Team & Partners

Zachary A. Perlman   

Zach is the creator and developer of the NDSR program; the culmination of spending over two decades studying meditation, nonduality, and comparative spiritual traditions including Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta, Dzogchen, and Kashmir Shaivism. He has extensive experience designing contemplative programs, leading guided meditations, writing spiritually-informed books, and creating online courses; all bridging ancient wisdom with the modern world. His current work aims to evaluate whether NDSR Nonduality Based Stress Reduction can equal or exceed the effectiveness of existing programs like MBSR by targeting the root causes of suffering rather than surface-level symptoms. Ultimately, his research seeks to offer clinicians a scientifically grounded, spiritually neutral approach that promotes resilience, well-being, and a deeper sense of connectedness.

Michael A. Spurling 

Mike Spurling is the co-creator and co-developer of Nonduality-Based Stress Reduction (NDSR). A certified mindfulness teacher dedicated to making transformative contemplative practices accessible, grounded, and scientifically sound. With years of practice in mindfulness, meditation, and consciousness studies, Mike brings a calm, thoughtful presence to INT and the development of NDSR. His clarity, embodiment, and direct experience helps participants approach non-duality not as a philosophy, but as a practical pathway to reducing stress and suffering in daily life.

Advisors & Collaborators 

INT consults with mental health professionals, contemplative clinicians, and trauma-informed practitioners to ensure that the program is safe, grounded, and accessible. Advisors assist in:

INT is actively building collaborations with researchers in:

As INT grows, certified instructors and teaching assistants will support: