Author · Facilitator · Trainer · Healer

A safe route to the heart, full of grace.

The rich tapestry of Family Constellation work helps you discover the power of working with your ancestral heritage — transforming what manifests in your life, the unsettled inner dialogue and the feelings of discomfort.

Shavasti, also known as author John L. Payne

30

Years of practice

8,000+

Private sessions

500+

Workshops worldwide

5

Published books

A group family constellations workshop in a bright, serene space
Systemic Family Constellations · Private Counsel

Healing that holds, years after the work was begun.

Most work of this kind is measured in sessions. This is measured in what your family, your decisions and your inner life look like a decade from now. Shavasti has spent thirty years working with the systemic roots of what people carry — quietly, and with people who cannot afford to be careless about who they trust.

Solid engagement

The Private Intensive

Two to five days of bespoke process work, held wherever you are, for those whose standing requires total discretion.

  • NDA executed before the first consultation
  • Facilitated at your residence, estate or chosen location
  • Follow-up and long-term retainer support included
Request a tailored proposal

The Language of the Soul

“Healing takes place when we are willing to tell the absolute truth, devoid of masks and pretences. Simple truth is like oxygen — with it we thrive.”

In working with Shavasti you work with one of the world's most experienced workshop leaders and an established author, who will help you discover a safe route to your heart that is full of grace — the key to all healing.

About Shavasti

The Work

Systemic & Shamanic Constellations

Ancestral patterns are made visible in the room, and given a place — so that what was carried can finally be set down.

The Method

High Sense Perception

Thirty years of practice and over 8,000 private sessions inform a finely tuned, deeply compassionate way of seeing.

The Invitation

Held in Absolute Confidence

Individuals, couples, families and organisations are met with discretion, structure and warmth — anywhere in the world.

Upcoming Workshops

For those who prefer to work with a group or organisation

Full calendar

Avrig, near Sibiu

Romania

Family Constellations Retreat

Systemic and Shamanic Constellations & The Language of the Soul.

13 – 16 August 2026

Hosted by Dragos Riti · +40 722 376 207

London

United Kingdom

Family Constellations

Two day workshop with Shavasti.

19 – 20 September 2026

Jade Swaby · +44 7954 198659

Corfu

Greece

Family Constellations

Three day workshop and training.

30 September – 2 October 2026

Samada · +30 695 827 8710

Sydney

Australia

Language of the Soul

Three day workshop at Castlereagh Boutique Hotel.

16 – 18 October 2026

Jonine Gabay · info@constellationintensive.com

Limassol

Cyprus

Family Constellations

Three day workshop.

6 – 8 November 2026

Olga Yudina · +357 96 893776

Cairo

Egypt

Family Constellations

Four day workshop.

27 – 30 November 2026

Amal Nabil · +20 127 299 7001

Casablanca

Morocco

Family Constellations

Three day workshop.

9 – 11 January 2027

Yasmine El Harrati · +44 7400 420450

Working Privately

Personal Intensives

Focused one-to-one work for individuals, couples and families, held in absolute confidentiality — Shavasti travels to you.

Exclusive services

The Language of the Soul

Healing takes place when we are willing to tell the absolute truth, devoid of masks and pretences. Simple truth is like oxygen.

The teaching

Gatherings & Groups

Invite Shavasti to your organisation or circle for teaching, training and constellation work anywhere in the world.

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Online Sessions

Private sessions by Zoom, with finely tuned High Sense Perception and a depth of compassion rarely met.

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Books by Shavasti, also know as John L. Payne

Books & audio
Cover of The Healing of Individuals, Families & Nations
The Healing of Individuals, Families & Nations
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The Language of the Soul
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The Presence of the Soul
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Teachings from an Awakened Heart

Shavasti provides what one may experience as something akin to a rich individual session. Giving everything a place, he introduces an expanse of soul which would be a benefit for any human being.

Francesca Mason BoringAuthor, 'Connecting to our Ancestral Past'