About the Astral Playdates
How it works
In an Astral Playdate, we get in touch with the subconcious mind and access your inner wisdom and helpful insights.
Clients may approach their session with a variety of questions and intentions, with a primary interest in receiving healing and spirit guidance, visiting a past life or accessing the wisdom of the time in between lives.
Clients may approach their session with a variety of questions and intentions, with a primary interest in receiving healing and spirit guidance, visiting a past life or accessing the wisdom of the time in between lives.
What is an Astral Playdate?
Astral Playdates are private sessions between a client and myself. The state of mind you will be in during the session can be compared to being in a dream, being in a VR game or being in a movie.
Sessions take place on Zoom and can be recorded for you to review later, so you don't have to waste energy trying to remember things as they unfold.
Astral Playdates are private sessions between a client and myself. The state of mind you will be in during the session can be compared to being in a dream, being in a VR game or being in a movie.
Sessions take place on Zoom and can be recorded for you to review later, so you don't have to waste energy trying to remember things as they unfold.
How to prepare?
Before we start, go ahead and find a comfortable spot to rest in during our session, and plan which device you will use to access Zoom: phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
You will want to find a place where you can really relax and also a way for me to see your face while you are sitting or reclining with your eyes closed.
Before we start, go ahead and find a comfortable spot to rest in during our session, and plan which device you will use to access Zoom: phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
You will want to find a place where you can really relax and also a way for me to see your face while you are sitting or reclining with your eyes closed.
Your questions
You may bring questions to the session, or just your curiosity, but know that I will ask you to please check your skeptical mind for the duration of our playdate.
We will have a brief chat about what you are hoping to get out of the session, and then I will ask you to close your eyes and focus on your breath.
You may bring questions to the session, or just your curiosity, but know that I will ask you to please check your skeptical mind for the duration of our playdate.
We will have a brief chat about what you are hoping to get out of the session, and then I will ask you to close your eyes and focus on your breath.
At no time during our session would I expect you to lose consciousness. Most clients do not lose awareness of their body or of their surroundings.
I will hold space for you and guide you throughout your hour-long journey, which will often feel like it is only 10 to 15 minutes in duration.
I will hold space for you and guide you throughout your hour-long journey, which will often feel like it is only 10 to 15 minutes in duration.
At no time during our session would I expect you to lose consciousness. Most clients do not lose awareness of their body or of their surroundings.
I will hold space for you and guide you throughout your hour-long journey, which will often feel like it is only 10 to 15 minutes in duration.
I will hold space for you and guide you throughout your hour-long journey, which will often feel like it is only 10 to 15 minutes in duration.
Step by step
A step-by-step approach to booking your Astral Playdate.
Discover how Astral Playdates work
I have created a few videos to help you better understand what Astral Playdates are and how they can help you.
You can read more about the types of Astral Playdates here.
Got any more questions? I am happy to answer them!
You can read more about the types of Astral Playdates here.
Got any more questions? I am happy to answer them!
Optional: free 30 minute discovery session
We can have a chat to understand more about how Astral Playdates work, what your goals or questions might be and how I may be able to support you with a specific session type.
Book your free session right here.
Book your free session right here.
Book your Astral Playdate
Are you ready for your own personal magical experience? Arrange for your payment here and book your session here.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly after and we will schedule the exact date and time.
Would you like to offer a session as a gift to someone else? Please reach out to me through this special gift order form.
You will receive a personalized gift certificate.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail shortly after and we will schedule the exact date and time.
Would you like to offer a session as a gift to someone else? Please reach out to me through this special gift order form.
You will receive a personalized gift certificate.
Getting ready for your session
After booking your Astral Playdate, you will get all the information you need, such as the private Zoom link for our session.
You will also be asked to fill out an intake form, where you can share additional information that allows me to better understand your goals and background.
If you haven't already, I recommend watching the instruction videos so you are fully prepared and know what to expect and/or listen this recording to get a feeling of the experience of being guided into meditation by my voice.
You will also be asked to fill out an intake form, where you can share additional information that allows me to better understand your goals and background.
If you haven't already, I recommend watching the instruction videos so you are fully prepared and know what to expect and/or listen this recording to get a feeling of the experience of being guided into meditation by my voice.
Types of Astral Playdates
The four types of Astral Playdates described can sometimes flow one into the next; many sessions are hybrids of two or more of these types. I describe the distinct types of experiences a little bit below, so you can decide which one is the most appealing to you in the present moment.
Receive healing
The person who chooses this type of Astral Playdate is suffering from pain of some kind or another.
If you choose to experience a healing session, you may receive healing energy to help resolve the pain, or you may receive new insight into the root cause of the pain and be invited to take steps toward releasing it.
Sometimes both physical and emotional pain may be addressed during the same session.
If you choose to experience a healing session, you may receive healing energy to help resolve the pain, or you may receive new insight into the root cause of the pain and be invited to take steps toward releasing it.
Sometimes both physical and emotional pain may be addressed during the same session.
Receive spirit guidance
In this type of Astral Playdate, you may be greeted by a very loving, spiritual being who will lead you to receive helpful guidance and/or loving wisdom.
You may be given a new perspective on your present circumstances, insight into your true nature, clues to understanding challenging patterns that are repeating themselves in this lifetime or clarity about events that have happened to you in the past.
You may be given a new perspective on your present circumstances, insight into your true nature, clues to understanding challenging patterns that are repeating themselves in this lifetime or clarity about events that have happened to you in the past.
Visit a past life
In this session, you are invited to access deeply stored memories of another life experience prior to the current one. Spirit travels back in time with the client to visit the life experience most germane to the challenges presenting themselves in the present moment.
Once made, the connection between past and present lives can be illuminating, comforting, inspiring and helpful.
