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Feeling safe, alive & free in our body as women is our birthright

& we need more powerful female leaders to show the way.

Become A Trauma-Informed
Somatic Educator For Women 

Welcome to the Somatic Institue For Women- The leading school in feminine somatics.
We have supported  over 90,000 women to learn the gift of feeling safe to feel, slow down & harness the power in our unguarded vulnerability as a form of profound, embodied leadership.
 
An International Institute of Complimentary Therapies accredited School
 

The Somatic Educator For Women Certification 2025

Our professional training is for you if you wish to...
Develop your leadership in the area's of
Somatic intelligence, Nervous System Health, 
Shadow Work, Somatic Dance Therapy, Menstrual Cycle Wisdom,
the Erotic & Sensuality, Somatic Facilitation & Pleasure-Centred Leadership.
 
-Guide women in your community towards reclaiming their freedom, sensuality and female body intelligence.
-Help women to feel safe to embody their somatic feminine sovereignty.
-Learn to lead women's circles, workshops, and one-on-one sessions in feminine somatics.

 

2025 co-hort begin July 9th 2025

Applications open in April

 

JOIN OVER 2000 WOMEN ON THE WAITLIST

 

BY JOINING THE WAITLIST YOU WILL GAIN INSTANT ACCESS TO OUR 3 PART WORKSHOP SENSATION IS SACRED,  FIRST PRIORITY FOR REGISTRATION IN APRIL BEFORE WE OPEN DOORS TO THE PUBLIC & A $1000 DISCOUNT IN OUR PRE-LAUNCH  REGISTRATION.

THIS TRAINING WILL SELL OUT! 

 

 

Women have the power to breathe life into our disembodied and disconnected world.

How? Simply through their sensual, liberated presence.

 

This is not merely a training; it is a space of profound remembrance.
A remembrance that simply by existing in own your freedom & embodied connection to yourself, you create ripples of impact all around you. 
 
This 13 month online training is a sensation-based, trauma informed program rooted in the wisdom of FEELING
 
It will empower you to reclaim The Organic Feminine Principle back into your life. 
We will learn how to slow down, listen, feel, sense, inhabit & be in contact with the deepest parts of ourselves.   
You will acquire the skills & tools to support women to feel safe to feel by becoming a deeply attuned, embodied & grounded facilitator in somatics to women in your community.
Studying & embodying themes that include female body intelligence, trauma awareness, shadow work, nervous system health, somatic dance therapy, the female nervous system, cyclical living, the erotic & sensuality, somatic facilitation & pleasure-centred leadership. 
 
However, the skills, teachings and techniques are secondary to who you will become as a person.
This is first and foremost, a deeply personal journey.
Your life will change as you become intimate with possibilities of experiencing yourself & new ways of being - Inhabiting your body, your freedom & your aliveness. 

Women have the power to breathe life into our disembodied and disconnected world.

How? Simply through their sensual, liberated presence.

 

This is not merely a training; it is a space of profound remembrance.
A remembrance that simply by existing in own your freedom & embodied connection to yourself, you create ripples of impact all around you. 
 
This 13 month online training is a sensation-based, trauma informed program rooted in the wisdom of FEELING
 
It will empower you to reclaim The Organic Feminine Principle back into your life. 
We will learn how to slow down, listen, feel, sense, inhabit & be in contact with the deepest parts of ourselves.   
You will acquire the skills & tools to support women to feel safe to feel by becoming a deeply attuned, embodied & grounded facilitator in somatics to women in your community.
Studying & embodying themes that include female body intelligence, trauma awareness, shadow work, nervous system health, somatic dance therapy, the female nervous system, cyclical living, the erotic & sensuality, somatic facilitation & pleasure-centred leadership. 
 
However, the skills, teachings and techniques are secondary to who you will become as a person.
This is first and foremost, a deeply personal journey.
Your life will change as you become intimate with possibilities of experiencing yourself & new ways of being - Inhabiting your body, your freedom & your aliveness. 

"This program was everything I was looking for, and was also everything I needed in ways I didn't even know. I am SO grateful for who you are as a teacher, Maanee, your passion and your dedication to this work.

Every class had me in tears, on the floor or just in absolute awe.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

Rachel,

Somatic Coach

 "This training is one of the most precious gifts I've ever given to myself. It gave me a sense of safety & belonging. It brought consistency to my personal practices. 

The Somatic Educator Training for Women brought me back to myself, to my Self, to my true, genuine, deep self. 

I couldn't thank the faculty enough and all women that held space for me." 

Maria,

Participant of 2022 training, Brazil

 "I did this course to gain more confidence. What I received was much, much more. 

I am amazed at how much more free I am. More grounded and comfortable being me. I don't really care what others think about me now, because I feel safe and connected to who I am. 

The teachings provided me with so much opening within myself as a therapist. Forever grateful."

Kerrilyn

Holistic Therapist, Australia


The Organic Feminine Principle lies at the heart of this training

 

The Organic Feminine Principle is the compass that guides us towards our natural embodiment, beyond the confines of the outdated programming that has infiltrated our bodies, nervous systems, and the collective female psyche.

