Become an embodied leader in all areas of your life
You are invited to join self paced online Course to delve into the core principles of Somatics, magnifying your capacity to hold space, feel safe to feel and reshape the way you experience yourself & life- through the body.
Tailored for women aspiring to intertwine trauma awareness and somatics into their life and work, this program is a gateway to connecting to the profound language of your body.
Through somatics, you are provided with the embodied tools to experience a depth of connection, trust, and belonging to yourself that most of us long for but don't know where to find it.
Join Maanee Chrystal, founder of the Somatic Institute For Women, as she leads you beyond traditional top-down healing, coaching, therapy, and relating methods. Dive into a holistic, body-centric, and feminine-oriented approach that enriches every aspect of your life.
The Foundations of Somatics Online Course
Become an embodied leader in all areas of your life
You are invited to join our self-paced online course to delve into the core principles of Somatics, magnifying your capacity to hold space, feel safe to feel and reshape the way you experience yourself & life- through the body.
Tailored for women aspiring to intertwine trauma awareness and somatics into their life and work, this program is a gateway to connecting to the profound language of your body.
Through somatics, you are provided with the embodied tools to experience a depth of connection, trust, and belonging to yourself that most of us long for but don't know where to find it.
Join Maanee Chrystal, founder of the Somatic Institute For Women, as she leads you beyond traditional top-down healing, coaching, therapy, and relating methods. Dive into a holistic, body-centric, and feminine-oriented approach that enriches every aspect of your life.
This beautiful training will support you to
Learn how to safely feel your emotions & sensations throughout your body
Understand how trauma manifests in the body and what we need to digest challenging experiences that keep us stuck in patterns of disconnection.
Receive practical nervous system tools to support you to safely feel your emotions, experience emotional resilience and feel more pleasure, joy & connection in all areas of your life.
Learn how to incorporate somatic teachings into your work as a coach, facilitator & therapist.
This beautiful training will support you to
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Learn how to safely feel your emotions & sensations throughout your body
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Understand how trauma manifests in the body and what we need to digest challenging experiences that keep us stuck in patterns of disconnection.
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Receive practical nervous system tools to support you to safely feel your emotions, experience emotional resilience and feel more pleasure, joy & connection in all areas of your life.
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Learn how to incorporate somatic teachings into your work as a coach, facilitator & therapist.
What You'll Learn
The Foundations of Somatics Online Course invites you to harness your empathic, embodied presence and tap into your innate capacity for deep connection.
You'll learn this by diving into both theory & embodied practices through recorded teachings, practices and somatic coaching demonstrations.
We will explore:
Session 1: The Philosophy & Foundations of Somatics
Session 2: Principles of Somatics & The Science of Embodiment
Session 3: Embodied Somatic Safety & Trauma
Session 4: The Nervous System & Trauma Awareness
Session 5: The 4 F's - Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Response
Session 6: Pleasure & The Nervous System
Session 7: Somatic Present Moment Relating
Session 8: Application in Relating, Coaching & Leadership
What You'll Learn
The Foundations of Somatics Online Course invites you to harness your empathic, embodied presence and tap into your innate capacity for deep connection.
You'll learn this by diving into both theory & embodied practices through recorded teachings, practices and somatic coaching demonstrations.
We will explore:
Session 1: The Philosophy & Foundations of Somatics
Session 2: Principles of Somatics & The Science of Embodiment
Session 3: Embodied Somatic Safety & Trauma
Session 4: The Nervous System & Trauma Awareness
Session 5: The 4 F's - Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn Response
Session 6: Pleasure & The Nervous System
Session 7: Somatic Present Moment Relating
Session 8: Application in Relating, Coaching & Leadership
Now more than ever, what we need is embodied, attuned, and empathic presence.
Our very essence is woven from connection - the innate desire to co-regulate, co-heal, and co-explore life's journey. Yet, many of us experienced a rupture in our earliest years, a lack of the attunement we needed as infants. This absence has contributed to a culture & life that often feels disconnected and disembodied.
We have the opportunity to change that together through somatics.
Through somatics, as we fine-tune our bodies into exquisitely sensitive instruments, we access the freedom to simply feel and fully embrace our authentic selves, moment by moment.
The term "Soma" rooted in Greek, means the subjective experience of the body. Somatics is a home coming dedicated to a profound exploration of understanding ourselves through the body's language.
