core content
Trauma-informed theory & application:
Physiology of trauma
Nuances of the nervous system
Signs of activation and unresolved trauma – how to identify & work with them to restore balance to the whole self
Best evidence-based holistic practices for trauma-informed skills, teaching, and coaching
Why a trauma informed perspective underlies responsible, relational Somatic Ayurveda
Ayurveda & its energetics:
The five elements and their corresponding movement qualities
Nature’s relationship to the health and movement of the body
How the doshas & subdoshas express their needs through movement preferences
Integrated Ayurvedic physiology & psychology
Subtle body energetic anatomy systems
Somatics:
The body/mind connection: it’s bottom up
Down-to-earth neuroscience
Experiential tools for self regulation
Developmental movement patterns
Fundamental movement actions and how they present in the lived experience
Entry points for somatic principles as a practitioner
Somatic Ayurveda:
The essence of Somatic Ayurveda
Masculine vs. feminine form energies and their approaches to healing & moving
Why a balanced feminine energetic is ESSENTIAL to trauma-informed care
Sneaky ways bypassing can show up on your healing journey
Elemental embodiment
Contemplative and mystical theory
A comprehensive, holistic approach to uncover the root causes of imbalances