This principle moves us beyond narrow, restrictive notions of femininity to reclaim the wild, natural tapestry that is life in a woman's body. 

At its heart, the Organic Feminine Principle is about embracing our innate somatic feminine intelligence. It encourages a rekindling of connection and trust in our cyclical nature, recognizing the messages of our nervous systems, and valuing our sensations and emotions as crucial sources of guidance and information. It invites us to celebrate our sensuality as a profound, life-affirming force that connects us deeply with ourselves, our community, and the world around us.

Regardless of the stage of life you are in as women, the organic feminine principle invites you to return to a natural, embodied and truthful way of living. 

A remembering of what it means to be free in our bodies as women 

The organic feminine invites women to slow down, feel and listen to what is true, beyond what we are told is true from the outside. Truth beyond self-abandonment in order to belong. Truth beyond the constructs and programming we have received about how to be, what to do, how to look, how to feel, how to heal, how to love and how to be loved. Truth beyond an idealised image of how we think we should work, communicate, parent, make love, speak, dance, breathe and be as a woman.

This training invites us to actively remember and inhabit this principle, strengthening the legacy of free, embodied, and powerful women.

Reclaiming the Organic Feminine Principle is more than a personal journey of remembrance; it is a form of embodied activism. Where we place love, connection, and liberation at the heart of our lives. Where we re-invite the fierce, loving, nurturing, wild force of the feminine back into a world that so deeply needs it. 

This training invites you to transform the concept of "being the change we wish to see in the world" from a mere idea into a profound lived experience. 

 

As women with access to greater freedoms, we hold a profound opportunity—and responsibility 

 

Being free, embodied, and fully alive in our bodies as women is our birthright. Yet, countless women around the world remain deeply oppressed, their voices silenced and their freedom denied. As women with access to greater freedoms, we hold a profound opportunity—and responsibility—to harness the liberties we have, breaking through the unconscious shackles we often don’t realize we carry. When we do this, we restore our frequency and being to their rightful, embodied, and liberated state. This journey is not merely for our pleasure, although pleasure is essential and sacred. It is also for the women who cannot yet claim this freedom. Every step we take toward embodying our wholeness sends ripples outward, a quiet revolution of sovereignty that transcends borders and boundaries. We rise not just for ourselves, but for every woman still waiting for the chance to rise

The Organic Feminine Principle lies at the heart of this training 

 

The Organic Feminine Principle is the compass that guides us towards our natural embodiment, beyond the confines of the outdated programming that has infiltrated our bodies, nervous systems, and the collective female psyche.

This principle moves us beyond narrow, restrictive notions of femininity to reclaim the wild, natural tapestry that is life in a woman's body. 

At its heart, the Organic Feminine Principle is about embracing our innate somatic feminine intelligence. It encourages a rekindling of connection and trust in our cyclical nature, recognizing the messages of our nervous systems, and valuing our sensations and emotions as crucial sources of guidance and information. It invites us to celebrate our sensuality as a profound, life-affirming force that connects us deeply with ourselves, our community, and the world around us.

Regardless of the stage of life you are in as women, the organic feminine principle invites you to return to a natural, embodied and truthful way of living. 

A remembering of what it means to be free in our bodies as women 

 

The organic feminine invites women to slow down, feel and listen to what is true, beyond what we are told is true from the outside. Truth beyond self-abandonment in order to belong. Truth beyond the constructs and programming we have received about how to be, what to do, how to look, how to feel, how to heal, how to love and how to be loved. Truth beyond an idealised image of how we think we should work, communicate, parent, make love, speak, dance, breathe and be as a woman.

This training invites us to actively remember and inhabit this principle, strengthening the legacy of free, embodied, and powerful women.

Reclaiming the Organic Feminine Principle is more than a personal journey of remembrance; it is a form of embodied activism. Where we place love, connection, and liberation at the heart of our lives. Where we re-invite the fierce, loving, nurturing, wild force of the feminine back into a world that so deeply needs it. 

This training invites you to transform the concept of "being the change we wish to see in the world" from a mere idea into a profound lived experience. 

 

As women with access to greater freedoms, we hold a profound opportunity—and responsibility 

 

Being free, embodied, and fully alive in our bodies as women is our birthright. Yet, countless women around the world remain deeply oppressed, their voices silenced and their freedom denied. As women with access to greater freedoms, we hold a profound opportunity—and responsibility—to harness the liberties we have, breaking through the unconscious shackles we often don’t realize we carry.

When we do this, we restore our frequency and being to their rightful, embodied, and liberated state. This journey is not merely for our pleasure, although pleasure is essential and sacred. It is also for the women who cannot yet claim this freedom.

Every step we take toward embodying our wholeness sends ripples outward, a quiet revolution of sovereignty that transcends borders and boundaries. We rise not just for ourselves, but for every woman still waiting for the chance to rise

Our Graduates Share 

How does it feel to receive this training for women? 

