TIAMAT-X
TIAMAT-X
TIAMAT-X
Year
2026
Year
2026
Year
2026
Type
Long Form / Hybrid
Type
Long Form / Hybrid
Type
Long Form / Hybrid
Timeframe
8 months
Timeframe
8 months
Timeframe
8 months
What is it?
What is it?
What is it?
Live online sessions + in-person intensives:
Tier 1 (Awakening to Structures): Build a shared grammar to notice → monitor → regulate experience; ground practice in 4E cognition (embodied–enacted–embedded–extended).
Tier 2 (Anagoge Through Dynamics): Distinguish projection, assumption, judgment, and ownership; develop character that holds under load in a deliberately demanding space.
Lecture + Seminar + Integration Calls: Socratic framing, dialogical drills, embodied/imaginal reps, mindful attention practice, peer coaching. Strong container: clear agreements; challenge welcomed and metabolized as part of training.
What this is not:
Not a doctor–patient relationship; contraindications are screened.
Not autodidactic self-help; core work is group practice.
Not a “safe space”; it’s a training container that teaches you to create safety from skill.
Live online sessions + in-person intensives:
Tier 1 (Awakening to Structures): Build a shared grammar to notice → monitor → regulate experience; ground practice in 4E cognition (embodied–enacted–embedded–extended).
Tier 2 (Anagoge Through Dynamics): Distinguish projection, assumption, judgment, and ownership; develop character that holds under load in a deliberately demanding space.
Lecture + Seminar + Integration Calls: Socratic framing, dialogical drills, embodied/imaginal reps, mindful attention practice, peer coaching. Strong container: clear agreements; challenge welcomed and metabolized as part of training.
What this is not:
Not a doctor–patient relationship; contraindications are screened.
Not autodidactic self-help; core work is group practice.
Not a “safe space”; it’s a training container that teaches you to create safety from skill.
Live online sessions + in-person intensives:
Tier 1 (Awakening to Structures): Build a shared grammar to notice → monitor → regulate experience; ground practice in 4E cognition (embodied–enacted–embedded–extended).
Tier 2 (Anagoge Through Dynamics): Distinguish projection, assumption, judgment, and ownership; develop character that holds under load in a deliberately demanding space.
Lecture + Seminar + Integration Calls: Socratic framing, dialogical drills, embodied/imaginal reps, mindful attention practice, peer coaching. Strong container: clear agreements; challenge welcomed and metabolized as part of training.
What this is not:
Not a doctor–patient relationship; contraindications are screened.
Not autodidactic self-help; core work is group practice.
Not a “safe space”; it’s a training container that teaches you to create safety from skill.
What it addresses
What it addresses
What it addresses
1) Toolboxes without transfer
Lots of programs hand you techniques, but not a way to integrate them or move skills between contexts. TIAMAT-X is built as an ecology of practices so skills exapt across exercises.
2) “Safe spaces” that stall growth
Comfort-maximizing rooms can blunt hard learning. In our training container, you will meet friction and practice creating safety from skill, not avoidance.
3) Shadow confusion and ethical drift
People mix up projection, judgment, and ownership. We make distinctions explicit, build character under load, and hold ethical guardrails to develop virtue and competence.
4) Isolated practice and fragile transfer
Solo self-help rarely builds distributed cognition. TIAMAT-X runs on dialogical formats that cultivate reciprocal opening, letting groups check, refine, and stabilize wisdom together.
1) Toolboxes without transfer
Lots of programs hand you techniques, but not a way to integrate them or move skills between contexts. TIAMAT-X is built as an ecology of practices so skills exapt across exercises.
2) “Safe spaces” that stall growth
Comfort-maximizing rooms can blunt hard learning. In our training container, you will meet friction and practice creating safety from skill, not avoidance.
3) Shadow confusion and ethical drift
People mix up projection, judgment, and ownership. We make distinctions explicit, build character under load, and hold ethical guardrails to develop virtue and competence.
4) Isolated practice and fragile transfer
Solo self-help rarely builds distributed cognition. TIAMAT-X runs on dialogical formats that cultivate reciprocal opening, letting groups check, refine, and stabilize wisdom together.
1) Toolboxes without transfer
Lots of programs hand you techniques, but not a way to integrate them or move skills between contexts. TIAMAT-X is built as an ecology of practices so skills exapt across exercises.
2) “Safe spaces” that stall growth
Comfort-maximizing rooms can blunt hard learning. In our training container, you will meet friction and practice creating safety from skill, not avoidance.
3) Shadow confusion and ethical drift
People mix up projection, judgment, and ownership. We make distinctions explicit, build character under load, and hold ethical guardrails to develop virtue and competence.
4) Isolated practice and fragile transfer
Solo self-help rarely builds distributed cognition. TIAMAT-X runs on dialogical formats that cultivate reciprocal opening, letting groups check, refine, and stabilize wisdom together.
Orientation
Orientation
Orientation
This might be for you if:
You prefer a training space with clear agreements over a comfort-maximizing “safe space.”
You value participatory development; neither therapy nor self-help in isolation.
You’re ready to practice in community and use friction as information.
This will challenge you to:
Build structural literacy for real-time self-regulation and better choice.
Apply and transfer skills across contexts.
Explore ways to restore agency and practice self-correction out of self-deception.
This might be for you if:
You prefer a training space with clear agreements over a comfort-maximizing “safe space.”
You value participatory development; neither therapy nor self-help in isolation.
You’re ready to practice in community and use friction as information.
This will challenge you to:
Build structural literacy for real-time self-regulation and better choice.
Apply and transfer skills across contexts.
Explore ways to restore agency and practice self-correction out of self-deception.
This might be for you if:
You prefer a training space with clear agreements over a comfort-maximizing “safe space.”
You value participatory development; neither therapy nor self-help in isolation.
You’re ready to practice in community and use friction as information.
This will challenge you to:
Build structural literacy for real-time self-regulation and better choice.
Apply and transfer skills across contexts.
Explore ways to restore agency and practice self-correction out of self-deception.
Course Curriculum
31st Jan: Context and Intention-SettingModule 1: Introduction to DIME14th Feb: Mindful Dialogue 9th May: Framing Lecture: The Spiritual EgoModule 2: Self-as-Process13th-15th May: Tier 1 (Group 1) | 13th Jun: Framing Lecture: Shadow, Aspiration and VirtueModule 3: Dynamics of Being27th & 28th Jun: Dialectic-into-Dialogos Weekend Module 4: Being-in-the-World29th Aug: Integration Calls (Group 1) Program Close |
Ethan Hsieh
Practice Researcher, Transformational Facilitator
Ethan Hsieh is working in the intersection between actor-training and 4E cognitive science. With an MA in Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ethan has designed and delivered transformational community-building programs, retreats and workshops in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, France, Czechia and Singapore.
John Vervaeke
Professor of Cognitive Science, Philosopher, University of Toronto
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and award-winning educator at the University of Toronto, whose research and publications span relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness and wisdom. He is the principle designer of a range of philosophical practices, notably Dialectic-into-Dialogos and Socratic Search Space.
Beyond the classroom, Vervaeke is widely known for the 50-episode public lecture series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. He has also published multiple papers in interdisciplinary academic journals.
Taylor Barratt
DIRECTOR AT AWAKEN TO MEANING, INTEGRAL FACILITATOR
As Director of Practice and Education with Awaken to Meaning, Taylor brings over 13 years of experience in facilitation, design, and training. Along with John, he has been a robust voice of guidance in the design and pedagogical execution of TIAMAT. He’s a certified Integral Facilitator and has co-designed the Socratic Search Space, Socratic Imaginal Self-Reflection as well as the pedagogical structures for Dialectic-into Dialogos.
Ethan Hsieh
Practice Researcher, Transformational Facilitator
Ethan Hsieh is working in the intersection between actor-training and 4E cognitive science. With an MA in Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ethan has designed and delivered transformational community-building programs, retreats and workshops in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, France, Czechia and Singapore.
