GENIUS LOCI
Genius loci, the spirit that connects us to space —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.
“I want to help people feel they are not locked in life. I want to offer the resources and access to opportunities that allow them to realize that everyday there is a way to grow, heal and connect with themselves, others and the environments they live in. "
Lisa Reider created Genius Loci to share her ability to help others with her experience and a diverse career in personal development, social impact strategy and entertainment arts. She has designed and led hundreds of dynamic programs and experiences for a wide variety of clients and companies around the world, from global brands to world famous artists. The intention always remaining the same regardless of what vehicle it is in- to help people reconnect to their spirit, through courageous honesty and shared humanity.
She has delivered significant cultural impact within diverse groups, working on television projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo expanding the music entertainment industry throughout Africa - to uniting the Ecuadorian government and Amazonian nations by co-creating cultural curriculums,media and educational experiences to be integrated into the national education system.
Lisa has degrees in Secondary Education and Curriculum Development, Behavioral/Relational Psychology, is an advanced practitioner of Kundalini Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork with additional certifications in IFS,CBT, DBT,and energetic healing techniques. She offers trainings in many of these modalities to dedicated students and most recently began to work with cohorts from Colombia University’s, Spiritual Psychology Masters/PHD program. Across all domains, her approach combines the foundations of a seasoned therapist, with the deeply resonant message that everything must connect back to the resonance of the soul in order to create truly transformative outcomes.
Prior to Genius Loci, she toured for over a decade as a professional dancer/choreographer, that experience continues to be translated into deep exploration of durational performance art. Lisa creates work as a multi-modality artist and filmmaker- her work reflecting a deep connection to the subconscious, esoteric teachings and the use of sound/frequency to shape our relationship with space and time. More about her work can be found at www.lisamreider.com