Shift Happens! 3-Day Event
Shift Happens! 3-Day Event
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LOS ANGELES, CA, 2026
3-Day Soul Retreat
SHIFT HAPPENS!
The Path of Authentic Transformation
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with Robert Holden
13th-15th November 2026
“Some people go
through life; and other people
grow through life.”
Robert Holden, Shift Happens!
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Join Robert on SHIFT HAPPENS! - a 3-day soul retreat exploring the path of authentic transformation and living a more soul-directed and inspired life.
On a SHIFT HAPPENS! retreat, Robert shares teachings and practices from 30 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and writer. He draws on inspiration from his PBS special Shift Happens and his Shift Happens mastermind program and masterclasses that he presents worldwide for clients like Hay House, Body Shop, and Google.
Every SHIFT HAPPENS! retreat is unique. “I love my Shift Happens! retreats,” says Robert, “because I get to teach the most enduring principles and practices of my work and also share what is inspiring me most now.”
“Attending a Shift Happens! retreat is like getting
ten personal mentoring sessions with Robert,”
Margaret Neilsen, C.O.O of Hay House.
Over three days, Robert presents ten 90-minute classes with live coaching, practical exercises, and powerful inquiries that focus on the path of authentic transformation. Key themes for SHIFT HAPPENS! include:
MORE OF THE REAL YOU: ”If you think something is missing in your life, it is probably more of the real you,” writes Robert in his new book Becoming Yourself. Life invites us on a journey of continuous incarnation and to be a fuller expression of our authentic self.
YOUR LIFE IN CHAPTERS: We live our life by chapters, and as one chapter ends a new one begins. Robert draws inspiration from 1) Carl Jung’s reflections on morning, afternoon and evening of life, and 2) Rudolph Steiner’s Biographical Counselling model of living and growing.THE END OF NORMAL: Now is “end of normal” in our world and we are being called to reimagine our lives. Robert shares inspiration from Joseph Campbell’s hero journey, that includes the End of Normal, Facing your Dragon, and the Call to Adventure.
DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL: On the soul’s journey, you will encounter a dark night. of the soul. Robert shows you how to navigate the times when you feel empty, directionless, and unsure what to do next. Out of the darkness, a new Self is born, and new beginnings are begun.
THE GOLDEN THREAD: During times of uncertainty, you are being trained to listen more deeply to your inner guidance and to follow the golden thread of your life. We are designed to live a guided life. And the next sign is always right where you are.
MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT: Robert shares inspiration from his many pilgrimages to Assisi and teachings from St Francis who celebrates his 800th anniversary this year. Are you clear on your purpose? How could you be living a more purpose-centered life at present?
THE LAW OF THREE: “The breakthroughs that happen in my coaching and mentoring are because I teach people how to work with the mystical Law of Three,” says Robert. This pivotal class is on using he Law of Three to overcome inner blocks to greater happiness, success and love.
LIVING A METANOIC LIFE: Metanoia is a Greek word meaning “to go beyond.” A metanoia is an inner change that changes everything. For example, when you realize I am not a body with a soul; I am a soul with a body.” We are living in metanoic times, and we are all called to enter a larger life.
FOLLOWING YOUR JOY: This year is the 30-year anniversary of the BBC documentary on Robert’s groundbreaking work with The Happiness Project and his 8-week happiness program which helps you shift the focus from pursuing happiness to following your joy.
LIVE NOW, PROCRASTINATE LATER. “You don't have to be completely ready to change your life or begin a new adventure – you just have to be ready enough,” writes Robert in Higher Purpose.
On SHIFT HAPPENS! you meet people from all walks of life – coaches, healers, artists, entrepreneurs, writers, activists, and people dedicated to inner work, personal growth and making a difference in the world.
SHIFT HAPPENS! is ideal for you if you want help and support with:
- beginning a new chapter in your life.
- gaining greater clarity on life direction
- listening to your soul guidance
- going deeper on your soul’s journey
- healing blocks to love, success and happiness.
