What Center For Sacred Studies does

Center For Sacred Studies is a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers earth-based spiritual education, ministry training, and ceremonial programming to a global individual-consumer audience. Founded as an outgrowth of the 1995 Kayumari intentional community and formalized as a non-profit in 2001, the organization is led by Jyoti Ma as Grandmother Vision Keeper and operates from a single headquarters at 13550 Church Street in Guerneville, California, which also serves as a sanctuary and the physical Earth & Spirit Store.

The core product portfolio is organized under the Global University brand and includes a 2-year online Ministry Training Program with auditing and ordination tracks, a 2-year Maitri Breathwork Certification, a five-weekend residential Stargate Mystery School, a Children's Stargate four-day retreat, Silent Retreats, and the Wisdom Bridge international teleseminars. These are supplemented by a Mothership subscription membership that bundles access to events such as Fireside Chats, the Galactic Astro Club, PrayerLine Circle, and the Mother Earth Delegation webinars. An Earth & Spirit Online Store extends the offering into transactional e-commerce, selling crystals, oracle decks, books, jewelry, candles, and apothecary items at unit prices between $3.00 and $98.25.

The organization monetizes through four channels: multi-year tuition for certification and ordination programs, recurring Mothership subscriptions, one-time e-commerce purchases, and tax-deductible donations facilitated through its 501(c)(3) status and Every.org integration. Distribution is primarily digital — online programs and teleseminars reach a worldwide audience — with regional in-person offerings concentrated at the Guerneville center. Strategic alliances with The Mother Earth Delegation of United Indigenous Nations, The Fountain reciprocity initiative, Camp for Peace Liberia, and the Shuar People of Ecuador frame the mission around earth stewardship, cultural preservation, and reciprocity-based economics rather than scale-oriented growth.

Name

Center For Sacred Studies

Legal name

Center for Sacred Studies

Website

https://centerforsacredstudies.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Center For Sacred Studies is a California-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers earth-based spiritual education, ministry training, breathwork certification, and residential retreats to a global individual-consumer audience, supplemented by an online spiritual products store and donation-based funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Education and Ministry Training

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Spiritual education programs
• Earth-based ministry training
• Breathwork certification
• Mystery school programs
• Online spiritual retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Guerneville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Programs: Revenue from 2-year Ministry Training Program, Maitri Breathwork Certification Training, Stargate Mystery School residential programs, and Children's Stargate retreats. Programs offered with auditing or ordination tracks.
2. E-commerce Store: Online retail sales of spiritual products including crystals, oracle decks, books, jewelry, candles, oils, herbs, and sacred items. Transaction-based product sales.
3. Membership Programs: Mothership membership program providing ongoing access to programs, events, and community resources with recurring subscription structure.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations accepted through the organization's 501(c)(3) non-profit status, supporting earth initiatives and sanctuary operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Center For Sacred Studies is a 501(c)(3) non-profit spiritual organization that delivers multi-year earth-based education and ordination programs (including Ministry Training, Maitri Breathwork certification, and the Stargate Mystery School) to individual spiritual seekers worldwide. It complements its teaching with the Earth & Spirit Store, an online retail outlet for crystals, oracle decks, jewelry, and ceremonial items, and the Mothership, a recurring membership community for ongoing engagement with its teachings.

Product overview

Center for Sacred Studies is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering a portfolio of spiritual and educational programs. The core offerings include the Global University with Ministry Training Program (2-year online), Maitri Breathwork Certification Training (2-year), Stargate Mystery School (residential), Children's Stargate Mystery School, Silent Retreats, and Wisdom Bridge Teleseminars. The organization also operates Earth Initiatives including The Fountain for reciprocity-based economics and fiscal sponsorships. The Earth & Spirit Online Store complements these programs by retailing crystals, oracle decks, tarot cards, jewelry, books, and spiritual artifacts. The organization functions as a platform combining educational curriculum with retail operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kayumari: Intentional community established in 1995 where the seeds of Center for Sacred Studies were first planted
• Global University
• Earth Initiatives
• Mothership
• Earth & Spirit Store

Products and services

• Ministry Training Program Multi-year earth-based ordination and ministry training program for adult spiritual seekers seeking formal ministerial credentials and structured spiritual formation.
• Maitri Breathwork Certification Certification track in Maitri Breathwork for practitioners seeking professional credentials in earth-based breathwork and healing arts.
• Stargate Mystery School Advanced mystery school immersion program offered by Center For Sacred Studies for deep study in earth-based spiritual teachings.
• Earth & Spirit Store Online retail store selling crystals, oracle decks, jewelry, and ceremonial items directly to consumers for personal spiritual practice and ritual.
• Mothership Membership Recurring subscription-based community membership offering ongoing access to teachings, events, and member-only content for existing students, alumni, and supporters.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The FountaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal economy of reciprocity initiative inspired by Nature and the Sacred. The Fountain represents a collaborative relationship dedicated to restoring natural order of existence through reciprocal economic models.
• Camp for Peace LiberiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFiscal sponsorship relationship supporting Education and Rehabilitation Project for marginalized youth in Liberia. CSS provides administrative and fundraising support through fiscal sponsorship.
• Mother Earth Delegation of United Indigenous NationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative delegation representing United Indigenous Nations in Earth initiatives and environmental advocacy work. Regular free webinars hosted featuring the delegation's activities.
• Shuar People of EcuadorminorOthersHandmade jewelry and indigenous medicine amulets sourced from the Shuar people, preserving language and culture from the Sacred Waterfalls communities. Products include earrings, keychains, and pendants.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Shift Network: The Shift Network is a direct peer offering online spiritual and transformative education programs, summits, and membership communities focused on conscious living. Both organizations monetize multi-week educational courses and live events targeting spiritual seekers globally.
• Sounds True: Sounds True is a spiritual publishing and education company selling books, audio programs, and online courses on contemplative and earth-based practices. It mirrors CSS's combined book/product catalog and online learning model.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Kripalu is a yoga and spiritual retreat center offering residential programs, teacher training, and certification. Comparable to CSS in operating a physical retreat center with multi-year certification tracks and a global participant base.
• Self-Realization Fellowship: Self-Realization Fellowship is a spiritual organization offering multi-year meditation and ministry training programs globally. Comparable to CSS in offering structured spiritual education with ordination-equivalent pathways and devotional teachings.
• Gaia (Gaia.com): Gaia operates a streaming subscription platform for yoga, meditation, and alternative spirituality content. Comparable to CSS as a subscription-based spiritual content/media destination serving conscious-living audiences.
• Esalen Institute: Esalen Institute is a long-established spiritual/personal growth retreat center in Big Sur, California, offering residential workshops and transformative education. Comparable to CSS as a physical sanctuary hosting residential retreats and consciousness-exploration programs.
• Hay House: Hay House is a publishing and online education platform specializing in self-help, spirituality, and wellness content. Comparable to CSS in offering spiritual book retail, online courses, and an author/practitioner ecosystem.
• Center for Spiritual Living: Center for Spiritual Living is a global network of religious/spiritual communities offering spiritual education, ministerial training, and certification. Directly comparable to CSS in delivering ordination-track ministry training and ritual/community practice.

Emerging players

• Sedona Mago Retreat: Sedona Mago Retreat is a spiritual retreat center offering residential programs, healing retreats, and wellness education. Comparable to CSS as a smaller spiritual retreat operator with mixed residential and online programming.
• Mindvalley: Mindvalley is an online personal development and spiritual education platform with subscription-based access to courses and community. It is comparable to CSS in serving spiritual seekers globally via online programs but operates at greater scale with a polished digital product.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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