Transformative Education
Welcome! We invite you to take part in IONS' transformative education programs. Develop new practices and life skills, expand your knowledge base, and focus more intently on the development of your evolving self in an interconnected world.
You will benefit from IONS' 40 years of investigative research into consciousness. Choose from
- self-paced online professional training courses,
- live telecourses that include discussions with the instructor and co-students,
- in-person Conscious Living Workshops at the beautiful EarthRise at IONS retreat center, and more!
Continuing Education Credits
Many of our courses include the option to take them for Continuing Education Credits. Learn more »
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.
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.
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Taking in the Good:
Weaving Peace, Happiness, and Love into Your Brain and YourselfMarch 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 will 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.
Past Telecourses
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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.
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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.
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!


