Genius loci, the spirit of a place, is both an external and internal presence—an energetic essence woven into landscapes, architecture, and natural environments, as well as the soulful resonance within ourselves. It reflects the interplay between our inner world and the physical spaces we inhabit, where our emotions, thoughts, and intentions merge with the unique character of a place. Recognizing genius loci is an act of communion, honoring the dialogue between our spirit and the living essence of the world around us. When we attune to this relationship, we cultivate deeper connection, harmony, and awareness, both within and beyond.
We refine this unique ethos by offering a collaborative approach to individual and communal transformation. This is a place to discover the many ways in which we can experience the ethos of genius loci. We encourage you to explore the many different offerings and services under each project.
ABOUT LISA REIDER : FOUNDER OF GENIUS LOCI
Lisa Reider is an integrative behavioral and relational coach, facilitator, and consultant with a diverse career in leadership/personal development, learning strategy, and social impact. She has designed and led hundreds of dynamic programs and experiences for a wide variety of clients across the world, from C-suite executives to world famous artists. The intention always remains: to help people reconnect to their innate being, courage, and shared humanity.
She has delivered significant cultural impact within diverse groups, working on projects from the Democratic Republic of Congo expanding the music entertainment industry - to uniting the Ecuadorian government and Amazonian nationalities by co-creating cultural curriculums and media to be integrated into the national education system.
Lisa has degrees in Secondary Education and Curricula Development, Behavioral/Relational Therapy and is an advanced practitioner of Kundalini Yoga, IFS,CBT, DBT, Integrative Breathwork Teacher Trainer for Colombia University (NYC) Masters/PHD students, and multi-modality healer. Across all domains, her approach combines the foundations of a seasoned therapist, with the deeply resonant message that everything must connect back to the soul and spirit in order to create truly transformative outcomes.
Lisa continues to create work as a multi-modality artist, film maker and producer- her work reflecting a deep connection to the subconscious, esoteric teachings and the use of sound/frequency to shape space and time. Having toured over a decade herself as a professional dancer/choreographer, that experience now translates into a deep exploration of Butoh and durational performance art. More about her work can be found at www.lisamreider.com
“I want to make ancient practices and behavioral science more integrated and accessible for everyday living - while still deeply challenging people to discover their own ability to grow and expand through new avenues of healing."