Exploring Consciousness

Empower yourself. Experience the joy of personal evolution as you engage in transformative higher consciousness explorations of your Total Self.

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Conducted worldwide by Monroe Institute certified trainers, this self-empowerment workshop offers you an opportunity to experience a Monroe Regional Workshop in your area.

Journey easily and safely beyond the world of physical senses into higher consciousness. Better understand your Total Self and access your untapped inner resources. Experience expanded states of awareness which usually take years of training and practice to attain and hold, using Hemi-Sync® audio technology. You will begin to realize benefits in the very first guided meditation.  

Learn effective techniques. You will learn the Monroe Institute’s powerful technique for accessing expanded states. Release limiting patterns, heal yourself and others, and access guidance. You will also practice several out-of-body techniques to better understand your nonphysical, energetic body and help you prepare for future out-of-body experiences (OBEs).

Enjoy your new sense of self-empowerment. As you learn to access these expanded states without the help of audio technology and skillfully use 26 practical “consciousness tools” to enhance your everyday life, you will come to realize more of your full potential.

Based on the first two days of the acclaimed five-day residential Gateway Voyage® program, Exploring Consciousness is designed to provide you with the same highly experiential and transformative opportunities.

Meet other like-minded individuals who live in your area. Exploring Consciousness workshops also offer Monroe residential program graduates a convenient and enjoyable way to further develop their skills, to have meaningful experiences.

Don’t see a workshop scheduled in your area? If you’re interested in hosting a workshop or your group is interested in scheduling one, contact the Outreach Trainer in your area or Monroe to discuss options

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TRY MONROE'S AUDIO TECHNOLOGY

The audio exercises used in this program are the original binaural beat hemispheric synchronization exercises developed by Robert A. Monroe. They were designed to facilitate specific expanded states of consciousness relevant to this program and are owned by the Monroe Institute. These exercises are not available for commercial resale.

Grab your headphones, find a quiet place to relax and enjoy this free audio sample. Experience the deep relaxation and instantaneous expanded meditative state of Monroe's neural entrainment technology.

Learn more about the history of Monroe's neural entrainment technology >

What You Get

In addition to location-specific amenities, all Monroe Institute retreats offer numerous amenities to make your stay as rejuvinating as possible. (Virginia campus only.)

Semi-Private Rooms

Semi-Private Rooms

Standard accommodations are double-occupancy rooms.

Daily Meals

Daily Meals

Our dining menu offers many fresh, healthy, and vegetarian options.

Swimming

Swimming

During afternoon breaks, enjoy a dip in the swimming pool or lake (weather-permitting).

Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service

Local area, shuttle transportation is included on the first and last days of each program.

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for guests.

Massage

Massage

Massages are available during weeklong retreats during afternoon breaks. (additional fee)

Participant Stories

Life changing and consciousness changing!

Linda Rogers

Dates & Locations

Upcoming Retreats

Puerto Rico flag Puerto Rico
Language: Spanish
Date: Jul 19-Jul 20, 2025
Trainer(s): Dolly Zeligman
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Romania flag Romania
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Date: Jul 19-Jul 20, 2025
Trainer(s): Georgios Bagropoulos
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Romania flag Romania
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Date: Aug 9-Aug 10, 2025
Trainer(s): Georgios Bagropoulos
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Romania flag Romania
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Date: Aug 23-Aug 24, 2025
Trainer(s): Georgios Bagropoulos
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Date: Sep 12-Sep 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Pawel Byczuk
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Switzerland flag Switzerland
Language: French
Date: Sep 13-Sep 14, 2025
Trainer(s): Walter Frei
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Denmark flag Denmark
Language: Danish
Date: Sep 20-Sep 21, 2025
Trainer(s): Anja Lysholm
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Canada flag Canada
Language: English
Date: Sep 20-Sep 21, 2025
Trainer(s): Stephen Ng Qui Sang
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Switzerland flag Switzerland
Language: French
Date: Nov 15-Nov 16, 2025
Trainer(s): Gerard Poffet & Joanne Poffet
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