THE EXPERIENCE

Wisdom tradition tells us that it is in becoming aware of our animal nature and using the capacity for conscious reflection (we as humans uniquely have) that we develop the ability to routinely impose an inner witness and observe our instinctual reactions and our passions in action. This kind of inner work gives us the power to intervene to intercept automatic behavior (stimulated by the interaction of the dominant instinct and the lower emotional center) and transcend to a higher level of consciousness.

This is a five-day retreat taught by Beatrice Chestnut and Uranio Paes and is designed for students who are committed to their inner work journeys. This retreat is designed to take students through a deeper study of themselves and exploration and application of central methods of deep personal change connected to the Enneagram.

This includes structured self-reflection on family of origin issues, work with the internal arrow line movements on the Enneagram mat, meditation techniques, the Gurdjieffian centers of intelligence system, practice learning in small groups, and teachings on the Enneagram Virtues and Holy Ideas.