The Path of Gold

Seasonally Featured Guest Teachers

Leonard Shen

DCEM, BL, CMP, JD

Los Gatos, CA and Highlands Ranch, CO

As a Doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, Buddhist Lama (from the 1,800 year old lineage of the Zhengyi Celestial-Master sect of Longhu Shan in China), ordained Christian Mystical Priest, Associate of Daoist Healing Studies, and Reiki Level 1 and 2 therapist, Len has practiced and taught some of the most sophisticated medical Qi Gong techniques available.

While he began training in energy practices over 40 years ago, in parallel he pursued a conventional career as a Harvard-trained environmental litigator, Fortune 500 chief compliance and ethics officer, Board member of three nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Chairman of the Board of two financial services companies in the US and Canada.

For the last 5 years, Len has focused on bringing the benefits of Qi Gong to those who can least afford it, teaching at homeless shelters, veterans and dementia care facilities, as well as offering online and in person classes to the general public.  Len is married with three grown daughters and two granddaughters, and divides his time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Denver, Colorado.

Len's guest teacher classes will be focusing on intermediate/advanced level Neigong ("internal energy”) techniques of posture, visualization and breathing developed over centuries in China to maximize the absorption and utilization of chi.  These will provide a powerful engine and battery for students’ energetic and mystical abilities.

Caroline de Lisser

is a spiritual elder, visionary guide, and midwife for alchemical transformation. She sees her purpose as helping others reconnect with their true essence, she offers a sacred container for healing, clearing, and profound inner shift.

Her multidimensional work includes past life therapy, intuitive soul readings with sacred stones and oracle cards and shamanic healing rooted in communion with nature. A certified yoga teacher, Caroline weaves sound healing and creative expression into her practices, supporting holistic realignment of body, mind, and spirit. She is also an inspirational writer and wisdom keeper.

Caroline is the co-creator and facilitator of The Goddess Reunion Retreat, a sanctuary of empowerment for women through the embodiment of the Divine Feminine. For over 24 years, she and her sister Nicola have annually held this sacred space together at their retreat center in Jamaica where she resides.

Caroline's guest teacher class will invite you to step into the sacred current of time and memory as you journey through the veils of your soul’s past through a guided past life regression utilizing a hypnotic induction. This will be an experiential workshop where you will become aware of a relevant past lifetime, a lifetime where you once embodied profound healing, wisdom, or sacred skill. The intention for this experience is for you to rediscover and reclaim forgotten gifts and receive the guidance of your higher self. This journey also offers the opportunity to dissolve old soul contracts, vows, or energetic blocks that have limited your access to these gifts in this lifetime.

Laird Scranton

is an independent researcher of ancient cosmology and language, as well as the author of fifteen books on those subjects.  He was educated at Vassar College, with an AB degree in English, and worked as an independent software designer for 200 client companies. His articles have been published in a range of magazines and publications, including the University of Chicago's Anthropology News, Temple University's Encyclopedia of African Religion, and the Encyclopedia Britannica.  
 
Laird's guest teacher class will be a profound immersion into the ancient cosmology of the Dogon tribe, the science behind creation myths and de-coding of ancient symbols.

Dr. Katherine Lawson

is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, psycho-spiritual counselor, author and international speaker with nearly two decades of experience at the forefront of psychedelic education and healing. Recognised as a thought leader in the field, Dr. Lawson blends modern psychology, ancient traditions, and personal insight to create holistic frameworks for healing.

Motivated by her own life experiences as a cancer survivor and someone who has navigated early childhood trauma, grief, and loss, Dr. Lawson founded 'The School of Psychedelics' to empower others with the tools needed to prepare for and integrate psychedelic experiences safely and ethically. Her mission is to make psychedelic healing accessible and transformative for practitioners, clients, and communities alike.

Dr. Katherine's guest teacher class will be a guided journey into the Embodied Imagination method of exploring the symbology of your dreams.

Dr. Ariana Gonzalez, DCEM

is a Psychic Intuitive who has built a thriving practice centered around holistic healing and personal transformation. Drawing on her extensive educational background, including a priestly Doctorate in Chinese Energetic Medicine from Bian Hua Gong (The Temple of Change and Transformation) under the tutelage of Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, Ariana is devoted to empowering her clients to achieve optimal health and well-being in person and remotely.

With over a decade of experience in Metaphysical Intuitive work and a remarkable 2,000(+) hours of clinical work in Medical Qigong Therapy, Ariana possesses a wealth of expertise she brings to every session. Her unwavering commitment to her clients' journey and her deep desire to help them rediscover their true radiance is inspiring. Through her compassionate and intuitive approach, Ariana creates a safe and nurturing space for her clients to heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

Ariana's guest teacher classes on Psychic Development include:
Introduction to Divination
•  Developing a Code of Conduct
* Spiritual Psychosis
* Energetic Hygiene
* Staying On Track As A Lightworker
* Innate Intuitive Skills
* Entering the Void (spirit world)
* Elements of Divination
* Tools for Divination
* Dimensions of Divination
* Divination Games
* Deciphering Vision
* Safe Practicing
* Leaking Qi
* Refining Your Skills

Dragana Gobic

is a multifaceted international healing arts teacher with over 20 years
of experience offering one-on-one sessions and workshops in a variety of
healing modalities. This includes Spiritual life-coach, Reiki Master Teacher,
Sound Therapy, Nutritional coach, certified IEMT trauma healing, and personal
home and business energy clearing.

Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to creating a sacred and safe space
where her students and clients can tap into their own innate wisdom to heal
and reconnect with their soul’s guidance. Each session is a personalized
experience for you to open your heart and body to greater happiness, joy, and
fulfillment. Her approach is holistic, blending intuitive insights with powerful
healing practices to empower her clients on their journey of self-discovery and
self actualization.

Born and raised in Croatia before moving to New York City at the age of five,
Dragana’s diverse cultural heritage has profoundly shaped her approach to
healing. Her love for the sea, nature, and ancient healing traditions stems from
her cultural roots, igniting a lifelong passion for wellness and holistic
practices. With a deep understanding of both the physical and emotional
aspects of healing, Dragana is dedicated to guiding others toward achieving
balance, health, and inner peace.

Dr. Jose Mendoza, DCEM

is a doctor of Chinese Energetic Medicine, well versed in physical culture and wellness. He set out to understand more of the world and that lead him to the mystical arts of eastern medicine and alchemical lore. Jose has studied different traditions from Western to Eastern and seeks to bridge ancient wisdom through modern understanding. He carries a decade of experience in meditation, energywork and breathwork.




Classes on Alchemy:
In this class students will be introduced to the fundamental principles and understandings of Alchemy. Through the course the students will have an understanding of the history, lore and tradition culminating in physical alchemical work. This is a hands-on class and the student will walk away with more than an understanding, but also a proper alchemical creation made by their own hands. To study the cycles and rhythms of the Earth is to study Alchemy.



Classes on Qabalah:
In this brief overview, students are introduced to an understanding of the Qabalah from a variety of viewpoints. Hermetic Qabalah, being the main method, is introduced alongside practical uses. Qabalah is the study of the intercommunication and transformation of the heavens to the Earth and vice versa. Students will have a firm understanding of what Qabalah is, the traditions that share in Qabalah, the tree of life and much more.