Welcome to Institute Sound of Shells
At Institute Sound of Shells (ISOS), we are concerned with the human spirit, soul and welfare. We are devoted to allocating the resources integral to the growth of peoplekind, which we know stretch far beyond material and physical things.
As a trusted space for sustainable and spiritual growth, ISOS connects holistic topics with specific charity projects and feasible, renewable experiences.
We understand that our world’s future leaders are those who are passionate about continuously educating themselves on global matters to better this planet, which is why our teachings center around topics like philanthropy, inclusivity and equality, environmental conservation, and personal development.
We encourage the sustainably-minded and spiritually aware to find (or renew) their inner balance and peace so that they can unite, go forth, and make the world a better place.
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*****This is a charitable retreat in that 35% of retreat costs go back to the Maasai community*****
Encounter life’s basic needs through this immersive week in the Maasai village. Connect authentically with the Maasai culture while aligning yourself within a rural life experience alongside an intimate group of other adventure and spiritual seekers. Get out of your comfort zone and celebrate with intention. Come as you are — with an open mind, full of curiosity and presence, bearing a current challenge or intention.
Leave as you are meant to be. Transformed.
This will be a life-shifting experience. You’ll get to explore and learn what it means to live sustainably, in a safe space held by the community and guided by experts — through daily eye-opening and breathtaking excursions.
These Core Values Make Up ISOS’s Belief System
Sustainability
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Environmental protection
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Wildlife conservation
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Management
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Female empowerment/gender equality —> equal opportunities for all!
Personal development
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Consciousness and self-realization
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Awareness
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Wisdom/understanding
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Growth
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Holistic perception/vision
Spirituality
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Wisdom
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Holistic thinking
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Connection experience (and oneness)
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision
We are a safe and inclusive space that provides support to charity projects focusing on sustainability, global awareness, wildlife conservation, education, and the arts.
Our mission
We enable future generations to live sustainably on this earth by encouraging a “think global, act local” perspective.
Our values
We focus on the well-being of the earth, the self, and the people by inspiring compassion, respect, tolerance, and inner balance.
The meaning of the seashell
Our logo is shaped by the image of a shell. As is clear by our name, Institute Sound of Shells takes great inspiration from this mystic symbol, because — like ISOS — the shell represents growth, connectivity, and renewal.
The emblem is sacred in all ancient cultures. In Hinduism, for example, the sound from the conch shell is associated with the sacred syllable 'Om' which is believed to be the first sound of creation. The Moche culture of ancient Peru — who worshiped animals and the sea — often depicted shells in their art. Seashells are an ancient Christian symbol referring to religious pilgrimages and spiritual protection, and were also used as the symbol of rebirth. Here on earth the shell is a symbol of life and water.
Meet the Co-Founders
Angela Sommerfeld
For 35 years, Angela Sommerfeld has dedicated herself to uncovering and understanding the mystery of life through a variety of contexts.
As a professional trumpet player, she learned from an early age the importance of music in self-expression, mental alertness, and mood improvement, which is why you will often find live performance incorporated into her retreats, workshops and lectures. In addition to gifting her with this appreciation, her instrument of choice led to her awareness of breathwork — another critical area of her findings and a large part of her practice in pedagogic, systemic- and addiction therapy.
Angela’s purpose as a Naturopathic Practitioner is to aid the world’s future leaders in their personal development through various holistic methods — to help them experience their connection to creation beyond their everyday limitations. She will guide these introspective seekers deep into their consciousness using sound, intention and the breath of life to encounter the sacred that is just waiting to be discovered.
Juliane Neubüser
Juliane is a highly accomplished international education expert with a passion for lifelong learning. With two Master's degrees in Communications and Business Administration and over a decade of experience in international corporations, she has established herself as a top-notch consultant and leader. Her impressive career includes being the youngest spokeswoman for a French-owned industry group with over 40,000 employees at the age of 27, managing national teams and company news.
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After a successful entrepreneurial journey helping Indian IT companies break into the German market, she became a university lecturer in 2019 and co-founded NUOS in 2022 to offer a more holistic approach to education and teaching experiences she and her co-founder, Angela, feel are missing from traditional education today.
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She's also an active member of Rotary and responsible for their youth exchange program ROTEX.
Testimonials
Durch die Begleitung von Sound of Shells hat sich mein Leben grundlegend verändert. Dinge, die ich nie für möglich gehalten habe sind für mich erfahrbar geworden. N.