Mihai Algiu – born in Eastern Europe, Romania, during the communist totalitarian regime. Mihai started being interested in spirituality, truth, mind and consciousness since a teenager. He spent over 30 years studying various Eastern teachings such as the Fourth Way, (the Gurdjieff ~Oupsensky system), Qi Qong, Zen, Vipassana, Non-Duality, Advaita Vedanta, the Direct Path.
Many influences shaped his understanding of spirituality as well as his therapeutical orientation, such as: Gurdjieff-Ouspensky, The Fourth Way, David Hawkins, Thich Nhat Hanh, Adyashanti, Eckhart Tolle, Mooji, Rupert Spira, Isaac Shapiro etc.
In 2015 Mihai met Francis Lucille and Laura Lucille which became a turning point towards deepening into the the study and application of the Non-Dual Direct Path. About the same time, Mihai became deeply interested somatic awareness based psychotherapy, (Hakomi), as well as being active in Mankind Project as a senior facilitator facilitating Shadow Work groups in the Sierra Foothills, California as well as part of the Inside Circle Foundation, leading Shadow Work groups inside Folsom prison, California.
In 2019, Mihai became deeply interested in the work of Scott Kiloby (Kiloby Inquiries) and became a certified trauma and repression facilitator which started a new period of integrating Eastern awakening teachings with Western psycho-somatic processing of the personal and inherited ‘pain body’ both in his own work, as well as with his clinical practice. Currently, Mihai is bringing all this wealth of tools and modalities back to the practical study and application of the ancient teachings of the Fourth Way that provides a comprehensive map for both awakening as well as healing work.
He is currently working as a somatic psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples, groups in 1:1 setting as well as weekly Fourth Way Circle of Being Somatic Shadow Work groups, intensives and retreats. He has been living in the Sierra foothills for the last 15 years where he enjoys nature, hot springs, archery and music.
"I view psychotherapy as a useful tool and support towards our innate pursuit of happiness, contentment and harmony. Whether recovering from years of addiction, healing from the aftermath of past wounds, navigating difficult relationship dynamics, dealing with trauma, loss, transition, uncovering old programmed limiting beliefs.....our innate authentic self/spirit strives towards wholeness and being in harmony with all things. My approach is experiential, effective and practical -influenced by Hakomi ~Mindfulness based Somatic Psychotherapy, Shadow Work, Gestalt, Psychodrama, Attachment Theory, CBT, as well as a variety of Eastern spiritual teachings (Advaita, Fourth Way). I have extensive experience working with men, women and youth in crisis, as well as incarcerated men. I have a client-centered approach guiding the client back to their own innate inner wisdom, strengths and authentic self. I consider mindfulness and self-inquiry as an important ingredient in the process of healing, freedom from unnecessary suffering, and being happy celebrating the miracle of life."