Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc.

What Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc. does

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization headquartered in the Ottawa/Gatineau region of Ontario, Canada, operating as the Canadian affiliate of the U.S.-based Inner Journey Institute. Founded in 1998 by Michael Schiesser, the organization delivers in-person transformational retreats and workshops to adults aged 18 and older seeking personal and spiritual development beyond external achievement. Its core offering is the Inner Journey Intensive, a 3.5-day residential retreat held at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood near Perth, Ontario (Big Rideau Lake), with all-inclusive pricing of CAD $1,295 per participant (CAD $1,095 early bird). The firm supplements the Intensive with two lower-priced workshops - a 2-day Family Constellation Workshop (CAD $375) and a 3-hour 5 Elements Movement Meditation (CAD $30, proceeds to a bursary fund) - which serve as funnel entry points.

The program methodology is a curriculum blending Western psychology (Jungian archetypes), Eastern philosophy (Five Element Theory/Taoist tradition), the Human Potential Movement, and Transpersonal Psychology, delivered through meditation, breath work, chanting, movement, journaling, sharing, and presencing. A distinctive feature is the gender-separated-then-integrated format that addresses same-gender issues in the first half and cross-gender connection in the second. Facilitators are centrally trained under the U.S. parent's curriculum, with a 2:1 staff-to-participant support ratio. Governance is provided by a Coordinating Circle of seven elected committees (Training and Facilitator Liaison, Finance, Enrolment, Love and Care, Communications, plus facilitator roles), with a vacant Chair seat in the current term. Marketing and registration run through a Weebly-hosted website, email, phone, and an active volunteer/alumni referral network, including a gift certificate channel. No apps, APIs, AI capabilities, public funding, or external investors are present in the data.

Name

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc.

Legal name

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc.

Website

https://innerjourneycanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc. is a non-profit educational organization in Ottawa, Ontario, that delivers residential transformational retreats and workshops (Inner Journey Intensive, Family Constellation, 5 Elements Movement Meditation) to adults seeking personal and spiritual development, as the Canadian affiliate of the U.S. Inner Journey Institute.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Development Workshops

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Wellness & Mindfulness Classes (Yoga Workshops, Meditation, Breathwork) (THAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Transformational retreats
• Personal development seminars
• Mindfulness workshops
• Family constellation therapy
• Adult education programs

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Transformational Retreat Programs: Revenue generated from residential retreat programs including the Inner Journey Intensive (3.5-day program) and workshops. Fees include all tuition, meals, and accommodation. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc. delivers multi-day residential intensives, single-session movement meditation workshops, and family constellation workshops focused on personal transformation, mindfulness, and inner growth. Programming is anchored by the flagship Inner Journey Intensive and supplemented by shorter workshops and a facilitator training pathway offered through its affiliated U.S. parent organization.

Product overview

Inner Journey Canada Seminars Inc. offers a portfolio of in-person transformational programs centered around personal and spiritual development. The core offering is the Inner Journey Intensive, a 3.5-day residential retreat that combines elements of Jungian psychology, Five Element philosophy, and experiential processes. Supplementary offerings include the 5 Elements Movement Meditation Workshop and Family Constellation Workshop, which apply specific methodologies from the Inner Journey approach. The company also connects participants to the Facilitator Training Program through its US-based affiliate, the Inner Journey Institute. All programs are facilitated by trained human facilitators with a 2:1 support ratio and include a follow-up Reunion event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Inner Journey Intensive A 3.5-day residential retreat offered at $1,295 (with an early-bird price of $1,095) that delivers structured personal transformation work to individual participants, supported by a 2:1 facilitator-to-participant ratio.
• 5 Elements Movement Meditation Workshop A single-session movement meditation workshop priced at $30, designed for individual participants seeking an introductory mindfulness and embodiment experience.
• Family Constellation Workshop A workshop priced at $375 that addresses family systems and intergenerational dynamics for individual participants.
• Facilitator Training Program Training pathway delivered through the affiliated U.S.-based Inner Journey Institute, designed to certify individuals to lead Inner Journey seminars and workshops.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Inner Journey Institute (U.S.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInner Journey Canada is the Canadian-based affiliate of the U.S.-based Inner Journey Institute. The curriculum, facilitator training, and program development are coordinated with the parent organization. Michael Schiesser, founder of Inner Journey Seminars, is responsible for course design and facilitator training across all locations including Canada.
• Easter Seals Camp MerrywoodcoreOthersThe Inner Journey Intensive is held at Easter Seals Camp Merrywood on the shores of Big Rideau Lake near Perth, Ontario. The facility provides a peaceful, spacious, and fully accessible retreat environment. This is the primary venue for the organization's signature residential program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Non-profit meditation retreat center in Northern California offering multi-day residential silent and guided meditation retreats. Comparable to Inner Journey's residential retreat format and inclusive spiritual-but-not-religious positioning.
• Esalen Institute: Long-running residential retreat center in Big Sur, California offering multi-day personal growth, meditation and human potential workshops. Comparable to Inner Journey's residential transformational retreat model with similar integration of body-mind-spirit practices.
• Sedona Mago Retreats: Non-profit spiritual retreat center in Arizona offering residential meditation, mindfulness, healing and personal development programs with similar small-scale, community-led operation. Comparable non-profit structure and residential retreat delivery model.
• Landmark Worldwide: Global personal development organization running multi-day intensive seminar programs focused on transformation, possibility and self-expression. Comparable to Inner Journey Intensive in format (multi-day residential) and transformational outcomes targeted.
• Chopra Foundation / Chopra Center: Meditation and wellness retreat programs rooted in Ayurvedic and Eastern philosophy traditions. Comparable methodology emphasis and target audience of adults seeking spiritual and personal growth through structured programs.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Non-profit educational retreat center in Rhinebeck, New York offering residential workshops on wellness, personal growth and spiritual development. Highly comparable mission and delivery model to Inner Journey Canada.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Non-profit residential yoga, meditation and personal development retreat center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Closely parallels Inner Journey's model of residential retreats integrating yoga, meditation, breathwork and self-inquiry with a non-profit educational charter.
• Hoffman Institute: Organization running the Hoffman Process, a multi-day residential intensive focused on resolving childhood patterns and family-of-origin work. Closely comparable to Inner Journey's 3.5-day Intensive combining emotional healing with family system awareness.

Broad incumbents

• Canyon Ranch: Established destination wellness resort brand offering multi-day integrative wellness, mindfulness, spiritual and personal development programming. Comparable focus and premium positioning, but operates as a broad destination spa/wellness destination rather than a focused transformational retreat.
• Miraval Resorts: Premium destination wellness resort offering multi-day personal growth, mindfulness and spa programs (now under Hyatt). Comparable high-touch retreat experience and wellness/spa positioning, but at a larger, full-service resort scale rather than Inner Journey's small non-profit model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Investors

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