APPLICATION OPENS JUNE 27
The Academy of Inner Science presents:

Feb 2022 — Dec 2023
Watch a free intro video
a global program with two groups - Europe and U.S.
When you enroll in TWT, you will choose to join either the European or the U.S. Group.
Each Group will meet separately for in-person retreats:
- The European Group will hold its retreats in Germany, which will be conducted at times in German and at times in English, with simultaneous translation into the other language.
- The U.S. Group will hold its retreats in the United States, which will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish.
Attendance at the in-person retreats is required.
The two cohorts will come together for online retreats, which will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation into German and Spanish.
The European Group intends to include those who live in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia.
The U.S. Group intends to include those who live in North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia.
European Retreat Schedule
February 2022 — December 2023
Dates and times below are subject to change.
YEAR 1
Online Retreat
February 3 – 6, 2022
Thursday – Sunday
4 Days
In-Person Retreat
March 6 – 13, 2022
Sunday – Sunday
7 Days
Online Retreat
June 30 – July 3, 2022
Thursday – Sunday
4 Days
Online Retreat
September 9 – 11, 2022
Friday – Sunday
3 Days
In-Person Retreat
November 6 – 13, 2022
Sunday – Sunday
7 Days
YEAR 2
Online Retreat
January 12 – 15, 2023
Thursday – Sunday
4 Days
In-Person Silent Retreat
March 5 – 12, 2023
Sunday – Sunday
7 Days
Online Retreat
June 29 – July 2, 2023
Thursday – Sunday
4 Days
Online Retreat
August 25 – 27, 2023
Friday – Sunday
3 Days
In-Person
October 8 – 15, 2023
Sunday – Sunday
7 Days
Online Retreat
December 2 – 3, 2023 Saturday and Sunday
2 Days
To see the U.S. Group Schedule, click here.
Online retreat daily schedule: Thomas will teach both the European Group and the US Group together from 7am pacific to 1pm pacific with breaks, closing with a Toning Meditation. There will be a longer break between the morning and afternoon sessions. The US Mentor/Assistant team will lead the US group in meditation/movement/practice sessions after the break (1-2pm pacific) until the end of the day.
In-person retreat daily schedule: Begins at 7am with movement session with an Assistant, followed by meditation led by Thomas, then a meal break, teaching, a meal break, dancing, teaching and after dinner, teaching and Thomas will end the day with a Toning Meditation. In addition, Assistants will lead mentor groups, movement, dancing and more throughout the week.
Guest Teacher: Dr. Kamilah Majied will appear as a guest teacher with Thomas during the first online retreat and likely additional times during the program. She will help guide us as a group on being sensitive to cultural diversity and help create a safe group space for participants from all over the world and different ethnic backgrounds.
Retreat Location
The European Group will hold its retreats at Hof Oberlethe in Wardenburg, Germany (near Oldenburg). The park-like, spacious grounds with lake, Zen garden, silence pavilion, forest and meadows invite you to linger and meditate. This place has been known for transformative work since 1986.
Over the years there have been organic expansions, so that a lot is possible here. The kitchen is happy to present varied vegetarian meals and warm guest service. Prices per person per night range from 60,- to 105,-€- from low budget in group dorms/cabins to rooms with bath. 600 m further on, the new Lethehof has been built with another 54 beds. These high-quality rooms with a view of the greenery can also be used for the same price.
The costs of travel, food, and lodging for the in-person retreats are additional and not included in the program tuition.
See the prices and possibilities here
Hof Oberlethe, Wardenburger Str. 24, 26203 Wardenburg, Germany
Tuition and costs
Full Two-Year Tuition:
8.200 €
Payment Options:
One payment of 7.872 € (4% discount)
Two annual payments of 4.100 €
24 monthly payments:
– First installment 500 €
– 23 installments 340 €
Application Fee:
62 €
Additional Costs:
The costs of travel, food, and lodging for the in-person retreats are additional and not included in the program tuition.
Financial Assistance:
A limited number of partial scholarships will be available for qualified applicants based on financial need.
The EU cohort offers a 50% scholarship for full-time students who are 25 years old or younger. Validation of full-time enrollment at a college or university is required (must be a campus-based program).


