Neuromodulators and psychoactive substances
Neuromodulators are hormones that have a crucial influence on brain function. The most important are the four happy chemicals: dopamine which regulates motivation, serotonin responsible for satisfaction, endogenous opiates that control pain relief, and oxytocin, which creates loving connection. Most of the psychoactive substances are mind-altering agents that affect the function of neuromodulators, while some […]
Lab for an Integral Gender Dialogue
How can we understand sex & gender from an integral perspective? Can we connect beyond the tensions and culture wars associated with gender, feminism, queerness? Immerse yourself in a dynamic and hands-on lab where we explore the diversity and complexity of the topic through the lens of the integral AQAL model. In a safe and […]
What’s problematic with Grand Integral Theories?
Can grand Western theories of human, social and cultural development such as AQAL and SD become ossified (frozen)? A view from the observation deck: Much is powerful and illuminating in these theories. Yet they are no longer open to new data and alternative perspectives. They have become so widely distributed, they are now set in […]
Integral’s Charismatic Presence: Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity is the subtle, tangible connection that arises between two or more individuals, emerging from their shared awareness of the underlying energetic field. For those new to Integral Theory, this experience provides an accessible and impactful entry point—offering a memorable introduction while temporarily setting aside the complexities of meta-theory. Experienced clinicians skillfully harness this energetic […]
Becoming the Ground (in a world of chaos)
We grow in direct proportion to the amount of chaos we can sustain and dissipate. Ilya Prigogine We live in times of increasing chaos – times that challenge our capacity to midwife the emergence of a new, convivial world. This active, engaging, & fun workshop will expand your embodied capacity to sustain and dissipate chaos. […]
Subtle Energies: Research and Technology
By presenting results of our research involving our own quantum random event generator (REG)-based Wyrdoscope devices in Integral Tantra groups and death processes in an Intensive Care Unit and a Hospice, we show that consciousness processes indeed show meaningful correlations with structures in random data. These effects are often called parapsychological- (or short: psi)-phenomena. While […]
We-Flow: A Transformative We-Space Experience
What if wholeness wasn’t an idea— but something you could feel emerge between us? We-Flow is a transformative modality that integrates presence, connection, and meaningful action into one living experience. This workshop offers a direct taste of what becomes possible when attention, embodiment, and purpose meet. Whether you’re exploring personal growth through human connection or […]
The First Company Built With an Integral We-Space
Discover how We-Flow guided the founders of a thriving company through an 18-month transformative journey. Grounded in We-Space principles, this process unlocked employee growth, fostered well-being, and delivered exceptional results. This interactive keynote highlights pivotal moments where We-Flow practices turned challenges into breakthroughs, including: Establishing a culture of psychological safety and collaboration. Integrating individual and […]
Comedy of People and Organizational Transformation
Workshop Overview: In this gentle yet engaging workshop, I will deliver a 30-minute comedy show based on real-life stories of people and organizational transformation in Japan. As an organizational development consultant, I have found that textbook approaches or ideal case studies rarely succeed in practice. Instead, meaningful transformation often begins when we let go of […]
Redefining Conscious Community with Integral
Discover how our Integral experiences in conscious community can empower your own Integral development, personally and in community. Two decades ago, I co-founded Clear Sky, a transformative meditation-based retreat center in British Columbia, Canada. Alongside our predominantly Buddhist spiritual practices, our dozen residents plus our larger visiting and virtual communities have embraced Integral Spirituality and […]