Sharpen Your Mind: Discover Hidden Patterns in Learning

Upyourself transforms traditional learning into a journey of discovery. We blend time-tested wisdom with fresh approaches that actually work. Our teachers don't just teach—they inspire, challenge, and sometimes even make you laugh. Because learning shouldn't feel like a chore, but a choice you're excited to make.

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Awareness in Numbers

Upyourself's educational achievement metrics in the field of awareness practice are a bit like a map—guiding students and stakeholders with clear, honest markers of progress. These numbers aren't just cold data; they're stories of growth, commitment, and transformation. For prospective students, they provide a lens into what they can expect and achieve, while stakeholders get a transparent view of the program's impact and quality. It's all about accountability—because knowing exactly where you stand and where you're headed makes all the difference in educational success. And hey, who doesn't appreciate a little clarity in a world full of noise?

Who Would Find Value in Our Course?

Heightened understanding of the importance of continuous learning.

Strengthened decision-making capabilities.

Strengthened capacity to apply mindfulness practices to leadership development.

Strengthened sense of accountability.

Strengthened ability to cultivate online communities

Enhanced information retention.

Awakening Your Inner Observer: Begin Now

The Awareness Journey at Upyourself When people first join our awareness practice, they often arrive with the same expectation that colors most learning experiences: that they'll be given information to absorb. But by the second or third session, something shifts. They realize this isn't about collecting concepts but about developing a particular kind of attentional muscle. The journey begins with substantial instructor scaffolding—we point out what to notice, how to return to presence when the mind wanders, what subtle bodily signals indicate reactivity. But the real magic happens in the gradual handoff. I've watched hundreds of participants move through this transition. Early on, they look to me constantly, checking if they're "doing it right." Their field notes show conceptual understanding but little embodied knowing. Then comes what we call the inflection point—that moment when they start catching their own reactivity without prompting. Their questions change from "What should I be feeling?" to "I noticed this happening... what might that mean?" The conventional approach treats awareness as a skill you learn through instruction. We've found it's more like learning to see in a dark room—no amount of explanation helps as much as guided practice in the darkness. Some of our most effective sessions involve almost no talking at all. Our practice cycles build on each other. First the foundation of somatic markers, then the recognition of trigger patterns, followed by the spaciousness practice, and eventually reaching field independence where participants navigate their awareness terrain with increasing autonomy. One participant—a corporate lawyer with decades of mindfulness dabbling—described it perfectly: "I've been sitting on meditation cushions for twenty years thinking I was practicing awareness, but I was just practicing sitting still while my mind did its usual thing." Three months in, she caught herself mid-reaction during a tense client meeting, noted the chest constriction that always preceded her defensive responses, and created enough space to respond differently. That's the difference between knowledge and embodied capability. We're not trying to build perfect practitioners. Instead, we aim for what we call "workable awareness"—the capacity to catch yourself falling before you've hit the ground, even if sometimes you only notice halfway down. Behind our methods lies years of observing where people typically get stuck. The fortress response—that nearly universal tendency to intellectualize awareness rather than experience it—required us to develop specific pattern-interrupting practices. And the "false plateau" that appears around month three needed its own set of interventions to help people recognize subtle forms of autopilot they'd previously missed. The transmission happens through relationship—instructor and participant discovering together what's present, with guidance gradually giving way to self-direction. This dance between direction and discovery creates the conditions for genuine capacity building rather than mere concept collection. There's no finish line in this work. Even our most advanced practitioners encounter new territories of unawareness, which is exactly as it should be. The path keeps unfolding.

The Professional Backbone

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What if learning wasn't just about absorbing information, but actually transforming who you are at your core? Upyourself Academy emerged from a simple idea back in 2015 - that education should go beyond textbooks and lectures to create profound personal change. Founded by former meditation teacher Claire Wilkins after her own transformative breakdown-turned-breakthrough, the academy started in her garage with just seven dedicated students. We've since grown into something I'm incredibly proud of - a learning community that's touched thousands of lives across three continents. Our unique approach blends cognitive science with awareness practices that I've seen work wonders in helping people break through their self-imposed limitations. And honestly? The partnerships we've built along the way have surprised even me - from Silicon Valley tech companies sending their executives to our weekend retreats, to our ongoing collaboration with Eastern meditation centers that bring ancient wisdom into our thoroughly modern curriculum. The heart of what we do at Upyourself isn't fancy or complicated - it's about creating spaces where people feel safe enough to challenge everything they think they know. Our flagship program, the 8-week "Inner Architecture" course, has evolved dramatically since we first ran it in that drafty garage. Back then, we were basically winging it! Now it's backed by research we've conducted with Cambridge University's psychology department - which, between you and me, still feels surreal sometimes. We're not perfect, and that's actually baked into our philosophy. Our teachers come from wildly diverse backgrounds - former corporate lawyers, Buddhist monks, cognitive scientists, artists - and bring their whole, messy, human selves to the work. Looking ahead, we're developing an accessible online platform that'll launch next spring - something I've been dreaming about for years - while expanding our scholarship program to reach communities that traditional personal development spaces have overlooked or excluded. I remember sitting with our first graduating cohort, exhausted but exhilarated, watching them walk away standing taller than when they arrived. That's still what gets me out of bed every morning. The path ahead for Upyourself involves creating more immersive learning environments - we've just purchased twenty acres in northern California for a dedicated retreat center, and we're in talks with school districts about bringing simplified versions of our practices to teenagers. But what truly excites me is how our community keeps evolving in ways I never could have planned. Former students have launched their own offshoots in Singapore, Berlin, and Cape Town - each with their unique cultural flavor, yet connected by the core belief that when we learn to witness ourselves with compassion, everything changes. This work isn't always comfortable - in fact, the discomfort is often where the magic happens - but seeing someone's eyes light up when they finally grasp that they're not defined by their thoughts? That's everything.

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If you have questions or just want to chat about your learning journey, we're here to help. We respond quickly and offer several ways to get in touch—whatever suits you best. Think of us as your support team, ready to assist whenever you need it.

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Davin

Learning Consultant

Davin's approach to teaching awareness practice at Upyourself is anything but ordinary. In his classroom, abstract principles don't just stay on the page—they leap into real-world scenarios. Take, for instance, the way he ties in examples from industries as varied as tech startups to organic farming. These aren't just random connections; they're carefully selected to make the concepts stick. His background is rich with years of both teaching and hands-on experience, which means he knows the bumps and curves students might hit later on. It's not just about the subject matter with Davin; his teaching style nudges students to rethink how they learn, period. And just when you think you've got him figured out, he throws in a case study from his consulting gigs, unraveling complexities of awareness practice that textbooks simply can’t cover. Sometimes, a quirky poster of a cat hanging on a branch—"Hang in there"—adorns the back wall, a nod to humor amidst the rigor.

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