Somatics is not a practice to learn, it is a re-connection to who we are as human beings.
By tuning into the felt sense, we venture into a space rich with sensations, emotions, and intricate narratives that our nervous systems relay. Through this training we access our body's profound wisdom, unlocking truths that lie beneath the surface of cognitive recognition.
These tools & knowledge will support you to feel safe to feel, learn how to listen to the communication of your body and what it needs to feel relaxed & connected, empower you to feel more free in expressing yourself honestly in your relationships & learn how to provide these empowering tools to your clients and students.
You'll develop somatic skills that support you in embodied leadership, nervous system health, self-regulation, co-regulation, trauma awareness, relating, and coaching.
Basically, they are a game changer in all things connection!
Our very essence is woven from connection - the innate desire to co-regulate, co-heal, and co-explore life's journey. Yet, many of us experienced a rupture in our earliest years, a lack of the attunement we needed as infants. This absence has contributed to a culture & life that often feels disconnected and disembodied.
We have the opportunity to change that together through somatics.
Through somatics, as we fine-tune our bodies into exquisitely sensitive instruments, we access the freedom to simply feel and fully embrace our authentic selves, moment by moment.
The term "Soma" rooted in Greek, means the subjective experience of the body. Somatics is a home coming dedicated to a profound exploration of understanding ourselves through the body's language.
Somatics is not a practice to learn, it is a re-connection to who we are as human beings.
By tuning into the felt sense, we venture into a space rich with sensations, emotions, and intricate narratives that our nervous systems relay. Through this immersion, we access our body's profound wisdom, unlocking truths that lie beneath the surface of cognitive recognition.
These tools & knowledge will support you to feel safe to feel, learn how to listen to the communication of your body and what it needs to feel relaxed & connected, empower you to feel more free in expressing yourself honestly in your relationships & learn how to provide these empowering tools to your clients and students.
You'll develop somatic skills that support you in embodied leadership, nervous system health, self-regulation, co-regulation, trauma awareness, relating, and coaching.
Basically, they are a game changer in all things connection!
How the Program Is Delivered To You
8 x MASTERCLASS CALLS
Delivered by Maanee, which include Lectures, guided practices & 2 Q&A bonus sessions.
RECORDED PRACTICES
You'll receive pre-recorded video guides, detailing somatic practices that you can use for yourself, your family, friends, students and / or clients. (These tools are for everyone!)
Learn at Your Own Pace
You'll have lifetime access to these resources, allowing you to view them at your convenience & re-watch them time & time again.
How the Program Is Delivered To You
8 x MASTERCLASS CALLS
Delivered by Maanee, which include Lectures, guided practices & 2 Q&A bonus sessions.
RECORDED PRACTICES
You'll receive pre-recorded video guides, detailing somatic practices that you can use for yourself, your family, friends, students and / or clients. (These tools are for everyone!)
Learn at Your Own Pace
You'll have lifetime access to these resources, allowing you to view them at your convenience & re-watch them time & time again.
THE TRAINING IS BASED ON
The 3 Fundamental Pillars
Somatic Safety
is about nurturing a deep, loving connection with ourselves through the body. Somatic Safety in short is feeling safe to feel.
Learning the skills that cultivate a felt sense of somatic safety is akin to learning how to wrap ourselves in a cocoon of understanding and warmth. This core pillar of somatics is steeped in harnessing our embodied presence and tender attentiveness, empowering us to hold a sacred space for both our complexities and those of others. As we cultivate this deeply loving and grounded relationship with our inner selves, it paves the way for an unwavering trust, ensuring we can harmoniously navigate the full spectrum of emotions & sensations that we experience.
THE TRAINING IS BASED ON
The 3 Fundamental Pillars
is about nurturing a deep, loving connection with ourselves through the body. Somatic Safety in short is feeling safe to feel.
Learning the skills that cultivate a felt sense somatic safety is akin to learning how to wrap ourselves in a cocoon of understanding and warmth. This core pillar of somatics is steeped in harnessing our embodied presence and tender attentiveness, empowering us to hold a sacred space for both our complexities and those of others. As we cultivate this deeply loving and grounded relationship with our inner selves, it paves the way for an unwavering trust, ensuring we can harmoniously navigate the full spectrum of emotions & sensations that we experience.
