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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