The Self Knowledge Institute
Where Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom for Transformative Self-Discovery
A partnership bridging cutting-edge brain science with timeless contemplative practices
Our Four Pillars
Neuroscience Foundation
Our work is grounded in evidence-based neuroscience, including synaptic plasticity and autonomic nervous system function, to help understand the biological basis of behavior and consciousness.
3. Living Systems
Based on Erin's Knowledge Flow© pedagogical approach, we explore how all systems are interconnected. Changes you make within yourself naturally ripple out into your family, organizations, and society.
2. Ancient Wisdom
Drawing from yogic texts and philosophy, we integrate traditional contemplative practices for working with energy and the stress response to break patterns that keep us stuck in various states of dis-ease.
4. Quantum Exploration
We explore cutting-edge science—neuroscience, quantum physics, systems thinking, ecology—blending ancient and modern views on consciousness and energy, embracing the unknown with unbiased minds.
Dr. Jessica Couch
Turiya LLC | San Francisco Bay Area & Chief Scientific Officer, ReCode Therapeutics
Jessica is a neuroscientist and drug developer with over 20 years of scientific and strategic experience in biotechnology. She brings novel therapeutic opportunities from the laboratory to patients, with 14 years at Genentech and a proven track record in leadership at ReCode Therapeutics.
Credentials: B.S. in Psychology (University of Florida), Ph.D. in Neuroscience (University of Virginia), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Human Neuroimaging (University of Florida), 20+ peer-reviewed publications, co-inventor of 3 U.S. patents, 500-hour certified yoga teacher (Radiant Body Yoga, Kia Miller), and Reiki Master Teacher (Unalome, Jennifer Brinn)
Available in person on Thursdays in Sausalito for private clients, coaching, and group sessions (also available online, for a limited number of private clients)
Dr. Erin Clabough
Second Nature LLC | Charlottesville, VA & Professor, Department of Psychology & Fundamental Neuroscience, University of Virginia
Erin teaches about the neural basis of behavior, consciousness, and empathy using experiential learning. Author of "Second Nature: How Parents Can Use Neuroscience to Help Kids Develop Empathy, Creativity, and Self-Control" and Chief Scientific Officer for Neuro Pty Ltd.
Credentials: B.A. in Psychology (Randolph-Macon College), Ph.D. in Neuroscience (University of Virginia), Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering/Neuroscience (University of Virginia), 35+ peer-reviewed publications, Knowledge Flow© pedagogical approach, 500-hour certified yoga teacher (Radiant Body Yoga, Kia Miller), and Reiki Master Teacher (Maute, Brinn, Hollenbeck)
Available in person on Thursdays in Charlottesville for private clients, coaching, and group sessions (also available online, for a limited number of private clients)
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