Self-Study Courses

Self-study courses are available to you whenever you want them. Take them at your own pace, and revisit them as often as you wish. Many include the option for CE Credits.

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• Consciousness & Healing

  Explore the role of consciousness and healing through a series of one-hour, self-paced programs led by visionary leaders in the field of health care.

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• Mindful Motherhood

  Developed by Cassandra Vieten, PhD, this course provides introductory mindfulness training for pregnant women and new mothers. The eight self-paced sessions include video, audio, guided practices, readings and more!

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• The Noetic Science behind "The Lost Symbol"

  Responding to the surge of interest in noetic science research inspired by Dan Brown's book, "The Lost Symbol," IONS created a special 15-part teleseminar series exploring the noetic sciences mentioned in the book. Available as an audio download with written transcripts and discussion questions.

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• "What the Bleep Do We Know?" Study Guide

  Download a PDF of this free study guide, based on the hit movie.

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Telecourses

Gain greater insights into the noetic sciences and how they apply to your life in these teleclasses. Interact with instructors and fellow classmates during weekly telephone classes, and gain additional insights and experiences through written materials, online resources, experiential practices and more. You can also choose to listen to these classes over the internet.

There are no new telecourses currently scheduled. Please check back.

Past Telecourses

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• Death Makes Life Possible:
  Mapping Worldviews on the Afterlife

  January 23 – February 27, 2013:
  Taught by Marilyn Schlitz, PhD.
  This course is based on ten years of research into how our understanding and view of death impacts how we live our lives. It includes fascinating pre-recorded interviews with people who have had glimpses of what lies beyond death, cultural and religious leaders who share their views of an afterlife, scientists with evidence-based perspectives, health and healing practitioners, and more. We will examine our own worldviews and learn practical tools from diverse cultures, exploring together what death has to tell us about who we are and what we are capable of becoming.

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• Foundations of Worldview Literacy

  September 12 – October 24, 2012:
  Taught by Marilyn Schlitz, PhD and Katia Petersen, PhD.
  In this course we become more aware of our own worldviews and their importance through experiential inquiry. We explore such questions as 'What is a worldview?,' 'How do worldviews shape our experiences?,' and 'What skills will help open us to other people's worldviews with more compassion?.' This engaging course is designed to shift your entire perspective on life, creating new possibilities for how you interact with the world and re-igniting your sense of awe, wonder, and curiosity!

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• Living Deeply:
  The Art & Science of Transformation in Everyday Life

  May 9 – June 27, 2012:
  Facilitated by Angela Murphy. This course is built around the book Living Deeply, which is based on a decade of research by IONS scientists into consciousness transformation. This course will guide you in finding ways to add greater richness, meaning, depth and joy to every moment of every day.

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• Taking in the Good:
  Weaving Peace, Happiness, and Love into Your Brain and Yourself

  March 14 – May 22, 2012:
  Taught by Rick Hanson, PhD. This course offers practical tools, grounded in the latest neuroscience, for everyday well-being, healing old pain, personal growth, and spiritual practice. We’ll focus on the power of positive experiences to change the brain for the better. When you change your brain, you change your life.

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• Conscious Aging

  January 18 – March 7, 2012:
  Facilitated by Kathleen Erickson-Freeman. Participants explore the many challenging and rewarding aspects of aging mindfully. Professional guest faculty includes Ron Pevny, Sue Steele, Katia Peterson, PhD, Ken Homer, Marilyn Schlitz, PhD, Tom Pinkson, PhD, Deborah Goldblatt, and Ryan Feinstein.

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• Awakening to Truth

  November 30, 2011 – January 11, 2012:
  Facilitated by Angela Murphy. This course is based on The Untethered Soul, the breakout best-selling book by Michael Singer. It is an invitation to walk with others of like mind into the vast territory of your truth, your soul, your spiritual essence, your divine wisdom.
  FREE TO IONS SUPPORTING MEMBERS!

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• Optimal Health & Human Flourishing

  September 28 – November 16, 2011:
  Taught by Dr. Elliott Dacher. This intensive program provides participants with a base of knowledge and a series of time-tested practices that promote greater health and a larger life.

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Live Workshops, Programs and Travel

Join us in person for one of our transformative Conscious Living Workshops at the beautiful EarthRise at IONS retreat center, just north of San Francisco, or for one of our IONS co-sponsored events in other locations.

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• Conscious Living Workshops

  Immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of EarthRise Retreat Center, where we offer intensive experiential retreats that will take you deeply into the connections of body, mind, spirit, and ecology. Refresh, renew, and connect with others as you engage in a rich array of programs.

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• IONS Co-Sponsored Workshops

  These in-person educational opportunities may be happening in any part of the United States or around the world. Check out the list to find out if there's something coming up near you, or somewhere you want to visit!

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