 

 

No matter our age, the body story we live or the unique experiences we hold, we can all be leaders in our own unique way!

 

Join The Wait List For Our 2025 Training. 

Over 13th months & 7 modules, we will explore 

Module 1: The Organic Feminine 

In this module, we  discover the unique intelligence of the female body and nervous system.  By reconnecting with our bodys' natural rhythms and cycles, we gain access to a profound source of embodied intelligence offers clear guidance in our daily lives.  

We will also begin the enquiry into who we are beyond the confines of patriarchal influence, challenging restrictive cultural narratives of femininity.

Through feminine embodiment and sensuality practices, we'll rekindle our connection to the wild, natural tapestry of living in a female body. 

Module 2: Trauma & The Nervous System

In this module, we explore somatics; the inquiry into ourselves and the world around us through the language of the body.

This practice involves dropping into a field of embodied intelligence, tuning into the impulses, messages, movements, and sounds our bodies communicate, thereby becoming intimately familiar with how our bodies express truth. We do this by bringing awareness to the sensations, feelings, emotions, and narratives expressed by our nervous systems. 

Equipped with these foundations, you'll learn how to work with the four nervous system responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. You'll receive practical somatic tools to maintain emotional safety, stay connected during disconnection, and process challenging sensations. 

Module 3: Somatic Shadow Work

In this module, we will explore how to work with the shadow (the unconscious), where the hidden, rejected & orphaned parts of ourselves live.

As a group, we will practice integrating these exiled parts back into our conscious awareness. We will acknowledge our very human needs - to belong, to be seen, felt, understood, accepted and loved. This can be profoundly normalising and validating and an important part of holding space for others as they travel though similar material 

Why step into the hidden? ultimately, this frees us be ourselves. without needing to constantly chase safety and validation externally, which essentially disconnects us from our embodied aliveness. 

Module 4: Somatic Feminine Intelligence

In this module, you'll learn to access grounded presence, intimate connection and free expression as felt experiences within your body.

We do this through somatic dance, therapeutic erotic dance, and non-linear movement practices. We also explore breath, touch, sound, and movement as gateways to deepening self-connection.

Additionally, we learn knowledge about menopause, menarche, the power of the luteal phase, and the interplay between sexuality and the nervous system. These elements collectively deepen your connection to your own freedom and aliveness.

Over 13th months & 7 modules, we will explore 

Module 1: The Organic Feminine 

In this module, we  discover the unique intelligence of the female body and nervous system.  By reconnecting with our bodys' natural rhythms and cycles, we gain access to a profound source of embodied intelligence offers clear guidance in our daily lives.  

We will also begin the enquiry into who we are beyond the confines of patriarchal influence, challenging restrictive cultural narratives of femininity.

Through feminine embodiment and sensuality practices, we'll rekindle our connection to the wild, natural tapestry of living in a female body. 

Module 2: Trauma & The Nervous System

In this module, we explore somatics; the inquiry into ourselves and the world around us through the language of the body.

This practice involves dropping into a field of embodied intelligence, tuning into the impulses, messages, movements, and sounds our bodies communicate, thereby becoming intimately familiar with how our bodies express truth. We do this by bringing awareness to the sensations, feelings, emotions, and narratives expressed by our nervous systems. 

Equipped with these foundations, you'll learn how to work with the four nervous system responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. You'll receive practical somatic tools to maintain emotional safety, stay connected during disconnection, and process challenging sensations. 

Module 3: Somatic Shadow Work

In this module, we will explore how to work with the shadow (the unconscious), where the hidden, rejected & orphaned parts of ourselves live.

As a group, we will practice integrating these exiled parts back into our conscious awareness. We will acknowledge our very human needs - to belong, to be seen, felt, understood, accepted and loved. This can be profoundly normalising and validating and an important part of holding space for others as they travel though similar material 

Why step into the hidden? ultimately, this frees us be ourselves. without needing to constantly chase safety and validation externally, which essentially disconnects us from our embodied aliveness. 

Module 4: Somatic Feminine Intelligence

In this module, you'll learn to access grounded presence, intimate connection and free expression as felt experiences within your body.

We do this through somatic dance, therapeutic erotic dance, and non-linear movement practices. We also explore breath, touch, sound, and movement as gateways to deepening self-connection.

Additionally, we learn knowledge about menopause, menarche, the power of the luteal phase, and the interplay between sexuality and the nervous system. These elements collectively deepen your connection to your own freedom and aliveness.

Module 5: The Shadow Side Of  The Feminine

 In this module, we face the complex and often hidden layers of conditioning that we as women have inherited from patriarchy.

We look honestly at the layers of oppression around our sexuality, menstruation, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, gender roles, body image, power and other aspects of life. 

With attuned awareness, we recognise how we have lost touch with our freedom & aliveness, how we have become subordinate to this paradigm, and how we perpetuate it ourselves.

We face these things, not so that we can shame them within ourselves, but rather, to become aware of them and discover our embodiment outside of narratives that were never ours to begin with.

