Your
Ecstatic Self
Your
Ecstatic Self
What is your Ecstatic Self?
It is that space inside of light, bliss, and boundless joy.
Who is Kaelan
Kaelan Strouse is a soulful guide, author, and spiritual threshold walker.
His work draws from seven years in a meditative ashram, decades of devotional practice, and advanced training in yogic and energetic traditions. Since 2020, his platform Ecstatic Self has supported thousands through private mentorship, retreats, workshops, and ceremonial gatherings.
Kaelan’s clients span federal judges, CEOs, creatives, healers, and everyday seekers, all drawn to his combination of fierce authenticity, deep humility, and soul-rooted acceptance.
He is the author of Journey to the Ecstatic Self, I Dreamt of Flight, and 48 Gateways to the Ecstatic Self, and reaches over a million followers through his digital presence. Kaelan lives in Washington, D.C. with his husband and their beloved rescue pups, cat, and too many house plants.
Why Coach with Kaelan?
Kae’s Specialties
Soulful Reintegration
Energetic Alignment
Spiritual Awakening
Sacred Embodiment
Kaelan’s Coaching
Philosophy
You are already whole
You don’t need to be fixed. You don’t need to be healed. You are already divine. There’s nothing to repair, just to remember what already is.
The journey starts where you are
You’re not behind. You’re not late. You’re not on the wrong path. Your journey has already begun…and it’s lead right to where you are. Your life is your curriculum. You have everything you need to succeed.
Your body is home
Enlightenment isn’t outside of you…it’s in your breath, your hips, your grief, your laughter. You don’t need to transcend your humanity. The body is not a barrier; it’s the altar.
All is one
Nothing exists that isn’t holy. Every moment, every mistake, every shadow is part of the whole. There is no sin. You are light incarnate; you always have been.
Kae's Books
Ecstaticism is a call to remember.
It is a return to the ancient path our souls once knew: the path of joy, embodiment, and wonder.
Through luminous teaching and lived devotion, Kaelan Strouse awakens a spirituality that is not an escape from the human but a celebration of it—a remembering that every body, every emotion, every moment is God delighting in itself.
What if the answers you seek are already within you?
In 48 Gateways to the Ecstatic Self, Kaelan Strouse guides you through a transformative journey of self-discovery, offering practices and insights to heal, awaken your true potential, and reclaim a life of joy, peace, and purpose. This mystical guide invites you to reconnect with your soul’s wisdom and step into the fullness of who you truly are.
Journey to the Ecstatic Self
This guidebook walks you through the realms of soulfulness, shadow exploration, and identity dreaming to arrive in a land of wholeness. Through exploring these exercises, stories, and meditations with Kae, you will uncover your wild, radiant self — the intrinsically aligned person that you were always meant to be. The “you” that already exists deep down at your core. Lace up those boots and get ready to Journey to the Ecstatic Self.
I Dreamt of Flight: A Fantasy Novel
18 year old Bondi Ashborne never knew he could breathe fire, never knew that the government was rounding up people like him and slamming them into concentration camps. No, all he knows is that life as a gay, quarter-dragon in a fully-human town couldn’t be harder for him.
When fate forces him to flee his home, he ends up encountering other Mythicals like himself: enigmatic naga,…
Step Into the Mystical Forest of Your Soul
Designed to accompany 48 Gateways to the Ectstatic Self, this lush48-card oracle deck invites you on a transformative journey to rediscover your luminous truth. Let these moonlit gateways guide you down mossy paths, through shadowed glens, and into the uncharted depths of your being.
Order the Deck Now and awaken the ecstasy within:
Intimacy • Body • Presence • Connection
Ecstatic Retreats are immersive, in-person experiences devoted to embodiment, authentic connection, and joyful integration. They are spaces of brotherhood where participants are invited to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with themselves, one another, and the natural world.
In 2026, Kaelan’s retreats lean more fully into embodiment, sensuality, and the celebration of the human experience. Consent, thoughtful facilitation, and clear boundaries are central to the work. Retreats are co-facilitated with his husband, Anthony, and include daily one-on-one support and coaching.
Activities
Embodiment and presence practices
Breathwork and meditation
Sacred movement and ecstatic dance
Sound immersion and gong baths
Relational and partnered exercises
Consensual touch work
Time in nature
Solo reflection and integration
One-on-one coaching and support
Participation in Ecstatic Retreats is application-based to ensure alignment, readiness, and group coherence. Retreat details, dates, and application information can be found at the link below.
Retreats may include facilitated nudity, consensual touch, and sensual embodiment practices held within clear consent and thoughtful facilitation. While erotic energy may be present, no penetrative sexual stimulation is taught or encouraged.
👉 View current retreat offerings and apply here:
Partial scholarships are available for those in need.
Ecstatic Retreats are open to anyone who identifies as masculine in body, mind, or spirit. All orientations and backgrounds are welcome. Participants must be 18 or older.
Upcoming Workshops + Events
What clients have to say
Frequently Asked
Questions
What happens in a session?
Each session is a sacred space for transformation—part energetic tuning, part soul excavation, part spiritual guidance. Kaelan begins by attuning to what’s alive in the moment. Sessions may include breathwork, mantra, visualization, subtle body work, guided inquiry, or deep stillness. There’s no formula. Kaelan invites you to show up fully embodied: shirtless or even clothes-free.
How do sessions work logistically?
Kaelan meets with clients once per week for 60 minutes. Sessions can be held virtually or in-person if you’re based near Washington, D.C. He asks for a three-month commitment (12 sessions) to allow time for deep change to take root. Between sessions, Kaelan suggests daily practices—typically 30 minutes—to help integrate the work on all levels.
What does it cost to work with Kaelan?
Kaelan strives to meet people where they are. His suggested rate is $275 per session. However, finances should never be a barrier to spiritual work. Sliding scale is available to honor your specific circumstances. A free introductory call is always available.
For clients interested in pre-paying for the initial 12-session commitment, a 15% discount is automatically offered.
Is this coaching, therapy, or something else?
This isn’t therapy. And it’s not traditional coaching. Kaelan offers vibrational attunement, spiritual insight, and soul remembering. His role isn’t to diagnose or direct—it’s to walk beside you, reflect your essence, and help you remember what you already are. This work is intuitive, embodied, and often initiatory.
Is this work affirming for queer, trans, or nonbinary people?
Absolutely. This work was born through the body of a queer man and is rooted in radical inclusivity. Kaelan’s spaces are intentionally safe for those who’ve felt exiled from spiritual belonging. All gender expressions, identities, and bodies are welcome here—not just tolerated, but honored.
What if I’m not ready for one-on-one coaching?
There are many ways to begin. You can explore Kaelan’s books, Oracle Deck, and YouTube channel. You can attend a local event in Washington, D.C., or join an online class. The right doorway will make itself known. Trust the one that lights up for you.
Do I have to be ‘spiritual’ to work with Kaelan?
No incense required. If you’re curious, open-hearted, and willing to meet yourself honestly, you’re ready.
Is Kaelan a guru or cult leader?
Nope. No thrones, no robes, no hierarchy. His job is to help you reclaim your own sovereignty, not surrender it.