Attunement
Through our embodied attunement, we touch the lives of those around us with felt empathy, co-regulation, sensing, spaciousness, love, and deep listening. We learn to embody the somatic skills to offer oneself as a nurturing holding field for others to explore and feel the overlooked parts of themselves stored within their bodies. Attunement to oneself is how we attune to others, so we focus on creating a strong foundation of feeling and connecting to our own sensation, through breath, touch, sound & movement; as a way to cultivate attunement to others.
Through our embodied attunement, we touch the lives of those around us with felt empathy, co-regulation, sensing, spaciousness, love, and deep listening. We learn to embody the somatic skills to offer oneself as a nurturing holding field for others to explore and feel the overlooked parts of themselves stored within their bodies. Attunement to oneself is how we attune to others, so we focus on creating a strong foundation of feeling and connecting to our sensation through breath, touch, sound & movement as a way to cultivate attunement to others.
Titration: Slowing down
Within our somatics training, we prioritize the power of slowing down. Through this deliberate deceleration, we recalibrate our nervous system and cultivate a profound sense of bodily safety. Central to this is the practice of titration, which fine-tunes our nervous system's responses, ensuring a gentle and measured emotional journey. Where trauma can be overwhelming, titration emerges as its soothing counterbalance. More than just a technique, titration supports a broader paradigm shift, inviting a renewed approach to living, being, relating, and coaching. In contrast to our fast-paced culture, it places emphasis on time, rest, and presence in all life's facets, suggesting that slowing down is not just beneficial but essential. By embracing this philosophy as a lifestyle we start to feel ourselves, others & life in a new way- A way that feels deeply natural and connected.
Within our somatics training, we prioritize the power of slowing down. Through this deliberate deceleration, we recalibrate our nervous system and cultivate a profound sense of bodily safety. Central to this is the practice of titration, which fine-tunes our nervous system's responses, ensuring a gentle and measured emotional journey. Where trauma can be overwhelming, titration emerges as its soothing counterbalance. More than just a technique, titration supports a broader paradigm shift, inviting a renewed approach to living, being, relating, and coaching. In contrast to our fast-paced culture, it places emphasis on time, rest, and presence in all life's facets, suggesting that slowing down is not just beneficial but essential. By embracing this philosophy as a lifestyle we start to feel ourselves, others & life in a new way- A way that feels deeply natural and connected.
Megan
Empowerment Coach & business owner
"Since learning the foundations of somatics with Maanee my life, health, and business have undergone remarkable transformations, but two changes stand out: I've found a profound sense of safety within myself and gained clarity on how my trauma has affected me, allowing me to recognize and work through triggers.
In my pursuit of helping women, my commitment to teaching somatics has become unwavering. These practices have made an incredible difference in my life, and I'm passionate about sharing their benefits with others. Everyone should have the opportunity to learn and embrace somatics in their journey to well-being"
AMANDA
Embodied Feminine Entrepreneur & BUSNINESS OWNER
"Amidst a crippling mental health crisis, I found solace and transformation in Maanee's somatics work. The techniques deepened my connection to my body and emotions, offering a newfound calm and stability in confronting life's challenges. From this transformation, I became grounded, confident, and receptive to experiences that once seemed too overwhelming. Every session imparted a sense of empowerment, equipping me with the ability to understand my body's responses, and ultimately reshaping my foundation. If you're seeking a deep, trusting relationship with yourself, Maanee's training could change your life. "
Megan
Empowerment Coach & business owner
"Since learning the foundations of somatics with Maanee my life, health, and business have undergone remarkable transformations, but two changes stand out: I've found a profound sense of safety within myself and gained clarity on how my trauma has affected me, allowing me to recognize and work through triggers.
In my pursuit of helping women, my commitment to teaching somatics has become unwavering. These practices have made an incredible difference in my life, and I'm passionate about sharing their benefits with others. Everyone should have the opportunity to learn and embrace somatics in their journey to well-being"
AMANDA
Embodied Feminine Entrepreneur & BUSNINESS OWNER
"Amidst a crippling mental health crisis, I found solace and transformation in Maanee's somatics work. The techniques deepened my connection to my body and emotions, offering a newfound calm and stability in confronting life's challenges. From this transformation, I became grounded, confident, and receptive to experiences that once seemed too overwhelming. Every session imparted a sense of empowerment, equipping me with the ability to understand my body's responses, and ultimately reshaping my foundation. If you're seeking a deep, trusting relationship with yourself, Maanee's training could change your life. "
BONUS: Somatic Coaching Demo
With Expert Commentary
As a bonus to this program, you'll gain access to two recorded somatic sessions led by Maanee with her clients. These sessions include expert commentary, offering a deeper understanding of the methodologies and techniques she employs.
