Enneagram of Essence

17/02/2025

🌿✨ Exciting News! ✨🌿

My brilliant co-teacher, Wendy Van de Poll, has just released a transformative new book, Wild Essence: Enneagram Meditations Through Animal Spirits 🦅—and I cannot recommend it enough!

📖 This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the Enneagram in a deeply intuitive, embodied, and nature-connected way. Wendy masterfully weaves together the wisdom of the Enneagram with the sacred presence of animal spirits, offering meditations that bring each type to life in a way that is both healing and profound. 🐺🌙

💥 Go get this book NOW! → https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Essence-Enneagram-Meditation-Through/dp/1736784447

🌟 PLUS—Exciting Collaboration Ahead! 🌟

Wendy and I are co-creating a new Enneagram certification program that blends:

🦉 Her expertise in animal communication & intuitive wisdom
🌳 My approach to embodying the archetypes & essence of the Enneagram

✨ Wild Essence will be a core part of the journey, supporting students into a deeper, somatic, nature-connected experience of the Enneagram. 🦌🔥

📢 More details coming soon—but first, GET THIS BOOK! 🦘🦊🐰🐼

Do you ever feel like you're searching for something just beyond your reach—whether it’s purpose, belonging, or a deeper understanding of yourself? What if the answers aren’t outside of you, but already within? Bestselling author, certified Enneagram practitioner, and animal medium Wendy Van d...

10/02/2025

Beneath every Type 3’s drive is a sacred truth: You are already enough. Let’s uncover it together. Watch now →

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What lies beneath the drive for success, achievement, and recognition? In this video, we go beyond the personality structure of Type 3 to explore its essence...

15/12/2024

New Video: Beyond the Surface – The Felt Sense of Type 4

In my latest video, I’m diving into the “felt sense” of Type 4—its essence of authenticity, beauty, and creativity—and how it soothes the deepest roots of our personality patterns. 🌿

Type 4 invites us to move from longing to fullness, to find nourishment in the richness of the present moment. Whether Type 4 is your core type or you’re exploring its gifts as part of your wholeness journey, this video offers a simple, somatic way to connect with its transformative energy.

Dive into the world of Type 4. Often associated with traits like emotional depth, creativity, and a longing for authenticity, these patterns point us beyond ...

23/09/2024

I am really enjoying this series 👀🧠❤️👣🌀

Dive into the world of Type 5. Often linked with traits like withholding, curiosity, and a deep need for knowledge, these behaviors reveal much more than jus...

19/09/2024

Somatic science confirms what many have long understood—our personality is deeply connected to our body.

Welcome to an Enneagram approach that helps you feel the essence of your type in your body. This process nourishes your nervous system and eases deep-rooted defense structures.

I see the traits of the Enneagram types as signs of a nervous system that’s lost touch with its natural essence. By focusing on reconnecting with this essence, we bring healing to the personality’s deeper roots.

Learn how the ‘felt sense’ of essence can transform how you relate, adding new layers of depth and vitality to your Enneagram experience.

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18/09/2024

Each Enneagram type has a somatic nutrient—the ESSENTIAL FELT SENSE they need most to thrive. Curious what yours might be? Follow me to find out. Here’s Type 7.

For Type 7, true joy and freedom is not about constant activity or new experiences. It's about cultivating deep, sustainable joy within—the kind that comes from the felt sense of essence. 🌞

✨ Want to dive deeper into the essence of Type 7?

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/rdC0AcxKlyI?si=MEHaypF6fUYtFyEq
📖 Read: enneagramofessence.com/enneagram-blog/the-felt-sense-of-type-7-essence

08/09/2024

🌟 The Enneagram of Essence Path for Type 7

Join me and delve into the ‘felt sense’ of Type 7 essence, nurturing the personality challenges of “The Enthusiast” and embracing deeper joy and freedom within.

Let's explore how somatic awareness can transform the restless energy of Type 7 into grounded freedom. 🌱✨

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In this video, we go beyond the surface to explore the true essence of Type 7. Discover how understanding and experiencing Type 7's essence can help you move...

04/09/2024

Exciting Update! 🌿

Due to high interest, I've added a second time for the Enneagram Nature Journaling Series! There’s now one spot left on Saturdays at 9:30 AM and a few spots remaining on Wednesdays at 12:00 noon.

This 9-week series begins next week, just in time to embrace the autumn transformation. Each session lasts 90 minutes, including a gentle hike, guided nature journaling, and deep exploration of the Enneagram.

