Retreats in 2021Here is a list of the retreats I have planned in 2021. More may come, and if you want to make sure to receive the latest updates, please sign up for my newsletter.
Retreat in Arild, Sweden: June 9-13
Stay tuned for more courses and events in 2021!
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"This is one of the best classes about The Work of Byron Katie I have ever done. "
Katerina Korolkova
"It felt like stepping onto an island full of new treasures of the work."
Hedda Seemann
"Ernest’s courses have been the most thought-provoking, free-wheeling, and unconventional that I have taken in The Work."
Brenda Dixon
"An incredibly inspiring and uplifting experience."
Maria Almstrup
"This retreat was intensively fantastic."
Anna Franciere
"This was a journey back to myself."
Nicolai Kampmann
"With his endless compassion, kindness, friendship and love Ernest encourages and inspires into authenticity and vulnerability."
Elin Rosenblad
"This retreat was a magic journey."
Peter Wyle
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I loved how the work was present, not just certain hours of the day, but as a way of living throughout the whole retreat.
With his endless compassion, kindness, friendship and love Ernest encourages and inspires into authenticity and vulnerability, helping me see and believe that everything can be met with love and understanding. Elin Rosenblad, Sweden I feel it as if, those days in the most adorable Swedish nature brought me to a new level of honesty. I am so grateful for that experience.
Thank you Ernest for opening so generously for yourself and for showing me this direction towards freedom. This retreat was intensively fantastic. Anna Franciere, Denmark This retreat was an AMAZING experience all the way.
My heart was overwhelmed with love and gratitude to have the opportunity for the space and silence to listen to my heart and dive deep in meditation while doing The Work. One more time, I was in awe with the power of love and truth, in awe with the vastness of nature and beauty. The magical setting and a very small intimate group of beautiful human beings was the perfect mix. Andrea Cruz, Spain I really enjoyed this time - especially the connection and presence with the other participants.
This practice for me was like a role model to implement The Work deeper and deeper in my life and make this state of me an everyday lifestyle. Ernests way to help me meet the real me, to help me face me, takes much courage, but at the same time it is so organic and natural, it feels like a second skin. Irina Pētersone, Latvia |
Spending time with Ernest and the other participants at the retreat in Arild, Sweden, was so much fun for me. It was also very intense and filled with hard work (for my ego). Luckily, the extremely beautiful surroundings, the cute house we were in and the patience and warmth from Ernest and the other participants, made it so much easier to really work through what ever came up during the time we were together.
After I have returned home from the retreat, so much more have come bubbling to the surface, waiting to be looked upon with understanding and love. Ernest is a great guide into doing this, and I feel so blessed that I have learned to do The Work even better now. The Work is such a great gift, and the retreat in Arild turned out to be one as well. Anja Dalby, Denmark Attending this retreat was the best gift I’ve given myself in a very long time; true to promise, Ernest’s skillful facilitation helped me identify some of the most insidious beliefs in my life and address them in a way that rendered them void or at least, seriously incapacitated… What a relief!
It was intense work, yet the magnificent location and truly loving group atmosphere created by Ernest’s thoughtful organization made it possible to relax and accept to really be vulnerable – while feeling supported and safe the whole way. I came back the next day to what had these past months been a stressful professional situation, and felt freed from the negativity; while at the same time energized to do my work – as well as continue doing The Work. I’m really looking forward to the next opportunity to step out of time and into self-enquiry in such a friendly and supportive setting. Thanks Ernest and thanks to everyone in the group! Mélanie Boucarut, France I love how Ernest goes with the flow of what comes up and follows his intuition as he does the work.
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With his endless compassion, kindness, friendship and love Ernest encourages and inspires into authenticity and vulnerability, helping me see and believe that everything can be met with love and understanding. Ernest has a very skilled way of following the mind. Truth and kindness is how I would describe him. I strongly recommend him.
Elin Rosenblad, Sweden Ernest facilitating the Work is incredibly focussed, deep and clear. Through the jungle of thougts he manages to keep the overview and tracks down the painful treasures hiding underneath, welcoming everything that comes up. This feels so safe, loving and supported. Absolutely inspiring and freeing the mind!
Sabine Rastschen, The Netherlands Ernest's skillful and kind ability to work with people at any level of experience is a wonderful example of unconditional love.
