Welcome to
BEHI Academy
At BEHI Academy, we are dedicated to integrative research, consultation, and education in psychosomatic health and well-being. Our mission is to empower individuals through evidence-based programs that integrate bodily, mental, and cultural codes and signs towards the sustainable development of happiness.
Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, BEHI Academy is a pioneering institution advancing a systemic and culturally specific approach to health and illness. Our multifaceted initiatives encompass consultation services, professional and public education, publication of journals and books, and cutting-edge research in the field.
BEHI Professional Courses
We offer evidence-based programs for consciousness evaluation and professional training. Behi is rooted in systemic, mindfulness, and body-oriented approaches, these programs empower participants to enhance their well-being.
Biosemiotic Medicine
Our philosophical model is based on Biosemiotic Medicine, which sees the physical and symbolic worlds as interconnected noncognitive and cognitive meaning-making systems. Humans are complex beings, made up of energetic, material, symbolic, and reflective information, all working together in a coherent multilingual sign system.
BEHI Academy's consultation services!
BEHI Academy’s consultation services! Here, knowledge and empathy unite for comprehensive online psychosomatic health care. Our team comprises registered psychotherapists and clinical counselors specializing in evidence-based systemic consultation and body-centered psychotherapy. We address complex psychological issues, physical symptoms, and familial problems. By considering the biological and symbolic codes of health and healing, we strive to provide effective, integrative care. Start your healing journey with us today and discover your inner and outer sources of salutogenesis and well-being.
Behi's Research Incubator for Systemic and Cultural Psychology
Behi’s Research Incubator for Systemic and Cultural Psychology, a dedicated platform focused on exploring and advancing the psychological and noetic understanding of Iranian and Islamic cultures. Our mission is to foster innovative research and dialogue that bridge cultural insights with modern psychological practices.
We are also committed to the development of the Behi approach, as an integrative, nondual model of care that harmonizes traditional wisdom with contemporary psychosomatics. By nurturing a deeper understanding of cultural contexts and individual experiences, we aim to create holistic and inclusive frameworks for psychosomatic well-being.
Join us in our endeavor to cultivate knowledge, inspire collaboration, and promote a nuanced approach to psychological care that honors the rich heritage and unique perspectives of Iranian and Islamic cultures.
International Journal of Body, Mind and Culture
The IJBMC team is primarily based in Germany (Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Department of Psychosomatic Medicine) and Canada (Behi Academy), with additional international editors hailing from diverse countries.
Share your valuable research insights in the form of essays, videos, or podcasts. Earn recognition and points for your contributions, especially if they are published in the prestigious International Journal of Body, Mind, and Culture.