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Unlock Your Psychic Brain

A 3 Day Experiential Workshop

Dr. Jeff Tarrant

Explore What Your Mind May Be Capable Of

What if psychic and intuitive experiences are less about having a rare gift and more about learning to access a different state of mind? In this immersive workshop with psychologist, neuroscientist, and Becoming Psychic author Dr. Jeff Tarrant, you’ll explore what brain research reveals about intuitive states, then experience those ideas for yourself. Through NeuroMeditation, light and sound stimulation, qigong, blindfold vision, psychokinesis, and other guided experiments, you’ll learn how quieter mental activity, focused attention, and expanded awareness may influence perception. No prior experience is needed, only curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and an open mind grounded in honest observation.

Recommended (but not required) Reading Becoming Psychic: Lessons from the Minds of Mediums, Healers, and Psychics by Dr. Jeff Tarrant

June 11–13
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Starting at $385 (Tuition) + $642 (Lodging + Meals) plus tax

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Retreat Benefits

Brain Insight

Understand, in accessible language, the brain rhythms and networks researchers have observed alongside psychic and intuitive experiences.

Intuitive Discernment

Build a more balanced relationship with unusual experiences by combining curiosity, direct observation, feedback, and healthy skepticism.

Expanded Awareness

Learn to recognize the mental and physical qualities associated with quieter, more open states of consciousness and intuitive perception.

Mental Quiet

Experience practices designed to reduce inner narration and create more space for focused, receptive awareness.

Psychic Confidence

Gain firsthand experience with structured intuitive exercises so you can explore your abilities through practice rather than assumption.

Embodied Grounding

Develop practical ways to return to your body, regulate your nervous system, and remain steady while exploring expanded states.

What to Expect

Test What You Experience for Yourself

Rather than asking you to accept extraordinary claims, this workshop gives you space to investigate your own experience. As the weekend unfolds, you’ll become more familiar with how shifts in attention, brain state, movement, and nervous-system regulation affect what you perceive and how you respond. You’ll experiment, observe, receive feedback, and notice which conditions help you feel more open, focused, or intuitive without sacrificing stability or critical thinking. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what works for you, a grounded framework for continued exploration, and practical ways to support calm, focus, and expanded awareness in daily life.

1. NeuroMeditation Practice

Explore focus, quiet-mind, and open-awareness meditation styles matched to specific attention patterns and intuitive states.

2. Light & Sound Journeys

Experience rhythmic light and sound designed to shift brain activity toward calmer, more receptive states of awareness.

3. Qigong Practice

Use gentle movement, breath, and body awareness to strengthen focus, regulate energy, and remain grounded during expanded experiences.

4. Blindfold Vision

Experiment with structured attempts to perceive visual information without ordinary sight and receive feedback on what you experience.

5. Psychokinesis Experiments

Direct focused intention toward small physical objects through guided exercises designed for hands-on observation and exploration.

6. Grounding & Integration

Use reflection, journaling, and settling practices to process what you experience and return to everyday awareness with greater stability.

Disclaimer: Information shared during this retreat is offered for educational purposes only. The views, opinions, teachings, recommendations, and methodologies expressed by guest presenters are solely their own, do not constitute medical advice, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Art of Living Retreat Center. Please consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider regarding medical concerns or before making changes to your health routine.

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June 11-13, 2027
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Program Schedule

Check-in Begins 4:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Orientation 7:00–7:20 pm

Session 1 7:30–9:00 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 2 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm

Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm

Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm

Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm

Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am

Session 4 9:30–11:30 am

Room Checkout 11:00 am; luggage may be held at Reception.

Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm

Breakfast  7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm

Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails

Program FAQs

No. The workshop is designed for beginners as well as experienced practitioners. You only need curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

No. We treat psychic ability as a brain state that can be explored and practiced, and everyone will find their own way in.

No. We offer structured practice, brain science, and honest feedback, and results vary from person to person. Many participants also find that the focus, calm, and body awareness they build are valuable on their own.

Yes. The program draws on research into the brains of psychics and mediums, along with neuroscience of meditation. We share what the research shows and are clear about what is still unknown.

It is the attempt to perceive visual information while blindfolded. You will practice it in structured exercises with feedback, and participation is always optional.

The stimulation uses gentle, rhythmic flicker viewed with eyes closed. People with epilepsy or light sensitivity should tell us beforehand and can opt out of the strobe activities, and anyone can stop at any time.

Wear comfortable clothing that lets you sit and move easily, and bring a journal. Please confirm any other items with the retreat center.

