Dynamic Embodiment: Somatic Breath & Energy Skills Training

Dynamic Embodiment: Somatic Breath & Energy Skills Training

An embodied person is said to have “one eye looking in and one eye looking out.”  Meaning, an embodied person is physically, mentally, psychologically and emotionally present and congruent within their self in the moment while also congruent and present in the moment, and responsive to, others and their environment.

As we heal we become embodied; as we become embodied we heal.  Authentic, lasting transformation must include our body.

Psychological and emotional energy restrictions from traumatic events and neglectful emotional experiences are held deeply in our body, and lie at the root of distress, dissociation and disembodiment.

In order to responsibly guide another person to liberate their self from these unconscious restrictions of their inner strength, passion, physical and mental health and vitality through facilitating embodiment practices, the practitioner must first tend to their own embodiment.

This program is for helping professionals who are keen to:

• Learn and experience body, breath and energy practices as a way to skillfully open into the depths of the body and psyche
• Learn to sensitively facilitate a person to beneficially liberate deeply held restrictions by navigating the continuum from subtle, delicate nuances to passionate expression
• Develop and use your own intuition, creativity and presence
• Become aware of and utilize transformative moments as they emerge

“I participated in this workshop one year ago and not a day has gone by in my clinical practice that I haven’t used the knowledge and skills I have learned from Linda and Sean. I now have a better understanding of how stress responses are expressed as physiological state and how I as a practitioner can work with the client’s own built-in bodily mechanisms such as breath and movement. My learning was enhanced through experiential exercises, direct instruction, and small group practices translating theory to pragmatic and intentional ways of responding, This learning has been particularly helpful when working with client’s identifying trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and fear. Perhaps one of the greatest benefits has come to be my own growth as I come to be more aware of my own pathways to observing and responding to self both personally and professionally.”  Stephanie McCune, PhD, RCC

The spirit of this time together is one of creative exploration through a variety of energetic and expressive approaches.  Supervised practice, small and large group discussion, and personal work deepen the experience.  Immediate feedback both as the “subject” and as the “practitioner” provide a rich and rare opportunity for learning. 

“Not a practitioner? This experiential training is a rich opportunity to deepen your own embodiment. We welcome Haven alumni seeking further learning, healing, and practice in somatic breath and energy skills to join us too!

Discover the origins of this new training.

“Transformational. The best investment I have ever made.”  Katherine, Participant April 2024

Investment:

Our Earlybird tuition price of $1550 is available up to one month prior to the program start.  Regular tuition is $1650.  Full payment is due one month before the program start date regardless of tuition price.

We are offering private and shared room options.

You can find our cancellation policy here

Schedule:

Your program begins with dinner at 6pm and your first session at 7:30pm

Daily schedule:

• Breakfast 8:00 – 9:00am
• Morning session 9:15am to noon
• Lunch noon to 1:00pm
• Afternoon session 3:00 – 6:00pm
• Dinner 6:00 – 7:00pm
• Evening session 7:30 – 9:00pm approximately

Your program finishes with lunch on the last day.

Transportation:

If you are travelling to Gabriola as a foot passenger on the Gabriola Ferry a shuttle to The Haven can be requested.  Information on this option will be included in your pre-arrival email.

Admission requirements: The student must have the desire and ability to learn.  Must demonstrate a capacity for responsible self care, responsible self organization and sound mental health.  The student must understand and speak English.

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training.  As such, the registrar did not review this program. What does this mean? Click here to learn more.