Equipped with deeper awareness, We will come back to living life in relationship to our authenticity & The Feminine Principle, beyond these limited & distorted structures.  

Module 6: Trauma Informed Somatic Coaching & Facilitation

Somatic coaching & facilitation connects the client with the body & the nervous system to discover the truth that lies within. 

In this module, we will decode the unspoken emotional narratives, bridging the gaps where words fail, to cultivate long lasting therapeutic change.

You will learn how to guide clients to access embodied safety in the presence of strong emotions, become deeply present to their bodies, discover, address and process their emotions.

Meeting feelings in this embodied way enables your clients to address the root cause of their challenges. This leads to fresh perspectives on life and the freedom to empowering new choices. 

Using the trauma-informed lens, you'll learn how to identify trauma and what to do when it arises. So you can feel confident in the knowledge that you can handle what ever comes up in sessions. 

  

Module 7: Accessing Your Genius

This module invites us to put down the constant striving/pushing to become the "best version of ourselves". (What a relief!)

Instead, we welcome the profound understanding that it is who we are, rather than what we do, that defines our leadership.  

We go beyond the "leadership to-do list" to embodying the essence of leadership, through the fabric of our bodies, interwoven with pleasure practices. 

Embodied leaders naturally radiate clarity, love and the desire for inspired transformation. They can't help but draw in and move people.

You will also learn how to harness the power of your own story to inspire women, and how to structure your own wisdom into powerful group workshops & 1-1 sessions.  

 

 The Training Sessions Schedule 

 

Are They Live or Pre-Recorded?

The training sessions are a mix of live & pre-recorded video calls. 

When & How Long?

They are held every second weekend, twice per month, on Saturday or Sunday. They are spread across USA, EU & AUS time zones. The session times vary through out the year, depending on the availability of our teachers. 

Each session is up to 3 hours long, with a break the middle.

Are There Breaks / Pauses / Holidays?

There are 8 integration periods through out the year, allowing time to rest, reflect and catch up on missed sessions.

What Are The Specifics?

 The session times are mostly fixed however there may be some sessions that are re-scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances and guest teachers needing to shift dates. Session times vary across USA, EU & AUS time zones and will fluctuate through the year depending on where the teacher is located. All sessions are available for replay within 24 hours if you can’t make the live session.  Session times are to be confirmed and will be available before the training begins.

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Module 5: The Shadow Side Of  The Feminine

 In this module, we face the complex and often hidden layers of conditioning that we as women have inherited from patriarchy.

We look honestly at the layers of oppression around our sexuality, menstruation, pregnancy, ageing, motherhood, gender roles, body image, power and other aspects of life. 

With attuned awareness, we recognise how we have lost touch with our freedom & aliveness, how we have become subordinate to this paradigm, and how we perpetuate it ourselves.

We face these things, not so that we can shame them within ourselves, but rather, to become aware of them and discover our embodiment outside of narratives that were never ours to begin with.

Equipped with deeper awareness, We will come back to living life in relationship to our authenticity & the Feminine principle, beyond these limited & distorted structures.  

Module 6: Trauma Informed Somatic Coaching & Facilitation

Somatic coaching & facilitation connects the client with the body & the nervous system to discover the truth that lies within. 

In this module, we will decode the unspoken emotional narratives, bridging the gaps where words fail, to cultivate long lasting therapeutic change.

You will learn how to guide clients to access embodied safety in the presence of strong emotions, become deeply present to their bodies, discover, address and process their emotions.

Meeting feelings in this embodied way enables your clients to address the root cause of their challenges. This leads to fresh perspectives on life and the freedom to empowering new choices. 

Using the trauma-informed lens, you'll learn how to identify trauma and what to do when it arises. So you can feel confident in the knowledge that you can handle what ever comes up in sessions. 

  

Module 7: Accessing Your Genius

This module invites us to put down the constant striving/pushing to become the "best version of ourselves". (What a relief!)

Instead, we welcome the profound understanding that it is who we are, rather than what we do, that defines our leadership.  

We go beyond the "leadership to-do list" to embodying the essence of leadership, through the fabric of our bodies, interwoven with pleasure practices. 

Embodied leaders naturally radiate clarity, love and the desire for inspired transformation. They can't help but draw in and move people.

You will also learn how to harness the power of your own story to inspire women, and how to structure your own wisdom into powerful group workshops & 1-1 sessions.  

 

 The Training Sessions Schedule 

 

Are They Live or Pre-Recorded?

The training sessions are a mix of live & pre-recorded video calls. 

When & How Long?

They are held every second weekend, twice per month, on Saturday or Sunday. They are spread across USA, EU & AUS time zones. The session times vary through out the year, depending on the availability of our teachers. 

Each session is up to 3 hours long, with a break the middle.

Are There Breaks / Pauses / Holidays?

There are 8 integration periods through out the year, allowing time to rest, reflect and catch up on missed sessions.

What Are The Specifics?

