Working With Holly

Holly Denman brings a profoundly unique and impactful perspective to supporting her students’ awakening, rooted in her ability to integrate decades of experience across diverse traditions and psychological frameworks into a highly personalized and effective approach. Drawing from her expertise in meditation, non-dual practices, developmental psychology, and somatic therapies, Holly uses an integral lens to holistically understand how individuals grow, develop, and awaken.

Her approach sees awakening not as an abstract or linear process but as deeply intertwined with the human experience—shaped by the layers of one’s psyche, personality, and developmental stages. Holly’s deep understanding of how these layers interact allows her to identify where each student’s system naturally wants to grow and evolve, tailoring her guidance to meet their specific needs. This individualized approach is grounded in her ability to map the human experience, utilizing tools from energetic practices, attachment theory, and trauma-informed care to clear blocks and unlock the student’s full potential with precision and efficiency.

What sets Holly apart is her ability to synthesize insights from brilliant minds across disciplines—psychologists, spiritual teachers, and energetic practitioners—into a unified framework that speaks to the deeper truths of human development and transformation. She recognizes that these disciplines often describe the same phenomena in different languages, and her skill lies in translating this wisdom into actionable, customized guidance for her students.

Whether working one-on-one or with small groups, Holly creates an experience that is both deeply personal and profoundly transformative. Her focus on the core components of human nature—attachment, trauma patterns, and the energetic foundations of the psyche—ensures that her guidance meets students precisely where they are and helps them move toward awakening in the most efficient, integrated, and sustainable way possible.

Holly’s work is not only about awakening but also about empowering her students to integrate their growth into their daily lives, fostering resilience, clarity, and personal transformation that extends far beyond the meditation cushion. By connecting the dots between ancient wisdom and modern science, she offers a rare, customized approach that helps her students navigate the complexities of their inner and outer worlds with greater insight and ease.

"When I met Holly at a conference, she immediately recognized something crucial I'd left out of my 90-minute talk - and people don't say things like that to me. Her depth of understanding was immediately apparent.

What struck me most about our conversation was how nuanced and powerful her pointing is, particularly around transmission and no-self realization. Her orientation to and handle on Shadow work is exceptional - it's something we could do an entire video on.

Holly's insights on discernment are beautifully stated and critically important. The way she articulates how to navigate the spiritual path while avoiding pitfalls is something every seeker needs to hear.

I was more than delighted by our conversation - it's very powerful medicine. I know it's going to benefit a lot of people."

- Angelo Dilullo

Watch the full video of Angelo and Holly's conversation

"Holly is super impressive. She held the space really well, and the content was well organized. I found the retreat to be really helpful and impactful - just a good workout in areas where I needed it."

Mark H

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"Holly's presence and teaching are so powerful. I'm grateful for the safe space and container she provided for all of us."

Sofia M

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"The unifying thread of expanded awareness was carried through beautifully across the days. Having detailed content all slot into that central concept was great - it gave coherence to everything we covered."

Brandon L

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"Holly is creating a common language that could have a ripple effect throughout the world. She transmutes on a deep level, and what she's giving birth to is really powerful."

Alex G

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"The content is so good and well organized. This retreat has been really valuable to me."

Sean K

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What People Are Saying

"This practice allowed me to really expand my ability to open. What I'm walking away with is being able to really tap into my own energy and feel it and recognize what it's doing.

When I think of Holly as a teacher, she took what she knew and made her own system. She's not trying to just say the same thing in a different way... It's unique."

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Jess W

"The most profound thing for me was the experience of being able to be present with a person at the same time as being present with everything, all of space. It's not just a mind trick - it really shifted my whole way of being in relationship and relaxed my whole body.

Holly provided a balance of conceptual and experiential tools to learn how to be present and guide others into greater connection. We went into depth on different ways we all drop out of being present and in relationship with what's in front of us, and learned doorways back from all of them.

You don't need a lot of practice or background to do this. It's appropriate for everyone, but particularly if you have curiosity about what's under some of the ways you get stuck and struggle in relating to yourself and reality. There are keys here that will help you find your way to a different kind of relationship with yourself and others.

There was a moment when I was sitting with a partner - those two things clicked together and I felt the whole universe shining through that one person, and then the whole universe shine through me in response. It was a really profound moment of connection that came from a very simple cue. That really sums up what this weekend has been like."

Alex G

Deep Dives

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"What stood out most to me was having a container to be in deliberate practice with people close to my life - to try out new frameworks, have a fast feedback loop to practice, and see the distinct results that make a difference in my relationships, particularly with my partner.

What mattered to me was seeing her so deeply held and supported by the community. It also mattered seeing Holly have the platform to share more of what I think is under-explored work that could significantly reduce the amount of pain and suffering in the world."

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Alton S

"One of my favorite parts about the workshop is when Holly opens the experience. She says, 'Imagine that you are coming to Earth for the first time.'

This is like a companion guide to an instruction manual for life - that's the way Holly puts everything together.

What I'm taking with me is a deeper appreciation for the importance of having a framework for really seeing where people are at. That resonated with everyone in the workshop. The more we understand ourselves, the more we can also have the capacity to understand other people, and the benefits of that are enormous - not just for our own lives but for humanity as well. This is a great tool not only for personal growth but also just for world betterment.

The way the meditations are guided felt very safe, which is really important to emphasize. It also felt like a lot of fun. It was an opportunity for all of us to push our limits to see just how deep we wanted to go, to really have a deeper understanding of not just the masculine and the feminine, but of our unmet needs - to go deeper and question the narratives we tell ourselves.

The best decisions are made using both sides of the brain and all of the heart. This is an opportunity to integrate all of that, not just to check in with ourselves, but also with each other.

I'm just grateful to have been here."

Alex L

"What stands out is feeling all the energies around me and feeling deeply supported by all of them. I can still feel that now. My takeaway is getting more present to the people who support me while letting go of the story that I'm alone. I'm just wanting Holly to write the book so I can read it!"

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Sofia M

"I'm on a journey to work towards grounding myself after becoming reactive or dysregulated. Unexpectedly, so much of the focus this weekend was on that - using a whole sets of frameworks that helped me practice grounding myself and becoming more regulated. I feel like this has served me on my inner growth path in the exact way I've been looking for.

If you want to become more in tune with your nervous system and attachment systems in any sort of relationship - to become more aware of it and to become less of a victim of it - this workshop is for you.

I am very impressed that this is Holly's first 4-day retreat. I think she's going to be remarkable."

★★★★★

Dan S

"What stands out for me in this work is the ability for people to develop a capacity within themselves to be compassionate with one another through some simple practices - beginning with themselves.

I would describe Holly's workshops as pragmatic, insightful, and concise. She has been through a lot, herself, and her practices come from tried and true tribulations with a number of different modalities. She has come up with a unique set of tools that can be applied effectively in a variety of situations by people who may or may not have experience with those modalities.

Holly is very easy to relate to. We have all had adversity in our lives, but Holly exudes a calmness and a kindness that puts you at ease. She is very relaxed about communicating very complex and sophisticated concepts in a way that is easy to understand. She bridges modern day science with compassion. It is immediately accessible. That's what makes Holly's work so heartfelt and approachable.

Holly's work has impacted me in ways that are profound, difficult to articulate, and dramatic. If I had not met her, I think my life path would be significantly different than it is now - it wouldn't be as connected and expansive and positive. Beyond that, Holly has taught me that the practices can be embodied and practiced in day-to-day life, and that's been the most fundamental change as a result of knowing her."

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Nick N