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Discover How Shadow Work Can Make You Sexy… Shadow work is popular in the personal growth community, and for good reason — it can be deeply transformational. Many people report deeper and more lasting shifts with shadow work than with years of talk therapy. But what’s talked about less often is how sexy shadow work… (more)

What if Meditation Was Easy? I have tried every meditation method out there. None of them are as effortless, healing, and rejuvenating as the one I teach at the Roaring Heart Meditation Retreat.  There are no requirements to sit a certain way, to push away your thoughts, to suppress your feelings or to endlessly pound… (more)

The Journey from Enlightenment to Intimacy… Once again my teaching partner, Jason Lange, and I dive into a nuanced and sometimes confused distinction– Enlightenment and Intimacy. For decades I chased the Big E – enlightenment. At some point, I realized there was an entire swath of the path I had given little credence to, the path… (more)

What it takes to break open your vitality and passion for life… Jason Lange and I dive in to the phenomenon of cracking open.  What does it mean to crack open? What are the mechanics of a deep opening? Why is it useful on the healing journey? The body/mind is one. A deep opening includes… (more)

Meditation holds significant importance due to its wide-ranging benefits for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being.… Here are some reasons why meditation is considered important to your overall health: These benefits highlight the importance of incorporating meditation into one’s lifestyle. However, it’s important to note that meditation is a practice that requires consistency and patience… (more)

Everyone is looking for the same thing…to belong…. I have seen so many people’s hearts open and bodies heal when they gather in community. When members of a group are seen, heard and embraced for all that they are, miracles happen on an individual and collective level. I have experienced people come into meditation or… (more)

Meditation is a practice that transcends religious boundaries…. Meditation itself is not a religion; rather, it is a contemplative practice that can be found across various cultures, belief systems, and spiritual traditions. Here’s why meditation is not a religion: While meditation can be a component of various religious traditions, it is not inherently religious in… (more)

What you’ll get out of the Roaring Heart Meditation Retreat… During the retreat you will: After the retreat you will: Register today! Limited cabin spaces available. Call the office at 541-465-9642 or email Oriona at [email protected]. All Love…Luke The Details:

How to create a men’s or women’s deep shadow work group (Part 2)…  I’m back with my brother and leader in the men’s work world, Mike Terborg. In this podcast, we put the finishing touches on our conversation of what’s required to lead an effective shadow work group for men or women. This conversation is useful… (more)

The next round of The Heart of Shadow, the 9-week virtual program with a live retreat that I co-lead with Jason Lange starts on September 5th. If you’re curious about shadow work and the program, Jason and I are hosting a free online workshop on Monday, July 31st at 5:30pm PST called “The Power of Shadow Work for Men”. We’ll be talking… (more)