 The session times are mostly fixed however there may be some sessions that are re-scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances and guest teachers needing to shift dates. Session times vary across USA, EU & AUS time zones and will fluctuate through the year depending on where the teacher is located. All sessions are available for replay within 24 hours if you can’t make the live session.  Session times are to be confirmed and will be available before the training begins.

 

"If you want to connect with yourself in a deep, meaningful, and loving way, please take this training. This course has helped me to connect deeply with myself and to my aliveness. This training was a game changer for me and my womanhood, motherhood, personhood & relationships. 

It has been the most effective softening serum for me physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically. I have a new intimacy with myself and also with my partner and child. 

Now I navigate my inner world and outer world with more trust, discernment, grace, resilience, love and fun!"

Anne, USA

"I am a different woman than I was a year ago. I have a more loving, sensual relationship with my body. I react less from old trauma and triggers and instead respond from a deep trust in myself. My eyes are wide open to the often subtle effects of patriarchy, misogyny, and capitalism on my beliefs and behaviors. 

As a mid-life woman, I feared aging. Now, I am excited and eager to explore and expand myself in every direction possible.

I have found new purpose in guiding and witnessing other women – and myself- to feel safe and free within ourselves and within the larger world. I trust in life more than ever!"

Elizabeth , USA

Essential Training & Support 

The Somatic Educator For Women students receive

  • 13 Months: Of the deepest, richest, most diverse and well-held training for feminine embodiment practitioners available. 
  • 10+ World-Class Trainers: Each with decades of experience, teaching their specific area of greatest skill and experience.  
  • Live & Pre recorded Training Sessions: Over 130 hours in total. 2 - 3 hour group training sessions (twice per month), including both theory training and experiential exercises. All live trainings are recorded for easy access. We have several integration periods through out the training to rest, reflect and catch up on missed sessions. 
  • Pod Group: Your own group of up to 10 women, in the same (or similar) timezone as you, facilitated by your support coach. You'll have monthly pod calls and private community space. 
  • Practice Exercises: A new practice every 2 weeks, reviewed by your support coach. You will receive personal feedback on every exercises to help guide your learning journey. 
  • Training Manuals: Our live trainings come with thorough written training manuals for personal study during and outside of training sessions.  
  • Coaching & Facilitation Manual: Practices that you can use as a coach / facilitator in 1:1 coaching sessions and group sessions.

Additional Training & Support 

  • Q&A Calls (Optional): Monthly open sharing spaces for students to digest the course materials and talk about their experience together. Community connection, bonding and normalisation happen here. 
  • Official IICT Certification : Students who complete the course materials and graduate receive official certification from The International Institute of Complementary Therapists, which gives professional credibility and the ability to become insured as a therapist (purchased separately through the IICT). 
  • Lifetime Access: To all of our training materials, so you can continue to train at your own pace for as long as you want to. All out video trainings are recorded and uploaded.

The Investment

Waitlist Discount Price
$6,000 USD up front ($1,000 off regular price) 
Payment Plan Option:
10 x $625 / month ($6,250)

 

Full Price
$7,000 USD up front
Payment Plan Option:
10 x $725/month ($7,250) 

 

Waitlist Members receive early access to the discounted price 1 week before everyone else. 

Full details will be announced in Mid-April when we launch.

Our Graduates Share 

How has this training helped you as a facilitator?

 

Essential Training & Support 

The Somatic Educator For Women students receive

  • 13 Months: Of the deepest, richest, most diverse and well-held training for feminine embodiment practitioners available. 
  • 10+ World-Class Trainers: Each with decades of experience, teaching their specific area of greatest skill and experience.  
  • Live & Pre recorded Training Sessions: Over 130 hours in total. 2 - 3 hour group training sessions (twice per month), including both theory training and experiential exercises. All live trainings are recorded for easy access. We have several integration periods through out the training to rest, reflect and catch up on missed sessions. 
  • Pod Group: Your own group of up to 10 women, in the same (or similar) timezone as you, facilitated by your support coach. You'll have monthly pod calls and private community space. 
  • Practice Exercises: A new practice every 2 weeks, reviewed by your support coach. You will receive personal feedback on every exercises to help guide your learning journey. 
  • Training Manuals: Our live trainings come with thorough written training manuals for personal study during and outside of training sessions.  
  • Coaching & Facilitation Manual: Practices that you can use as a coach / facilitator in 1:1 coaching sessions and group sessions.

Additional Training & Support 

  • Q&A Calls (Optional): Monthly open sharing spaces for students to digest the course materials and talk about their experience together. Community connection, bonding and normalisation happen here. 
  • Official IICT Certification : Students who complete the course materials and graduate receive official certification from The International Institute of Complementary Therapists, which gives professional credibility and the ability to become insured as a therapist (purchased separately through the IICT). 
  • Lifetime Access: To all of our training materials, so you can continue to train at your own pace for as long as you want to. All out video trainings are recorded and uploaded.

