The Wanderer Blog
Guides, insights and stories on meditation, spiritual retreats, hosting events and building conscious community.
•9 min read
Awakening isn't escaping the world, it's being in it differently
A reflection on personal and spiritual growth: awakening isn't about feeling less, but about living the life we already have with more presence and love.
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•8 min read
How to host yoga retreats at your venue
Retreat venue hire, step by step: how to host yoga retreats at your farmhouse, villa or studio, what organisers look for and how to price the space.
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•4 min read
There are many paths to learning how to love
A reflection on spirituality, personal growth and love as a choice, sparked by bell hooks' All About Love. And on why Wanderer exists.
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•7 min read
Reiki: what it is, what to expect, limits
What Reiki is, how a session actually unfolds, what practitioners and research say about it, and how to choose someone to try it with.
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•3 min read
Why become a practitioner on Wanderer
What it means to become a practitioner on Wanderer, which tools you get and why it is the right place to help people find your practice.
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•2 min read
A practitioner's public profile on Wanderer
What a public profile on Wanderer contains and why keeping it complete makes you more recognisable and trustworthy to people looking for your practice.
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•10 min read
Temazcal: what the sweat lodge is and how it works (complete guide)
Temazcal or sweat lodge: origins, how it unfolds, what to bring, how long it lasts, indicative costs, contraindications and how to choose the facilitator.
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•9 min read
Spiritual ceremonies and safety: the complete guide
How to take part in spiritual events safely: health, medication, contraindications, what to do if you feel unwell, integration and frequently asked questions.
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•9 min read
What is a rapé (hapé) ceremony?
What rapé (hapé) is, how a ceremony unfolds and how it is administered, how long the effects last, contraindications and how to choose a facilitator.
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•3 min read
Online payments and your Wanderer link: why use them
How to receive online payments for your events and why sharing your Wanderer link makes you easier to find and contact as a practitioner.
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•3 min read
One-to-one holistic sessions: why book one
What one-to-one holistic and spiritual sessions are, when to choose them over a group event and how to find the right practitioner on Wanderer.
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•10 min read
Forced Kundalini awakening: energetic risks and how to avoid them
Risks of a forced Kundalini awakening: normal symptoms and warning signs, who is most vulnerable, how to practise safely and when to seek help.
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•8 min read
Spiritual events in Italy: the complete guide
Spiritual events in Italy: types of practice, formats, where to look, what they cost, how to prepare and how to assess them. The complete guide to getting started.
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•9 min read
Holistic facilitators: how to choose them wisely
How to recognise a trustworthy holistic facilitator: training, ethics, warning signs, indicative costs and questions to ask before a ceremony.
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•6 min read
Holistic fairs and markets in Italy: the 2026 guide
A guide to holistic fairs and markets in Italy in 2026: which formats exist, what to expect, what they cost and how to find the up-to-date calendar.
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•7 min read
Holistic events near me in Italy: a region-by-region map
Holistic events near you in Italy: what you find in Lombardy, Lazio, Tuscany, Veneto, Sicily and the other regions — and what to do if there is nothing nearby.
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•7 min read
Gong bath and sound bath: what to expect
What a gong bath or sound bath is, how a singing bowl session unfolds, its effects, contraindications and how to choose a serious sound healing session.
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•6 min read
Ecstatic dance: what it is, how it works and the rules of the circle
What ecstatic dance is, how an ecstatic dance evening unfolds, the rules of silence and consent, and how to find a serious one near you.
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•7 min read
Cacao ceremony: what it is, what to expect
What a cacao ceremony is, how it unfolds, its real effects, contraindications and how to recognise a well-led ceremony before you join one.
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•7 min read
Breathwork: what it is, main techniques and what to expect
What breathwork is, which techniques exist (holotropic, connected, Wim Hof), its real effects, contraindications and how to recognise a safe session.
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•7 min read
Authentic spiritual events: how to recognise them and avoid the traps
How to recognise authentic spiritual events: signs of solidity, red flags not to ignore and the questions to ask whoever leads before you sign up.
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•4 min read
How to organise a spiritual event
A practical guide for holistic practitioners organising their first spiritual event: intention, format, venue, the participant journey and how to be found.
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•6 min read
Meditation for beginners: how to start
How to start meditating from zero: a first breathing exercise, the easiest techniques, common obstacles, and when to try a group or a retreat.
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•6 min read
What is a spiritual retreat? Beginner guide
What a spiritual retreat is, the main types, what a day looks like, how long it lasts, what it costs and how to choose your first one.
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