Mandala Method Certification Program
The Mandala Method Certification Program (MMCP) provides training for those interested in working one-on-one with others utilizing the Mandala Method practices. The certification is ideal for therapists, coaches, counselors, and other facilitators who desire to add this powerful framework and the associated practices to their professional toolkit.
The Mandala Method Certification Program is comprised of the first three levels of Mandala Method training, plus a Capstone Certification Retreat. Certification participants participate in additional sessions and receive regular support between these core courses:
Level I: Wisdom Rising – Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine
Level II: Journey into the Mandala of the Sacred Masculine
Level III: Journey into the Union of Sacred Feminine and Masculine
While Levels I-III are open to anyone and are a part of the Magyu program, Certification applicants will engage in additional sessions as part of Levels II and III, to learn and practice working with others.
The Capstone Certification Retreat is open to Certification track participants only who have applied and been accepted into the Mandala Method Certification Program, and for those who complete all requirements will culminate in certification.
The Path to Certification
Individuals who wish to become certified in the Mandala Method must apply to the MMCP. Certification candidates engage in deep personal work as they move through the four levels of training, experiencing firsthand the transformational power of the mandala practices. From Level II on, candidates are supported in regular partner work to deepen their understanding of how to facilitate the mandala practices. Principles of trauma-sensitivity, ethical engagement, gender identity, multicultural considerations and more will be covered throughout the course.
Please note that only fully certified Mandala Method practitioners may use the Mandala Method practices to assist other individuals on a one-on-one basis only.
Completion of Certification does not grant authorization or permission to facilitate or use the Mandala Method practices or teachings in a group setting. Group Certification may be offered in a separate retreat at a later time.
The steps to complete Certification include:
- Complete an application for Mandala Method Certification – Therapists, coaches, counselors, and other facilitators who wish to use the Mandala Method practices with individuals are encouraged to apply. Apply here.
- Complete Mandala Method Level I: Wisdom Rising – Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine. This course is offered as a self-paced course available anytime. Participants are guided by Lama Tsultrim Allione via video recording through teachings and practices on the Mandala. Level I is also offered 1-2 times per year with additional live sessions with a Tara Mandala Authorized Teacher.
- Complete the personal practice requirements required to move to Mandala Method Level II: 50 hours of Mandala of the Dakini practice (10 sessions per dakini) plus ½ hour post-practice for each family (Art through Mandala Work with your Hands, Journey with the Dakini, or optionally Feeding Your Demons). Total time = 75 hours.
- Complete Mandala Method Level II: Journey into the Mandala of the Sacred Masculine, next offered in summer 2024. Certification applicants will participate in an additional Certification Track instruction day (once accepted into MMCP individuals will receive a registration link for this additional day.)
- Complete the personal practice requirements required to move to Mandala Method Level III: 50 hours Buddha (10-hrs per Buddha), plus ½ hour post-practice for each (Art through Mandala Work with your Hands, Journey with the Buddha, or optional FYD-see above). Total time = 75 hours.
- Complete Guiding Practice Partner Work:
- 5 partner sessions (guiding and being guided), 1 for each family, with completed feedback forms for each of the following:
- Guided Journey with Dakini
- Guided Journey with Buddha
- Element Meditation
- Unblocking the Encumbered Energy (Sound and Light Practice)
- Mandala Work with Your Hands
Totaling 25 partner sessions
Note that online support sessions will be offered to help participants complete this Partner work and to answer questions that arise.
- Complete Mandala Method Level III: Journey into the Union of Sacred Feminine and Masculine, next offered in Winter 2025. Certification applicants will also participate in the add-on Certification instruction day (once accepted into MMCP individuals will receive a registration link for this additional day.)
- Complete the personal practice requirements required to move to the Capstone retreat: 50 hours YabYum (10 per YabYum), plus ½ hour post-practice for each (Art through Mandala Work with your Hands, Journey with the Yab Yum, or optional FYD-see above). Total time = 75 hours.
- Complete Guiding Practice Partner Work:
- Guide and be guided and complete feedback forms for each of the following:
- Guided Journey with Yab Yum (1 for each family=5)
- Life Review (1 for each family=5)
- Mandala of the Dakinis Practice
- Mandala of the Buddhas Practice
- Mandala of the Yab Yum Practice
- Guide and be guided and complete feedback forms for each of the following:
Totaling 13 partner sessions
Note that online support sessions will be offered to help participants complete this Partner work and to answer questions that arise.
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- Complete Certification Capstone retreat . See the FAQ for information on the first Certification cohorts offered in 2024 and 2025.
Upon Certification, practitioners will be authorized to work one-on-one with others utilizing any of the following:
- Five Family Assessment
- Life Review practice, for each of the five families (formerly called Regression)
- Meditation Practices: Mandala of the Dakini, Mandala of the Buddha, and Mandala of the Yab Yum
- Journeys with the Dakini, Buddha, or Yab Yum
- Unblocking the Encumbered Energy (Sound and Light Practice) for all five families
- Element Meditation for all five families
- Art through Mandala Work with Your Hands
Note that an inaugural Certification option, comprised of a two-part Capstone retreat, is being offered in October 2024/March 2025, for those individuals who have already completed Mandala Method Levels I-III or equivalent, and the personal practice requirements. If you think you may qualify for this, please read through the description and apply accordingly. If unsure whether you qualify, please contact us here. Ready to apply?