About

Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit is gradually developing a global network of land-based spiritual community centers, dedicated to offering educational programs in wellness, psychology, and world wisdom traditions—both in person and online—to support your well-being.

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HeartFire Festival is a new paradigm in transformational festival culture, combining the best elements of transformational music and arts with genuine spiritual teaching and workshops, held in intentional, family-friendly events that maintain a sacred atmosphere for all participants. Connecting creative self-expression with inner self-discovery, HeartFire explores the intersection between the most modern art and the most ancient wisdom.

“When Prayer Meets Celebration, Sparks Will Rise!”

Our Core Values

Intimacy
We have a limited number of tickets for a high-quality, intimate experience

Lucidity
This is a substance-free event for cultivating sobriety, lucidity, and self-discipline

Lineage
Dedicated to the memory of our teachers and to the global vision for a new paradigm of interspirituality

Sustainability
We partner with ecovillages and organic farms to host nature-immersions with a vegetarian menu

Diversity
Dedicated to peaceful and positive intercultural exchange and solidarity

Education
We are committed to creating an engaging and deeply educational experience

Accessibility
Our 501(c)3 public charity offers attendees access to work-trade opportunities and scholarships

Reciprocity
Some proceeds from our marketplace go to traditional artisans from indigenous pueblos

Spirituality
We emphasize high caliber representation of the world’s great wisdom traditions by masterful elders and lineage-holders from around the globe

Healing
Our healer’s village promotes an integrative, psychosomatic, preventative & holistic approach to wellness

Celebration & Creativity
Dedicated to creative self-expression and the celebration of all existence as vibrant & alive

Vision

Our Team

Yasha S. Wagner

Visionary Co-founder

Yasha S. Wagner is a PhD-researcher and innovator in the field of psychology, community organizer and Founder/President of the InterWorld Institute, a 501(c)3 nonprofit for holistic wellness education whose past “Worldchangers” initiatives have included HeartFire Festival events, Sanctorum Ecovillage centers, and more. He is currently authoring his doctoral dissertation in Jungian psychology, focused on the timeless significance of the four elements across cultures. Yasha is also an initiate of world spiritual traditions and nature-based practices. He is a khalif with the Inayati-Maimuni Order, authorized to facilitate meditations like breathwork. He is a certified martial arts instructor in the Cheng Man-ch’ing lineage of T’ai Chi and Qi Gong. As an educator and mentor, Yasha has offered breathwork classes, dreamwork coaching, and holistic retreats for about a decade. As a multilingual polymath and visionary emcee, he has traveled around the world since early childhood, studying and sharing diverse cultural traditions and arts.

Raj Seymour

HeartFire Advisor & Sponsor

It wasn’t that long ago that Raj taught wilderness survival skills and environmental education to kids of all ages. One day the principle at one of the high schools he worked at, asked him to lead Yoga and Meditation class. After finishing the 200 hour training Raj went on to get teacher certifications in AcroYoga, and with the YogaSlackers. He found that both of these training’s greatly complemented his teaching and created a profound shift in both his personal practice and his life. Raj now co-leads several teacher training programs a year and teaches vinyasa and restorative yoga.

Netanel Miles-Yépez

InterWorld Advisor

Netanel Miles-Yépez is an artist, philosopher, religion scholar, and spiritual teacher. Deeply involved in ecumenical dialogue for many years, he is considered a leading thinker in the InterSpiritual and New Monasticism movements. After studying at Michigan State University, he moved to Boulder, Colorado to study with the innovative Hasidic master and pioneer in ecumenical dialogue, Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. Netanel is also the president of Albion-Andalus Publications, author of many books and two films, co-founder of the Charis Foundation, and teaches in the Department of World Wisdom Traditions at Naropa University.

Ashke Zinctala

Administrative Manager

Ashke Zinctala is a Certified Herbalist, Certified Nutritionist, and Bach Flower Essence Practitioner. Ashke is also a Certified TRE® Provider (Trauma and Tension Relief Exercises) and holds a certificate in Trauma-Informed Herbalism from the American Herbalists Guild. She is a descendent of the Oglala and Sicangu Lakota Sioux, and hopes to carry on the legacy of her ancestors with her work. Ashke has also provided a wide range of services for various nonprofits, including The Blind Cafe, Advocates of Change and administrative management with Worldchangers Organization.

Alec Arshavsky

Co-Founder & Vice-President of the Board

Alec has been an integral part of InterWorld Institute since it was first conceived. He has a degree in electrical engineering from Stanford University and is focused on applying technology to a heart-centered paradigm shift for planet Earth. In high school, Alec created an algorithm that automates part of the corneal transplantation procedure, which saves the eyesight of countless individuals every year. As a result, he became a 2014 finalist for the Intel Science Talent Search competition, had a minor planet named in his honor, and traveled to the White House to meet with President Obama.

Ian Glycenfer

Grounds-Keeper & Fire-Keeper

Ian Glycenfer is trained as a fire-fighter in Boulder County, and has background experience in various aspects of construction, handy work, landscaping, project management and mechanical work. With Worldchangers Organization, he is in charge of event safety preparations, onsite set up and breakdown procedures including neighborhood relations, volunteer coordination and general campus up-keep. He is passionate about setting up efficient irrigation systems for tree planting projects and taking care of existing infrastructure with an eye on fire-safety and an open-mind.

Partners & Affiliates

The Body-Based Mindfulness Center

We are pleased to host workshops and events at the Body-Based Mindfulness Center in downtown Colorado Springs

Naropa University

We are excited to be partnering with Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, developing new interspiritual opportunities for students and staff through the Keating-Schachter Center for Interspirituality.

Naropa University

Frequently Asked Questions

InterWorld Institute is a holistic wellness center in Colorado Springs offering a unique blend of modern psychology, neuroscience, and ancient spiritual traditions. Unlike other clinics, we integrate scientific research with holistic healing practices, providing the best treatment plan for personal transformation.

Yes! We offer 1-on-1 coaching and online classes so you can experience deep transformation from anywhere in the world. If you’re local or visiting, you’re also welcome to join us for in-person workshops and coaching at our Colorado Springs wellness center.

If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck, or searching for deeper meaning, spiritual life coaching can help you gain clarity, overcome blocks, and align with your true purpose. In our free discovery call, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and how we can treat challenges—whether through coaching, boosting mental clarity, or holistic community support.

We offer a variety of holistic wellness practices, including Qi Gong, breathwork, dreamwork, and meditation, designed to help you reconnect with yourself, improve mental clarity, and build resilience. Whether you’re looking for weekly classes or immersive workshops, we provide both in-person experiences at our wellness center in Colorado and virtual classes accessible from anywhere.

Yes! Our facilitator certification program trains individuals who are called to guide others on their healing journey. We provide expertise in holistic wellness, coaching techniques, and integrative healing practices, allowing you to step into a leadership role in the wellness space.

The best place to start is with a free discovery call. During this session, we’ll help you:
1️⃣ Identify what’s blocking you—whether it’s emotional, mental, or a disease that’s affecting your well-being.
2️⃣ Explore ways to reconnect using our holistic wellness center’s approach
3️⃣ Map out your next steps—whether it’s coaching, classes, or certification.

To book your first session at our wellness center in Colorado Springs, contact us today.

Join us at our wellness center in Colorado Springs or connect with us online.