John Vervaeke
Professor of Cognitive Science, Philosopher, University of Toronto
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and award-winning educator at the University of Toronto, whose research and publications span relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness and wisdom. He is the principle designer of a range of philosophical practices, notably Dialectic-into-Dialogos and Socratic Search Space.
Beyond the classroom, Vervaeke is widely known for the 50-episode public lecture series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. He has also published multiple papers in interdisciplinary academic journals.
Taylor Barratt
DIRECTOR AT AWAKEN TO MEANING, INTEGRAL FACILITATOR
As Director of Practice and Education with Awaken to Meaning, Taylor brings over 13 years of experience in facilitation, design, and training. Along with John, he has been a robust voice of guidance in the design and pedagogical execution of TIAMAT. He’s a certified Integral Facilitator and has co-designed the Socratic Search Space, Socratic Imaginal Self-Reflection as well as the pedagogical structures for Dialectic-into Dialogos.
Course Curriculum
31st Jan: Context and Intention-SettingModule 1: Introduction to DIME14th Feb: Mindful Dialogue 9th May: Framing Lecture: The Spiritual EgoModule 2: Self-as-Process13th-15th May: Tier 1 (Group 1) | 13th Jun: Framing Lecture: Shadow, Aspiration and VirtueModule 3: Dynamics of Being27th & 28th Jun: Dialectic-into-Dialogos Weekend Module 4: Being-in-the-World29th Aug: Integration Calls (Group 1) Program Close |
Course Curriculum
31st Jan: Context and Intention-SettingModule 1: Introduction to DIME14th Feb: Mindful Dialogue 9th May: Framing Lecture: The Spiritual EgoModule 2: Self-as-Process13th-15th May: Tier 1 (Group 1) | 13th Jun: Framing Lecture: Shadow, Aspiration and VirtueModule 3: Dynamics of Being27th & 28th Jun: Dialectic-into-Dialogos Weekend Module 4: Being-in-the-World29th Aug: Integration Calls (Group 1) Program Close |
Ethan Hsieh
Practice Researcher, Transformational Facilitator
Ethan Hsieh is working in the intersection between actor-training and 4E cognitive science. With an MA in Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ethan has designed and delivered transformational community-building programs, retreats and workshops in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, France, Czechia and Singapore.
John Vervaeke
Professor of Cognitive Science, Philosopher, University of Toronto
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and award-winning educator at the University of Toronto, whose research and publications span relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness and wisdom. He is the principle designer of a range of philosophical practices, notably Dialectic-into-Dialogos and Socratic Search Space.
Beyond the classroom, Vervaeke is widely known for the 50-episode public lecture series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. He has also published multiple papers in interdisciplinary academic journals.
Taylor Barratt
DIRECTOR AT AWAKEN TO MEANING, INTEGRAL FACILITATOR
As Director of Practice and Education with Awaken to Meaning, Taylor brings over 13 years of experience in facilitation, design, and training. Along with John, he has been a robust voice of guidance in the design and pedagogical execution of TIAMAT. He’s a certified Integral Facilitator and has co-designed the Socratic Search Space, Socratic Imaginal Self-Reflection as well as the pedagogical structures for Dialectic-into Dialogos.
Ethan Hsieh
Practice Researcher, Transformational Facilitator
Ethan Hsieh is working in the intersection between actor-training and 4E cognitive science. With an MA in Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ethan has designed and delivered transformational community-building programs, retreats and workshops in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, France, Czechia and Singapore.
John Vervaeke
Professor of Cognitive Science, Philosopher, University of Toronto
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and award-winning educator at the University of Toronto, whose research and publications span relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness and wisdom. He is the principle designer of a range of philosophical practices, notably Dialectic-into-Dialogos and Socratic Search Space.
Beyond the classroom, Vervaeke is widely known for the 50-episode public lecture series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. He has also published multiple papers in interdisciplinary academic journals.
