Self-Paced InterPlay Life Practice Program ONGOING
Online, ONLINE
Program timing flexible
Immerse yourself in the system of InterPlay ideas and practices that can move you from where you are to where you would like to be.
Find freedom through movement, story, sound, and stillness, and discover creative ways to change what you want to change in your life.
Shape your life in ways that are best for you, using this supportive, affirming program
Receive individual attention from your program mentor to help identify your personal and professional desires and intentions.
The Self-Paced Life Practice Program gives you the flexibility to put the program components together at your own pace, with the guidance of a Life Practice Program Mentor.
You may be able to apply previous InterPlay coursework to this program.
Although some previous experience with InterPlay is encouraged, there are no prerequisites for taking part in the InterPlay Life Practice Program.
The Elements of the Self-Paced Life Practice Program
• 55 total contact hours
• Multi-day event, such as the Secrets of InterPlay offered October 2026 (15-20 hours)
• Body Wisdom Tools course weekly class series November 2026-January 2027(16 hours)
• Three focus sessions with your Life Practice Program mentor
• Complete the reading/writing/reflections found in the Secrets of InterPlay booklet
• Complete the InterPlay 8 Core Elements Self-Study
• Previously completed equivalent programs are accepted.
• Additional online course work through select online options.
For more information on the Life Practice Program in general, please visit click here.
Program Cost: $2,250 for in-person; $1,950 if all online; somewhere in between for a combination of in-person and online components.
Financial Assistance
Diversity is a great gift in the InterPlay experience. Based on our commitment to Racial Equity and Transformation (read our statement here) and our understanding of other structural and personal inequalities that exist, Body Wisdom is committed to making our programs financially accessible.
Self-Paced Life Practice Program Attendance
Community building is an integral part of the InterPlay system. To experience the most out of any Life Practice Program, we recommend that you attend all of the sessions. If you are considering becoming an InterPlay leader, completing the reading/writing and the 8 Core Element Self-Study and participating in a full 55 hours of the program will be necessary to complete this Life Practice Program, which is the first step in becoming a certified InterPlay leader. If you have questions about this please visit: InterPlay Leader Training Program.
Continuing Education Credit
Up to 55 CE credits for various healthcare and allied healthcare professions are available for those practicing throughout the U.S. and for educators only practicing in Illinois. CE pre-registration is required before the start of your event. Email Jane Siarny at lifepractice@interplay.org to APPLY for CEUs. There is a charge of $40 per program. CEUs are offered through Continuing Education Institute of Illinois
Wondering if this program is for you? Please contact Life Practice Coordinator Jane Siarny at lifepractice@interplay.org or 630/715-8590
Cost: $1,950-2,250/$1,000-1,100 for repeaters-includes Secrets of InterPlay
Registration/Information: To Register or for questions, including Financial Assistance, email lifepractice@interplay.org@interplay.org
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