Journey Into Christian Mysticism:

Course 1- Shadow and Light

Mystics are those who commit their lives to develop a direct experience of God and seek love-union with the Divine within themselves. This course will explore the heart of Mystical Christianity through teachings and practices. Participants will be invited to not only learn about this beautiful and boundless tradition but to develop their own mystical practices of meditation and contemplation.

Mysticism has been described as the beating heart of every religion. The central goal of Christian Mysticism is to submerge oneself in the ocean of divine love and discover that we each have the capacity to develop Christ-Consciousness.

This course will cover topics including:

• Christian Mystical meditation
• Contemplative prayer
• Healing and wholeness
• Mysticism and the Bible
• Spiritual Community

Available Class Dates and Times:

Click HERE to register for the April / May 2024, 6pm Pacific Time Class.

Day/Time: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm Central Time,

Class Dates: April 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, and  June 4

Teacher:  Chloe Wyatt is a Life-vowed Minister at Theama Institute.  Following an inner knowing that there was more to this life than what society presented to her, Chloe has been actively seeking purpose and meaning through spirituality since 2008.  In that time, she became clearer about her passion for serving others, which led to ministry and completing her doctorate in clinical psychology.  Theama Institute has and continues to provide her with an endless well of nourishment in recognizing God and goodness in all things, deep connection and life-giving relationships with others, and personal empowerment.  She lives on 20 acres in northern Minnesota with her partner where they are learning and practicing being good land stewards. 

Click HERE to register for the April, May, June 6:30pm Central Time Class.

We also have an independent, self-guided version of this course.  Watch this video for more information:

Register HERE for the Self Led Podcast Style course.

Journey Into Christian Mysticism:

Course 2 - The Mystical Path

Mysticism is a living, breathing tradition based on personal experience of the Divine. It has taken thousands of forms over thousands of years. It cannot, therefore, be easily pinned down or defined in absolute terms. In this class series we uncover three core aspects of modern mysticism including the experiential love-relationship with the Divine, a lack of dogmatism, and a unitive goal. Come explore with us!

Available Class Dates and Times:

Thursdays at 5pm - 6:30pm Pacific Time.

Dates: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 2024

Teacher: Aila Willowbrook is currently a Priest and has been a minister with the Theama Institute since 2014. She came to the organization over a decade ago with a strong longing for internal healing and a deep desire to grow her relationship with God within. Through spiritual guidance, her willingness to do the work, and the loving relationships she created in the community, she was guided into a life of serving others who long to become empowered in the ways she has experienced. Aila is passionate about guiding people into direct experiences of God inside themselves through meditation, teaching, and conversations. She loves to help people grow spiritually.

Click HERE to learn more and to register for the April/May 2024 5pm Pacific Time Class.

Tree of Life

The Tree of Life is a series of books that contain the core teachings of Christian Mysticism and Christian Metaphysics. These teachings have been passed down from teacher to student for thousands of years and they have a potent alchemical effect on those who study them. 

The Tree of Life lessons have the power to bring about incredible transformations within the student and open them to a deep understanding of the spiritual world and the laws that govern it. These books cannot be purchased in any store and are only taught in a few spiritual centers in the country.

The Tree of Life is a mystical symbol that represents the connection between the earthly realms and higher vibrational realms. This Series is called Tree of Life because it focuses on the cosmic patterns that make up the energetic/spiritual world.

Tree of Life: Level 1 is a year-long series that consists of eight 5-week course courses. Each course includes three esoteric lessons and two classes on mystical bible contemplation. The courses are aligned with the seasons of the year and are designed to attune the participants to the cosmic patterns within themselves and the world around them.

Mystical Bible contemplation is a powerful and unique way of understanding scripture. In these classes the students are led through an active process of uncovering the deepest meaning within a passage of the Bible by applying a reflection on the metaphysical reality of the symbols within it. This practice allows the students to remove the scripture from any dogmatic or doctrinal shackles and reveals the mystical reality at the core.

Students in these courses will experience an expansion of consciousness that will not only deepen their spiritual lives but will empower them to consciously co-create their daily lives and thereby bring peace, joy and clarity to their work, families and relationships. 

Tree of Life: Series 4

This 5-week series includes three Tree Of Life lessons and two mystical Bible contemplations.

Students in these courses will experience an expansion of consciousness that will not only deepen their Spiritual lives but will empower them to consciously co-create their daily lives and thereby bring peace, joy and clarity to their work, families and relationships.

This class is right for you if you have completed the “Meditation and Metaphysics” class series and you are seeking a deeper understanding of the Spiritual world so that you can create the life you want. There are no religious requirements and all seekers are welcome. 

Currently we are in The Season of New Life that includes the following schedule: 

• Week 1: Light lesson with spiritual blessings 

• Week 2: Bible Contemplation 

• Week 3: Love lesson with spiritual blessings 

• Week 4: Bible Contemplation 

• Week 5: Faith with spiritual blessings

Christi Doucet has been a spiritual advisor and teacher since 2006. She is on the Executive Board of the Theama Institute and is the Regional Director of the Massachusetts Center. Through her work with families, first as a nurse-midwife in France, and now as an Infant and Family Support Specialist, Christi has cultivated a deep sense of compassion. She started early in her life to be interested in spirituality and healing through the mystical teachings of the West and the East. She is passionate about helping people transform their lives, understanding how each event can be a catalyst for healing and love through a deep connection with the Divine and self compassion.She brings a warm, grounded presence to her work.  Christi is now living in Cambridge, MA with her husband, enjoying nature wherever she can and spending time with her family, friends and communities here and in France.

Benjamin Ferrari is a minister and teacher at Theama Institute. For the past 2 decades he’s engaged in spiritual growth while raising a family and developing a science career. As a scientist, he finds particular joy in teachings and revelations that resolve the false dichotomies between science and religion. The other great joy he experiences as a minister is helping people resolve misunderstandings that limit the flow of Love. In addition, he values the depth and breadth of transformative healing practices available through the Theama Institute, and credits these practices for his own sense of peace and prosperity. Most importantly, this harmonious sense of Self and gratitude for his place in the Cosmos, informs and enables the healthy, loving and thus joyful relationships in his life. He currently lives on the island nation of Barbados, with frequent trips back home to Michigan.  

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Note About Tree of Life Classes

These are the Level 1 Series- they are open only to those who have completed the prerequisites.

Prerequisites: Shadow and Light or Meditation and Metaphysics 

If you would like more information please contact [email protected]