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Training & Certification

A future path for
NDSR instructors

The certification program is in development. The first cohort is expected to begin once the pilot research is completed and the curriculum has been fully validated.

Currently in Development

While the certification program is not yet open for enrollment, this page outlines our intention: to build a rigorous, ethically grounded, evidence-aligned training for those who wish to guide others into the principles and practices of nondual awareness in a safe and trauma-informed way.

Four-phase certification track

1

Foundations Coursework

A structured online course covering nondual awareness theory, neuroscience of self-processing, stress physiology, trauma-informed principles, ethics and scope of practice, the psychology of perceptual shifts, and how NDSR differs from traditional mindfulness.

2

Personal Practice Requirements

Because NDSR is experiential, training includes:

  • Regular formal meditation practice
  • Applied NDSR contemplations
  • Journaling and reflection
  • Peer discussion
  • Optional personal mentoring

The goal is embodied understanding — teachers teach from what they have realized, not just what they have studied.

3

Practicum & Teaching Supervision

Trainees will guide small groups through NDSR exercises while receiving supportive feedback. This phase ensures new instructors can facilitate safely, track group dynamics, recognize signs of overwhelm, and ground participants in the present moment.

4

Final Assessment & Certification

Before full certification, trainees will demonstrate competence in delivering the 8-week curriculum, clear understanding of safety protocols, ability to guide basic nondual pointing-out instructions, and comfort working with diverse populations.

Who the Training Is For

  • Clinicians and mental health professionals
  • Meditation teachers
  • Yoga instructors
  • Coaches and facilitators
  • Educators
  • Chaplains and spiritual care providers
  • Individuals with strong personal practice seeking to support others

No specific professional license required, but trainees must have a stable baseline of emotional and psychological well-being.

Our Ethical Commitment

  • Inclusivity
  • Non-harm
  • Psychological safety
  • Transparency
  • Trauma-informed sensitivity
  • Evidence alignment
  • Humility and respect for diverse traditions

Timeline & Updates

  • Preliminary interest form — coming soon
  • Detailed curriculum overview after pilot RCT
  • Beta training for clinicians and early adopters
  • Full certification cohorts after research findings published