Science-backed transformative experiences
Get unstuck and transform your life with safe and professionally guided transformational experiences
"Three years of therapy in one weekend"
- J. H. (Retreat Attendee)
What our participants say
The single most life changing experience I have ever had."
I just wish I had done this earlier. Absolutely recommend this experience to anyone looking to improve their lives."
The preparation was perfect, the setting so beautiful, I felt completely safe. Thank you!"
Grounded in science, we guide you in accessing your inner wisdom
We are a mental wellbeing and personal growth company on a mission to help people become better versions of themselves. We do so by increasing safe access to science-backed transformative therapy, plant medicines, and integration practices.
Whether you are feeling stuck, working on freeing yourself from limiting beliefs, finding clarity and purpose, or working through anxiety or depression, we help you access your inner wisdom and ability to heal through the aid of powerful tools and non-ordinary states of consciousness.
A comprehensive program that gives you tools for meaningful change
PREPARATION: The month leading up to the retreat marks the beginning of your supported journey with group sessions, one-on-one support, guided activities and resources. Participants enjoy getting to know one another prior to the retreat.
IMMERSE: Far away from your day-to-day in a beautiful place with wonderful people, the retreat is a powerful time for growth. We do two plant-based ceremonies, breathwork, meditation and other transformational practices for an optimal experience.
INTEGRATE: Our integration program includes weekly group sessions, short daily practices, and science-backed techniques to help you sustain and integrate your retreat experience. Participants appreciate fostering an ongoing connection with their retreat group.
Highly experienced and here for you at every step
Kari (mph)
With a background in health sciences, psychology, and public health, Kari has been working in the health and wellness space for 13 years. Initially research focused, she soon after founded companies within the health space in Asia, Europe, and North America. Due to her inter-disciplinary background within health, she focuses on the bio-psycho-social model of health, taking a very holistic perspective to healing.
Working with her "head" and her "hands" for many years, she balances the addition of being able to work with her "heart" through this work. Fusing her lived experiences, intuition, and empathy with knowledge of the body and mind as a whole, Kari sees the value in focusing on somatic practices, the nervous system, and emotions within the body.
Kari has spent time in Dharamsala where she attended HH The Dalai Lama's Teachings. She has also received lineage teachings based on Mahamudra & Dzogchen traditions. Her lifetime experience in Hindu and Buddhist philosophies and practices allows her to integrate spiritual experiences of consciousness within a grounded real-world approach, bringing together science and spirituality.
Egle (SOMATIC THERAPIST)
Egle is a Transformative bodywork practitioner and somatic coach, leading 1:1 sessions and group workshops. In her work, she fuses verbal counselling together with different techniques of touch and breath in order to raise the awareness of the body, expand and open one’s perception and balance the body-mind connection. Her approach is rooted in understanding that the emotional, mental, psychological and physical aspects of us are interconnected, and the body is an entry point, a gateway that helps to access and process our emotions, understand our thoughts and connect to our needs and true potential. It is a trauma informed work, that enables the clients to understand their limiting patterns and coping mechanisms, release the tensions on all levels and welcome the transformation in a safe and held environment.
Before finding her true path and passion in somatic work, Egle came from an academic background with MA in Philosophy and Advanced MA in Cultures and Development, she managed and coordinated social and cultural projects throughout Europe, worked in UNESCO Dakar and ran international programs on artistic, environmental and community building topics.
Julia (M.Sc. Psych.)
Julia is a psychologist and systemic counsellor. Her intuition, empathy and sensitivity allow her to deeply connect and see her clients with all their suffering, but also all their potential. With many years of experience in 1:1 and group therapy, Julia will help you not only understand your limiting beliefs and patterns, but also guide you towards meaningful and lasting change. Julia’s approach is trauma-informed and holistic, always looking at the interplay of body, mind and soul.
Together with Kari, she has developed the therapeutic model behind the transformative therapy offered at the retreats, which is based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Before finding her true calling here, Julia had a successful career in management consulting, founded a mental health startup, and lived and worked all over the world. She also continues to offer online coaching and therapy.
Retreat dates
EUROPE
APRIL 11-14
EUROPE
OCTOBER 17-20
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