The BioSpiritual Focusing Immersion Experience is an 18‑month journey of embodied spirituality and self‑discovery. Rooted in the pioneering work of Dr. Eugene Gendlin and further developed by Fr. Peter Campbell and Fr. Ed McMahon, for the purpose of deepening one’s spirituality, BioSpiritual Focusing invites gentle awareness of the felt sense—the subtle stirrings within the body that carry meaning, memory, and the mystery of the Divine.

     BioSpiritual Focusing (BSF) is a guided contemplative practice that helps individuals connect with their inner wisdom by intentionally noticing and nurturing the body’s subtle felt-senses, rather than relying solely on thoughts or emotions. Through quiet attention, participants learn to be present to sensations or feelings that arise within, offering them gentle presence and compassion. This process can foster a deeper sense of wholeness, self-understanding, and healing, while enhancing one’s spiritual awareness and ability to experience grace in daily life.

With the support of a guide and through compassionate presence, participants learn to listen to these inner movements as pathways to healing, grace, and deepened connection—with self, with others, and with God. More than a program, we invite you to fully engage yourself in an experience that cultivates everyday mysticism and an embodied way of living.

The experience unfolds step by step, beginning with an introductory retreat, continuing with a BSF book study, and culminating with BSF Companionship training, ultimately equipping you to accompany others in this transformative practice. Along the way, you’ll share in retreats, a book study, days of presence, monthly focusing circles, and one‑on‑one sessions.

Program* Components:

• BSF Days of Presence (3 separate days)
• BSF Book Study Practicum (10 weekly sessions)
• Weeklong BSF Retreat (5 days)
• BSF Companionship Training (6 monthly sessions)
• BSF Community Gathering (1 day)
• Monthly Focusing Circle
• Monthly One-on-One Peer BSF

Optional components at reduced cost:

• Companioning Supervision
• Individual sessions with an experienced leader
• Silent directed retreats.

If you feel called to explore BioSpiritual Focusing more deeply—and to grow into the sacred story held within your body—the BioSpiritual Focusing Immersion Experience offers a profoundly transformative path.

Program Cost: $1,575

* The BioSpiritual Focusing Immersion Experience brings together a series of programs from the Genesis calendar (BSF Days of Presence, BSF Book Study Practicum, Weeklong BSF Retreat, BSF Companionship Training). You can learn more about each program offering by visiting each programs description on the “Our Programs” page.

Location: Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center Address, 53 Mill Street, Westfield, MA, USA

Contact: Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center
genesis@genesisspiritualcenter.org
413-562-3627