Once made, the connection between past and present lives can be illuminating, comforting, inspiring and helpful.
Access the wisdom
of time in between lives
of time in between lives
I typically only recommend this sort of Astral Playdate for clients who have already visited a past life, and are familiar with the experience of traveling back in time.
By visiting the time in between lives, a client can recall the intention set for the present lifetime and obtain a deeper sense of purpose as well as a better understanding for and acceptance of the challenges being faced at the present time.
By visiting the time in between lives, a client can recall the intention set for the present lifetime and obtain a deeper sense of purpose as well as a better understanding for and acceptance of the challenges being faced at the present time.
Pricing
Below you'll find the current pricing for Astral Playdate sessions.
You can book a session for yourself or offer an Astral Playdate as a gift.
Schedule an optional free 30 minute Discovery Session to get a bit more information.
Please make your choice and use one of the buttons below.
You can book a session for yourself or offer an Astral Playdate as a gift.
Schedule an optional free 30 minute Discovery Session to get a bit more information.
Please make your choice and use one of the buttons below.
Discovery Session
Get information
Free
- 30 Minutes
- Phone or Zoom call
Astral Playdate
One session
$126
- 75 - 90 Minutes
- Zoom call
Package Deal
5 + 1 Free
$630
- 6 sessions
- Over a 6 month period
Astral Playdates instructional videos
Watch these short videos and discover more about how Astral Playdates work
and how you can get the most out of them.
and how you can get the most out of them.
Induction meditation
You can listen to this recording to get a sample of the experience of being guided into meditation by my voice.
Follow these steps for the best experience
(1) Make sure you allocate about 15 minutes of time for the entire exercise
(2) Sit somewhere comfortable
(3) Put on some soft, spa type background music you enjoy (click here for a suggested track)
(4) Take the necessary steps to make sure you are not interrupted
(5) Start the meditation recording and close your eyes
(6) When the recording stops, remain quiet and still and see what happens next
(1) Make sure you allocate about 15 minutes of time for the entire exercise
(2) Sit somewhere comfortable
(3) Put on some soft, spa type background music you enjoy (click here for a suggested track)
(4) Take the necessary steps to make sure you are not interrupted
(5) Start the meditation recording and close your eyes
(6) When the recording stops, remain quiet and still and see what happens next
Q&A
Honestly, you don't need to choose. Spirit knows best what messages you need to hear. But if you have a preference, we can discuss it in your discovery session, or in our pre chat at the start of our astral playdate. Whatever sort of pain you may be suffering, I hope you'll feel comfortable telling me about it. If you find yourself stuck in a frustrating pattern, faced with a perplexing challenge, or grieving any kind of loss, I invite you to share about it with me.
Once confirming your appointment and payment, you will also receive a Zoom link for our private session.
Select a device for accessing Zoom, test the link and test your computer's camera and microphone in advance. Make sure your device has a good connection and enough power to last through our session.
If you haven't already, I recommend watching the instruction videos so you know what to expect.
Please also fill out the intake form; this allows me to adequately prepare for the actual Astral Playdate.
Once our session is about to start, choose a place where you are unlikely to be interrupted or distracted. Silence your phone. Find a place to sit or recline comfortably opposite your laptop, desktop, tablet or phone so that I will be able to see your face and chest while you face the camera with your eyes closed.
Select a device for accessing Zoom, test the link and test your computer's camera and microphone in advance. Make sure your device has a good connection and enough power to last through our session.
If you haven't already, I recommend watching the instruction videos so you know what to expect.
Please also fill out the intake form; this allows me to adequately prepare for the actual Astral Playdate.
Once our session is about to start, choose a place where you are unlikely to be interrupted or distracted. Silence your phone. Find a place to sit or recline comfortably opposite your laptop, desktop, tablet or phone so that I will be able to see your face and chest while you face the camera with your eyes closed.
You are welcome to bring as many as five questions to share at the start of our session, but you do not need to bring any at all. All you really need is an open mind and a commitment to keeping your eyes closed for about an hour. Some people think they will want to wear a sleep mask but I really prefer to be able to see your entire face. The session will go by quickly and keeping your eyes closed for the duration of the session is not as difficult as you might think.
During hypnosis your eyes will be closed for about 45 minutes. If your contacts will cause eye irritation, you may want to bring your lens holder and solution so you can remove them just before hypnosis.
At the start of the session, if you are on a computer, I will remind and invite you to record your session. Zoom will then save an audio and video recording on your own device, so you can revisit it whenever you like.
Instructions to find your Zoom recording on your computer:
Go into your computer's documents folder, or Finder (if you have a Mac). Search for "Zoom." You should see a folder with the words "Zoom Meeting" listed in the title as well as other identifying information. Your recording will be listed there, converted as an mp4 file for audio and video meetings.
If you are on a tablet or smartphone, unfortunately, a recording is not available.
Instructions to find your Zoom recording on your computer:
Go into your computer's documents folder, or Finder (if you have a Mac). Search for "Zoom." You should see a folder with the words "Zoom Meeting" listed in the title as well as other identifying information. Your recording will be listed there, converted as an mp4 file for audio and video meetings.
If you are on a tablet or smartphone, unfortunately, a recording is not available.
Disclaimer: Nancy Illman is certified as an advanced practitioner of Usui Reiki energy healing, as well as plant based nutrition, Soul Empowering Hypnosis and as an instructor of the AromaTouch Technique. She is an honors graduate of Harvard College and Fordham Law School. She is also ordained as a Priestess of the Universal Life Church. She is not a physician, and her sessions are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read on this website or receive during an Astral Playdate.
Book your Astral Playdate
If you'd like to book your own private session,
please arrange for your payment here (with Paypal, Venmo or Check)
and confirm your order by contacting me through this form:
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