Pilgrimage of Heart & Hope

For years, I’ve followed a calling to help others connect mind, body, and spirit, weaving together neuroscience, somatics, and spirituality. Through both personal healing and professional work, I’ve come to understand how deeply intertwined these elements are in fostering personal and collective well-being.

After pouring heart and research into my academic article Embodied Awakening: Exploring the Intersection of Neuroscience, Somatics, and Spirituality, I was honoured to have it published in the Coolamon Journal. This has led to an invitation to present at the International Network for the Study of Spirituality Conference in partnership with the University of Northampton, UK.

This year’s theme is focused on exploring how concepts and practices of spirituality intersect with emerging understandings in the fields of consciousness, technology, and well-being — and what these connections mean for research, education, and practice.

Even more exciting, I’ve been encouraged to offer not just research and theory but practical, life-changing tools that participants can use in their own lives and work.

However, this opportunity comes with significant financial hurdles. As a small nonprofit, the conference isn’t able to provide funding, and so I’m facing a big challenge.

How You Can Help:
I need support to cover travel, accommodation, and presentation costs. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a difference in helping me bring this message of hope and healing to a global platform.

Expense Breakdown:

✈️ Flights: USD $3,000

Accommodation: USD $2,500

Conference Fees: USD $500

Travel Insurance & Meals: USD $1,200

This journey represents more than just academic exchange; it is a pilgrimage of heart and mind and an opportunity to plant seeds of restoration and connection wherever the Spirit leads.

Broader Vision:

✨ Co-hosting retreats and workshops in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and the UK — with the openness to share in other parts of Europe if opportunities arise

✨ Embarking on a restorative pilgrimage to the sacred island of Iona

✨ Continuing to share embodied practices that foster wholeness, healing, and hope.

By contributing, you’ll help bring this vision to life and support work that bridges neuroscience, somatics, and spirituality for a more connected and compassionate world.

Thank you for believing in me, supporting this work, and being part of this unfolding story. Let's make this journey together.

Love,

Jana

In Gratitude:

Every giver will receive a heartfelt personal thank-you and a digital copy of my article Embodied Awakening.