Holistic Awareness
Fall 2026
Level 1: The Fundamentals of HT
welcoming all aspects
of our embodiment
our true natures shine forth
Join us for a deep dive into the fresh waters of our holistic natures!
Together we will create a sacred container of transformation to safely explore the role of embodied wisdom as a gateway to healing and transformation.
This program utilizes embodied practices and meditations to facilitate an expansion of consciousness and a new understanding about the role of inner embodied wisdom in our lives.
Stepping out of a merely mental awareness and into the deeper rhythms of embodied life, we embark on a journey of holistic awareness, wherein body, vital, heart, mind, and spirit can flow together in mutually enhancing and creative relationships.
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It is proposed that this holistic perspective, by aligning itself with the holistic reality of earth’s ecological systems, can help us to live in accord with the living breath of mother earth.
We hold a commitment to facilitate a space of safety that involves clear boundaries, awareness of the shadow, and careful holding of the dynamics of trauma. Through developing a solid space of safety and connection, we engage a meditative inquiry that leads us to embody our deepest human potentials.
Holistic Awareness involves a radical critique of the dominant mind-centered paradigm in education, psychology, and society by inviting other forms of embodied wisdom to be equal partners in the unfolding of our daily lives.
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Who is this for?
This retreat would benefit anyone looking to deepen their understanding of sexuality and is designed for both personal and professional inquiry. It is especially designed for those drawn to a spiritual approach to, and understanding of, sexuality. With this in mind it is well-suited for spiritual minded individuals or couples looking to explore their relationship to their sexuality, sexual identity, and path of sexual healing, as well as for therapists, educators, healers, and any other professionals that might benefit from a holistic understanding of sexual life.
The primary goals of this module are that, by the end of the course, participants:
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Who is this for?
This program would benefit anyone looking to deepen their understanding of embodiment and somatic healing. It is well-suited for individuals or couples looking to explore their relationship to their body, identity, and place on earth, as well as for therapists, educators, healers, and any other professionals seeking how to practically apply this unique approach.
The primary goals of this retreat are that, by the end of our time together, participants may:
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Break out of a purely mental awareness and open to inner wisdom that is somatically anchored in the potentials our embodied self.
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Realize the transformational power of a psychology grounded in the holistic nature of embodiment.
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Experience and understand the functional applications of Holistic Transformation, a somatic approach to spiritual awakening and psychological healing.
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Identify distinct qualities of awareness within one’s embodied self, as well as realize the importance of such diversity in one’s interaction with others.
This program is the first level of a larger 4 level certificate program in Holistic Transformation. Level 1 may be taken independently yet it is a prerequisite to enroll in the following levels. Level 2: Holistic Sexuality will be offered in the fall of 2026.
To find out more about the certificate program click below:
Where
6 Online Meetings
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Thursday's 4 - 5:30 PST, April 23, & 30, May 7, 21, 28, June 4
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Online meetings include: Presentations of Core Content, Experiential Meditations, Case Study Presentations, Group Dialogue, Q&A​
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In Person Retreat
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Friday June 12th - Sunday June 14th
Arrive on the 12th in the afternoon, Leave on the 14th after lunch.
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Open Sky Retreat Center, Sebastopol California
- A quiet and meditative country setting
- Catered meals included
- Lodging Available: Camping, Sleeping Bag space, Private Rooms
In person retreat includes: A carefully facilitated container of healing and transformation, Group sharing, Interactive embodied meditations, Movement exercises. ​
Cost
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Cost of Whole Program: $ 1500
Limited to 12 spots
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Early Bird 10% Discount if registered before Feb 8th
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A Limited Number of Work-Study Scholarships Available
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