There are gateways and qualities where we are at home and have strong roots, and others where our connection is weak, or ‘thin.’ As our practise deepens, we can identify these strengths and weaknesses, and we then have the exciting opportunity to explore them, to grow, and to develop more balance. Our more introductory work tends to focus on the first three gateways in order to give all students a solid grounding. Having said that, the 9 Gateways map is present throughout our work.