"The ITPI conference was inspiring, heart-warming, and wonderful! Consistent with the approach and philosophy of ITP, it was a true feast for the body, mind, heart and soul."

"In the presence of leaders in their fields, I received many powerful insights deepening both the clarity of my path and my appreciation for the integral approach. There are not very many places or practices that are truly integral - I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to attend this conference and look forward to another wonderful and enlightening experience next year."

Events

ITP InternationalTrade_mark hosts a variety of creative events to stimulate the intellect, support and educate the community and impart the core elements of transformative practice for practitioners and the general public. ITPI’s events, which include lectures, seminars and ITPI’s annual conference, are designed to increase awareness for those new to ITP as well as long-term practitioners.


2010 Annual Conference

The Third Annual ITP International conference, The Intention of the Universe: Our Evolutionary Destiny, featured Jeffrey Kripal, Professor of Religious Studies at Rice University, and Michael Murphy, co-founder of Esalen and Integral Transformative Practice.

Jeff intrigued and inspired us by his presentations based on his recent book, Authors of the Impossible, followed by lively Q&A sessions facilitated by Michael Murphy.

Jeff presented three compelling themes:

  • the story of evolution and its integral nature has its roots in both America and Europe that go back 200-plus years
  • we are all writing our life stories and can create our futures
  • popular culture is an early warning system for arising human capacities

New for the conference this year was the Evolution Café. Making the conference truly "integral," the Evolution Café supported participants in the exploration of their own evolutionary opportunities to serve the greater good.

At the end of the second day, in addition to the wonderful music of the Tim Cleary Jazz Trio, accomplished jazz singer Annie Ellicott sang a heart-warming version of The Waters of March, accompanied by concert pianist Amy Cottingham (both from ITP Tulsa!).

Attendees at the conference came from all over the U.S., including Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. The inspiring and loving presence of all who attended made this 3rd Annual ITPI conference truly special and worthwhile. If being with people like this for an amazing two days is the Intention of the Universe, then we are truly blessed.

Click here for highlights from the 2009 Annual Conference


Samurai Game

ITPI now hosts George Leonard’s invention, The Samurai Gameregister_mark.png, 368B, a unique, intense and challenging leadership and teambuilding experience for ITP practitioners and the general public. Led by certified trainer, Lance Giroux, this weekend workshop serves to significantly deepen individual and organizational awareness, leadership effectiveness and team cohesion in a supportive learning environment. Participants learn valuable lessons that are applicable to everyday life situations. As with the LET workshop, The Samurai Gameregister_mark.png, 368B reinforces the concept of “body as teacher” to increase awareness and effective decision making under pressure. Check our Calendar or contact us for upcoming dates of the Samurai Gameregister_mark.png, 368B hosted by ITPI.


Lectures & Seminars

Throughout the year, ITPI presents evening lectures and weekend seminars with master teachers and integral visionaries to inspire and educate practitioners and the general public. In 2009, Zen teacher Richard Baker-roshi presented The Basics of Zen Practice: Transforming the Life We are Given, an integral practice lecture and weekend seminar at Cavallo Point, Sausalito, CA. Participants engaged in mindfulness and meditation practices and group discussion in a spectacular setting.

ITPI is also honored to have author and human potential pioneer, Michael Murphy, present periodic lectures on integral philosophy based on the life and work of Indian mystic, Sri Aurobindo. The lectures also include sitting meditation sessions and spirited discussions. These gatherings provide like-minded practitioners with the opportunity to explore new concepts in the integral movement and deepen their practice together. Check our Calendar or contact us for upcoming seminars and lectures.