Taylor Barratt
DIRECTOR AT AWAKEN TO MEANING, INTEGRAL FACILITATOR
As Director of Practice and Education with Awaken to Meaning, Taylor brings over 13 years of experience in facilitation, design, and training. Along with John, he has been a robust voice of guidance in the design and pedagogical execution of TIAMAT. He’s a certified Integral Facilitator and has co-designed the Socratic Search Space, Socratic Imaginal Self-Reflection as well as the pedagogical structures for Dialectic-into Dialogos.
John Vervaeke
Professor of Cognitive Science, Philosopher, University of Toronto
John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist and award-winning educator at the University of Toronto, whose research and publications span relevance realization, general intelligence, mindfulness and wisdom. He is the principle designer of a range of philosophical practices, notably Dialectic-into-Dialogos and Socratic Search Space.
Beyond the classroom, Vervaeke is widely known for the 50-episode public lecture series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. He has also published multiple papers in interdisciplinary academic journals.
Ethan Hsieh
Practice Researcher, Transformational Facilitator
Ethan Hsieh is working in the intersection between actor-training and 4E cognitive science. With an MA in Professional Practice: Theatre and Drama Facilitation from Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Ethan has designed and delivered transformational community-building programs, retreats and workshops in Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, France, Czechia and Singapore.
Taylor Barratt
DIRECTOR AT AWAKEN TO MEANING, INTEGRAL FACILITATOR
As Director of Practice and Education with Awaken to Meaning, Taylor brings over 13 years of experience in facilitation, design, and training. Along with John, he has been a robust voice of guidance in the design and pedagogical execution of TIAMAT. He’s a certified Integral Facilitator and has co-designed the Socratic Search Space, Socratic Imaginal Self-Reflection as well as the pedagogical structures for Dialectic-into Dialogos.
Locations
Tier 1: Universel Murad Hassil, Netherlands
The Universel Murad Hassil is a unique spiritual center rooted in the Sufi tradition of Hazrat Inayat Khan, who envisioned it as a place where the world’s wisdom paths meet. Nestled in the serene Dutch dunes of Katwijk and just a short walk from the beach, it has long served as a sanctuary for interfaith connection, contemplation, and shared celebration. https://universel.nl/en/
Tier 2: Svitávka Cottage, Czechia
A traditional 19th century Czech cabin, our own sauna, and a sandy bottomed river. The house was originally the residence of a local merchant who ran a shop and a small pub. We'll have the whole complex to ourselves and be surrounded by meadows and forest. https://www.roubenkasvitavka.cz/
Locations
Tier 1: Universel Murad Hassil, Netherlands
The Universel Murad Hassil is a unique spiritual center rooted in the Sufi tradition of Hazrat Inayat Khan, who envisioned it as a place where the world’s wisdom paths meet. Nestled in the serene Dutch dunes of Katwijk and just a short walk from the beach, it has long served as a sanctuary for interfaith connection, contemplation, and shared celebration. https://universel.nl/en/
Tier 2: Svitávka Cottage, Czechia
A traditional 19th century Czech cabin, our own sauna, and a sandy bottomed river. The house was originally the residence of a local merchant who ran a shop and a small pub. We'll have the whole complex to ourselves and be surrounded by meadows and forest. https://www.roubenkasvitavka.cz/
Locations
Tier 1: Universel Murad Hassil, Netherlands
The Universel Murad Hassil is a unique spiritual center rooted in the Sufi tradition of Hazrat Inayat Khan, who envisioned it as a place where the world’s wisdom paths meet. Nestled in the serene Dutch dunes of Katwijk and just a short walk from the beach, it has long served as a sanctuary for interfaith connection, contemplation, and shared celebration. https://universel.nl/en/
Tier 2: Svitávka Cottage, Czechia
A traditional 19th century Czech cabin, our own sauna, and a sandy bottomed river. The house was originally the residence of a local merchant who ran a shop and a small pub. We'll have the whole complex to ourselves and be surrounded by meadows and forest. https://www.roubenkasvitavka.cz/
Tuition Fee: 3000 USD
Residential Fees: 1500 USD
Total: 4500 USD (payable in 9x500 USD installments)
You will be redirected to our partners at The Lectern to complete your purchase.
