Keats called poetry a "remembrance," Faust a "distillation," and Wordsworth a "preservation" of everything which humanity loves, works for, and hopes to maintain. In other words, poetry touches all Three Centers of Human Intelligence: Body, Heart, and Mind. Engaging with a poem can awaken the [...]

The Enneagram of Personality teaches three centers of intelligence, the mind, heart, and body. Gurdjieff's original system taught the Enneagram as a system of transformation through awakening and integrating the seven centers of intelligence: instinctual, moving, sexual, emotional, intellectual, higher emotional, and higher intellectual. To [...]

We all have stories about who we are, shaped by our personality and experiences. These narratives are important because they influence our behavior and define the limits of what we can do. In order to make sense of our life, we tell ourselves a story [...]

This session is a unique opportunity to integrate all the information and practices shared during the Conference. Terry will begin with a brief overview of the use of the Enneagram as a transformative tool emphasizing the importance of practices and methods in the arenas of [...]

Being stuck in one's type is one of the most common problems in the Enneagram culture. The theme of this year's conference speaks to this problem. In the rush to find one's individual place in the Enneagram circle, some critical information may be passed over. [...]

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Each of us is recovering from something in our lives. Many find themselves addicted to substance or process addictions. And whether or not we have a "socially unacceptable addiction," each of us, as we navigate our way through life and awaken to see the strategies [...]

The Enneagram is a potent tool with the power to change people's lives. Like a surgeon's knife, in skilled hands it has the power to heal - but used without skill it can leave wounds. According to the latest research into human relationships, kindness is [...]

Shepherd is recognized as an international authority on embodiment. He is the creator of The Embodied Present Process (TEPP), a unique method for moving into wholeness that heals the frantic, restless pace of the intelligence in the head by uniting it with the deep, present [...]

It is widely known in spiritual work that genuine transformation is a transformation of the heart. Yet, the traditional teachings behind the Enneagram make it clear that this can only happen through an awakening in the body and in the mind as well. It takes [...]

Sheva Carr is the founding Executive Director of HeartAmbassadors and The Fyera Foundation, as well as the Co-Vice President of Pathways To Peace, a United Nations Peace Messenger Organization, and heads their delegation to the UN. She speaks to people all over the world on [...]

Enneagram Improv is an experiential transformative mash-up, combining the wisdom of the Enneagram with the playful games of Improvisation. We'll explore the Enneagram Types through specially designed improv exercises that invite us to play in the realms of the whole human experience. We'll see the [...]

Inquiry is a powerful practice for diving deeper into what's actually here, the reality of the present moment. It is a practice that allows us to penetrate the Enneagram of personality so the type patterns, the Virtues and Holy Ideas all become accessible experientially, not [...]

Is it possible not see what is happening in the world around us? Is it logical to engage in doing "the work" of the Enneagram and not put this work into practice for the good of all humanity? Bias has existed from the beginning of [...]

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the relationship between the Enneagram, the Instinctual Types and Intimacy. A survey was designed to investigate the manner in which the three instinctual drives influence and affect how each of the nine Enneagram Types form, develop, and [...]

"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" - something universal within this story resonates deeply and explains its immense popularity. Peter and Kathryn have been fascinated by the story for decades and for this workshop have pooled their experiences to take you on a journey of transformation [...]

One of the purposes of "transformation" is to return to a state of wholeness and back to your "true nature." That requires having the emotional range and flexibility to respond to challenging people and circumstances in whatever way best serves your highest and best self, [...]

The point of using the Enneagram in coaching is to help transform ego structures, to awaken and inhabit your highest levels of development. This very introspective and interactive session will teach you how to use the Enneagram in coaching by practicing a proven, step-by-step process. [...]

The Enneagram community stands at the apex of global transformation. We are uniquely situated to contribute to the healthy, harmonious integration of diverse ways of being in the global village. Invited guest Peter LeDuff joins Lynda Roberts and Dr RaShon in a collaborative engagement in [...]

Albert Einstein said, "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." So how do we raise consciousness above the level of the problem? In this workshop, discover solutions from the head center of intelligence. Yes, real solutions emerge, for [...]

The Enneagram as a map of human consciousness unites exquisitely with the transformative power of Mindfulness practice. Mindfulness helps us to meet things as they are rather than simply through the projection of our type's perspective. As a threecentered practice, it helps us to: witness [...]

Have you ever thought, "Why do I do what I do?" When it comes to decision making - are you ruled by your heart, your head or your gut? All three play a factor, and one will dominate your personality and influence the way you [...]

Whenever we identify with idealized aspects of our persona (me), we tend to disidentify with our opposite shadow attributes (notme). For example, if we think of ourselves as being loving and kind, then we don't want to be thought of as being selfish and cruel. [...]

Are you blocking yourself from the love you want? The Enneagram offers a powerful map for understanding where we lose connection in love and why. But insight alone doesn't allow us to drop our defenses or forget our vulnerabilities. We need support in finding our [...]

Are we allowing the full range of our human experience? Can we develop our capacity to access a more full experience? How would our life be enhanced if we could? From an early age, our thoughts, emotions, and even our ideas begin as sensory experience [...]

A workshop to help you translate the Enneagram's theories into fruitful, effective practice. I will offer two unique, solutionfocused approaches to applying the Enneagram's insights. The techniques will benefit anyone using the Enneagram for personal or professional growth as well as those who use the [...]

From our experience and observations as Warriors for the Human Spirit and Integral Coaches, we have noticed and identified common underlying patterns and places where people tend to stumble or get "stuck" on particular issues or topics places where development stalls, connections break down, and [...]

In this session, you will be treated to one of the most profoundly transformative processes from Claudio Naranjo's SAT (Seekers After Truth) program. First I will help you discover the "crazy ideas" that you are holding deep in your psyche. These generally form along Enneagram [...]

Conflict is the inevitable consequence of personality. Each of us has a unique perspective that develops from the interaction of our genetic traits and our life experience. We learn to think, solve problems and communicate in a fashion that produces apparent results. But, the results [...]

Instinct is the most basic organization of awareness in an organism. More than mere survival strategies, instincts are the platform for our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. However, the Personality becomes identified with these drives, confusing the survival of our organism with the survival of [...]

Many people have experienced how knowledge of the Enneagram can be helpful at work and in leadership, but few understand how to apply knowledge of the three instinctual biases to the same topics. Truly understanding the instinctual biases can be just as important as understanding [...]

There are some predictable work-related behavioral patterns, or derailers, that tend to undermine the performance of each of the types. These derailers occur when the stress and challenges of work interact with a thinking pattern and an emotional need. This interaction results in a pattern [...]