"I'm a 49 year old man, Joe Canadian in many ways. I find that what it is to be 'spiritual' is often misunderstood and misrepresented. To me it's really nothing special. It simply means being aware, authentic, honest with oneself and others, and in service to the greater good."

Trevor  trained as an Enlightenment Master and Level 1 Clearer under the powerful tutelage of Lawrence Noyes, the world's foremost teacher of the work of Charles Berner, founder of the Enlightenment Intensive. On his second intensive, Trevor directly experienced "how things happen"; the unfolding nature of reality, which the Tao Te Ching describes quite well. He is honoured to have been appointed Tribe Shaman  of Head Smashed In Division of MDI, a community of men committed to helping each other become positive & powerful masculine influences in their families, communities, and in the world.  While being a contemporary and free-thinker, Trevor feels a deep connection to ancient wisdom traditions. He lived and practiced in Plum Village during a six month sabbatical, under the guidance of beloved and world renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.  Trevor participated on his first Enlightenment Intensive 18 years ago, and knew then as he does now, that this profound Awakening retreat will always be a part of his life. He has been facilitating Enlightenment Intensives since 2012. This is not his passion, but his calling. He will stand in the fire with you, face your demons along side you, and he will certainly sing and dance with you when the occasion calls for it.

 "I will do my absolute best to never sell you out.  Knowing the utter fulfillment Truth brings, I  want nothing less for you."

"I found my true voice inside the dyads of an Enlightenment Intensive. I found my true self reflected in the eyes of my dyad partners. Here, in the safe & sacred space of and EI, I found true Love pouring into me as I walked towards the Truth of Who I am." 

Mira has been a Calgary Enlightenment Intensive Senior Monitor since the Spring of 2015, and is partnered with Trevor in this work and in this life. She has taken her Senior Monitor training with Lawrence Noyes, and has been involved in Enlightenment Intensives for over 10 years. Her devotion to this work has taken her to train at the Masters level with Lawrence Noyes in July 2019. 

One need not spend much time with Mira to recognize that she radiates love and compassion added to her powerful nature. Because of her willingness to be deeply vulnerable (of substantial benefit in this work), her heart bursts open almost as a matter of course while receiving others in their expressions of self. Innately nurturing, she’s fulfilled by giving comfort and care to others. She brings with her a Degree in Psychology, as well as Certification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Yoga, with 20 years experience as a counselor and care worker for the vulnerable sector of society. As a student of Nada and Bhakti Yoga, Mira is a gifted poet, spoken word, and recording artist with the voice of the Goddess.

Rovena is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach, Tantra Teacher, Mindfulness coach and the founder of the Calgary Tantric Community. She leads Women's Circles and teaches workshops on Thriving Relationships, Compassionate Communication, Sacred Sexuality and Spirituality. Rovena has studied with Master Tantra teachers around the world. She has formal training as a Senior Monitor and  Level 3 Clearer, and is devoted to this retreat and to her own spiritual awakening practices. She is proud to support people in creating the life and relationships they love. She helps couples and singles create and keep the magic in their relationships. She teaches Tantra as a path of Love and Joy and Freedom; living with an Open Heart, Awareness and Presence. She is the mother of 2 and is committed to bringing more love and joy to everyone around her. Rovena has  taken her Enlightenment Intensive Masters training with Lawrence Noyes July 2019. We are deeply grateful to have her as a member of our team. 

“Of all the valuable resources out there, I believe that the Enlightenment Intensive is the most effective for emptying the contents of the mind and dramatically increasing the chances of participants having a direct experience of their true nature, or what Eckhart Tolle call an Awakening. Because this retreat has been so instrumental and supportive of me in my own life and inner journey I want others to also experience the benefits that I have received.” 

Paul has been an important part of The Enlightenment Intensive team as a Senior Monitor since the spring of 2015, and has been involved in this work for 13 years. He has also completed his EI Master's training with Lawrence Noyes. A humble soul and an unsung hero, Paul gives of himself freely in service to those who seek to Know the Truth of Who and What they are. He is a solid, and sincere presence, gently guiding the participants, and holding space on Enlightenment Intensives, which is no small endeavour. Of particular interest to Paul, is the sanctity of the dyad: a sacred space within the sacred space of the Enlightenment Intensive.

Paul also comes with a background in conventional healing modalities, including a Master's Degree in Social Work, and more than 18 years as a clinical therapist working with traumatized children and families. His own spiritual awakening and mindfulness practice is still a daily devotion. This man is our brother and a solid support for this work and these intensives. We are privileged to have his experience, skill and heart on retreat.