Awareness Intensive
Who Is In? / Who Am I?
A 3½-Day self-inquiry process beyond the story of “me”
March 20 to 23, 2026 · Doradal, Antioquia, Colombia
What happens when you stop trying to be someone?
An invitation to return to what’s real — awake, alive, and deeply here.
Awakening is not found through understanding, but in silence; in the simplicity of being.
The Awareness Intensive is an invitation into that silence.
The Process
A profound inner journey from identification to presence
Through its deceptively simple structure — a rhythmic cycle of dyadic self-inquiry, silence, and presence — the Who Is In? / Who Am I? process opens one of the most direct and transformative gateways into embodied awareness.
This retreat invites you to return to what you already are: awake, alive, and deeply here.
⊙ The Essence of the Process
The Who Is In? / Who Am I? process is one of the most direct and transformative gateways into embodied awareness.
Two people sit face to face and work with the timeless instructions Who is in? and Who am I? — allowing awareness to turn inward through sincere communication.
Partners rotate throughout the retreat, allowing awareness to meet itself through many mirrors.
☾ Mirror for the Soul
Each partner exchange becomes a mirror, revealing what is present beneath words and roles.
The steady rhythm of the gong marks each round, guiding participants through cycles of listening and communication. Within this carefully held container, distractions naturally fade, and what has been unacknowledged begins to surface — not to be fixed or analyzed, but to be met, felt, and integrated.
✦ A Lived, Not Conceptual Practice
This process is not about understanding, analyzing, or finding answers.
It is a direct, lived exploration of truth — through communication, presence, and silence.
In the dyads, one person inquires inwardly and communicates what is arising, while the other listens without judgment or response.
Through this simple form, something deeper begins to move: words become more honest, awareness becomes more embodied, and the separation between speaker and listener starts to dissolve. It is a practice of being real, moment by moment — meeting each experience before the mind explains it.
◯ Rooted in Zen, Alive in Modern Form
The Awareness Intensive draws inspiration from the structure of Zen retreats devoted to direct realization through silence, meditation, and inquiry. As in a traditional Seshin, the rhythm of the days supports a deep inner descent — sitting, walking, resting, listening. Here, the discipline of stillness meets a modern form of conscious communication: the dyad.
The retreat also includes active meditations that support emotional release and grounding in the body, preparing the way for silence and allowing presence to deepen naturally.
∆ Transformation Beyond Seeking
Through this continuous inquiry, the layers of identity that define “me” begin to loosen. Thoughts, emotions, and roles are seen for what they are — temporary movements within awareness. This is the process of de-identification: the quiet falling away of what we are not, revealing what has always been free.
It’s not therapy, and it’s not a workshop. It’s a field of truth where the heart remembers how to rest in itself. Though not aimed at change, transformation happens. Though not designed for healing, deep integration unfolds. What arises touches every part of life — how you listen, how you relate, how you meet the world.
❈ The Invitation
This is an invitation to meet yourself.
To turn inward with honesty and courage.
To rediscover what has always been here, beneath the noise of the mind.
If you are longing for truth — not as an idea, but as direct experience — this is the path.
If you are ready to stop seeking and simply be, this is the space.
If you are tired of avoiding life and ready to taste its raw sweetness again — this is your invitation.
If you are longing for truth — not as an idea, but as direct experience — this is the path.
If you are ready to stop seeking and simply be, this is the space.
If you are tired of avoiding life and ready to taste its raw sweetness again — this is your invitation.
A Pathless Quest
The Awareness Intensive is not a linear path, but a movement of return — a journey inward and homeward. What unfolds cannot be taught, yet it follows a recognizable rhythm: a call, a descent, a meeting, and a quiet re-emergence.
The following images trace this movement ; not as stages to reach, but as living moments within every sincere journey of truth.
The Scent of Something True
Something calls.
A quiet knowing that there is more — though we don’t yet know what or where.
A first step inward.
Meeting What Is
In silence, layers begin to fall away.
