Dr. Swan Dao
Dr. Swan Dao is the founder of the Institute of Devotional Arts (https://devotionalarts.org), a pioneering organization that designs transformative learning experiences through the expressive arts. Swan studied and taught philosophy, theology, psychology, and theatre in Oxford, Melbourne, Paris, and Chicago, and earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge focused processes of self-transformation. Blending social science, embodiment, and the arts, his work revives the original spirit of psychotherapy: tending to the soul with depth, creativity, and care.
A certified coach and psychotherapist, educator, and experience designer, Swan has worked with Fortune 500 companies and major events across 20 countries. He collaborates with leading organizations in transpersonal psychology and with Europe’s foremost trauma transformation conference alongside Gabor Maté and Esther Perel. Swan currently resides at a Stockholm-based community for culture makers founded by the creators of the Inner Development Goals.
Upcoming Programs by Dr. Swan Dao
Vessels of Wisdom
Also With Nicolas Brañas Michaelsen and Shoshana Nava
End and begin the year with a powerful personal reset. Over these days together, you’ll be guided through gentle yet transformative practices that reconnect you with your inner wisdom. Expect moments of release and renewal, supported by expert guides and the healing power of community. This retreat is both restoration and orientation: recharging your […]