The Investment

Waitlist Discount Price
$6,000 USD up front ($1,000 off regular price) 
Payment Plan Option:
10 x $625 / month ($6,250)

 

Full Price
$7,000 USD up front
Payment Plan Option:
10 x $725/month ($7,250)

 

Waitlist Members receive early access to the discounted price 1 week before everyone else. 

Full details will be announced in Mid-April when we launch.

Our Graduates Share 

How has this training helped you as a facilitator?

 

LEAD FACILITATOR

Maanee Chrystal

Maanee Chrystal is the founder of the Somatic Institute For Women and an internationally recognized leader in the field of the Feminine Somatics & Shadow work. She is a Somatic Integrative Teacher, Somatic Psychotherapist, Dance Therapist, Erotic Educator and Shadow Work Facilitator. 

Her teachings weave together a tapestry of modalities including shadow work, somatics, trauma resolution, nervous system health, dance therapy, non-duality, eco-somatics, embodied leadership, sensuality & the erotic. Maanee has over 12 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 400 women to become somatic educators in her year long teacher trainings & her courses have empowered over 90,000 students across the world.

Maanee's work 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. She advocates for women reclaiming the freedom of their bodies & their somatic intelligence, as agents of change, towards a restored & regenerative future.

Outside of the Institute, Maanee runs Shadow Work Facilitator trainings in Europe each summer & is at the beginning stages of starting her ecological community project where she runs month long community residencies on Truth Based Living in Thailand, where she has lived for the last 11 years.   


LEAD FACILITATOR

Maanee Chrystal

Maanee is the founder of the Somatic Institute For Women, 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 400 women to become somatic educators in her year long teacher trainings & her courses have empowered over 90,000 students across the world.

Maanee's work 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. She advocates for women reclaiming the freedom of their bodies & their somatic intelligence, as agents of change, towards a restored & regenerative future.

Outside of the Institute, Maanee runs Shadow Work Facilitator trainings in Europe each summer & is at the beginning stages of starting her ecological community project where she runs month long community residencies on Truth Based Living in Thailand, where she has lived for the last 11 years.   

Meet Our Expert Trainers  

Gain perspectives, invaluable insights, and powerful tools from globally renowned educators, leaders, & teachers
These are our 2024 trainers. 2025 will be similar or same. 

Dr. Saida Desilets

TEDx speaker, researcher, counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher &author.

Her work has touched the lives of millions globally.

Michaela Boehm

Intimacy & Relationships expert, author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®. 

Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow”s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’.

Amanda Patterson

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SAFE-T (Somatic Attachment Focussed Expressive Arts) therapist, Essence Coach and Voice Dialogue facilitator.

Creator of the Somatic Soul Method & The Trauma Informed Practitioner Program and Certification. 

Meet Our Expert Trainers  

Gain perspectives, invaluable insights, and powerful tools from globally renowned educators, leaders, & teachers
These are our 2024 trainers. 2025 will be similar or same. 

Dr. Saida Desilets

TEDx speaker, researcher, counter-culture creatrix, body-philosopher, and author, her work has touched the lives of millions globally

Michaela Boehm

Intimacy & Relationships expert. Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®. Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow”s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’.

Amanda Patterson

Amanda is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SAFE-T (Somatic Attachment Focussed Expressive Arts) therapist, Essence Coach and Voice Dialogue facilitator and the creator of the Somatic Soul Method and the Trauma Informed Practitioner Program and Certification. 

A'ida Shibli

Indigenous Palestinian, mother, feminist & lover of life.

A long-term political activist, member of Defend the Sacred Alliance & founder of Global Campus Palestine.

Jasmine Alicia Carter

Menstrual Artist, Feminine Embodiment Mentor, & founder of Sacred Woman.

Empowering women to reclaim and heal their authentic feminine nature, menstrual cycle and sexuality. 

Maya Luna

Poet, artist & teacher of Goddess Spirituality.

Her body of work, The Venus Path,  articulates the essence of the revelation of the great Fertility Goddess Religions that pre-date the Abrahamic faiths. 

A'ida Shibli

Indigenous Palestinian,  a mother, a lover of life, a feminist, a long-term political activist, a member of Defend the Sacred Alliance, and founder of Global Campus Palestine.

Jasmine Alicia Carter

Menstrual Artist, Feminine Embodiment Mentor, and founder of Sacred Woman: a brand that empowers women to reclaim and heal their authentic feminine nature, menstrual cycle and sexuality. 

Maya Luna

A poet, artist and teacher of Goddess Spirituality. Her body of work- The Venus Path- articulates the essence of the revelation of the great Fertility Goddess Religions that pre-date the Abrahamic faiths. 

Kimberly Anne Johnson

Renowned Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Sexological Bodyworker, Birth Doula, author & single mother.

David Bedrick

Somatic process worker & expert on shame, body image, diversity and social injustice.

Jane Hardwicke Collings

Former midwife,  women's shamanic mysteries teacher, writer and menstrual educator. 