There’s no longer a need to flee.
We turn toward what is here — unmasked, unguarded.
The Inner Fire
Presence deepens.
What was hidden begins to surface, transform, and release.
The heart learns to stay open through intensity.
Returning with Empty Hands
We return… changed.
Lighter. Wider.
It’s not an ending, but the quiet beginning of a truer life.
What’s Included
Everything you need to fully immerse in the process
༄ The Retreat
Includes the complete Awareness Intensive process and guided facilitation. You’ll be held in a nourishing environment designed for depth, silence, and presence.
❦ Meals.
Simple, healthy, and vegetarian — prepared with care to support inner work and integration. (Included with the accommodation)
✣ Accommodation
Comfortable yet humble, inviting rest and stillness between sessions. Shared or private accommodation available. Payment is made directly to the retreat center..
❊ Travel
Flights and transportation to the retreat center are not included. Full travel details and directions will be provided upon registration.
Echoes from the Retreat
A Life of Inquiry
A path of inquiry, transformation, and presence
My name is Naran. My path has been one of deep inquiry — a gradual dismantling of ideas about who I am and how awakening should look.
Over the years, I’ve walked through many gateways of transformation — from meditation and self-inquiry to somatic and relational work, and guided experiences with sacred plant medicines. Each has revealed a different face of the same truth: that awareness itself is the healing force.
Rather than following a single lineage, my approach has emerged through direct experience — where ancient contemplative traditions and modern modalities meet. What began as a search for freedom became a process of unlearning, of allowing life to reveal itself as it is.
Today, I facilitate Awareness Intensives and spaces for authentic inner work. These are not teachings, but containers where we meet what’s real — together, in honesty and presence.
I don’t stand as a teacher, but as a fellow traveler — one who continues to explore, question, and open.
Retreat Packages
Choose the accommodation that suits your journey
Reservation
$354 (usd)
for the Awareness Intensive Process
(price varies depending on room type)
Full 3½-Day Awareness Intensive process
Guidance and facilitation throughout the retreat
All meals included with the accommodation
Shared accomodation $102 USD for three days.
Private Rooms starting at $80 USD per night.
Paid directly to the retreat center
Frequently Asked Questions
What you may want to know before joining
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The Awareness Intensive unfolds in a clear yet fluid rhythm of dyads (partner inquiries), active meditations, silent sitting, and mindful breaks.
Participants alternate between speaking and listening, following a precise form that supports depth and presence.
The active meditations help release energy, open the body, and prepare the ground for silence.
While the structure provides rhythm and safety, each moment is guided from presence rather than routine.
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No prior experience in meditation or self-inquiry is required.
What matters most is a sincere willingness to meet yourself directly and to stay present with whatever arises.
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Yes — the retreat is mostly held in silence, except during the dyad exercises.
This shared silence helps create a powerful field of presence and introspection.
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Neither.
This work does not aim to fix or teach anything — it invites you to discover truth through your own direct experience.
While it can be profoundly healing, it is not therapy in the conventional sense. -
Comfortable clothing, a water bottle, and any personal items you may need for your stay. All meditation and inquiry materials are provided on site. To support a deeper immersion in silence and presence, all electronic devices (including cell phones) will be safely collected at the beginning of the retreat and returned at the end. Please bring a simple alarm clock that is not your phone.
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Yes. However, during the process, everyone works with different partners.
This helps keep the field open and free from personal dynamics.
Join the Team - Deepening Through Service
Learning from within — through presence, humility, and service.
If you’ve experienced the Awareness Intensive and feel called to go deeper, we welcome your interest in assisting future retreats.
Monitors (assistants) play a quiet yet essential role — holding space, supporting participants, and embodying the practice within the structure of the process.
As this work continues to unfold, a small number of people will be invited to train and assist in upcoming retreats — learning through direct experience and guidance.
If you feel the call to deepen your understanding of the process and to serve within this field of truth and presence, reach out to learn more.
