ISM Mission Statement

A letter from the
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MAN

Dear Friend,

We Believe…that every man and woman should have the freedom to follow a path with a heart. To this end we will support you.

If you say you can't, we'll show you that you can.
If you believe that it is not possible, we'll show you from experience that it is possible.

We Believe… that all men and women are equal even amidst our differences. For the life-force bestowed upon king is the same as that bestowed upon beggar.

Should you feel unworthy of life, we will affirm your beauty and strength.
Should you feel you have nothing to offer, we will show you the riches in your heart.

We Believe… in the importance of the individual unit to the well being of the greater whole. In this we will uphold you.

If you fear the distance you have yet to travel, we'll show you the long way you have already come.

If you feel the burden of loneliness, we'll show you the joy of taking hands, heart and courage.

About Elizabeth Schnugh

About Elizabeth Schnugh

Elizabeth qualified as an accountant at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1976. She then embarked on a highly successful career in the corporate world, becoming Financial Director of Gilbey Distillers and Vintners in 1984 – a position she held for over ten years.

Through her experience of working with a wide cross section of people in her career, Elizabeth began to realize that her talents and fate did not lie in the corporate world, but in helping people to help themselves. Consequently, in 1991, she started training as a teacher of the humanitarian disciplines, under the guidance of Christopher Nevill.

In 1995, Elizabeth resigned from Gilbeys, and since the beginning of 1996 her commitment to teaching became full time. In November of 1995 she started training under the guidance of Théun Mares, Lightbringer of the Toltec Tradition. Since that time Elizabeth has continued to work closely with Théun to bring the courses offered by the Institute into line with the Toltec Teachings.

Give yourself a most precious gift by participating in the Relationships I Course masterfully facilitated by Elizabeth Schnugh April 16, 17 & 18, 2010.
We will, at all times...
• support you in an environment that is safe and secure to bring about the changes you desire;
• whilst remembering that you alone determine the results that you achieve.
Course Content
The courses include discussions, individual work, group interaction and a variety of games. Everything is designed to show you how you behave in your life so that you can decide whether or not you like it, and then if you don’t, we will give you the tools with which to change it.
Post Course Support
Because of the habits of a lifetime, these courses are the beginning and not the end of a process. With that in mind, there are a variety of other courses, after-course meetings, further learning opportunities and activities on an on-going basis. Whether or not you want to take part will depend on where you want to take your life.