This training is for women who
- Have a desire to learn somatic & trauma informed tools to incorporate into their lives & their work as a coach, facilitator, therapist or healer.
- Yearn to form a deeper connection to their body & nervous system intelligence that combines both theory & embodied practice together.
- Are ready to transform outdated paradigms of working & relating with people and would like to embrace a new approach to healing that honours the mind-body connection, nervous system, trauma and soul equally.
- Believe in the power of sensitivity, empathy, and embodied presence and wish to integrate these into their life and work.
- Are ready to embark on a transformative journey that involves both personal growth and becoming a therapeutic holding field for others' experiences.
This is for those women who
- Have a desire to learn somatic & trauma informed tools to incorporate into their lives & their work as a coach, facilitator, therapist or healer.
- Yearn to form a deeper connection to their body & nervous system intelligence that combines both theory & embodied practice together.
- Are ready to transform outdated paradigms of working & relating with people and would like to embrace a new approach to healing that honours the mind-body connection, nervous system, trauma and soul equally.
- Believe in the power of sensitivity, empathy, and embodied presence and wish to integrate these into their life and work.
- Are ready to embark on a transformative journey that involves both personal growth and becoming a therapeutic holding field for others' experiences.
ALYSIA
YOGA TEACHER & Reiki practitioner
"After years deep in the "Mommy" stage, I felt disconnected from my changed body and lacked passion in my work. I started training in Somatic work with Maanee to improve my health and life, and soon, it gave me the confidence to teach again, understand my body, and self-regulate my nervous system.
This understanding allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and take calculated risks, altering my life course to co-owning a yoga studio and establishing a wellness practice.
I'm calmer, more grounded, and able to identify whether my reactions are self-created stories or present-moment responses. Through healing the mind-body split, I've adopted a daily practice that continues to heal my body and spirit. Getting in touch with your present moment and somatic self can change your life in unimaginable ways."
Aurelia
yoga movement teacher
"Before discovering this program, I encountered physically and mentally challenging events unlike anything I'd experienced before. I was already living the lifestyle I wanted, but was in search of something to consolidate my skills, elevate my energy and self-flow, and enhance my capacity to hold space for myself and others. Through learning the foundations of somatics I've gained clarity about what truly matters to me, how to navigate turbulent times & how to hold space for others in a safe way.
From this work, I am now proud of my courage to authentically be myself, even when it's messy. I've learnt that my instincts and gut feelings aren't mere imagination but a manifestation of body intelligence is a major achievement. The teachings of somatics with Maanee are powerful yet gently unfolding like a flower gradually opening its petals, have left a lasting, beautiful, and somewhat poetic impact. This transformative experience will be a part of me for the rest of my life."
ALYSIA
YOGA TEACHER & Reiki practitioner
"After years deep in the "Mommy" stage, I felt disconnected from my changed body and lacked passion in my work. I started training in Somatic work with Maanee to improve my health and life, and soon, it gave me the confidence to teach again, understand my body, and self-regulate my nervous system.
This understanding allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and take calculated risks, altering my life course to co-owning a yoga studio and establishing a wellness practice.
I'm calmer, more grounded, and able to identify whether my reactions are self-created stories or present-moment responses. Through healing the mind-body split, I've adopted a daily practice that continues to heal my body and spirit. Getting in touch with your present moment and somatic self can change your life in unimaginable ways."
Aurelia
yoga movement teacher
"Before discovering this program, I encountered physically and mentally challenging events unlike anything I'd experienced before. I was already living the lifestyle I wanted, but was in search of something to consolidate my skills, elevate my energy and self-flow, and enhance my capacity to hold space for myself and others. Through learning the foundations of somatics I've gained clarity about what truly matters to me, how to navigate turbulent times & how to hold space for others in a safe way.
