Get out of the chair and into the Body: For Therapists, Coaches, and Yoga Therapists 

With Soleil Hepner, C-IAYT Somatic Therapy Educator since 2005

Join us as we delve into the intricate connection between mind and body, equipping therapists with tools to facilitate holistic healing and personal growth. Brilliant educator Soleil Hepner will facilitate a transformative journey into harnessing the power of the body in your therapy or coaching practice. In the Somatic Session 4-session workshops, Soleil has distilled two decades of experience into a dynamic exploration of 'bottom-up' direct experiences, and offer simple, ethical, and effective tools to address trauma, pain, grief, stress, recovery, and holistic mental well-being.

DATES: Wednesdays October 16, 23, 30, Nov 6 

TIME:  6.45-9.15pm (LONDON), 10:45am - 1:15pm (PST)

ONLINE: Zoom

COST: £395 ($500) 

CONTINUING ED HOURS for C-IAYT: 10 

• Session 1: Awaken the body - set dynamic somatic S.P.A.C.E 

This session lays the groundwork for the series by introducing dynamic somatic 

S.P.A.C.E - Set, Prep, Allow, Connect, Examine.

Practitioners begin by exploring the relationship with their own physical body as the base to unleash the therapeutic potential of consensual touch, movement and proprioceptive proximity. 

GET PHYSICAL

• Session 2: Explore the Body - move towards direct experience

This session uncovers how to work with clients to bridge the gap between their past and their future, and to integrate experiences from both into the present. Therapists will learn how to better 'get' clients narrative stories as it presents interoceptively in the body in order to shift REACTION to RESPONSE. 

GET PRESENT IN LANGUAGE

• Session 3: Know the Body - apply body mind psycho-education

This session provides an overview of the western neuroscience and eastern philosophies that can be used to guide a holistic mind-body approach to therapeutic practice. Therapists will gain an understanding of how to apply these theories to grievances like pain, trauma, loss, anxiety in an effective way that is appropriate for the client in that specific moment of experience. 

GET EDUCATED

• Session 4: Action of the Body - transform through embodied action

As we complete the series, this module focuses on how to move from the insights found in embodied direct experience to actions (not re-actions) that lead to lasting change through self-empowered at-home practices. Therapists will gain the skills needed to help their clients use their experience to move forward with informed choice and transform their lives.

GET GOING

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing with our comprehensive Somatic Session Series. Across four modules, we guide participants through a dynamic exploration of embodied therapy techniques and principles.

Embark on a professional development journey tailored for (yoga) therapists seeking to deepen their understanding and application of somatic therapy techniques.

From establishing the fundamental framework of the somatic process in "S.P.A.C.E." and honing the physical body and dialog skills to move out of “story” and toward “Direct Experience”, each module builds upon the last to deepen understanding and proficiency in somatic therapy.

Participants will learn to ethically navigate the use of physical tools and touch in therapy, integrate Eastern and Western somatic knowledge, and apply dialog techniques to facilitate healing and self-awareness.

Through embodied action and integration, clients will not only gain insight into their own experiences but also develop practical tools for continued growth and transformation beyond the therapy session.