Participation in our courses can be used towards accreditation as a Holistic Counsellor or Holistic Operator. The qualifications for this program are in addition to our courses, and more detail can be found by visiting S.I.A.F. at www.siafitalia.it

Path of Love welcomes individuals from diverse life situations, cultures and perspectives. Since our first retreat in 1995, we have had participants from approximately 115 countries ranging in age from 17 to 84, from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds, and have conducted retreats in over 38 countries and in 6 languages.

Whether you are new to inner work or very experienced, the process meets you where you are, and can address a wide range of life situations where some change or shift is wanted.

Yes, we are certified as an Educational Training Institute through CRKBO (Centraal Register Kort Beroepsonderwijs), and have demonstrably complied with the Quality Code for Training Institutes for Short Vocational Education.

Our courses are also accredited through S.I.A.F., a board of professional proficiency accreditation based in Florence, Italy. S.I.A.F. is certified UNI EN ISO 9001:2008, a member of Association Professionnel del la Santé Complémentaire, and of Perry Johnson Registrars.

The retreat size varies from around 20 - 40 participants with 2 Leaders, as well as a dedicated Facilitator and Assistant for every 8 -12 people. There is also a volunteer staff, generally equal to the number of participants, who have themselves participated in Path of Love and come from all over the world to support the participants and the process.

Our Leaders and Facilitators have training in Western psychology and Eastern meditation and mindfulness practices, as well as experience in various psychological and therapeutic modalities. They are also highly skilled therapists in this particular methodology with an intensive training being required to become a Path of Love Facilitator and Leader.

No, not directly. People can share about sexual issues if they feel the need; but the process itself has nothing to do with sex. We are deeply committed to upholding the boundaries and safety of all participants with the highest level of respect and integrity. Romantic or sexual relationships during the retreat are prohibited. To maintain a supportive environment, all participants and staff are required to agree, both verbally and in writing, to refrain from any romantic or sexual interactions during the retreat.

Generally speaking, this is a spiritually oriented (not religiously affiliated) group, and we also incorporate a number of psychological modalities, mindfulness practices, meditation, and healing methods, which are integrated into the retreats. We welcome people from all religious faiths and spiritual paths, and there is no agenda to influence or change anyone’s religious faith.

The Path of Love refers to love in the widest sense: the love that promotes growth, peace, and personal and spiritual unfoldment and which leads to the possibility of harmonious relations between all people.

Path of Love is a deep and immersive 7-day personal and spiritual development retreat that has produced life-changing and breakthrough results for thousands of people worldwide for over 30 years.

Path of Love is for anyone longing for personal or spiritual development; for a meaningful change in their life. The application process helps determine if this is the right retreat and the right time for you. We offer a friendly and comprehensive interview with one of our leaders or facilitators where you will be met compassionately, answer important questions to support your process, and where you can ask all and any questions you may have.