From this work, I am now proud of my courage to authentically be myself, even when it's messy. I've learnt that my instincts and gut feelings aren't mere imagination but a manifestation of body intelligence is a major achievement. The teachings of somatics with Maanee are powerful yet gently unfolding like a flower gradually opening its petals, have left a lasting, beautiful, and somewhat poetic impact. This transformative experience will be a part of me for the rest of my life."
Somatics is essential for coaches, therapists, facilitators & healers
Somatics is a powerful tool for professionals because it speaks to the body & the nervous system. This more holistic approach which resonates much more deeply with clients. Somatics decodes the unspoken emotional narratives, bridging gaps where words might fail and cultivating long lasting therapeutic change. Clients who felt stuck before discover beautiful insights and feel a space for new change.
Because if we can't feel, we can't fully integrate.
Somatics is essential for our ourselves & relationships
Modern life often drives a disconnect between ourselves and our deepest feelings. This can lead to an endless (and exhausting) quest for fulfilment and safety in the external world - in relationships, careers, achievements, and material wealth. But without self-connection, the enduring sense of safety and belonging never takes root.
By learning to pause, feel inwardly, and attune to our somatic experiences, we foster a deep intimacy with self. This connection ensures an enduring sense of freedom and safety, opening oneself to a sense of home, no matter what.
Meet your teacher
Maanee Chrystal
Maanee is a Somatic Trauma Psychotherapist, Dance Therapist, Erotic Educator and Sensual Embodied Activist. Her teachings explore the intersection of the feminine, the shadow, trauma, somatics and embodied non duality. Maanee has over 11 years of experience as a therapist & teacher.
As the visionary founder of The Somatic Institute for Women, Maanee has created a sanctuary for women seeking to reclaim their power and embodiment. She has trained over 250 women to become somatic educators in her year long teacher trainings & her courses have empowered over 80,000 students.
For Maanee, the themes she works with extends beyond a mere vocation—it is a form of activism. She stands for an era of integrated change in a world that is increasingly disconnected from our embodied selves and advocates for women reclaiming the freedom of their bodies & their somatic intelligence as the agent of change towards a restored & regenerative future.
Meet your teacher
Maanee Chrystal
Maanee is a Somatic Trauma Psychotherapist, Dance Therapist, Erotic Educator and Sensual Embodied Activist. Her teachings explore the intersection of the feminine, the shadow, trauma, somatics and embodied non duality and has over 11 years of experience as a therapist & teacher.
As the visionary founder of The Somatic Institute for Women, Maanee has created a sanctuary for women seeking to reclaim their power and embodiment. She has trained over 250 women to become somatic educators in her year long teacher trainings & her courses have empowered over 25,000 students.
For Maanee, the themes she works with extends beyond a mere vocation—it is a form of activism. She stands for an era of integrated change in a world that is increasingly disconnected from our embodied selves and advocates for women reclaiming the freedom of their bodies & their somatic intelligence as the agent of change towards a restored & regenerative future.
Frequently Asked Questions
In this accredited or certified?
This is a foundations course for anyone who wants to learn about the principles of somatics. It is not a coaching or teaching training and therefore not certified. This is an introduction course. If you would like to get an accredited certification with us you can join our 2024 Somatic Educator For Women Certification.
Do I need experience in Somatics or Trauma to join?
No, this is the perfect course for those who have no experience as it is an introduction course.
Will this benefit me if I already work with somatics & trauma?
Yes, this program has a specific lens of somatics through the facilitator Maanee's 11 years of experience in the field as a Somatic Psychotherapist. She draws from her own embodied experience & research as well as theoretical knowledge. Many women who have experience in Somatics always share that they love Maanee's unique approach to this work.
Is this course an intro to your 1 year certification?
This course is a perfect (though not essential) preparation for the 1 year certification. We designed it specifically for:
- Women who want a taste of the work before deciding to commit to the 1 year accredited certification
- Women who don't yet have the time or resources to join our 1 year Somatic Educator For Women Certification.
Those who join the Somatic Educator for Women 1 Year Certification who have already completed Foundations of Somatics will receive a meaningful discount for the certification. Foundations of Somatics covers Module 1 & 2 of the certification.
Foundations of Somatics is not a prerequisite for the Somatic Educator For Women Certification.
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