Learning Structure Summary
The NAIO™ Practitioner Training Program Certification pathway encompasses 900 total hours of integrated study, combining in-person training, live online learning, guided mentorship, and supervised practice. The program follows a blended, modular design that balances experiential immersion with ongoing applied learning and professional development.
LEARNING MODE/REQUIREMENT | HOURS | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
Introductory Workshop | 24 | 3-day foundational immersion (20 in-person + 4 online) introducing NAIO™ principles and personal preparation. |
In-Person Immersives | 216 | Three residential intensives (72 hours each), providing direct instruction, guided practice, and mentorship in community. |
Personal & Group Salons | 30 | Individual mentoring (2 hours per module) and group integration sessions (3 hours per module) focused on reflection and professional development. |
Live Online Learning | 120 | Synchronous classes and guided seminars (20 hours per module). |
Asynchronous Study | 120 | Self-paced lectures, readings, and online materials (20 hours per module). |
Practice Sessions | 150 | Supervised and documented practitioner sessions with clients or peers, completed between modules. |
Somatic Movement Classes | 30 | Structured experiential movement to deepen embodied understanding |
Personal Sessions | 20 | Ten individual sessions supporting personal process and integration. |
Business Ethics | 10 | Professional practice foundations and ethical frameworks. |
Capstone Project | 30 | Final integration and presentation demonstrating synthesis of learning and applied competency. |
Independent Home Study | 150 | Reading, journaling, and self-directed exploration across the full training arc. |
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 900 | . |
Summary
This 900-hour structure provides:
- 240 in-person group contact hours (Introductory Workshop + three Immersives)
- 270 hours of guided online learning and mentorship (synchronous + asynchronous + salons)
- 390 hours of independent and supervised practice (client sessions, movement, home study, capstone, etc.)
Together, these components create a cohesive and progressive pathway toward NAIO™ Practitioner Certification—blending academic depth, embodied inquiry, and professional mentoring within a rigorous somatic framework.
Due to the integrative nature of the program—which includes both independent and supervised study—completion may take between 18 months and 4 years, depending on the student’s pace, prior experience, and practice integration.
Certification is not granted automatically upon completion of hours. Progression and graduation are also subject to qualitative evaluation of readiness and suitability for being entrusted to carry NAIO™ Practitioner Certification. In some cases, graduation may be deferred if further development in mind–body integration, understanding of NAIO™ principles, or ethical and relational competence is deemed necessary for professional readiness.
If training requirements are not completed within four years, the student may be required to retake specific modules or fulfil updated program components as determined by the Education Director. This ensures that all graduates meet the current standards of practice and embodiment expected of NAIO™ Practitioners.
Certification and Trademark Governance
Certification for all NAIO™ training pathways is granted under the NAIO™ trademark, which is owned by Prue Jeffries and licensed to NAIO™ International (Dione Endeavours LLC). All certifications, titles, and designations issued under this trademark are governed by defined trademark usage agreements, scope-of-practice parameters, and ethical and professional guidelines established by NAIO™ International.
These frameworks ensure that every certified practitioner represents the NAIO™ lineage and approach with integrity, accuracy, and professional responsibility, and ethics and by maintaining the consistency and protection of the NAIO™ across all contexts of use.
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