Path to Inner Calm

The aim of the seminar

Spirituality is a significant part of the human psyche and of personal development. It is a humble search for what lies beyond us, a path beyond the boundaries of the ego and ordinary thinking, towards deeper presence, inner calm and connection with ourselves.

It is not about seeking exceptional abilities, an unusual lifestyle, or the identity of a "spiritual person". Real spirituality can't be recognised by outward signs, but by a person's inner transformation: it leads to greater receptiveness, sensitivity, humility, inner stillness, presence and equanimity.

My relationship to spirituality

I've had a relationship with deep, genuine spirituality since I was young. At sixteen I began practising Buddhism; later I was influenced by reading the Tao Te Ching, by Christian spirituality and mysticism. Meeting the Tomáš couple was also an important period for me: between 1996 and 2001 I attended their lectures. I've practised meditation and yoga in my personal life for almost 30 years.

Even so, I don't consider myself a "spiritual person"; I see that term more as a concept. On the outside we're all just people, and inside we all carry our own deeper essence, an awareness that transcends us. No one is more valuable or more "spiritual" simply because they meditate, take an interest in spirituality, or live a certain way.

Psychology and spirituality

Surprisingly, the connection between psychology and spirituality was also brought home to me by ACT, a psychotherapeutic method that works with the concept of the observing self, that is, the ability to perceive our thoughts and emotions from a deeper perspective. Contemporary psychology and consciousness research are increasingly exploring the links between attention, awareness, experience and human transformation.

How the seminar works

The seminar has a practical focus. Theory always leads towards personal experience and change. It includes meditation techniques, exercises, self-reflection and work with inner patterns.

Who the seminar is for

For anyone who wants to discover their deeper essence and live more in harmony with themselves, their values and other people. For those who long for greater stillness, inner wholeness and truthfulness. What's needed is genuine interest and a willingness to engage with your own inner processes.

Topics of the individual sessions

• Being in your centre and making contact with the space behind your thoughts.
• Body awareness and self-care.
• Releasing old pain and unhelpful psychological patterns.
• Moving closer to your true Self.
• Discovering your authentic and unique potential.
• Living in harmony with yourself.

A sample of my work

As a taste of what to expect, you can listen to an audio recording of my talk on Christian spirituality from Absolventský Velehrad 2021: audiomack.com.

Sign-up and payment

To sign up, send an email to stehlikova.monika@seznam.cz with the subject line: "Path to Inner Calm from 30 Nov 2026". Once your reservation is confirmed, I'll send you a QR code for quick payment.

Account number: 1475320010/3030, variable symbol 30112026.

Cancellation policy: if you cancel at least 14 days before the seminar begins, I'll refund the full amount paid. If you cancel later, you can use the amount towards another course, or send a substitute in your place.