04 / Self-enquiry

The Leela Game

An ancient game of self-enquiry and a different therapeutic tool for men to explore, understand and transform your life.

What is Leela?

Leela is a traditional Indian/Sanskrit process of self-enquiry. Players move round a board of symbolic squares, exploring what each square may mean to them, and how it may relate to a question or issue in their life.

How it works

You begin with a question you want to explore. As the game unfolds, the squares offer prompts for reflection, conversation and new perspectives.

The game can open up familiar patterns and unexpected connections. You decide what feels relevant to you; there is no single interpretation you are expected to accept.

A man points to a square on the Leela board during a reflective game

My approach

As a Leela Game facilitator, it’s my job to support you to interpret your journey through the game, in a way that helps you make sense of the question or life theme you are enquiring about. It can also give you a practical roadmap through your challenges and a sense of what the next steps are for you to work on.

Leela and psychotherapy are separate offerings.

The game is a form of self-enquiry, not a substitute for psychotherapy or mental health treatment.

Interested in playing?

Leela can be played in a 1:1 setting with me, or you can book to experience the game with a small group of close friends.

Private Leela sessions

I offer one-to-one games and private sessions for groups of two to six friends who already know each other. A game typically lasts around 2–4 hours.

One-to-one£225
2 friends£250 total
3 friends£330 total
4 friends£400 total
5 friends£475 total
6 friends£570 total

Private group bookings require a £100 deposit to secure the date.

Enquire about a game

To discuss a one-to-one game or arrange a private session with friends, email me directly.

Email Sam about Leela

sam@samcotton.org