- living with greater confidence and purpose.
- opening to more inspiration and grace
- taking the next steps in our life.
SHIFT HAPPENS! is a great opportunity to make time for your soul and give yourself space to recenter, recharge, and reignite your life.
EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: Friday November 13th to Sunday November 15th, 2026
Timing*:
Day 1: 10:30am - 6pm
Day 2: 9:30am - 6pm
Day 3: 9:30am - 6pm
*Timing subject to change
Venue:
Prana West
3726 West Adams Blvd.,
Los Angeles, CA 90018
ONLY 40 PLACES AVAILABLE!
PLEASE NOTE: Accommodation is NOT included in the price of this retreat.
FEE includes 3 x Lunches*:
Early Bird: $1,695 (~£1,265) ends October 8, 2026
Full Price: £1,995 (~£1,490) from October 8, 2026 onwards
*Cancellation Policy:
Full refund up to 30 days before the event, minus $150 admin fee.
50% refund between 30 to 14 days before the event, minus $150 admin fee.
No refund within 14 days of the event.
SHIFT HAPPENS! is a great opportunity to give yourself some space for reflection, inspiration, and a reset for your life. Feedback from participants on Robert’s retreats and masterclasses include, “Amazing energy!” “Great spirit of community”, “A safe space”, “Game-changing!” “Great new coaching exercises”, “Great fun!” and “Each one is better than the last one!”
ABOUT ROBERT:
Robert Holden’s innovative work on psychology and spirituality has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, a PBS special Shift Happens!, and in two major BBC-TV documentaries, The Happiness Formula and How to Be Happy. Robert coaches and mentors people from all walks of life. He offers an annual program of spiritual retreats, training programs and mastermind groups.
Robert is a New York Times Best Selling author of 15 books including Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens!, Authentic Success, Loveability, Life Loves You, co-written with Louise Hay, and Higher Purpose. His new book is Becoming Yourself: A Journey of Self-Discovery Using the Wisdom of the Enneagram. Robert has served as an official contributor to Oprah.com and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He has presented three popular TED talks, including one on Destination Addiction. He writes a weekly newsletter Shift Happens! www.robertholden.com
TESTIMONIALS
“Robert has been given a profound gift in this life. He has an extraordinary ability to crack people open to the power and the purpose that’s already within them.”
Gabby Bernstein, from the Foreword to Higher Purpose
“Robert Holden is my friend, teacher, and co-author of our book Life Loves You. I am so happy to know Robert and his family. I recommend his work wholeheartedly.”
Louise Hay, author of You Can Heal Your Life
“You feel loved in his [Robert’s] presence; he has clearly done the inner work of moving past his own defenses, making space in his heart for someone else’s love to enter. And when he does that – and when any of us do that – miracles happen.”
Marianne Williamson, from the Foreword to Loveability
“The beliefs I live by today were inspired by my coaching sessions with Robert. The results were extraordinary and my appreciation for his generosity and inspiration immense.”
Liz Trubridge, Executive Producer, Downton Abbey
“Robert Holden is one of my all-time favourite people! Shift Happens! is one of my all-time favourite books!”
Susan Jeffers, Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway!
“Working with Robert Holden is always a joy. His work is heavenly and down-to-earth. He is one of my favourite teachers on the planet, and I am inspired by everything we do together.”
Caroline Myss, Sacred Contracts
“A HUGE thank you Robert! Your coaching, keynotes and workshops have inspired everyone at Dove and The Real Beauty campaign.”
Silvia Lagnado, President, Dove & Real Beauty Campaign
“Dr Robert Holden’s happiness training not only changes the way you feel; it actually changes the way your brain functions.”
Professor Richard Davidson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Robert Holden is a brilliant coach. If you get the chance to work with him, or participate in a workshop - take it!”
Margarete Nielsen, C.O.O. of Hay House
Location
Prana West, 3726 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90018