Mindfulness
A relaxed, nonjudgmental state of inner observation reaches depths ordinary conversation cannot — revealing the root beliefs that organize our habits.
Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy
Meet the wisdom of the body.
Hakomi is a gentle yet powerful experiential psychotherapy that weaves together mindfulness, compassion and the language of the body. Join the journey with Turkey's international Practitioner Training.
“Real change comes about through awareness, not effort.” Ron Kurtz — Founder of the Hakomi Method
What is Hakomi?
Beyond words, inside experience.
Most human communication is nonverbal. Hakomi reads bodily signals — gestures, posture, breath and tone of voice — as doorways into unconscious beliefs.
Body-Centered
The body is a doorway to the psyche. Hakomi works "bottom-up": from bodily sensation toward meaning, and from meaning toward transformation.
Compassionate Relationship
Healing happens inside a safe, attuned therapeutic relationship. Research shows the therapist's presence predicts success far more than any technique.
Six Core Principles
The principles of Hakomi
Before it is a set of techniques, Hakomi is a stance and a worldview. These six principles permeate every moment of the method.
Mindfulness
Relaxed, nonjudgmental inner observation is the main road to unconscious material. Both practitioner and client cultivate deep attention.
Nonviolence
We do not fight resistance; we befriend it. When defenses are supported, they soften on their own and reveal the wisdom within them.
Mind–Body Integration
Mind and body together express our core beliefs about ourselves and the world. Posture, gesture and body structure are the language of those beliefs.
Unity
A person is a living, organic system of interconnected parts. Healing is the reconnection of parts that have lost touch with each other.
Organicity
When the parts communicate with the whole, people naturally find their own direction. The practitioner imposes nothing; they support organic unfolding.
Loving Presence
The therapist's compassionate, open and appreciative stance is the heart of Hakomi and the ground of safe transformation.
For the First Time in Turkey
Hakomi Practitioner Training
45 training days in the Multi-Level Format. A comprehensive training at international standards, opening the path to certification — at your own pace, starting with any workshop.
You Divide the 45 Days
The foundational training concludes with the completion of 45 days; you complete them at a pace that suits you.
- Attend workshops consecutively
- Take a break when you need to
- Miss a workshop and return later
- Move at your own rhythm
Begin With Any Workshop
You do not need to begin at a particular point in the training cycle; there is no fixed sequence.
- No formal prerequisites
- Each workshop is shaped for the group present
- Beginners and experienced students together
- Content deepens according to your readiness
From Inside the Method
Hakomi is learned through direct experience rather than as a list of techniques.
- Experiencing the method yourself
- Practicing with others
- Observing demonstrations
- Integrating theory through lived experience
Authorized Organizer
Istanbul Healing Academy
The authorized organizer of the Hakomi Practitioner Training in Turkey is Istanbul Healing Academy. The training is conducted in Istanbul by international Hakomi trainers, in accordance with Hakomi's global training standards and curriculum.
Ready for the journey?
Places are limited. Fill in the pre-registration form and our training coordinator will reach out to arrange an introductory conversation.