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Hardwire Happiness: Rewire Your Mind for Calm, Clarity, and Joy

With Shauna Shapiro

November 6 - 8, 2026

Revolutionary findings in neuroscience have demonstrated that we can literally re-architect the very structure of our brains. In fact, we can even rewire our neurology to be more focused, calmer, and happier. In this workshop, Dr. Shauna Shapiro — a leading scientist studying the effects of meditation on well-being — will teach you the most […]

Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination

With Cassandra Vieten

December 4 - 6, 2026

The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them to the impossible. — Arthur C. Clarke Imagination is the foundational ingredient in problem solving – the ones in your own life as well as problems in society. Yet how many courses in imagination did you take […]

The Resonant Heart: Sound Journeys for Love and Renewal

With Deva Munay

February 1 - 5, 2027

Midwinter invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and remember what truly nourishes us. Beneath the surface of apparent stillness, roots deepen. Seeds quietly prepare. Life is already organizing itself for spring. What if our own hearts follow this same rhythm? Join us for a restorative week of immersive sound journeys, contemplative practices, movement, creative […]

Free Your Energy, Transform Your Life: Liberate Emotions and Creative Change with Biofield Science, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Tantric Healing

With Shamini Jain

April 12 - 16, 2027

Discover the profound connection between ancient practices and modern science as we explore the transformative potential of the biofield. Western science is uncovering the power of this energy for healing, from cells to communities. Published research demonstrates how subtle energy healing can reduce pain, alleviate anxiety, shift hormone and immune function, and even prevent the […]

The Science and Psychology of Dark Retreat: Bringing Ancient Wisdom Into the Modern World

With Andrew Holecek and Mark Miller

April 30 - May 2, 2027

In this light-polluted and highly distracted age, it’s more important than ever to find a way to stay centered and balanced. Dark retreat offers that way. An ancient spiritual and shamanic practice, dark retreat traditionally entails spending time — from hours to weeks — in a totally dark cabin or cave. It has been practiced […]