In the work of supporting others, it’s essential to come home to ourselves. This retreat invites you to slow down, reconnect with your own embodied presence, and deepen your inner resources. Through contemplative and somatic practices, you’ll awaken to a fuller, more integrated sense of being—becoming not only more grounded and alive, but more naturally available to others. As we cultivate embodied wakefulness, we become the instrument through which presence, compassion, and clarity can move. This is not about fixing ourselves, but about discovering the wisdom that already lives in the body and learning to trust it. We will explore:

Mindfulness Meditation. Meditation is the fundamental discipline of returning to ground zero—the timeless present. It offers a tangible sense of simply being, where we release our agendas, credentials, and ambitions. In this space of non-doing, we begin to discover the profundity of our being—just being, at one with being itself. Ultimately, meditation is a labor of love. Our steady attentiveness toward ourselves becomes an act of self-love.

Elemental Embodiment. Our most primal aspect is that we are made of the elements: earth, water, fire, air, and space. Primal being is not about who we are, which is more psychological, but what we are, which is more physical, elemental. The elements are psychophysical—they are the constituents of every physical, sensual, mental, and spiritual phenomenon.

Five Energetic Qualities. The Five Wisdoms are a model of human dynamics: personal styles of perceiving and interacting with your world. They give you a map of your inner world of thoughts and emotions as well as seeing your ways of behaving and relating to others. Ultimately, they are teachings about bringing out the best of who you are and seeing the world with new eyes.

Nervous System Regulation. We’ll explore intuitive, body-based ways to regulate the nervous system and increase vagal tone—supporting resilience, safety, and greater capacity for connection.

To complement this experiential retreat, you are invited to read Unfolding the Mystery of Your Life on the Five Wisdoms Path (Chapters 1, 8, 11, and 12).

Irini Rockwell, MA is the founder of the Five Wisdoms Institute and a pioneering teacher in the field of human development. Drawing on her roots as a dancer and her training in Contemplative Psychotherapy, Irini brings decades of experience in translating the profound teachings of Vajrayana Buddhism into accessible, embodied tools for transformation. For over 40 years, she has taught internationally, guiding professionals, seekers, and leaders through trainings, retreats, and mentorship. Her books—The Five Wisdom Energies, Natural Brilliance, and Unfolding the Mystery of Your Life—have inspired thousands to explore their inner life with greater depth and clarity. A longtime student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Irini offers a rare integration of ancient wisdom and modern insight.

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