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change is hard when you don't know where to start.

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We believe that no one should feel they’ve ignored their life’s purpose.

Whether you — want to achieve professional goals — are taking the next big step — are in a career transition — are feeling stuck — undergoing a health crisis — are worn down by burnout and fatigue — in a relationship crisis — a Bodhi Heart professional life coach can help you find your way forward.

Life coaching in New York City with Soken can help you take daunting transitions and turn them into enormous opportunities for creative growth. We know how overwhelming it can feel when you want to make a change in your life, but you don’t know where to start. 

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you deserve the tools and knowledge to flourish.

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  • A professional life coach can help you:
  • Get clarity on your values, choices, identity, and your position in the world.
  • Stop mindlessly floating through other people's agendas.
  • Use your life in the best, most meaningful way to help society.
  • Build your life around health, education, and integrated wellness.
  • Reinvigorate society with meaningful human relationships-including your relationship with the earth, and all beings–based on trust, love, and respect. 
  • Overcome low self-confidence and fear.
  • Conquer avoidance behavior.
  • Let go of perfectionism.
  • Overcome limiting beliefs.
  • Confront imposter syndrome.

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life coaching foundation program

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The foundation programs include:

  • six 90-minute calls
  • exercises for reflection
  • weekly check-ins with feedback
  • guided meditations
  • personalized support

Bodhi Heart coaching programs will help you to reflect on your values, motivations, and identity. Our foundation programs in Spiritual Life Coaching and Buddhist Life Coaching help you get the tools, framework and mindset to help you reflect on life’s most important choices. 

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We provide Life Coaching based in three principles of Mind-Body wellness: purification, practice, and alignment.

Bodhi Heart Provides:

purificaiton.

Purify your thought. Deep reflective listening  assists you in purifying your thoughts, exploring your feelings in depth, and deciding on a course of action so you can gain clarity and achieve your outcomes.

Practice.

Meditation and mindfulness practices  are essential habits for holistic wellness. We help you discover, set, and maintain your individual regimen for self-care so you can stay clear and focused on your vision and life purpose.

Alignment.

Align your vision and value. Build a solid foundation based on a deep reflection of your values to establish alignment with your best self. Develop a plan to realize a vision for your best life—abundant with creativity, compassion, and rich, meaningful relationships—from day to day.

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it's easy to get started with life coaching

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  • 1. book a consultation.
  • meet with your coach.
  • start living your best life!

First, speak with us to develop your personalized plan. Whether signing up for individual coaching or joining us for a group workshop, you’ll meet with Soken, a Buddhist monk,  and certified coach to guide you toward change. Experience the remarkable benefits of spiritual and physical wellness in your day-to-day life.

Because the city is so complex, it can be tricky to find a Life Coach in NYC that is committed to helping you find both career direction and spiritual purpose. 

That’s why we are not your average “life coach for hire” who will take on every client that contacts them. 

Instead, we think the fit is vital. Get in touch to organize a free consultation to see if we’d be a good fit for each other.  Learn more about Life Coaching in NYC and how Life Coaching can help you achieve your goals.  

We've helped hundreds of people find their way in a complex world.

