Trainings
Learning Hakomi at Hakomi Austin
At Hakomi Austin, we see learning Hakomi as a developmental process. Rather than simply mastering techniques, you’ll gradually cultivate the qualities of mindfulness, loving presence, and embodied awareness that make the Hakomi Method so transformative.
Whether you’re seeking personal growth or professional development, our programs are designed to meet you where you are. Begin with the Personhood Series online, then continue into our immersive Comprehensive Hakomi Training at a retreat setting near Austin, where embodied practice, mentorship, and community come together.
Begin with the Level One: Core Curriculum: Personhood Series
The Personhood Series is our four-module introduction to Hakomi. Through experiential learning, you’ll explore mindfulness, loving presence, nonverbal awareness, and the body-mind relationship while developing the attitudes that form the heart of the Hakomi Method.
The series is open to therapists, coaches, helping professionals, and anyone interested in personal growth.
Continue into Level Two: Comprehensive Hakomi Skills Training
Our comprehensive Hakomi training combines immersive instruction with ongoing mentorship and individualized coaching. Through demonstration, experiential practice, consultation, and supervised learning, you’ll gradually develop both the clinical skills and embodied presence that make Hakomi unique. As your understanding deepens, so does your ability to bring the work into psychotherapy, coaching, and other helping professions with confidence, authenticity, and presence.
Certification
For those who wish to become Certified Hakomi Practitioners/Therapists, we offer guidance and mentorship throughout the certification process with the Hakomi Education Network.
Begin where you are. Deepen together in person.
We begin online with the Personhood Series, making it accessible wherever you live. As your practice deepens, we gather in person at a retreat center near Austin for immersive learning, mentorship, and community.
Level 1: The Personhood Series
The Hakomi Personhood Series is our foundational four-module training designed to help practitioners embody the principles of Hakomi and bring mindful somatic inquiry into their work. Rooted in mindfulness and the body-mind connection, the series weaves experiential practice with deep inquiry so that participants learn to listen to the wisdom of present experience.
Across the four modules, trainees strengthen their capacity for relational presence, deepen their understanding of core methods, and build confidence facilitating transformative work with others. This series offers a supportive, reflective path into the heart of Hakomi practice and the cultivation of compassionate therapeutic presence.
Quieting the Mind
The Foundation of Hakomi Practice
August 29-30
An experiential introduction to the mindfulness that forms the foundation of the Hakomi Method. Through guided practice and embodied exploration, you’ll cultivate the calm, receptive attention that creates the conditions for presence, self-discovery, and meaningful transformation.
Early Bird Pricing (10% off) until July 31, 2026
Registration Deadline: August 26, 2026
Nourishing Communication
The Art of Relationship
Nov 4-5, 2026
An experiential exploration of the communication skills at the heart of the Hakomi Method. Through guided practice and relational exercises, you’ll cultivate the presence, listening, and authenticity that create deeper connection, emotional safety, and genuinely nourishing relationships.
Early Bird Pricing (10% off) until September 30, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2026
Loving Presence
The Relational Heart of Hakomi
Oct 3-4, 2026
Discover the relational heart of Hakomi through the practice of Loving Presence. Learn to cultivate appreciation, compassion, and present-centered awareness, creating the safety and connection that support authentic healing, meaningful relationships, and transformative work.
Early Bird Pricing (10% off) until August 31, 2026
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026
Non-Verbal Awareness
Listening Beyond Words
Jan 9-10, 2026
Discover the subtle language beneath our words.Through mindful observation and embodied practice, you’ll develop the capacity to recognize nonverbal patterns, deepen your attunement to others, and cultivate a more compassionate, responsive presence in relationship.
Early Bird Pricing (10% off) until November 30, 2026
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2026
Register for all four Personhood modules for a 20% Discount!
Discounted pricing available until August 11, 2026.
Level 2: Comprehensive Hakomi Skills Training
Hakomi is learned through experience. Each module combines concise teaching with extensive experiential practice, demonstrations, supervised exercises, and consultation. Rather than focusing on techniques to memorize, the training helps you cultivate the mindful presence, perceptual skills, and relational capacity that allow Hakomi to emerge naturally in practice.
Over time, ongoing mentorship and individualized feedback support the gradual integration of these skills into psychotherapy, coaching, healthcare, education, and other helping professions. For those pursuing certification, this training provides the foundational preparation required to continue on the Hakomi certification path.
2027 Hakomi Comprehensive Hakomi Skills Training Schedule
This in-person training takes place in Austin, Texas
Workshop Series 1 – State of Mind Skills
Thursday, February 11: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, February 12: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, February 13: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online Integration Session
Saturday, March 6: 9:00–11:00 AM (CT)
Workshop Series 2 – Relational Skills
Thursday, March 18: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, March 19: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, March 20: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online Integration Session
Saturday, April 10: 9:00–11:00 AM (CT)
Workshop Series 3 – Observational Skills
Thursday, April 22: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, April 23: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, April 24: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online Integration Session
Saturday, May 15: 9:00–11:00 AM (CT)
Workshop Series 4 – Modeling Skills
Thursday, May 27: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, May 28: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, May 29: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online Integration Session
Saturday, June 19: 9:00–11:00 AM (CT)
Workshop Series 5 – Experimental Skills
Thursday, July 8: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, July 9: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, July 10: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Online Integration Session
Saturday, July 31: 9:00–11:00 AM (CT)
Workshop Series 6 – Support for Healing Skills
Thursday, August 19: 1:00–5:00 PM
Friday, August 20: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday, August 21: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Early Bird Pricing (10% off) until October 31, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Each Personhood workshop stands on its own while also complementing the others. Many people begin with a single workshop before deciding whether to continue. Completing some of the four Personhood workshops is a pre-requisite for the Comprehensive Level 2 Training, completing all four is encouraged.
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Our trainings are designed for psychotherapists, counselors, coaches, healthcare professionals, bodyworkers, educators, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of mindfulness, somatic awareness, and human change. While many participants are mental health professionals, prior clinical experience is not required for all offerings.
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No. The Personhood Series is designed to be accessible to newcomers while also offering depth for experienced practitioners. The Comprehensive Training begins with foundational skills and develops them progressively over time.
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No. Many participants are therapists, but we also welcome coaches, healthcare professionals, educators, spiritual directors, and others whose work involves supporting people. Some workshops are also appropriate for individuals interested primarily in personal growth.
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The Personhood workshops are offered online and the Comprehensive Level 2 training is offered in-person at a retreat center in the Austin area. We will provide supplemental in-person meeting opportunities throughout the year as well.
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We’re currently in the process of securing CE credits - stay tuned!
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Please contact Jon-Eric Steinbomer if you have any questions or are interested to learn more!
Training Team
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Katie Askew
Certified Hakomi Trainer
Hakomi Education Network -
Jon-Eric Steinbomer
Certified Hakomi Therapist
Hakomi Austin -
Jessica Steinbomer
Certified Hakomi Practitioner
Hakomi Austin -
Shelley Winton
Certified Hakomi Teacher
Hakomi Education Network