Stefan Grafstein

Stefan is an adventure and life guide, facilitator, and the founder of InnerTravels, which offers outdoor adventure, inner awareness programs such as"The Spiritual Teachings of Surfing." He is dedicated to fostering peak performance and fulfillment in all areas of life by facilitating self-discovery through interpersonal relationships and outdoor adventure. Stefan’s life work has been shaped by a commitment to inner-awareness, presence, and authentic relating. A curiosity about the nature of the mind and led him to a BA in Psychology. Inspired by the power of awareness to transform the human psyche, he also earned an MA in Spiritual Psychology. A dedicated yoga practice became an important pillar early in his life's journey in his battle with health issues. As well, being born to parents in a world-wide multi-denominational spiritual community fostered in him from a young age, a consciousness of the oneness of all. He incorporates the practices of equanimity, breath, balance, awareness, love, and strength of heart and mind into his life and work.

Stefan is leading "Hiking and the Shadow": Do you experience anger, frustration or other emotions of non acceptance more than you would like? Do you find yourself blaming others? Do you judge yourself or others? Do you wish yourself or other to be different? (Its OK, it's common but it's not necessary!) Come hiking out in the sunshine, see your shadow and make friends with it! Through this profound work, you will gain some altitude over your emotions, liberation from judgment and peace and joy in your heart and mind.