Kimberly Anne Johnson

Somatic Experiencing practitioner, Sexological bodyworker, birth doula, Author & single mother

David Bedrick

Somatic process worker & expert on shame, body image, diversity and social injustice

Jane Hardwicke Collings

Former midwife, women's shamanic mysteries teacher, writer and menstrual educator

Miriam Ropschitz

Writer, facilitator, witch & founder of Moon Body.

She guides women to live attuned to the wild pulse of sex & cycles, earth & body, womb & moon. 

Fiona McCoss

Women's mentor and transformational facilitator in service to embodied and erotic feminine power and leadership. She is passionate about awakening and activating the "unapologetic" feminine essence.

Sheri Winston

Holistic sexuality teacher, medical professional and author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal. 

Miriam Ropschitz

Founder of Moon Body. A writer, facilitator and witch, she guides women to live attuned to the wild pulse of sex & cycles, earth & body, womb & moon. Over the last decade she's worked with hundreds of women in courses, workshops and retreats.

Fiona McCoss

A women's mentor and transformational facilitatorin service to embodied and erotic feminine power and leadership. She is passionate about awakening and activating the "unapologetic" feminine essence.

Sheri Winston

Wholistic sexuality teacher, medical professional,  author of the award-winning Women's Anatomy of Arousal

 

I'm ready to reclaim my freedom in ALL the ways & guide other women to do the same!

 

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What Our 250+ Past Students Received From This Profound Training

Acquire International accreditation with the Institute of Complimentary Therapies

Accredited courses, like ours certified by The International Institute of Complementary Therapies and their insurance partners, meet rigorous standards to ensure quality and safety in training. This accreditation enhances your career credibility as a somatic educator, distinguishing you from those with unregulated  training. Additionally, as an IICT member and accredited course graduate, obtaining insurance and professional liability indemnity as a trained somatic educator becomes more straightforward.

 

 Facilitation of Women's Circles and Workshop's & 1-1 sessions

 Develop the ability to facilitate engaging women's circles, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. These sessions offer women opportunities to explore their sensuality, bodies, menstrual cycles, and shadows, incorporating nervous system regulation practices, embodiment techniques, and somatic dance therapy.

Comprehensive Feminine Embodiment Toolkit

Receive a toolkit filled with powerful feminine embodiment practices, including shadow work exercises, nervous system regulation tools, and facilitation guidance, along with strategies on structuring and creating personalized workshops and one-on-one sessions.

Somatic Coaching & Facilitation skills: 

Somatic coaching & facilitation 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.

 

 

Trauma - Informed Facilitation skills 

There is a  crucial need for a deep sense of embodied safety to be included in the way that we coach and facilitate.

Trauma informed facilitation is achieved through incorporating somatics, trauma awareness, and an understanding of  how the nervous system works so that we can hold space, create our teachings and bring people into transformational experiences in an effective, safe & long lasting way. 

 

 

Potential to Join the the at the Somatic Institute For Women

After the program participants may become eligible to join the support coach team in future trainings. If you embody the principles of the training & become an incredible space holder, there is an opportunity to enter our apprenctice program holdig your own pod group the year after & in the second year enetering into a paid position as a support coach. Our team has grown over the last 3 years and most of our support coaches have been with us since the beginning while bringing in more incredibe women each year. This is an incredilbe opportunity to become apart of a growing team of women holding space for this program.

 

 

 
 

What You Will Receive From This Training,

As a Woman, an Educator & Changemaker

For Women

Reconnection With The Soma

Discover the human essence through somatic wisdom. Explore the rich and diverse tapestry of sensations, emotions and narratives that the nervous system offers us.

The Safety To Feel

Master the art of somatic safety, by nurturing a deep, loving relationship with yourself, through bodily awareness. Develop unwavering self-trust and the ability to harmoniously navigate the full spectrum of emotions and sensations. 

Female Body Wisdom

Form a relationship to your through menstrual cycle awareness and the unique female nervous system to live in alignment with your body, hormones, and sense of self.

The Feminine Without Patriarchal narratives 

Reveal the societal stories that objectify women to deepen into authentic womanhood.

Supportive Community 

Share collective understanding, mourning, and healing, recognizing that you are not alone in your journey. You are surrounded by inspiring women who walk this path alongside you!

Full-Bodied Sensuality

Experience the true nature of feminine sensuality, without patriarchal distortions, to experience its’ power for liberation and connection.

For Educators

Professional Skills

Acquire the ability to facilitate women’s circles, group workshops and 1:1 sessions, where women can These sessions offer women opportunities to explore their sensuality, bodies, menstrual cycles, and shadows.

Somatic Fluency

Decode the underlying emotional narratives of your clients, bridging the gap where words fail. Support clients to the subconscious dynamics at play in their lives, through the soma, to reveal beautiful insights and space for new change.

Trauma-Informed Practice

Embodied safety is the fundamental starting point for effective coaching and facilitation. Deliver safe transformative experiences, equipped with the skill to handle whatever comes up, both for you and your client.