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In my past, it's been one (work) or the other (soul), not both at the same time, which Soken is helping me with…After struggling for weeks trying to figure out the right thing to do, a 1-hour call with him gave me the clarity I needed. By answering a series of thoughtful questions and hearing my answers reflected back to me, I was able to untangle the signal from the noise. By the end of the call, the answer revealed itself..
Maya Kumits
Maya KumitsSenior Director of Engineering at Alo Yoga, New York, NY
I cannot recommend Soken highly enough. He will literally transform your life. His carefully tailored life coaching and contemplative guidance program has given me enormous insight and I am a better person, mother, and leader as a result.
Pippa Newman
Pippa NewmanSenior Fashion Executive, New York, NY
I was feeling confused. I was not sure where to begin. My biggest struggle was discovering the source of my frustration – my growing discontent with the sensation of feeling “stuck” – and how to act upon it by examining my values and what I want in life. [working with Soken] I was able to become more aware, paying more attention to life and how I live it as opposed to feeling like a bystander ... I am now on a path, with a plan.
Patrick M.
Patrick M. Senior Software Engineer at Etsy, Austin, Texas
I had seen a lot of doctors, therapists, and nutritionists. I left many of those sessions in tears and confused. With coaching, I always felt the opposite - energized and clear on what I needed to do. Our [coaching] sessions inspired me to take action. And even more than that, it empowered me to look for different actions I could take within certain situations. Instead of going round and round with a situation, I found strategies to move forward, and as a result I feel much better. My health has improved in a way that sometimes brings me to tears. And at work, I have been approved for a promotion. These sessions helped me heal, and I’m looking forward to the future.
Destiny T.HR Wellness Manager, Autstin, Texas
I didn’t really know what coaching was, so I was hesitant about it. The turning point for me was feeling like I really had to make a change. I knew I needed reliable objective guidance to help me see beyond my own thinking. I didn’t want therapy, which looks backward. I wanted to look forward. I needed something creative, energizing, and action-orientated. Soken held a space for me so I could ask—and gain insight and answers to—the pressing questions that had been plaguing me for a long time, especially what my next big steps ought to be with certain friendships, career moves, and personal development. Coaching with Soken also allowed me the time and space I needed to seriously think about what I needed, the kind of life I wanted, and what I envisioned for myself. I've since continued this journey of self-reflection and I can only say I'm better because of the time I spent working through these questions and establishing a deep foundation for growth and reflection with Soken.
Amita C.Financial Services, New York, NY
I embarked on a series of spiritual coaching sessions during the pandemic, where I began exploring a career transition and possible relocation. Soken’s wisdom, compassion, and light make this an amazing experience that meets you where you are, giving you invaluable and sound tools for growth and self-care. I can't recommend Soken highly enough
SaraArt Broker, New York, NY
I was struggling with turning my vision into concrete steps and clarifying my goals. Soken has a firm grasp of how to elicit intentions and how to move from there towards goals. For me these are long term goals, but along the way we found short-term, achievable objectives that made the journey incredibly productive and satisfying. I highly recommend Soken Graf for coaching. He helped me build my confidence, clarify my goals, and establish a pattern of success that led to me knowing I can build my dreams, no matter how big!
Andy L.Writer, Albany, New York
My experience with coaching so far has been unexpectedly great! My biggest struggle that transformed as a result of coaching was changing my uncreative thought patterns. Prior to coaching, I felt like I was stuck in a negative story. When we first started working together, Soken helped me see my goals and was very generous in the process. One day after coaching, I experienced a moment of clearheaded positive projection like when drains drain again. I'm very grateful and it's continued. I now feel what was depressing uncertainty around me is rather a cloud with boundaries and a source of inspiration—and it can be experienced differently and made so much better and more beautiful. I’m in a happier place with my work and can’t even begin to express my thankfulness for this.
Lydia M.Ph.D. Canditate, New York, NY
Soken Graf at BodhiHeart Coaching was amazing, helping me to clarify dreams, establish goals, and set up achievable steps to bring goals to reality. He listened carefully, held space for my needs, and was incredibly enthusiastic and focused. Highly recommend!
Andrea L.New York, NY
He helps me put my suffering into context, and we discuss the purpose of it all, and how I can use it to find my purpose in life. This helps heal some of the angst of the experience. And so much more. We also share our passion on writing, books, and have a good laugh at the world today. In that hour I'm with Soken, my pain melts away, my happiness returns, and I feel hope renewed. So yes, strong recommend over here…
Rebecca EEntrepreneur, New York, NY

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We deliver Life Coaching for people with tremendous spirit who want to take action and cultivate their best life.

Soken, founder of Bodhi Heart, is a Buddhist monk who specializes in helping people live their best lives. He has worked as a dedicated guide to spiritual seekers, creators, executives, and professionals for over 15 years. 