Jenna Pool, USA Ernest is a prime example of living the process, experiencing it and letting it live in a flow. There is an intrinsic freedom in a facilitation that embodies a high level of empathy while holding Inquiry. It is a relief for my body and energetic being.
Rosa, USA Ernest is a very competent and fluent facilitator, who lets the work unfold in a very patient and powerful space. I can highly recommend to spend some time with him, if you get the chance.
Jannie, Denmark My meeting with you stands for me as one of the most important milestones in my life.
During our sessions, with great humour and clarity, you challenged my thought patterns and gave me a refreshingly new perspective on my life. I have received great inspiration and a series of tools to stay in – and enjoy – the present moment just as it is, and not the way I think it ought to be. It is not only I who have benefitted from this change – my family has clearly noted a positive difference also. Mette Huuse, Denmark I know many facilitators but Ernest is special. His easyness in doing the work and going deep, is a very unique quality.
Grace, Germany I love the gentle, caring and empathetic way you support the process.
Charlotte Jolak, Denmark I have been working with Ernest for years now and he has a very practical way of explaining how the mind works. He is an amazing facilitator and has a depth and an integrity that I admire.
Andrea Cruz, Mexico Ernest’s in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of inquiry underpins his objective, no-fuss and effective approach. I have had private sessions with him and have also attended his courses. For me working with Ernest is like going on a journey towards the personal freedom, courage and mental clarity that are essential to a full and unrestricted experience of life.
Pedro da Silva, Portugal I love Ernest's fluid presence in facilitating - and his willingness to hear feedback. What a great example for me!
Celia, USA Ernest was wonderful! His work was simple, powerful, and effortless.
Mia, USA Ernest has literally walked me through some of the most difficult insights and decisions in my career and personal life with clarity and compassion.
Mette Munk, Denmark After several sessions with Ernest, where it became clear to me what is my business and what is other people's business - and that it's a lot easier to put on your own shoes than trying to tarmac the whole world - I can now show up at work full of trust in myself.
Helle Skovgaard, Denmark Ernest has an intuitive, empathic approach to doing the Work, thus enabling his clients to gain a deep understanding of the concerns they want to investigate, bringing about insights that help to live life fuller and more authentically.
Ashika, Germany These sessions showed me how The Work can be creative and powerful when we are really connected to our clients and true to our intuition. Ernest is a great teacher, so free in his facilitation.
Helga Birgisdóttir, Iceland Ernest brings his heart to facilitation - it is wonderful!
Celia Chapman, USA Thank you for the opportunity to experience The Work in action in such a compassionate way.
Tatiana, Canada Supposedly I came to you to find strength for my wrestling match with my working life. I did get that – but that turned out to be the least of it. Things have changed into something wondrous – it's fun to be alive. Liberating and enriching to meet a fellow being who stays awake and clear in the midst of the delusions of the world. Thank you for being available!
Hans Smith, Denmark Ernest has a refreshing way to help you peek around the corner of your issues and see the beauty of it All. Thank you for being in my mind.
Diane Simard, Puerto Rico Ernest is such a gifted facilitator, workshop instructor and communicator. He has helped me transform pain that has held me back for years and that I'm now free of. What a gift! Thank you Ernest!
Anette Birkman, Denmark Working with you has been an incredibly warm, safe and extremely stimulating focal point in my life. With your thoroughness, calmness and overview you manage to connect all aspects of body, mind and thoughts. To unravel all the knots of pain and arrange the threads in a simple and flexible way. The biology of my body has changed, my emotions are recognizable and most important of all – I now have peace of mind!
Thank you Ernest for your amazing way of simply being you! Lilli Bermann, Denmark |
Ernest is a compassionate, professional, kind listener, able to wade thorough the mental noise of my stories and gently ask: Is it true?
I perceive working with Ernest as a blessing. He is a gentle, caring guide. Using the four questions and the turnarounds he helped me see beyond the thought-created illusions and see myself and others differently. I found freedom from the influence of distorted personal thinking and the awareness that when I step back and inquire, the thought created-illusion dissolves. To know and explore with Ernest was a journey from misunderstandings and beliefs to clarity and peace of mind. If you want to start the journey from suffering and misunderstanding how the mind works to peace of mind and freedom from distorted personal thinking, I highly recommend Ernest. Enrique Roman, USA I felt like I was in good hands which allowed me to trust the process. As a result, I got to dig into a situation around a recurrent trigger that allowed me to come full circle with my thoughts and feelings around it, get to clarity and self-compassion.
Ernest is clearly a master of his craft. An invaluable experience! Aysin Karaduman, France I was amazed with how quickly Ernest could build so much trust.
Isabelle, France I have worked with Ernest as part of my personal development process as a manager. I was expending too much energy on certain situations and problems. We discussed these issues in a string of conversations. Ernest used his tremendous insight and knowledge about people to offer perspectives and point out new options to me. The result is, that many things, which I used to find difficult, now seem simple and straightforward. This has released a lot of energy and made my work life much easier.
Ernest is insightful and wise, but also a warm and a pleasant person, which it is a pleasure to work with in every way. I can recommend him without any hesitation! Thomas Angelius, Denmark A very rich experience. Thank you for this sharing of both The Work and of how your map of reality is brought into your personal way of facilitating. I am learning so much.
Victoria Drew, England When you are mixed up with pain and confusion in your mind, Ernest is the right person to help you. His way of facilitating is kind, gentle and curious, and he has a fabulous ability to put himself in one's place. It's extremely powerful.
Morten W. Andersen, Denmark Ernest is very professional and kind with a good portion of humor.
Karin, Sweden It was an amazing journey into myself, into being human. I went through a range of emotions - from fear, uncertainty, frustration to freedom, peace and trust. Trust of the universe and ease of everything OK. I can relax now.
Katerina, Russia Ernest is facilitating the inquiry with so much respect and feeling for the present moment, that I feel perfectly safe as a client. Just by witnessing him working with another client, I can feel a relief of my present tension and belief system. Thank You so much!
Antje Buerger, The Netherlands Ernest is a very skilled facilitator and brings a depth of understanding into a very clear and precise articulation of the process of inquiry.
Lisa Sharp, USA Ernest skillfully facilitates the Work in a manner that quickly gets to the issue and allows the person to examine it in a safe, nurturing way. He brings a huge amount of experience and most importantly, has selected to use the Work because he knows it works!
Ted Simms, Canada Ernest made me feel we are all in this together and that there are no right answers and somehow everything will work out just fine!
Evelyn Dueck, USA Ernest is a very gentle, kind and probing facilitator. He is patient and will stick with you to get where you want to go in Inquiry. He is a trusted companion along the way.
Lisa Macy, USA Ernest is an excellent facilitator, creating a safe and empathic holding environment that allows his clients to gain very powerful insights.
Benedikte Q. Sarroe, Denmark Ernest is gifted with a lasersharp mind and a big heart. He leads people to peace. I’ve seen it and I’ve felt it. I trust him. You can too.
Kitt Tvile, Denmark It is so amazing to watch Ernest in action. His patience, insight, and skills are astounding.
Lynn Willkinson, USA What a privilege, to have the possibility to participate in a session with Ernest. His way to facilitate is so compassionate, so warm and accepting. Love in action!
Ragna Rosengren, Sweden Over the past nine years I have been afflicted with a phobia of bridges. I had panic attacks every time I was going to drive a car across a bridge. But after just three sessions with Ernest, now I can cross bridges again!
Ernest quickly identified a specific incident that had caused this phobic state, a state of sweaty palms, white knuckles that desperately clenched the steering wheel, quivering lips, a sense of being caught inside a diving bell, sweat on the forehead, shivers, shaky legs and restless nights before I had to cross a bridge. In a very accessible way, Ernest kept explaining what had happened, what was happening and what was about to happen while he led me through a process that has completely removed the problem. I can strongly recommend Ernest in any work related to fear or phobic disorders. Michael Rønne, Denmark If you have tried doing The Work of Byron Katie as a way to make yourself a better human and you felt the method did not live up to its hype, Ernest shows you how to do The Work as a meditation ... for peace, for clarity and the beauty and reality of being human. No need to be better. Just be.
Kate Major, Canada Ernest is pragmatic and full of wisdom, sharing insights freely with a smile and deep honesty.
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