Official IICT Certification

Receive formal qualification from the International Institute of Complementary Therapists. Be recognised formally as a therapist, and gain access to insurance options not available to the general public.

Access To Apprenticeship

A handful of graduates who embody the principles of the training will receive the opportunity to participate in the apprenticeship and support the training as support coaches. This is an incredible fast-track to becoming an incredible space holder.

For Change-Makers

Global Awareness

Cultivate rich awareness around the suppression of women's embodied power on the global level. Understand the roots of violence, environmental harm and rampant oppression that we see today.

Body Sovereignty

Experience the feeling of freedom that comes with reclaiming your body from patriarchal and misogynistic conditioning. Learn how to truly love your body and let it lead.

Your Mission

Reveal your own unique purpose; the resonant calling that follows from your natural gifts and your unique life experiences.

Sacred Activism

The training to embody all the qualities already mentioned, so they go beyond ideas and become the vital, natural expression of your being. Radiate these qualities outwards, inspiring your family, your clients and your community.

 

This is for you if you..

 

Want to experience the Wisdom of the Female Body: You're interested in menstrual cycle awareness and female body intelligence, and seek to guide others in embracing cyclical living, leading to alignment with body, hormones, and sense of self.

Are ready to reclaim Body Sovereignty As Activism and aim to empower your life through body expression and choices, claiming your existence as your own.

Long to redefine sensuality: You want to understand the true nature of feminine sensuality, distinguishing it from patriarchal distortions and recognizing its power for liberation and connection.

Feel The Global Impact: You’re keen to learn about the broader societal implications of suppressing women's embodied power, including its effects on global issues.

Desire to experience Empowerment & Reclamation: You're interested in strategies to shed limiting beliefs and narratives for full embodiment.

Learn the roles of limited Narratives: You wish to delve into societal stories that objectify women, distinguishing these from the authentic essence of womanhood & how to empower women to come into their freedom

Seeking Community & Solidarity: You value the power of collective understanding, mourning, and healing, recognizing you are not alone in your journey.

Yearning to re-connect to your Somatic Wisdom & Show others how to do the same: You seek a reconnection to human essence through somatic wisdom, exploring the rich tapestry of sensations, emotions, and narratives relayed by the nervous system.

Becoming an embodied female leader starts with closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and learning to trust your own body wisdom..

She is waiting for  you to listen.. Are you ready? 



Join The Wait List For Our 2025 Training. 

Becoming an embodied female leader starts with closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and learning to trust your own body wisdom..

She is waiting for  you to listen.. Are you ready? 



Join The Wait List For Our 2025 Training. 
What will you be able to do with this certification?
 
Feel safe to feel & guide other women to do the same

From this certification, you will master the art of Somatic Safety, learning to nurture a deep, loving relationship with yourself through bodily awareness. This involves creating a safe space to fully experience and accept your feelings. You'll develop skills to cultivate a strong sense of somatic safety. This foundational aspect of somatics emphasizes developing an embodied presence and gentle attentiveness. It empowers you to hold space for both your own complexities and those of others, fostering a deep, grounded relationship with your inner self. This leads to an unwavering trust and the ability to harmoniously navigate the full spectrum of emotions and sensations. 

Learn to embody your sacred activism

The suppression of women's bodies & their power has far-reaching consequences, extending to the global violence, environmental harm, and rampant oppression we see today.This program will catalyzing a shift towards embracing the regenerative, life-affirming essence the organic feminine principles offer in our lives as a source of activism, simply by the way you embody these teachings.  We advocate for embodied leadership, recognizing that by reclaiming the gentle strength of the organic feminine and weaving it back into the world, we collectively contribute to a rebirth from a culture mired in dominance to one of harmony and healing.

Holistic teachings & practices to apply into your work or create offerings with. 

Delve into a diverse array of educational topics that you can create workshops, themed embodiment session, include into your 1-1 sessions or create somatic sessions for women to explore various layers to reclaim the organic feminine principle.

The core of our program trains you in the foundations of Nervous System Health, Somatic Shadow Work, Trauma Awareness, Somatic Dance Therapy, Menstrual Cycle Awareness, Sensuality, the feminine shadow & much more. Our training is further enriched by the tenets of Embodied Leadership, Somatic Coaching, and Somatic Facilitation. This multifaceted approach ensures a holistic understanding and application of  the Organic feminine 

Discover your mission 

In this module, you'll not only learn how to be a leader with integrity but also embark on a profound personal journey of discovery. You will explore your unique narrative, understanding its power as a teaching tool. The module provides you with essential tools and insights, guiding you to identify and pursue your passion for supporting women's liberation. Additionally, you'll learn how to structure and create effective workshops and one-on-one sessions, integrating these skills seamlessly into your program. This comprehensive education will equip you with knowledge, skills, and clarity in your mission, empowering you to become a transformative and liberating force for women

DOWNLOAD OUR COURSE INFORMATION HERE WITH COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE WHOLE PROGRAM.  
 
 
 

"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion." - Camus 

 

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