It is not tied to any belief system. It combines science and practice, and people of any background are welcome.

There was a wide variety of techniques explored. They all worked at “breaking barriers” and developing new thought habits to enhance our access and belief in our own intuition, but each practice did so differently. I feel like I have so many new tools to use!

—Anonymous (Past Participant)

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dr. Tarrant and have seen meaningful improvement in my ability to go deeper in meditation. I’m very grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him.

—April (Past Participant)

“Dr. Tarrant’s classes are my favorite—enjoyable, transformative, and deeply personal. He expertly blends science and spirituality with genuine empathy and professionalism.”

—Christi

“I’ve gained an incredible method to increase my potential with exploring the spirit world. I’m so excited about that. This is something I can add to my meditation practice to get much further into the other dimension.”

—Cindy

“It introduces new technologies, theories, and capabilities in a very easy to understand manner. Great to explore this in a class setting where you can control your pace and investment of time.”

—Shannon

“This class gave me practical techniques to quickly enter ‘the zone’—healing energy, paranormal awareness, or connecting with my higher self and guides. I’d visited these spaces before, but now access them more easily.”

—S.O.

“This is fantastic for expanding your horizons in a way that you can easily continue on your own. Enlightening, dynamic, and joy-filled explorations. A wonderful bridge of intellectual curiosity with nonmaterial expansion—and FUN!”

—Christine

Meet the Presenter

Dr. Jeff Tarrant

Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a licensed psychologist, board-certified neurofeedback specialist, and researcher with more than two decades of experience studying how the brain changes through meditation, neurofeedback, and expanded states of consciousness.

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Dr. Jeff Tarrant

Our Accommodations

Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)

Private Hotel Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • King bed or two queen beds
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Shared Hotel Room (2 People)

Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.

  • Twin beds
  • Flat screen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bath
  • Hair dryer
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Daily delicious vegetarian meals
  • Complimentary tea/coffee & fresh fruit
  • Daily yoga & meditation classes
  • Access to fitness & steam rooms

Private Retreat Room

Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.

  • Twin beds
  • Private bath
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Access to the coffee/tea lounge
  • Desk and office chair

Note Room may contain extra single beds.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)

  • 1 queen bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Premium 1Bedroom Apartment with Loft

Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)

  • 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds or 1 full bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Balcony
  • Washer & dryer
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • A desk, chairs, and a nightstand
  • Flat-screen TV with cable
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Refrigerator, stove range & microwave

Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.

 

Upgrade Options

Extend your Stay and Don’t Miss a Thing

Add a day and enjoy R&R activities!

Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops

Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments

Nourish Your Body

Take your rejuvenation to another level. Our spa offers treatments and therapies that integrate ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness.

Call to check availability during Shankara Ayurveda Spa business hours; seven days a week, 9:00 am–6:00 pm.

Have questions?

We’re here to help.

For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:

  • Refunds are available (less a $50/per person processing fee) up to 15 days before your program or stay.
  • Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50/per person processing fee) is available if you give notice between 14 and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
  • No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content.

AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.

Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.

To encourage a healthy environment, we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces. However, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.

Our property is always smoke-free.

Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts. You may email us at info@theartoflivingretreatcenter.kinsta.cloud.

Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.

We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.

We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.

  • It is safe to leave your windows open—and necessary for proper airflow!
  • Nature surrounds our campus, and it’s common to see rabbits, deer, gophers, wild turkeys, and other small animals. Please give them space, and they’ll do the same for you. We’ve never had a safety incident with animals on campus.

You can help!

  • If you come across an animal on campus or a trail, give it space, and please do not attempt to pet or feed it.
  • There’s no need to bring valuables to the retreat center; leaving them at home is best.

We are remote—yet easy to get to.

The Art of Living Retreat Center offers the right balance between serenity and easy access.
  • Fly into Charlotte, NC—Two hours away by drive.
  • Check-in at 4:00 pm first day—eat dinner shortly after that.
  • Leave after lunch the last day—schedule your flight anytime
    after 5:00 pm.

Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center

Hickory Hop Shuttle Service  Book online  hickoryhop.com  The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required, so book ahead online and be sure to confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.

High Country Limo  828.898.9595   highcountrylimo.com

Oscar’s Car Service  704.965.5800

Edwardo’s Car Service  704.949.6775

Blue Bird Transportation  828.989.7286   Blue Bird of Boone

Uber or Lyft  Book in app on arrival.

Other airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center include

Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)

Visit our directions page for more information.

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June 11-13, 2027
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