with Michael Matejka
Anyone with a B1 level of English or higher can be accommodated for any of these courses. Native speakers are also welcome.
I ask for $40 for one person or $60 for two people for a one-hour session. It's possible to book as little as a single session. We can suit the length of each course to your wishes.
You're welcome to meet me in my home in Žižkov, Prague. If it's more practical, we can also arrange online meetings.
Philosophy for the Living invites you on a journey through the timeless wisdom of ancient philosophies, religions, and spiritualities. This course explores core teachings from Eastern and Western traditions—including Stoicism, Platonism, Taoism, Buddhism, and indigenous belief systems—to reveal profound insights into living a balanced, meaningful life in deep connection with the universe.
Through thoughtful readings, discussions, and personal reflection exercises, you’ll engage with foundational ideas on ethics, purpose, inner peace, and resilience. Whether you're new to philosophy or well-versed, Philosophy for the Living is designed to help you apply age-old truths to the challenges and opportunities of our modern world.
This course is a broad overview that introduces subjects that may be more fully explored in other courses.
Dreamwork: Exploring the World Within is a transformative journey into the depths of the unconscious, where we unlock the mysteries of dreams and their profound influence on our waking lives. This course delves into the practice of lucid dreaming, teaching techniques to increase dream awareness, gain control within dreams, and explore self-discovery through conscious dreaming.
Additionally, we’ll examine diverse cultural interpretations of dreams—from Indigenous beliefs to Eastern and Western philosophical views—uncovering how different traditions have used dreamwork for guidance, healing, and spiritual insight. Prepare to expand your perception of reality by bridging the world of dreams with the conscious mind.
Meditation: Foundations and Practice is a journey into the heart of meditation, where students learn to cultivate a deep spiritual connection with themselves and the world around them. This course explores meditation's essential techniques, history, and benefits while focusing on the transformative power of mindful awareness.
Each session combines guided practice with discussions on breathwork, mindfulness, and self-reflection, aiming to foster inner peace and clarity. Whether you’re new to meditation or seeking to deepen an existing practice, this course offers a supportive space for personal growth, helping you reconnect with your inner essence and the timeless wisdom of meditation.
This course delves into the mystical teachings of Pythagoras and Plato, unveiling a world where beauty, erotic love, astral travel, and the quest for inner harmony converge. Participants will journey through the rich legacy of Pythagorean theories of reincarnation and numerology, and we'll explore Plato's visionary presentation of the soul's ascent and transformation. We'll also look beyond these two figures to see how their philosophies laid the foundation for Western spiritual thought.
Through guided readings, discussions, and reflections, we’ll explore how these ancient traditions offer timeless wisdom for personal transformation and understanding of the cosmos.
Tarot: Picturing a Complete Life explores the transformative power of Tarot as a tool for spiritual growth and self-discovery. This course goes beyond card meanings to explore Tarot as a pathway to deeper intuition, inner balance, and mindful awareness. Through guided practices, we'll connect Tarot to broader spiritual principles, creating a holistic framework that integrates body, mind, and spirit.
Ideal for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike, this journey will empower you to read confidently, interpret wisely, and apply Tarot insights to live a fuller, more enriched life with greater purpose and clarity.
Shamanism: Encountering the Spirit Worlds offers an immersive exploration of shamanistic traditions from various cultures, examining how they connect with nature, spirits, and the sacred. This course introduces core practices, including journeying, connecting with spirit guides, and understanding the shaman's role in healing and transformation. Through storytelling and hands-on activities, you’ll gain insight into the foundational beliefs that shape shamanism, with opportunities to experiment with safe, guided practices.
Designed for those curious about spiritual connection and self-discovery, this course encourages you to engage meaningfully with shamanistic principles, integrating them into your own life experiences.
The Power of Flow offers a practical journey into the heart of Taoist spirituality. Grounded in the teachings of the Tao Te Ching and Chuang Tzu, this course explores how Taoism's guiding principles can transform our everyday lives. Through practices like wu wei (effortless action), natural harmony, and cultivating presence, you'll learn how to live in tune with the Tao—the universal flow that guides all things.
Each session combines philosophical insights with hands-on techniques to help you release resistance, enhance mindfulness, and embrace life's natural rhythms. Ideal for both beginners and experienced seekers, The Power of Flow invites you to step into greater peace, clarity, and alignment with yourself and the world.
Buddhism offers a profound philosophy of freedom and compassion, centered around the practice of letting go. This course is designed to guide you into an experience of inner peace, heightened awareness, and spiritual growth.
Whether you are new to Buddhism or have previous experience, the principles we will explore in this course will encourage you to look deeper within, unravel inner obstacles, and engage in practices that lead to freedom from attachment, judgment, and inner turmoil.
Stoicism: Basic Principles for Life is a journey into the timeless philosophy of Stoicism, designed to help you cultivate resilience, inner peace, and a fulfilling life. This course introduces Stoicism as a practical approach to everyday challenges, focusing on how to align your actions and mindset to live with purpose and tranquility.
Through exploring the works of the great Stoic thinkers—Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius—you'll gain insight into the core principles of Stoic thought, such as the power of perspective, acceptance of what we cannot control, and the pursuit of virtue as the highest goal. Join us as we uncover strategies for handling stress, making wise decisions, and developing a mindset of gratitude and strength.
Epicureanism: Pleasure and Materialism opens up one of the most transformative philosophies of the ancient world. This course is designed not just to explore Epicurean ideas but to engage with them as living, practical tools for finding peace and contentment in our own lives.
We’ll dive into the Epicurean notion of pleasure—not as mere indulgence, but as a path toward a tranquil, fulfilled life rooted in simple joys and mindful experiences. Together, we’ll examine how materialism, in its ancient sense, invites us to value the natural world, our bodily existence, and the present moment. Through reflection and practice, you’ll uncover what the Epicurean good life can mean for you today.