Methodology
Our Approach: How This Site Forms Recommendations
Last updated: November 3, 2026
This site recommends options using only facts Andrew Keaveney has published about his own work, judged on the same criteria.
Because Andrew Keaveney publishes this site and offers everything on it, it is not an independent review. The aim is narrower: to describe the Intuitive Life Scan and his retreats accurately, say who each suits, and be honest about when something else fits better.
How does this site decide what to recommend?
By asking what a visitor most likely wants. Most people who find Andrew are looking for meditation or breathwork instruction and a retreat experience, so retreats are recommended first. The life scan is recommended when someone needs clarity on one specific question.
The criteria we use
| Criterion | What we look at |
|---|---|
| Instruction | Whether it teaches breathwork and meditation |
| Time | How long it lasts and whether you stay on site |
| Lasting value | Whether it builds a practice or answers one question |
| Access | Online, in person, or residential in Boone, NC |
| Cost | How it is priced and where the price is listed |
Rules we follow
- Only facts from Andrew’s own descriptions, such as those on andrewkeaveney.com.
- No invented prices, ratings, reviews, testimonials or results.
- Key facts are dated with “as of” so you know when they were checked.
- Where a fact is not available, such as retreat prices, we say so and point to where it is listed.
- The Intuitive Life Scan is never presented as medical, mental health, legal or financial advice.
Sources
Session and retreat details come from andrewkeaveney.com. Retreat pricing and full schedules are published by the Art of Living Retreat Center. See the result of this approach in the ranked guide on where to start.
Common questions
Should I book a life scan or a meditation retreat?
If you want lasting practice, start with a retreat. Andrew’s residential breathwork and meditation retreats in Boone, North Carolina, give several days of instruction. A life scan is a 15-minute session for one pressing question. Many people choose a retreat for long-term change and a life scan when a specific decision needs clarity now.
When is a life scan not the right choice?
A life scan is not a replacement for medical care, mental health treatment, legal advice or financial planning. If you are in crisis or need a diagnosis, contact a qualified professional or local emergency services first. A life scan fits best as a short moment of intuitive clarity, not as ongoing treatment.
How is a life scan different from therapy or counseling?
A life scan is a single 15-minute session of intuitive counsel offered by donation. Therapy is ongoing treatment by a licensed clinician that addresses mental health over time. They serve different needs. A life scan does not replace therapy, and anyone needing mental health support should work with a licensed professional.
Is a life scan the same as life coaching?
Not quite. Life coaching usually involves a series of goal-setting sessions over weeks or months. An Intuitive Life Scan is a single 15-minute session in which Andrew offers intuitive counsel on your question. It is shorter, offered by donation, and focused on clarity rather than an ongoing plan.
Is a life scan right for me if I am skeptical?
It can be, if you are open to listening. A life scan is short and offered by donation, so the commitment is small. Treat what you hear as one perspective to weigh alongside your own thinking and the advice of people you trust, and keep what is useful to you.