Secrets of Spiritual Health and Happiness

Course Description

Overview:

Designed as a single, immersive 4-hour workshop, this course offers a practical, person-centred approach to boosting emotional wellbeing, physical health, and overall life satisfaction through non-denominational spiritual principles. Developed by the Spiritual Companions Trust from ten years of research, the curriculum focuses on discovering what works best for you without adhering to any specific religious or spiritual tradition.

Participants will explore three core pillars of spiritual health: personal connection to life’s wonder, mindful self-management for inner peace, and active care and compassion for others. The session combines guided experiential exercises, personal audits, and scientific evidence regarding the mind-body connection into a continuous, interactive learning experience.

Course Outline

Foundations & Personal Spiritual Connection

• Overview of spiritual health benefits and an initial reflection on life purpose, personal connection, and moments of care.
• Defining spirituality as a natural, everyday experience of life’s wonder and energy.
• Exploring individual preferences across nature (biophilia), sensory experiences, movement, and distinct personality styles (e.g., quiet, active, communal, or solitary).
• Experiential practice of letting positive experiences anchor in the body to trigger physiological benefits like serotonin and endorphin release.

 

Peace of Mind & Mindful Self-Management

• Viewing everyday challenges and life events as opportunities for growth, love, and conscious awareness.
• Learning to step back, observe yourself without judgment, and conduct compassionate self-audits.
• Experiencing the “Inner Smile” and body-awareness exercises to soothe stress and calm the nervous system.
• Applying simple, practical meditation methods (watching the mind, quiet reflection, and mindful breathing) for everyday mental clarity.

 

Care, Compassion & Ethical Living

• Understanding how kindness and caring for others positively alter human physiology and reduce stress.
• Identifying personal core values, high ideals, and traditional ethical frameworks to guide daily decisions.
• Learning non-verbal behaviours that convey presence, safety, and reassurance when supporting others in distress.
• Engaging in loving-kindness exercises and intentional supportive thoughts for family, friends, and the broader community.

 

Science, Integration & Personal Action Plan

• Reviewing evidence-based research showing how spiritual practices improve cardiovascular function, lower stress hormones (cortisol and adrenaline), and boost immune health.
• Designing a custom spiritual health plan that incorporates regular connection practices, daily self-care moments, and intentional acts of care.

Registration

This workshop is open to everyone.

Course Fee: £80 (Special rate for my Reiki students: £40)

To register, please email info@giancarloserra.org with the following details:

• Full name
• Country / city of residence
• Telephone number
• Your reason for wanting to join the workshop