How to Apply
Both the U.S and European Groups are full and no longer accepting applications.
Step 1:
Watch the Intro Session
Before applying for the Timeless Wisdom Training we ask that you watch the recording of a free Introductory Session with Thomas to learn more about the program and to hear from graduates and mentors.
Step 2:
Submit Your Application
To begin your application for the Timeless Wisdom Training program, you will fill out and submit an application form to tell us a bit about your background and interests. An application fee of $75 / €62 will be required.
Both the U.S and European Groups are full and no longer accepting applications.
Step 3:
Schedule an Interview
Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be asked to schedule an online interview with a member of the TWT Assistant team.
Step 4 (optional):
Register for a 2-day introductory workshop
Those who are new to Thomas Hübl’s work, and those who would like a deeper introduction to determine whether the program is right for them, should register to attend a 2-day introductory workshops with Thomas. Two workshops will be offered:
- Aug 28-29: online, 2 days x 5 hours per day
- Oct 9-10: online, 2 days x 5 hours per day
- Workshop fee: $175 / €145
Sign up to watch the intro and you’ll receive details about how to register for the Introductory workshop.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance on a rolling basis.
Step 4:
Enroll in the Program
Upon your acceptance into the Timeless Wisdom Training, you will formally enroll in TWT by signing a Participation Agreement and making a tuition deposit to hold your place in the program.


Mentor Team

Markus Hirzig, Osteopath – Lead Assistant/Mentor
Markus has been working with people for more than 30 years. He began as a physiotherapist and for the last 20 years has been an osteopath, as well as trainer and coach.
Read More ▼For over 15 years he has been working closely with Thomas and has been part of many projects and adventures around the movement from the early days of Thomas’ work. He brings many years of trauma-informed therapeutic accompaniment to support the participants in the best possible way.
Languages: German and English
Residence: Germany

Heidi Wohlhüter, Psychotherapist – Lead Assistant/Mentor
Heidi is a certified psychotherapist (DGVT) and supervisor (DGVT), as well as a licensed child and adolescent psychotherapist. She has worked for more than 20 years in a psychiatric day hospital for adults in individual therapy and with groups.
Read More ▼For over 10 years she has also worked in private practice as a supervisor for therapists, psychologists and treatment teams. Heidi’s concern is to create a space where people can understand and see themselves more deeply, reconnect more with the deepest place in their heart, allowing healing to take place. Heidi has been a student of Thomas Hübl for over ten years and is part of the Inner Science Training Group. She is also part of the “Mysticism and Healing” team, which has been exploring the interplay between mystical principles and what “heals” for many years. She assisted in TWT4, 5, and 6, and was also part of the team leadership and will take this role in the upcoming gobal TWT. She is also part of the supervision team for the Pocket Project. She lives in Aachen, Germany, where she leads the practice group “Transparent Communication”.
Languages: German and English
Residence: Germany

Hilorie Baer, Consultant, Coach, and Psychotherapist – Senior Assistant/Mentor
Hilorie is a consultant, coach and psychotherapist with over 30 years’ experience, working with groups, individuals and couples. She has extensive training in traditional psychodynamic therapy, somatic body/mind work, Jungian archetypes and family systems and couples work.
Read More ▼Her work focuses on helping people discover, connect to and express their highest potential in all aspects of their life, personal and professional. Hilorie has been working intensively with Thomas for the past ten years and has found the involvement in his teachings and the work emerging from them to be truly transformative for her own life and for her work with clients. Hilorie is originally from New York but has lived for the past 25 years in Israel with her husband and three children.
Languages: English and Hebrew
Residence: Israel

Gary Joplin, Choreographer and Bodyworker – Senior Assistant/Mentor
Gary is a Gyrokinesis® trainer, professional choreographer and bodyworker, leading the body mind awareness training for life therapists and healers at the School of Life in the Netherlands.
Read More ▼He works energetically to more deeply access and bring into alignment the various components of the physical, emotional, and energetic bodies. Sessions with Gary often involve physical touch in order to invoke a deeper state of relaxation, a calming of the central nervous system, and a more coherent sense of grounding. The sessions also involve process work related to holding patterns, blockages or reduced sensitivity and awareness within the body. Although hands-on techniques are used, physical manipulations and massage are not elements used in his sessions.
Languages: German and English
Residence: Germany

Elke Pfister, Psychotherapist – Assistant
Elke offers individual and couples psychotherapy (HPG), counseling, and coaching near Munich. In 2006 she studied Transparent Communication with Thomas; in 2010 she joined the Mysticism and Healing research group. Since 2016 she has been in collaboration with the training for depth psychology-based psychotherapy in Munich.
Read More ▼Elke will accompany the Global TWT as an assistant. Central to her work is her desire to support the natural human capacity of IN-CONNECTION – BEING. In the connection with ourselves and others, our inner vitality unfolds, out of which our abilities or resources emerge.
Language: German
Residence: Germany

Britta Möckelmann, Graduate Psychologist – Junior Assistant
Britta is a graduate psychologist, behavioral therapist in training, naturopath of psychotherapy, also trained in Person-Centered Counseling, Psychodynamic Imaginative Trauma Therapy for children and adolescents (PITT-KID) and in Breath and Body Therapy according to Stanislav Grof.
Read More ▼She has 13 years of experience in educational and family counseling with children, adolescents and adults. She currently works with outpatient clients in VT training as well as independently in a group practice. Additionally, she provides telephone coaching support to people with mental health issues at IVP (Integrated Care Programs). Britta has been a student of Thomas for 10 years and is a participant in the CoreGroup, the Inner Science training group and engaged as a traineé in TWT5 and TWT6.
Languages: German and English
Residence: Germany

