NSF Teacher & Coach Guidelines
🌿 NeuroSomatic Flow®
Teacher & Coach Operational Guidelines -
Coach Engagement, Referral, Stewardship & NSFT™ Publishing
Effective Date: 2/22/2026
Applies To: Certified NeuroSomatic Flow® Teachers (Level 2+) and Coaches (Level 3)
I. Purpose
These guidelines establish how you engage with people who want to learn more about NSF, how referrals and stewardship work economically, and what's required when you create and share NSFT™ content publicly.
This structure exists to:
Preserve lineage coherence
Protect trademark integrity
Encourage generous sharing
Support your income as a teacher
Prevent NSF/NSFT from becoming generic
Keep the ecosystem sustainable for everyone
II. NSF vs NSFT: Understanding the Distinction
NeuroSomatic Flow® (NSF)
NSF refers to:
The lineage
The philosophical framework
The relational field
The full orientation of the work
NSF is the complete body of work—the transmission-based, relational modality that integrates neuroscience, flow psychology, somatic healing, embodied play, and relational attunement.
NeuroSomatic Flow Techniques™ (NSFT)
NSFT refers to:
A structured applied methodology
A branch of the NSF lineage
A teachable framework derived from NSF
NSFT is nested within NSF.
It does not replace or redefine the full medicine.
This distinction preserves depth and prevents fragmentation of the work into isolated techniques that lose the essence of what makes NSF transformative.
Operational Clarity
When representing your work publicly:
Use NSF when:
Describing your training lineage
Representing your certification
Speaking about the full relational framework
Referring to the modality as a whole
Use NSFT when:
Teaching specific techniques in group settings
Creating shareable practice prescriptions
Offering structured methodologies derived from NSF
III. When Someone Says: "How Do I Learn More?"
After a talk, workshop, retreat, or public event, here's how to engage people who want to go deeper.
Pathway 1 — One-on-One Coaching
If someone wants personal support and you're certified to offer it:
You can offer 1:1 sessions within your certification scope
You keep 100% of coaching fees
Use your own scheduling and payment system
Stay within your scope (Level 2 = groups, Level 3 = private coaching)
This is independent professional work—no lineage revenue share applies.
(Aligns with Section IV.3 of the NSF Stewardship Framework: Independent Earnings)
Pathway 2 — General Interest in Learning More
If someone wants general information about NSF, you can share:
Official website link or QR code
Monthly Medicine of Flow Circle
Bali Dakini Poi
Gateway NSF
NSF Teacher Training
Your official referral code (to be given later)
Use approved brand language when referencing official NSF offerings.
IV. Referral & Commission Structure
Here's how compensation works when you use official referral links or codes.
1. Monthly Medicine of Flow Circle (Free)
Purpose: Community introduction
Commission: None
2. Bali Dakini Poi
Commission: 10% of net sale price
Applies to confirmed sales through your referral link/code.
3. Gateway NSF (Online Foundational Program)
Commission: 25% of tuition
Applies upon confirmed enrollment via your referral link/code.
4. Flex-Paced NSF Teacher Training – Level 1
Two ways to participate:
A. Stewardship Model (Active Mentorship)
If you:
Conduct scheduled 1:1 mentorship
Support integration
Answer curriculum-related questions
Stay engaged throughout the training
Then:
Commission = 50% of tuition
This rate stays consistent if your trainee progresses to Level 2 and Level 3
Your stewardship contributes toward future Level 4 eligibility (subject to separate criteria)
B. Referral-Only Model
If you refer but don't steward:
Commission = 25% of tuition
This rate stays consistent if the trainee progresses to Level 2 and Level 3
Stewardship responsibility stays with Founders or designated leadership
V. Stewardship Confirmation
To qualify for 50% commission:
Stewardship must be declared at enrollment
Engagement must be demonstrable if we ask
We reserve the right to reclassify if stewardship responsibilities aren't fulfilled
We're not interested in policing—but if someone signs up expecting mentorship and doesn't receive it, we need to address that.
VI. Scope of Practice & Public Representation
A. Certification Scope Boundaries
Each certification level has clear scope:
Level 1 – Practitioner: Personal use only
Level 2 – Teacher: Group teaching and facilitation
Level 3 – Coach: 1:1 private coaching sessions
Level 4 – Authorized Trainer: Regional Level 1 trainings + co-facilitation
You must:
Accurately represent your training level
Work only within your certified scope
Not offer services beyond your certification
You must not:
Misrepresent your authorization status
Offer private coaching if you're only Level 2
Offer trainings unless authorized as Level 4
Make medical, psychological, or diagnostic claims at any level
Clear scope protects both you and the public.
