Our unique 30-day course harnesses the power of meditation, cacao, hypnotherapy, biofeedback and more to ensure you leave The Black Lotus transformed.
The Month Course
This course is for anyone feeling ‘stuck’ in their current life. Are you seeking a more meaningful career or greater clarity toward your purpose? Are you ready to attract an amazing romantic partner into your life? Perhaps you want to make behavioral changes to be happier, healthier, or wealthier. Or you are simply curious about accessing higher states of consciousness through meditation and cacao.
Live & Learn
Whatever your reasons, The Black Lotus Academy has a unique course for those ready to learn, grow, and go deep within. While living at our beautiful lakefront property for 30 days, you will learn how to start or deepen your personal meditation practice. How to find and heal unconscious traumas. How to set meaningful personal goals and stick with them long-term. How to use dream analysis to speak directly to your subconscious. And so much more.
A HIGH THAT FADES
WELLNESS RETREATS
are peaceful and relaxing...until you go back to your normal life and see your peace evaporate in a flash.
PERSONAL GROWTH WORKSHOPS
are inspiring and informative...but eventually you slide back into old patterns and unhealthy habits.
PSYCHEDELIC PLANT MEDICINES
like ayahuasca and mushrooms give you an undeniable high...but they don't teach you how to access this state without them, nor to integrate the experience into your daily life.
A HIGH THAT STAYS
The Black Lotus Month Course is designed to change the rest of your life, not just the month you spend with us.
It combines cognitive learning with daily hands-on experiential practice.
Course Details
Highlights of what is included in your 30-day stay
DAILY
Every day, enjoy the following:
Morning Meditation
Join a one-hour silent seated group practice, with biofeedback to deepen your meditation.
Video Lessons
A mobile app specifically designed for the course provides vital foundational knowledge.
Journaling & Dream Therapy
Use your "Lotus Log" journal daily. Learn how to speak directly to your subconscious in dream therapy.
Blindspot Clearing Exercises
Work with EFT-trained practitioners to release unconscious emotional blockages and blindspots.
Gourmet Vegetarian Meals
Five days a week, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch prepared on-site by a private chef.
WEEKLY
Every week, enjoy the following:
Private Sessions
One-on-one inner work using therapeutic modalities like hypnotherapy, NLP, EFT, and heart coherence.
Cacao Ceremonies
Twice a week, you are invited to take part in a cacao ceremony to go deeper in your personal journey.
Yoga Classes
Twice a week, take a yoga class in a spacious studio with an expert teacher & premium Manduka yoga mats.
Personal Goal Setting
Learn the art and science of setting personal goals you will actually meet, and work toward a specific goal.
Sharing Circles & Movie Nights
Share, connect and hold space in weekly group circles. Watch eye-opening films with popcorn on a big screen.
Beautiful Accommodations
Stay in a single or double room, most with private bath, luxury bedding & lake views. Enjoy breathtaking views for yoga, meditation, and cacao ceremonies. There is also a large shared kitchen and dining area, lakefront terrace, and cozy library.
Delicious Healthy Meals
Five days a week, your taste buds will delight in the culinary creations of our master chef Flavio and sous chef Rebecca.
Vegetarian and vegan options available.
TESTIMONIALS
From Month Course Graduates
Samantha R.
After months of attending Herb's cacao ceremonies, I knew I absolutely had to do the Month Course. Throughout the course, the spaciousness created for both the light and shadow aspects of being allowed me to connect with higher states of consciousness, and has truly changed the way I experience the world.
Tom B.
The Month Course really helped me take a deep look at myself and begin to truly face my dark shadows. The combination of theoretical and experiential learning is what made it so special. It helped me grow in all aspects of my life. I'm beyond grateful.
Laurel V.
I signed up for the one-month course with no expectations and I can say with complete certainty that the experience changed my life. The daily practices, meditation lessons & goal meetings helped me grow. Not only that, but I became part of a supportive and loving family. This course attracts an incredible group of people dedicated to their ongoing growth & learning.
Month Course Rates
Includes 30 nights lodging, 42 vegetarian meals, 8 cacao ceremonies, 4 private sessions, all class materials, welcome gifts & weekly housekeeping.
$2,000 USD
Shared double room (two people in one room) with shared bathroom.
$3,500 USD
Private room with private bathroom. King-size bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start the Month Course?
2024 dates and availability will be announced in the spring or summer of this year. Most likely the Month Course will be offered again in late fall of 2024.
Can I take the course but choose to live off-site somewhere else in town?
At this time, we only allow on-site living. This is actually for your benefit. Living near and among other course residents accelerates personal and collective growth. We are purposely keeping the course enrollment size small and offering both single and double room options to accommodate different budgets and preferences.
How many course residents are there at one time?
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Our maximum capacity is 12 people. About half for enrollment in the Month Course and the other half in the Year Course.
Do I need any special materials or prior preparation to take the course?
The only item you are required to have is a smartphone. No data plan is needed — we provide strong wifi throughout the property. As part of your training, you will complete brief daily online lessons through the aid of a mobile app specially designed for The Black Lotus.
