
Harness intent & go beyond willpower.
Intent is the life force that makes everything grow. It connects us to the energy flowing through all living things.

FOUNDATIONAL PRACTICE
Harnessing Intent is a movement practice drawn from the system of Magical Passes. These deliberate movements generate and focus energy, strengthening the power of intent to enhance awareness and support profound transformation.
By aligning energy with purpose through fluid, intentional gestures, this practice fortifies your ability to direct intent, enabling clarity and presence in every aspect of life. While impactful on its own, Harnessing Intent becomes the cornerstone of transformation when combined with other practices, channeling energy toward awakening to your true self and fostering deeper integration.
Tyler Winick – Harness Intent
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Harnessing Intent connects you to the universal life force that powers all creation. Unlike willpower, which depends on mental discipline and effort, intent is an energy that transcends the mind—aligning you with a greater flow. This practice focuses on cultivating that connection, helping you access clarity and focus while aligning with what matters most. While many systems emphasize discipline or mental effort, Harnessing Intent uniquely highlights tapping into this profound energy to unlock transformative potential.
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Move beyond relying solely on mental effort and learn to access the deeper flow of life. Experience renewed energy and alignment as you strengthen your connection to this powerful life force, directing it toward your goals and personal transformation.
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We honor the origins of Harnessing Intent, tracing back to the Toltecs and Carlos Castaneda's work while approaching it like sunlight or rain—recognizing its life-sustaining power without adhering to or promoting its cultural philosophy.

PICK YOUR PRACTITIONER
Learn or practice Harnessing Intent with one of our practitioners.
PRACTITIONER
With 26 years of experience, Val guides others in reconnecting to their true self through deep wisdom and proven practices.
PRACTITIONER
Combining 9 years of practice with music and breath work, Tyler helps others integrate transformative tools.
PEER MENTOR
In training for 3 years, Phoenix brings enthusiasm and dedication to supporting new practitioners ready to walk the path.
PEER MENTOR
With 2 years of focused practice, Madeline offers a fresh perspective and a deep passion for continued growth and expansion.

FAQs
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Harnessing Intent stands apart from other practices because it directly strengthens intent—a vital force distinct from willpower. After 30 years of seeking and integrating psychological, spiritual, and shamanic tools, we’ve yet to encounter another practice that focuses so specifically on developing intent. Unlike willpower, which comes from the mind and often depletes with effort, intent is a deeper force rooted in life energy itself. This practice teaches you to connect with and direct that energy, creating lasting transformation beyond mental effort. If you know of another practice that strengthens intent in this way, we are genuinely open to learning more.
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A foundational practice is essential for the system to work, providing the stability, alignment, and consistency needed to sustain transformation. These practices are key to breaking through psychological and physical patterns, traumas, and triggers, allowing you to experience your essential, whole self.
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The time to memorize the practice varies with each practitioner. For those less connected to their bodies, it may take a month or two, while individuals with body training, like dancers or firefighters, often learn more quickly. Ultimately, it depends on the energy and focus you bring to mastering the practice.
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Once you've memorized the practice, it takes about 10 minutes to complete, depending on your preferred pace.
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People often ask how long they need to practice. Collectively, we’ve been practicing for almost 40 years and still do them daily—not because we “need the boat after crossing the river,” but because we love the journey and the river is beautiful. While the timeline for transformation varies, we’ve noticed that consistent practice often leads to profound realizations—what we call a “pop.” Many experience smaller pops after a year and deeper ones after three years of steady practice. For those just starting, we suggest committing to 30 days and then taking a brief pause to reflect on the value the practice brings to your life.
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We often get asked why we only teach the practice "Harnessing Intent" from Carlos Castaneda's Magical Passes. After years of exploration and refinement, we’ve realized that this practice is the essential one for the work we’re doing. It directly strengthens intent, which we’ve found to be foundational for experiencing profound shifts and connecting with your whole self. While Castaneda’s system offers many other practices, we’ve discovered that they’re not necessary for achieving the kind of transformation and clarity our system focuses on. "Harnessing Intent" provides exactly what’s needed to tap into this deeper level of experience.
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We are aware of the controversies surrounding Carlos Castaneda and aspects of his legacy, as well as the darker elements of Mayan culture, such as practices involving sacrifice. While these historical and cultural contexts are important, we choose to focus on the transformative potential of the practice "Harnessing Intent," which we have found uniquely effective in strengthening intent—a force distinct from willpower.
Our commitment is to light, personal development, and inner growth. We use "Harnessing Intent" as a tool to help individuals go beyond the mind and experience the truth of their own being. Unlike other elements of Castaneda’s work, this specific practice aligns with our mission of fostering clarity and transformation. If others are aware of practices that similarly cultivate intent, we welcome the opportunity to learn more.
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Our practices are freely available on our site because we deeply believe that transformative tools that reconnect you with your truth should always be accessible to everyone.
These practices were not created by us but rather curated and are carefully chosen portions from other in-depth systems. We offer them for free to respect their origins and avoid any legal complications.
While these free practices are powerful and can create profound shifts, we also acknowledge that our paid offerings provide additional structure, guidance, and efficiency to help you achieve similar results more quickly and effectively.
There is no price on truth, but our paid programs are designed for those who value the extra support and tailored experience they offer.
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We share Harnessing Intent freely and without claiming ownership, to honor its transformative impact while respecting its intellectual property rights.
Free Resources.
BOOK
Magical Passes
Carlos Castaneda’s foundational book introduces the ancient movements of the Magical Passes, offering insight into their origins and practical applications.
VIDEO
Unbending Intent
A video series by Carlos Castaneda demonstrating the intent-strengthening movements of the Magical Passes, bringing the practice to life through direct instruction.
