Human Nature

This program is such a quest. A seven-day long immersion into the vast world of Psyche, Soul and Earth, crafted with the intention of rooting those who will be part of, into the Wholeness of their being, the Wildness of the Earth and the Mysteries of the Cosmos.

Elements of the program

The Human Psyche – We will explore our human nature by working with the nature-based map of the human psyche, a tool developed by the depth psychologist Bill Plotkin. This will allow us to get in touch with our inner resources, cultivate our wholeness, but also meet with our inner protectors who enact survival strategies to keep us safe.

The Wild Earth – Nature will be our primary guide and source of inspiration. We will open ourselves for deep and intimate conversations and encounters with the natural world, allowing our love for the Earth to grow, rewilding our psyches and bodies, awakening our senses, instincts and intuition.

The Sacred Space – Beyond the mundane world, there is a sacred space and time. A place of renewal, transformation and numinous encounters. We will engage with rituals, ceremonies and symbolic actions, opening thus possibilities for deep revelations and transformation.  

Our Souls – As the journey progresses, we will open ourselves to our souls, the source of deep guidance and meaning. We will court our souls with life transforming questions and tasks, that are meant to bring us closer to our true purpose and destiny.

A New Paradigm – We will nurture the sprouts of an indigenous, soulcentric way of being and living, a guiding vision that enhances human life and nurtures the Earth.

Becoming agents of cultural (r)evolution – At the end of the journey, hopefully, each traveler will carry some medicine or a sacred task to be given or performed to their people. As the indigenous people knew, this journey is not for oneself, but for the world.

Practices and activities

We will offer a bundle of practices and activities, that are rooted in the principles of soulcentric development and indigenous wisdom, such as: wandering in nature, embodiment practices, deep imagery journeys, symbolic art, the way of council, praying, fasting, guidance through questions, mirroring and personalized invitations, silence and solo time in nature, singing, drumming, dancing, storytelling, soul-poetry, community work, ceremonies, rituals, explorations of dreams, conversations with the natural world.

The process is centered on individual growth, with the goal of deeply understanding the developmental approach we offer. This understanding enables it to be truly experienced and internalized, ultimately becoming a valuable resource for personal and professional development, as well as for contributing to the growth of others (youth and adults).

Who can participate?

We are looking for people who are actively involved in the field of human development, who work especially with young people, but also with adults. The roles that describe the selected participants should be trainers, youth workers, coaches, mentors, facilitators, counselors, wilderness guides, outdoor instructors etc.

The participants must be over 18 years and have a good level of English.
Participants can apply to this training if they have legal residency in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

25 places available.

2-3 participants/country.

Practical aspects (traveling, location, costs, preparation)

• Arrival day in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is the 8th of June (no later than 16.00).
• Departure day is 16th of June (after 12.00 from Cluj-Napoca).
• There are 7 full training days.
• The training location is 90 minutes away from Cluj-Napoca.