Program starts: 31st Jan 2026
Online Sessions: Every other Saturday, 10-12pm Central European Time (CET)
(except specific sessions with John Vervaeke and/or Taylor Barratt)
Totalling ~200 Teaching Hours
Upon enrollment, you'll receive free access to Crossroads & Connections containers for the duration of the program and 50% off participation fees thereafter.
Upon completion of the program, you'll receive 50% off flagship Tier 1 & Tier 2 containers as well as Tier 2 Practitioner Certification which is required for invitation to Tier 3.
Upon completion of Tier 3, interested parties can enroll in the SPIRE facilitation training program.
If you would like to know more about how TIAMAT works in practice before buying, we are holding a series of events, Q&As and workshops over the coming months.
Sign up for our mailing list to be notified!
Tuition Fee: 3000 USD
Residential Fees: 1500 USD
Total: 4500 USD (payable in 9x500 USD installments)
You will be redirected to our partners at The Lectern to complete your purchase.
Program starts: 31st Jan 2026
Online Sessions: Every other Saturday, 10-12pm Central European Time (CET)
(except specific sessions with John Vervaeke and/or Taylor Barratt)
Totalling ~200 Teaching Hours
Upon enrollment, you'll receive free access to Crossroads & Connections containers for the duration of the program and 50% off participation fees thereafter.
Upon completion of the program, you'll receive 50% off flagship Tier 1 & Tier 2 containers as well as Tier 2 Practitioner Certification which is required for invitation to Tier 3.
Upon completion of Tier 3, interested parties can enroll in the SPIRE facilitation training program.
If you would like to know more about how TIAMAT works in practice before buying, we are holding a series of events, Q&As and workshops over the coming months.
Sign up for our mailing list to be notified!
Tuition Fee: 3000 USD
Residential Fees: 1500 USD
Total: 4500 USD (payable in 9x500 USD installments)
You will be redirected to our partners at The Lectern to complete your purchase.
Program starts: 31st Jan 2026
Online Sessions: Every other Saturday, 10-12pm Central European Time (CET)
(except specific sessions with John Vervaeke and/or Taylor Barratt)
Totalling ~200 Teaching Hours
Upon enrollment, you'll receive free access to Crossroads & Connections containers for the duration of the program and 50% off participation fees thereafter.
Upon completion of the program, you'll receive 50% off flagship Tier 1 & Tier 2 containers as well as Tier 2 Practitioner Certification which is required for invitation to Tier 3.
Upon completion of Tier 3, interested parties can enroll in the SPIRE facilitation training program.
If you would like to know more about how TIAMAT works in practice before buying, we are holding a series of events, Q&As and workshops over the coming months.
Sign up for our mailing list to be notified!
Installments
One-Time
TIAMAT-X
9-Month Installments or One-Time Payment
Fornightly Online Workshops
In-Person TIAMAT Tier 1 & Tier 2 taught directly by Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt
Access to online practice sessions at 5ToMidnight
Sign up now!
Installments
One-Time
TIAMAT-X
9-Month Installments or One-Time Payment
Fornightly Online Workshops
In-Person TIAMAT Tier 1 & Tier 2 taught directly by Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt
Access to online practice sessions at 5ToMidnight
Sign up now!
Installments
One-Time
TIAMAT-X
9-Month Installments or One-Time Payment
Fornightly Online Workshops
In-Person TIAMAT Tier 1 & Tier 2 taught directly by Ethan Hsieh, John Vervaeke and Taylor Barratt
Access to online practice sessions at 5ToMidnight
Sign up now!
Flagship / In-Person
Tier 1: Awakening to Structures
Tier 1 gives you a clear map, a set of interoperable practices, and a no-nonsense training space—so you can see more, choose better, and become who you mean to be.
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