Integral Urban Planning & Management
In 2007, humans became for the first time more urban than rural in our settlement patterns, and by the end of this century some two-thirds of people worldwide will be living in cities. This represents a noteworthy historical inflection point. Importantly, there are significant differences in the biophysical and psychosocial needs of people in urban […]
Briding Korean Shamanism into Western Medicine
This presentation explores the integration of Korean Shamanism into Western medicine and the role of Mudang (Korean shamans) in traditional healing practices. As a practicing Mudang, deeply rooted in this ancestral tradition, I will share insights on how shamanic rituals and spiritual healing methods can serve as complementary approaches to psychology and medical treatment. My […]
The 12 Stages of Healing
This experiential workshop explores Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI), a powerful practice developed by Dr. Donald Epstein to deepen body awareness and facilitate healing. Rooted in integral and embodied consciousness, SRI guides participants through 12 progressive stages, each reflecting a unique aspect of the healing journey—from suffering and resistance to empowerment and unity. Through breath, movement, […]
Discovering wholeness in addiction care
As a nurse working with people with addictions, I have struggled to find my place in a system focused on crisis and symptom management affecting the individual, friends, family and community. I will share how I discovered wholeness in my work, how this changed my work, relationship with others, and my sense and experience of […]
Book Launch – The Cosmic Lens
Book Launch – The Cosmic Lens: A New Perspective for Thriving in a Disrupted World (Michiel Doorn, Dr. Birgit Viertlböck) Many people feel anxious about today’s barrage of alarming events (COVID, economy, inflation, supply chain risk, cultural, political, climate disruption, resource scarcities, war, etc.). Older people are wondering what world they are leaving behind for […]
INTERNATIONAL RETREATS
I´d like to bring a poster that displays me two upcoming international retreats: WILD WISE WOMAN (La Palma Island) TOTAL LIBERATION Sahara Desert Retreat (Morocco)
Planet Dharma: Contemporary Enlightenment
This poster is for our spiritual community’s online platform, Planet Dharma. Since 2012 my partner, team, and I have pioneered virtual community with our spiritual teachings. These are grounded in Theravadin, Zen, and Himalayan Buddhism plus the Western Mysteries, combined with applied spiritual practices that are essential for stage development, such as Integral Theory, Fifth […]
Rewriting Your Story: Beyond Attachment Trauma
Sometimes it is difficult for us to understand why we keep repeating one behavior or another in our relationships. How deep are these patterns and why are they so ingrained? Would you like to learn more about dysfunctional attachment styles that may have nothing to do with you but have been passed down through generations […]
Learn more about the Powerful Tool of Fasting
Connecting spiritually with your physical body is about honoring the sacred vessel that houses your spirit. Nourishing this “container” is essential for an integral human being. Fasting, though often overlooked, is a powerful practice that bridges the physical and spiritual realms. It offers numerous benefits: physically, it promotes detoxification, activates your stem cell production, resets […]
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 […]