Jana Schmitz, Psychologist – Junior Assistant
Jana is a psychologist as well as a trained trauma therapist (NARM) and has been studying with Thomas since 2014. Her passion is to embody and apply all the wisdom and depth of the spiritual practice and Thomas’ teaching into a life in the marketplace.
Read More ▼Jana has worked in a psychosomatic clinic (Heiligenfeld) from 2015 – 2021 now is in the adventurous process of opening up a private practice and broadening her work into new areas (New Work).
Languages: German, English, and Spanish
Residence: Germany

Maired Petzoldt, Craniosacral Therapist – Junior Assistant
Maired is a craniosacral therapist and trainer for Transparent Communication and Meditation. She works in her own practice in Switzerland and combines Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with subtle energy work and coaching.
Read More ▼The focus of her work is to support healing of pre- and perinatal levels, regulation of the nervous system, mindful relationship building and embodiment and awareness processes. In addition to her work with individuals, she leads courses and trainings in Switzerland focusing on Transparent Communication, Meditation and Healing Competencies. She has been studying intensively with Thomas Hübl for over eight years. Maired completed the Timeless Wisdom Training 3. She is part of Thomas’ Inner Science training group and was a team member of Timeless Wisdom Training USA, Timeless Wisdom Training 5 and 6.
Languages: German and English
Residence: Switzerland

