About Us
Our Story
Vajra Ocean’s training program has been refined and validated over fourteen years, most recently at Veteran’s Path and The Wisdom dojo. It has been successfully completed by hundreds of elite professionals, veterans, and athletes, many of whom are now training others in the program. Vajra Ocean aims to extend these proven meditation techniques to anyone seeking support after psychedelic treatment. Under the direction of Lead Instructor William Filter, our program has a proven track record of effective, meditation integration that changes people’s lives.
Who We Serve
Our innovative methods have helped a wide range of people — from busy professionals and parents to students and creatives — build resilience, find inner calm, and reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress, anxiety, depression, or sleep challenges, we meet you where you are with tools to support your healing and growth.
Historically, we have specialized in supporting those carrying heavy burdens: individuals healing from PTSD, trauma, and childhood adversity; those recovering from substance use, alcohol dependence, and traumatic brain injuries; and people living with the lingering effects of physical injuries. Our work has been trusted by elite professionals — including firefighters, law enforcement officers, Navy SEALs, and Special Operations veterans — individuals who face some of the most intense physical and emotional challenges imaginable.
No matter your background or story, our goal is the same: to provide the guidance, support, and tools you need to heal deeply and build lasting well-being from the inside out
A Chain of Generosity
Vajra Ocean operates on a Chain of Generosity, Pay-It-Forward funding model that encourages gratitude and reciprocal giving. Participants benefit from the generosity of previous contributors, creating a sense of appreciation and interconnectedness.
Our Team
William Filter
Chief Contemplative Officer
Lead Trainer
Bill is an experienced meditation and integration coach, offering both remote and in-person instruction to clients around the world. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and pursued advanced studies in contemplative sciences at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. Bill has thirteen years of expertise as a meditation instructor and has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for over thirty years.
In 2012, Bill co-founded the AMP Training Method, providing training to Navy SEALs, Special Forces Veterans, professional athletes, firefighters and law enforcement personnel. Bill’s work at The Wisdom dojo since 2021 has focused on post-psychedelic treatment, where he has developed a more advanced program that uses traditional meditation techniques to help clients integrate their experiences.
As lead trainer and instructor supervisor at both The Wisdom dojo and Vajra Ocean, Bill is committed to helping individuals achieve their personal goals through meditation practice and community engagement.
Nancy Young
Executive Director
Group Facilitator
Nancy holds a degree in Eastern Religions from Yale University and a master’s degree in contemplative psychology. She was formerly a practicing psychotherapist specializing in children, families, and young adults. She founded and managed a residential assisted living and end-of-life care home, and has been a dedicated advocate for senior rights to in-home hospice care and human rights to outpatient mental health services.
Currently, Nancy serves as a mediator in family, civil, and consumer disputes. Having studied Buddhism for over four decades, she facilitates meditation integration programs for individuals following psychedelic treatment, with an emphasis on the critical importance of post-treatment support and awareness.
Jacob Young
Director of Operations Integration Specialist
Jacob is a certified meditation instructor, scientific researcher, and integration specialist. Jacob has taught meditation since 2015. He has a degree in contemplative neuroscience from Colby College, and has published research on meditation and psychedelics and conducted studies with highly-practiced meditators in India and Nepal.
At Mindbloom, Inc., Jacob guided over 400 clients through an eight-week ketamine program including post-treatment support. He also played a key role in building Mindbloom’s operational infrastructure and authored their official training program for new guides.
