"The emergence of archetypes has a distinctly numinous, spiritual character. It can heal or destroy, but it is never indifferent. It is not uncommon for the archetype to appear in the form of a spirit in dreams or in the creations of fantasy, or to behave like an apparition."  - Carl Gustav Jung 

The course invites you to embark on a fascinating and PROFOUND JOURNEY to EXPLORE UNIVERSAL SYMBOLS, as well as the basic CODES that are part of the COLLECTIVE UNCONSCIOUS of the human psyche. 

The theory of archetypes, as part of the collective unconscious, was developed by the pioneer of transpersonal psychology, Carl Gustav Jung, although it has its roots in the philosophical systems of the oldest traditions. According to C. G. Jung's research, archetypes are the building blocks of our psyche, and their experience and interpretation shape our perception of the world, our values, and even our interpersonal relationships. 

Pneuma Institute, as a school of transpersonal psychology, not only studies the functioning of the psyche (mind, emotion, behavior), but also very clearly includes the spiritual element by synthesizing the main traditions; it also includes methods that allow penetrating into the space of the unconscious and discovering all its depth in an experiential way with meditative practices and expanded states of consciousness through Pneuma Breathwork, so this course will exceptionally combine theory and practice with the masterful guidance of Juan Ruiz Naupari, founder of the institute.


Professor:

Professor Juan Ruiz Naupari, psychologist and psychotherapist, is the founder and director of Pneuma Institute.

For over 40 years, Juan Ruiz has been studying expanded states of consciousness and their applications in therapy. Thanks to his work, the field of transpersonal psychology has been enriched with a unique approach whose hallmark is a strong spiritual component. This new and complete perspective on transpersonal psychology is based on the essence of Western psychology, the comparative study of ancient philosophies as well as ancestral and modern techniques for the expansion of consciousness. The current of Pneuma Transpersonal Psychology has its application in the field of psychotherapy, with a focus on the psychological and spiritual progression of the human being.

Juan’s extensive empirical research and professional experience have culminated in developing the Training in Transpersonal Psychology and Pneuma Breathwork. The training program is available in 5 languages and is designed to foster both professional growth and personal development to realize each participant’s individual highest potential.

During the last four decades, Juan has been teaching students as well as practicing psychologists. Graduates of the Training program offer courses in Pneuma Studies and facilitate Pneuma Breathwork in different parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, United Kingdom and Russia, India and Australia. The international headquarters of Pneuma Institute is located in Mount Shasta, California, USA.

This Training is recognized by the European Transpersonal Psychology Association (ETPA) and the College of Psychologists of Romania, as well as Spiru Haret University of Romania and the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastic University in India, with which Pneuma Institute has academic collaboration agreements.

Juan Ruiz Naupari participates in congresses, offers conferences, and supports the individual internal processes of his students internationally. He also offers training online and in person in different countries.

He is a faculty member at international universities, including the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Science, Spiru Haret University in Bucharest Romania, the Gaden Shartse Norling Monastic University in Hubli, India (with Buddhist philosophy classes) and in the “Transpersonal Psychotherapy Training” in Romania, recognized by the Romanian College of Psychologists.

He has collaborated with the dissemination of the philosophy and culture of Tibetan Buddhism for more than 32 years, with the recognition of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama.

Juan Ruiz Naupari is a member of the European Transpersonal Association (EUROTAS), the Ibero-American Transpersonal Association (ATI), and the European Transpersonal Psychology Association (ETPA).

As a result of his most recent research, he has developed a specialization in Pneuma Therapy, a revolutionized model of psychotherapy yielding significant results for clients.

Juan Ruiz's work is inspired by the Master Archetype of the Golden Eagle.

Juan Ruiz Naupari

Founder and Director of Pneuma Institute