Alberto Villoldo Ph.D

Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, psychologist and shaman, who studied the spiritual practices of the Amazon and the Andes for more than 30 years. While at San Francisco
State University, he founded the Biological Self-Regulation Laboratory to study how the mind creates psychosomatic health and disease.  Founder of The Four Winds Society, he instructs individuals throughout the world in the practice of energy medicine. Dr. Villoldo has written numerous bestselling books, including Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment (with David Perlmutter MD), Shaman, Healer, Sage; and WSJ bestseller One Spirit Medicine.  Website: www.thefourwinds.com

Upcoming Programs by Alberto Villoldo Ph.D

Journeys of Discovery: Shamanic Life Lessons

Also With Robert A.F. Thurman

August 29 - 31, 2025

In this intimate program two wise old sages share their secrets … with shamanic wisdom from South American and Tibetan traditions, personal practices, ceremonies, deep dialogues, forest bathing, dreaming, waking, and meditating - longtime friends Alberto Villoldo and Robert Thurman will invite participants to explore the mind and body in bold new ways that step […]