B. What You May Do
Within your certification level, you may:
Create complementary offerings that align with NSF philosophy
Develop your own brand and professional identity
Innovate on delivery methods and teaching approaches
Use NSF principles in your own professional work
Share NSFT prescriptions publicly (with pre-publication approval)
Tag NaiAsa Institute in your posts
Use approved brand assets and logos
C. What You May Not Do
To preserve lineage integrity, you may not:
Label derivative work as official NSF unless authorized
Publicly redefine core NSF philosophy outside lineage alignment
Offer official NSF certifications unless you're an authorized Level 4 trainer
Use NSF/NSFT names for offerings that significantly diverge from core methodology
Create "NSF-certified" programs without explicit authorization
Modify official curriculum and present it as standard NSF training
If your work diverges significantly from NSF principles, it needs its own name—so the public knows what they're receiving.
D. Derivative Work Guidelines
You're encouraged to innovate and create complementary offerings.
However:
Modifications must be clearly distinguished from core NSF curriculum
You cannot market derivative work as "official NSF" without authorization
If you develop a new modality that integrates NSF principles, give it a distinct name
You may say "informed by NeuroSomatic Flow®" or "NSF-influenced" for derivative work
This protects innovation while preserving coherence.
VII. Creating & Sharing NSFT™ Prescriptions
If you're Level 2 or above, you're welcome to create and publicly share original NeuroSomatic Flow Technique™ (NSFT™) prescriptions.
We want this work in the world. We just need a few guardrails.
A. Pre-Publication Check-In
Before you post publicly (social media, YouTube, workshops, recorded programs, downloadable materials):
Submit the content or outline to Jinju and Nova for review
Wait for written approval ("final OK")
Then publish
This review preserves:
Philosophical coherence
Scope integrity
Trademark protection
Prevention of genericization
If something goes out without approval, we may ask you to take it down. Repeated issues could pause your NSF publishing privileges.
B. Trademark Formatting (The Boring But Important Stuff)
When referencing NSF intellectual property, use:
For the applied methodology:
NeuroSomatic Flow Technique™ or NSFT™
(™ must appear at first reference per piece of content)
For the lineage name:
NeuroSomatic Flow®
(® must appear at first reference per piece of content)
You don't need to repeat the symbol throughout—just use it prominently at first mention.
Important:
Symbols must appear in captions, descriptions, and published copy
Trademark formatting may not be altered
Proper usage prevents genericization and protects certification value
C. Content Requirements for NSFT™ Prescriptions
Public NSFT™ prescriptions:
Must:
Distinguish between shareable NSFT™ practices and full Certified NeuroSomatic Flow® training pathways
Accurately reflect your certification level
Use approved trademark formatting
Maintain philosophical alignment with NSF principles
Must not:
Include medical or therapeutic claims
Present as diagnostic interventions
Redefine NSF philosophy publicly
Suggest NSFT prescriptions replace professional training or certification
D. Brand Assets (Coming Soon)
You'll soon receive access to an official NSF Asset Library, including:
Approved logos
Origin stamp graphics
Brand photography
Copy templates
Standardized language
Once released, use these official assets when publishing NSFT™ content under NSF branding.
VIII. Maintaining Eligibility
To remain eligible for commissions and publishing privileges:
Keep your certification active
Represent your certification level accurately
Don't make medical, psychological, or diagnostic claims
Use official trademark formatting correctly
Use referral codes for commission tracking
Obtain pre-publication approval for NSFT content
Work within your scope of practice
Non-compliance may result in:
Forfeiture of commission eligibility
Suspension of NSF publishing privileges
Removal requests for unauthorized content
In severe cases, review of certification status
Our intention is always alignment and restoration—not punishment. If something's off, we talk about it, find clarity, and move forward together.
IX. Integrity Review Process
If misrepresentation, scope confusion, or unauthorized content occurs, a review process may be initiated.
The intention is alignment and restoration.
We're not interested in punitive measures. We're interested in clarity and repair.
If something's off, we'll reach out to discuss it. We'll find alignment together. We'll move forward as stewards of this lineage.
Clear standards preserve collective credibility and protect everyone in the ecosystem.
X. Non-Hierarchical Structure
NSF is not a multi-level marketing system.
Compensation applies only to:
Direct referrals
Direct stewardship
Independent coaching
There are no downline incentives.
XI. Modification Clause
NSF may refine commission structures, stewardship requirements, publishing guidelines, or trademark policies as the ecosystem evolves.
We'll provide reasonable notice before implementing changes.
This is a living framework for a living lineage.
Closing Principle
NeuroSomatic Flow® is a lineage, not a hack system.
These guidelines exist to:
Encourage generous sharing
Protect distinctiveness
Preserve certification integrity
Prevent genericization
Support long-term sustainability
Questions? Reach out. We're building this together.
Science. Soul. Soma.
A living lineage, tended with care.