“I know this sounds crazy, but…”
“This might sound woo-woo, but…”
“I’m not one of those people, but…”

It’s common to hear these disclaimers and yet, as nervous as we have been to wave our woo-woo flag, the vast majority of us have had experiences that science hasn’t been able to explain. And up until recently, scientists have risked their careers by even trying, despite the fact that it’s been known for decades that the physical world isn’t physical at all.

But that’s changing. And it needs to.

We’re having flow states, peak experiences, and spiritual awakenings. Psychedelics have gone mainstream. Meditation, mindfulness, yoga, breathwork, and energy healing are now staples of corporate wellness. And for those who like things a little spicier, tantra, power dynamics, and kundalini practices are becoming common in our bedrooms.

As life-changing as these experiences are, they’re just the beginning of what’s possible when we integrate nonordinary states and skills into our everyday lives. They expand our experience of reality, open solutions that weren’t there before, and help us navigate the alive edges as we build what’s next.

As critical as these skills are, in order to apply them in our current world, the “woo woo” needs an update. Partnering with life while avoiding the usual pitfalls of dogma, bypass, or power dynamics. Expanding our understanding of reality, rather than avoiding or breaking reality.

This training community reframes the nonordinary, breaking it down into tangible skills and states that can be developed and refined. 

For an expanded explanation of the reframe for the nonordinary, take a look at the article “Life is Woo.”