and my legs kicked out. Waves of annoyance filled me. I became incredibly mad, a real kind of angry, hate filled mad and I screamed and screamed, and my body flailed about. Isik held the space for me and let me express what needed to come out. She neither consoled nor comforted me but was just with me and allowed me to go through what I needed without judgement.

Different emotions kept pouring out of me. I have no idea how long the process lasted, maybe an hour or hour and a half. In between emotional releases, Isik would return me to the breathing to guide me through the process. As I had also given her permission to touch my body, she would work with me to release and channel the emotions through energy healing.

Unexpected depth

At one stage, I found myself on my back with my knees bent and legs raised. I felt a deep groaning and a desire to push, like being in labour. This was actually a very powerful release for me, and in discussing with Isik after, it can be common with women for various reasons. For me, it released the tension I had put on myself, for not wanting to be a mother.

I also had an amazing release of laughter, deep gratifying belly chuckles that seemed to go on and on. And when this subsided, I was overwhelmed by a very low and sorrowful weeping. Tears softly rolled down my cheeks, and I wept for my loss and my pain. I cried for the younger me who had been subject to my own torment of self-hatred.  I felt her pain and sorrow.  When I was her, I experienced the emotions of self-hatred, but I had never released how much I had hurt myself too, how much pain was suppressed, because I had behaved that way to myself.

Returning to self

As the sound track completed its epic journey of my emotional release, I lay there and became calm. Isik gently guided me back into the room and to a state of peace in the present moment. I realised just how light I felt. It was like I was carrying around a burden in my body which was just so normal to me, that I didn’t really know it was there. But once it was gone, I felt freed.

I had such a wave of compassion for myself and for my humanness. I felt love and kindness for myself, and understood what I had just given to myself, was an act of self-love. In expressing the trapped emotions, I released myself from their power. I also felt an immense gratitude for Isik, for her to be with me in my suffering and pain, holding a safe space, and allowing my release without judgement. She is an incredibly grounded healing facilitator and I am honoured to have experienced her compassion and kindness.”

Anonymous, UK

“The breathwork on Thursday was again very strong.  I am still learning to trust my body and in awe of how it knows what it wants to release and how to find the right movement and position to do this.  There is an inner dialogue where my mind says “just lie still” and then my body starts to move and part of my mind distrusts my body and wants it to stop, so I tell my mind to get out of the way and let me body go where it needs to go.

I have always been rather sceptical about statements that we are all “made of light”, seeing this as a nice metaphor for goodness and love rather than anything more literal or real.  However, my expense in the breathwork session this week opened my perception in a new way.  

I felt pain and a frozen rigidity in my right hand and arm. As I breathed into this place a tingling vibration began in my hand and fingers, to start with like pins and needles, then more and more intense, like electricity.  Eventually the intensity was so powerful, the vibration to strong that I experienced my hand being filled with what I would call pure light, an immensely strong healing energy that then spread up my arm and gradually dissipated into my whole body.  I released a lot of tears, sadness, grief, pain, loss and longing. And then felt very peaceful.”

Anonymous

“Thanks again for another beautiful and powerful session on Thursday.

Once again I took a few more steps forward in trusting my body to know what I needed, where the pain and trauma was being held, and how to release it safely.  The special magic this time was a sense of the outer layer of my body gently but firmly holding and caressing the contracted, wounded and hurting inner parts.  This holding allowed the inner core to relax, release and expand, with deep, long sounds from my belly and throat, as well as sweet streams of tears from my eyes.  I felt a freeing joy in the release and the crying.  The places of pain and blockage shifted and melted, leaving me with a gorgeous vibration all over. I had another night of vivid dreams afterwards. So grateful for this possibility in my life right now.”

Anonymous - for Inner Light

“Wow, this has exceeded my expectations Isik! It’s so special to have all this content at my fingertips - to be able to have somewhere to consult in times of uncertainty but mostly somewhere for me to spend my time really productively when I get some downtime off being a full time mum. Thank you.”

Anonymous - for Inner Light

“I did the first meditation and omg! it’s so short, so simple, and it already helped me a lot! Thank you for creating this. I will forever be grateful.”

Anonymous - for Inner Light

“I really enjoyed the breathwork session - your soothing presence and words, and the music was on point as well. I absolutely love Inner Light, it’s inspiring and so full of love.”