Mark’s writing workshops are a great opportunity to use his transformative method of personal investigation, Writing To Awaken, for personal, professional, and spiritual development. Known for his intuitive, compassionate teaching, Mark creates a welcoming atmosphere for writers of all levels to benefit from this powerful work.
You can find Mark’s writing workshops at many well-known retreat centers and organizations such as The Omega Institute, Hollyhock, Omega Blue Spirit, Costa Rica, and Alternatives London. His self-produced week-long retreat in Italy offers the most intimate teaching and mentoring experience for attendees. He is a master of creating a safe and nurturing space for the kind of deep work that Writing to Awaken inspires.
Visit Mark’s Testimonials Page and see what student’s are saying about Mark and his work and workshops.
“Mark Matousek is a brilliant and passionate presenter with a unique ability to invite his audiences to explore the depths of their humanity with courage and curiosity. Whether leading a workshop or engaging in one-on-one dialogue, Mark’s generous spirit and wholehearted presence create a space where profound personal growth flourishes naturally. His dedication to helping others live more truthfully and freely isn’t just a teaching philosophy—it’s evident in every interaction.”
~ Annette Knopp, Co-Founder Blue Spirit Costa Rica
IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
You Are Not Your Story
February 21 – 23, 2025
Ratna Ling Retreat Center
Cazadero, CA
Realizing you are not your story is a quantum leap in self-realization. Learning that you are the storyteller, not the story liberates the mind from its narrative ruts and connects you to a greater sense of well-being. This workshop is for writers and seekers of all levels, who wish to free themselves from limiting narratives, strengthen the internal witness, and recognize the power of their inborn nature.
Ratna Ling Retreat Center is located in the coastal redwoods of Sonoma County, a spectacular 90-mile drive north of San Francisco. Our retreats offer you the opportunity to experience beauty and quiet, in elegant private cottages, each with an expansive view of the surrounding countryside. They are open to all people looking to find inner strength and spiritual peace.
Thriving in Times of Uncertainty
A Two-Day Writing to Awaken Workshop
March 8 & 9, 2025
Vancouver. B.C.
In this inspirational two-day workshop, Mark offers valuable lessons for increasing courage, resilience, and insight in periods of major change and challenge. Drawing on time-honored teachings from Buddhism, Stoicism, and nondual philosophy, he guides you through a series of illuminating Writing to Awaken practices to help you maintain emotional balance regardless of external circumstances, accept the inevitability of change, and maximize your well-being using time-honored philosophical principles.