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My biggest struggle [before coaching] was discovering the source of my frustration – my growing discontent with the sensation of feeling “stuck” – and how to act upon it by examining my values and what I want in life. I was feeling confused. I was not sure where to begin. I immediately noticed [in working with Soken] that I was able to be more aware. I was paying more attention to life and how I live it as opposed to feeling like a bystander, and I started to welcome a sense of compassion that I felt I had become estranged with. There was a particular moment where I realized that I wanted to do more good in the world, and that I had as much agency as ever to do so. We had a call where I began to open up about things which brought me joy and I felt as if I was seeing a future that I previously hadn't thought possible - but now felt within reach. I feel like I am now on a path, with a plan. I have direction and can move forward, and enjoy the journey as opposed to feeling frustrated from not having one. Coaching will help you understand the way you view life, uncover your truths, disprove limiting beliefs, reconnect with love, and aid in forging a path where you can be resolute in carrying out your purpose.
Patrick Senior Software Engineer at Etsy, Austin, Texas
I didn’t really know what coaching was, so I was hesitant about it. The turning point for me was feeling like I really had to make a change. I knew I needed reliable objective guidance to help me see beyond my own thinking. I didn’t want therapy, which looks backward. I wanted to look forward. I needed something creative, energizing, and action-orientated. Soken held a space for me so I could ask—and gain insight and answers to—the pressing questions that had been plaguing me for a long time, especially what my next big steps ought to be with certain friendships, career moves, and personal development. Coaching with Soken also allowed me the time and space I needed to seriously think about what I needed, the kind of life I wanted, and what I envisioned for myself. I've since continued this journey of self-reflection and I can only say I'm better because of the time I spent working through these questions and establishing a deep foundation for growth and reflection with Soken.
AmitaLegal Services, New York, NY
Coaching with Bodhi Heart is full of heart, muscle, and brains! I was struggling with turning my vision into concrete steps and clarifying my goals. At first, I was intimidated by coaching but immediately I noticed Soken was so easy to speak with, he listened really well and was able to reiterate my agenda and interpret them simply and intuitively. Right from the beginning I felt listened to, making it easy to make progress with this work. Within the first two weeks we had a series of short-term goals that felt (and were) achievable, even during an especially busy time. Soken is enthusiastic, but he really does listen well, and is empathetic to all the pressures of life on people. His expectations were solidly focused on my personal satisfaction with our progress, and not unrealistic or overachieving. I feel infinitely more focused and capable of setting goals and plotting a pathway to achieve them. Clarifying these took patience and time, and Soken was an integral guide in that process. I strongly recommend this process, Soken has a firm grasp of how to elicit intentions and how to move from there towards goals. For me these are long term goals, but along the way we found short-term, achievable objectives that made the journey incredibly productive and satisfying. I highly recommend Soken Graf for coaching. He helped me build my confidence, clarify my goals, and establish a pattern of success that led to me knowing I can build my dreams, no matter how big!
Andy LeeWriter, Albany, NY
Working with Soken is an essential part of my spiritual and physical health. After years of experiencing the physical benefits of Rolfing, and the mental benefits that come with living a pain-free life, I embarked on a series of spiritual coaching sessions during the pandemic. Working more deeply with Soken in the midst of such a tumultuous time in the world, during which I began exploring a career transition and possible relocation, has created the space for me to reflect and change certain long-held behaviors, beliefs and judgments while looking ahead with clear eyes. Soken’s wisdom, compassion, and light make this an amazing experience that meets you where you are, giving you invaluable and sound tools for growth and self-care. I can't recommend Soken highly enough.
SarahArt Broker, New York, NY
My experience with coaching so far has been unexpectedly great! My biggest struggle that transformed as a result of coaching was changing my uncreative thought patterns. Prior to coaching, I felt like I was stuck in a negative story. When we first started working together, Soken helped me see my goals and was very generous in the process. One day after coaching, I experienced a moment of clearheaded positive projection like when drains drain again. I'm very grateful and it's continued. I now feel what was depressing uncertainty around me is rather a cloud with boundaries and a source of inspiration—and it can be experienced differently and made so much better and more beautiful. I’m in a happier place with my work and can’t even begin to express my thankfulness for this. Soken is a well of incredible knowledge. He gives an example of non-judgmental and creative hopefulness. It's been really fun as well. I laughed as much as thought deeply and better. I am very grateful I had the chance.
Lydia M.Ph.D. Canditate, New York, NY
I had been battling a mysterious illness and I thought I knew what was important to me — my career. But, what I learned [in a series of coaching conversations] was that I needed to focus on my health, so that I could get back to the people and things that mattered to me — which is making other people’s lives better. I had seen a lot of doctors, therapists and nutritionists. I left many of those sessions in tears and confused. With coaching, I always felt the opposite - energized and clear on what I needed to do. Our [coaching] sessions inspired me to take action. And even more than that, it empowered me to look for different actions I could take within certain situations. Instead of going round and round with a situation, I found strategies to move forward, and as a result I feel much better. Coaching is helpful in that you get an outside perspective — someone who offers empathy and powerful questions — and you get to know yourself better than you did before. And you’re in control, you still get to make your own choices. If a friend asked me about coaching, I would support them 100%. I think it can be incredibly helpful. My health has improved in a way that sometimes brings me to tears. And at work, I have been approved for a promotion. These sessions helped me heal, and I’m looking forward to the future.
Destiny TalleyHR Manager, Austin, Texas
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