Ute Kostanjevec – Germany Program and Retreat Manager
Ute was born in Cologne, Germany and lives in the Seminar House Oberlethe close to Oldenburg in Lower Saxony which is also the place for the in-person retreats for the European HUB. She has been studying intensively with Thomas Hübl for about 15 years, served as Program and Retreat manager in five Timeless Wisdom Trainings, and participated in TWT1 herself.
Read More ▼She has also been Thomas’ executive Assistant since 2011. Ute has been part of the core team of the Celebrate Life Festival for many years and has been the second chairperson of the non-profit association “Sharing the Presence e.V.” since 2010. Her spiritual path has combined over 15 years of professional experience with a personal calling in a complex way. Ute loves and lives organization, team guidance, and innovation. She is always excited about and is passionately committed to learning new things, bringing new things into the world, and creating and simplifying new structures.
“The mentors were always helpful with advice and support when I was struggling with something, when I experienced a lot of friction and pain when a sore spot in my inner landscape was unearthed through our work.”
Roland G, MD and Homeopath, Royston, BC, Canada
Frequently asked questions
When you enroll in TWT, you will choose to join either the U.S. or the European Group.
Each Group will meet separately for two in-person retreats each year:
- The U.S. Group will hold its retreats in the United States, which will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation into Spanish. (Note: Spanish translation will only be provided if at least 20 participants require it.)
- The European Group will hold its retreats in Germany, which will be conducted at times in German and at times in English, with simultaneous translation into the other language.
Attendance at the in-person retreats is required.
The two Groups will come together for online retreats, which will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation into German and Spanish. (Note: Spanish translation will only be provided if at least 20 participants require it.)
See the full schedule and retreat location for the U.S. Group
See the full schedule and retreat location for the European Group
Note: If any of these retreats cannot be held in person due to events beyond our control such as Covid-19 and other related pandemics, natural disasters, government restrictions, criminal or terrorist acts, etc., then the retreat will instead be held online.
Over the 2-year program, we will come together in person for four intensive 7-day retreats with Thomas. Each retreat day typically includes teaching, Q&A, meditation, movement, breakout sessions, and triad work. Thomas will also guide individual process work with the supportive witnessing of the group.
The in-person retreats offer the opportunity to practice together in an environment free of other distractions and to make an embodied connection with Thomas and your fellow participants. A wealth of practical exploration arises directly from interactive dialogue with Thomas and within breakout discussions.
Each day usually begins at 7am and ends around 9:30pm, and includes regular breaks and meal times.
Each year, Thomas will lead two 4-day and one 3-day online retreat, which both Groups will attend. These will be focused on going deeper into related topics inside the curriculum and for other group process work. They will help you keep and maintain personal and collective momentum on your journey, as well as strengthen and expand our global container for deep study and growth.
During these online intensives, you will experience how to create, maintain and utilize group fields without being together in person. You can attend these retreats from the comfort of your home or wherever you may be. These sessions will include breakout groups and interaction with other participants in the program. There will also be opportunities for interactive Q&A between Thomas and the participants.
Thomas’ teaching during the online retreats will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation into German and Spanish. (Note: Spanish translation will only be provided if at least 20 participants require it.)
There will also be parts of the day where students gather in mentor and breakout sessions which are organized by language.
Throughout the program, you will be part of a smaller mentor group that is guided by one of Thomas’s trained assistants. Your group will meet during retreats and may also meet between sessions, approximately once per month. The mentor group is your more intimate “home base,” where you will deepen your own processes and integration.
In these meetings you’ll be able to ask questions, engage in a discussion of the course materials, talk with other participants in small breakout groups of 3-6 people, share your own experiences and learnings with others, and give and receive support as you go through the program. Students are also expected to meditate daily.
Where available, some students also participate in local in-person practice groups. Many TWT students also enroll in Thomas’s online classes to deepen their learning and their connection to the wider global sangha.
No. Students must commit to attending all days of every retreat. If there is an emergency or an extremely important personal or professional conflict, students may request permission to miss a maximum of two and a half days per year.
If a student is unable to travel to one of the in-person retreats due to extreme events beyond their control such as Covid-19 and other related pandemics, natural disasters, government travel restrictions, criminal or terrorist acts, etc., then accommodations will be made for the student to attend the retreat via internet connection.
Before applying for the Timeless Wisdom Training we ask that you either attend the free online Introductory Session with Thomas or watch the recording.
Those who are new to Thomas Hübl’s work, and those who would like a deeper introduction to determine whether the program is right for them, should register to attend a 2-day introductory workshop with Thomas. Two workshops will be offered:
- Aug 28-29: online, 2 days x 5 hours per day
- Oct 9-10: online, 2 days x 5 hours per day
- Workshop fee: $175 / €145
- Registration for workshops will open in mid-July
To begin your application for the Timeless Wisdom Training program, you will fill out and submit an application form to tell us a bit about your background and interests. An application fee of $75 / €62 will be required. Applications will be accepted starting June 27.
Once your application has been received and reviewed, you will be asked to schedule an online interview with a member of the TWT Assistant team.
The application and interview process are designed to clarify whether the program is a good fit for the applicant at this time in their life’s journey. Given the level of commitment required, it is important that the student’s life circumstances will allow them to fully participate and benefit from the program.
We expect that most applications will be reviewed and interviews completed within 6-8 weeks of submission. Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full. The U.S. and European Group will each accept around 200 participants.
Tuition information and payment options can be found above. In addition, students must pay for their own food and lodging at the retreat center as well as any travel expenses for the in-person retreats.
All students are required to stay at the retreat center for the in-person retreats, even if they happen to live nearby. This is a very important aspect of building the energetic field throughout the retreat.
When calculating your cost, it is important to also consider the time commitment needed to attend retreats, and how that may affect your income.
A limited number of partial scholarships will be available for qualified applicants based on financial need, to cover tuition expenses only.
When submitting your application for the TWT program, you will be able to indicate whether you would like to apply financial assistance. If so, you will be contacted by a member of our team and be offered the opportunity to submit a scholarship application.
The EU cohort offers a special 50% scholarship for full-time students who are 25 years or younger. Validation of full-time enrollment at a college or university is required (must be a campus-based program).
There are limited spaces in the TWT program, and once it begins, no new students are allowed to join. The closed nature of the TWT allows participants to develop a deep trust and a safe container together. The program demands a high level of commitment and that intensity opens the door for deeper breakthroughs to happen.
It is important for students to be fully committed to the entire program and to plan ahead to make space and time for it during the two-year period. That said, Thomas recognizes that abrupt, significant life changes can occur, and the team works with any student in such a situation to make the best decision under the new circumstances.
After graduation from TWT, students may continue in an ongoing alumni group (Core Group), or take more advanced programs with Thomas, such as the Collective Trauma Facilitator training. Some may qualify to enter an Assistant training program.
Upon completing TWT, established practitioners in the helping professions may apply to continue their studies with Thomas in the Collective Trauma Facilitator (CTF) training. This will be a third year of study, where practitioners will expand their skills in collective trauma integration work and group facilitation.
After the CTF training, an additional 2-year supervision phase is offered for new facilitators to apply their skills in assisting with Collective Trauma Integration Processes (CTIPs), facilitating International Labs, and other projects.
The CTF training will only be open to those who complete TWT, by application, after graduation from the program. Facilitating both small and large groups is a very advanced skill and requires mastery at many different levels. The certification program will offer close supervision and mentorship.
If you intend to pursue the Collective Trauma Facilitator certification after TWT, please indicate this in your application as some spaces will be reserved for those on a CTF track.
We recommend you attend or watch the recording of the Introductory Session, which will provide an overview of the curriculum and program format. You’ll also hear from mentors and former students and have an opportunity to ask questions.
You are also invited to attend a live Q&A session held in July, 2021. Dates and times for those sessions will be posted soon.
You may also Contact Us via the online form.
We will use the same set of global FAQs on the home page and the cohort pages – so it will be easy to keep them in sync. It’s ok if some FAQs are specific to one of the programs.
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