If you’ve been wanting to join, now is the perfect time!

enneagramofessence.com/enneagram-nature-journaling

29/08/2024

Our latest Enneagram Type 3 Panel Discussion is now available 🎉

This is a special opportunity to dive into the dynamic qualities of Type 3. Our panelists share real-life insights that bring the Enneagram to life in a way that's both insightful and inspiring.

🌟 Available exclusively to our Essence Community: Enneagram-of-Essence.mn.co

Panel discussions are one of the most practical ways to deepen your understanding of the Enneagram. Hearing directly from people living out the archetypes helps bridge the gap between theory and lived experience.

25/08/2024

🍂 Our "Enneagram Nature-Journaling for Women" series is almost full, but there is still 1 spot left! 🌿

This unique 9-week journey begins in the 2nd week of September, carrying us through the beautiful fall transformation. It’s the perfect time to connect with the Enneagram, yourself, others, and the natural world.

🍂 We’ll gather each week just a short drive from downtown Asheville, exploring the essence of each Enneagram type through gentle hikes, poetry, meditation, and creative journaling. It’s a peaceful, nourishing way to deepen your understanding of the Enneagram while immersing yourself in the changing beauty of autumn.

Whether you’re a seasoned Enneagram enthusiast or just beginning your journey, this series offers something special for everyone.

🌿If you’re feeling drawn to this, now is the time to sign up! 🍁

Click the link to read more and reserve your place: enneagramofessence.com/enneagram-blog/enneagram-nature-journaling

I can’t wait to share this journey with you 💚

24/08/2024

🎥 New Video: Essence Embodiment - Somatic Science & the 'Felt Sense' of Enneagram Essence 🌟

In my latest video, I explore the practical steps of my Essence Embodiment modality—where somatic science meets the Enneagram. Discover how the 'felt sense' of essence takes Enneagram work beyond theory, making it an embodied and truly holistic experience.

This session offers valuable insights into how integrating somatic approaches can transform your understanding and practice of the Enneagram.



https://youtu.be/n3g1GOnRB1c?si=CYSLsPfLKjVNr_0w

In this video, we delve into the mechanics of the Essence Embodiment modality, where somatic science intersects with the Enneagram. Explore how the 'felt sen...

21/08/2024

Discover the Enneagram in Nature

Join our upcoming Enneagram Nature-Journaling for Women series and explore the connection between the Enneagram, YOU, and the natural world. 🌿✨

Visit enneagramofessence.com for more details.

20/08/2024

In this clip from my IEA workshop, I share the story of my lifelong journey with the Enneagram, starting from my childhood. I discuss how this journey has shaped my understanding of the Enneagram, not just as a tool for personal insight, but as a powerful model for embracing wholeness throughout life.

This video is especially for younger people, like I was when I first became passionate about the Enneagram. I reflect on what I wish I had known during those formative years—how the Enneagram can be a lifelong companion, guiding you beyond just identifying your primary type and into a deeper, somatic experience of essence. Join me as I explore the Enneagram as a path to lasting personal growth and fulfillment.

This is a part of my series on "Embracing Wholeness" and delves into why the Enneagram remains important throughout your life, far beyond just the initial phase of discovering your primary type.

Book: amazon.com/dp/B0CQ49QNJ9
Website: EnneagramofEssence.com
Free Community: Enneagram-of-Essence.mn.co

In this clip from my International Enneagram Association (IEA) workshop, I share the story of my lifelong journey with the Enneagram, starting from my childh...

18/08/2024

🍁 Join us for a beautiful 9-week journey this autumn, where the vibrant fall colors and soothing power of nature will calm your nervous system and open you to the essence of the Enneagram types. We’ll integrate Enneagram wisdom with the reflective practice of nature journaling, deepening your connection to yourself and the world around you. Experience the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the fall transformation while learning in a nurturing, creative space. No artistic experience needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore. 🌿✨

enneagramofessence.com/enneagram-nature-journaling

06/08/2024

🌟 Explore the Enneagram as a Model of Our Wholeness! 🌟

My "Holistic Enneagram Conversations: Typing for Wholeness" series is now available on YouTube!

In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Van de Poll, a best-selling author and my teaching partner, to explore the intricacies of our primary Type 6 and beyond. Our lively conversation reveals real-life examples and deep insights into the Enneagram's journey to wholeness.

🔗 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/H0e-AhcsTqU?si=ng7uHptVzV1XheFa

As Ram Dass said, "we're all just walking each other home." Let’s walk this path to wholeness together.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more monthly episodes. 🌿💬

Join me for the first episode of "Holistic Enneagram Conversations: Typing for Wholeness!" In this special episode, we feature Wendy Van de Poll, a best-sell...