Part I - Foundations of Somatic Healing

Introduction to Somatic HealingMind & BodyFundamentals of he Nervous SystemBreath Awareness TechniquesGrounding PracticesTalk TherapyGuided Demonstrations

Part II - Therapeutic Skills & Hands-On Practice

Somatic AssessmentReading body language & holding patternsBreathworks for regulationTouch & AwarenessSomatic Release TechniquesMovement & embodied practicesSupervised Hands-On Practice Sessions

Part III - Integration & Professional Practice

Designing a complete sessionHolding a healing spaceAdapting sessions for individual needsPractitioner self care & burnout preventionManaging challenging situationsBoundaries & ethicsClosing integration

8 DAYS · 7 NIGHTS · PROFESSIONAL SOMATIC HEALING TRAINING

8 Day Somatic Healing Therapist Training

Develop practical skills for supporting body awareness, nervous-system regulation, emotional processing and embodied wellbeing. Through guided theory, demonstrations, personal practice and supervised partner work, learn a structured and consent-conscious approach to somatic healing.

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For wellness practitioners and sincere beginners · Small-group or private format · Certificate of completion

THE TRAINING FOUNDATION

Learn to Work With the Body, Not Against It

Somatic healing begins by listening to the body rather than trying to force an outcome. This training introduces a grounded framework for recognising patterns of tension, supporting nervous-system regulation and facilitating embodied awareness with care.

You will learn through explanation, demonstration, personal experience and supervised practice—so the work is understood not only intellectually, but through the body.

AWARENESS

Read the Body

Learn to observe breath, posture, muscular holding and nonverbal responses without rushing to interpret or change them.

REGULATION

Establish Safety

Use grounding, pacing and nervous-system-aware practices to support greater steadiness before approaching deeper emotional work.

TOUCH

Practise With Consent

Develop clear communication, pressure awareness and professional boundaries for safe and respectful hands-on practice.

INTEGRATION

Support the Process

Help participants notice, reflect upon and integrate their experiences without forcing emotional release or promising a particular outcome.

The intention is not to diagnose or “fix” another person, but to create supportive conditions in which awareness, regulation and meaningful change can emerge.

THE EIGHT-DAY TRAINING JOURNEY

From Personal Experience to Skilled Practice

The training unfolds progressively, allowing time to understand, experience, practise and integrate each stage. Each phase builds upon the one before it, creating a grounded pathway from personal exploration to working supportively with others.

Body Awareness & Somatic Listening

Begin by developing a deeper relationship with your own body and learning how somatic awareness forms the foundation of this work.

• Explore body awareness and inner sensing
• Observe breath, posture and patterns of holding
• Develop somatic listening and grounded presence

DAYS 1 & 2

FOUNDATIONS

Safety, Breath & Emotional Processing

Learn how safety, pacing and nervous-system regulation influence the way the body responds to stress and emotion.

• Practise breathwork and grounding techniques
• Explore nervous-system regulation
• Understand emotional responses through the body

DAYS 3 & 4

REGULATION

Develop hands-on experience through demonstrations, guided bodywork practice and supervised partner work.

Practise myofascial release techniques
Explore somatic and emotional-release massage
Develop sensitivity, consent and appropriate pressure

DAYS 5 & 6

PRACTICE

Bodywork & Supervised Exchange

Session Structure & Professional Integration

Bring the different elements together and learn how to create a coherent, supportive somatic healing session.

• Structure an individual somatic healing session
• Practise holding a grounded and supportive space
• Receive feedback and integrate your learning

DAYS 7 & 8

FACILITATION

Each stage builds upon the one before it—moving from personal experience towards confident, responsible practice.

CORE CURRICULUM

Practical Skills for Body-Based Healing

Explore the principles, hands-on methods and professional foundations of somatic healing. The curriculum combines guided theory, personal experience, demonstrations, massage techniques and supervised partner practice.

01

Somatic Awareness & Body Reading

Develop greater sensitivity to breath, posture, muscular holding, movement and other ways the body communicates its present experience.

02

Nervous-System Regulation

Explore grounding, pacing and nervous-system-aware practices that can support a greater sense of safety, stability and embodied presence.

03

Breath, Movement & Grounding

Learn how conscious breathing, gentle movement and sensory awareness can help participants reconnect with their bodies and the present moment.

04

Myofascial Release Work

Learn gentle myofascial and somatic bodywork techniques intended to ease patterns of physical holding and encourage deeper body awareness.

05

Somatic & Emotional Release Work

Explore flowing massage sequences, attuned touch and body-based practices that can create supportive space for relaxation and emotional expression.

06

Consent, Session Design & Integration

Learn how to communicate boundaries, establish ongoing consent and structure a complete somatic healing or bodywork session with care and professional responsibility.

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Somatic Healing Training Program

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Learn Through Demonstration, Practice & Reflection

This training is designed to be experienced through the body—not understood through theory alone. Each technique is introduced gradually, with time to observe, practise, receive feedback and reflect upon what you experience.

Observe

Watch each practice demonstrated with a clear explanation of its purpose, application, boundaries and relevant safety considerations.

Practise

Explore somatic techniques, myofascial release and massage-based bodywork through guided practice and supervised exchange.

Integrate

Receive constructive feedback, reflect upon your experience and gradually refine the quality of your touch, communication and presence.

All hands-on and partner practices are guided by communication, personal choice and respect for individual boundaries.

IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU?

A Training for Practitioners and Sincere Beginners

Join to deepen your personal embodied practice, develop practical bodywork skills or thoughtfully expand the way you support others.

BODYWORK

Wellness & Bodywork Practitioners

Deepen your understanding of the relationship between the body, emotions and nervous system while adding somatic approaches to your existing work.

Massage therapists · Bodyworkers · Energy healers · Holistic practitioners

FACILITATION

Yoga, Meditation & Holistic Guides

Develop body-aware practices that can complement movement, meditation, breathwork and other forms of wellbeing facilitation.

Yoga teachers · Meditation guides · Breathwork facilitators · Wellness educators

BEGINNING

Those Beginning a New Path

Build a grounded foundation in somatic awareness, massage-based bodywork and supportive one-to-one practice—even if this is your first professional training in the field.

Sincere beginners · Career changers · Personal-growth seekers · Aspiring practitioners

No previous experience is required, what matters most is genuine interest, emotional maturity, respect for personal boundaries and a willingness to learn through both giving and receiving.

TRAINING COMPLETION

Leave With a Clear Foundation for Practice

After completing the full training and required practical work, you will receive a Certificate of Completion in Somatic Healing Therapist Training from Adyakula.

The training is designed to help you bring the different methods together into a coherent, consent-conscious approach to one-to-one somatic healing and bodywork.

STRUCTURE A SESSION

Learn how to prepare, open, guide and conclude a supportive somatic healing session with a clear and adaptable structure.

USE SOMATIC PRACTICES

Guide foundational breathwork, grounding, body-awareness and gentle movement practices according to the needs of the participant.

APPLY FOUNDATIONAL BODYWORK

Practise foundational myofascial release, somatic massage and emotional-release bodywork with appropriate communication and pressure.

COMMUNICATE CONSENT & BOUNDARIES

Establish clear agreements, request ongoing consent and respond respectfully when another person communicates discomfort or changes their mind.

A FOUNDATION FOR CONTINUED PRACTICE

Completing eight days of training is an important beginning—not the end of your development as a practitioner.

Confidence and sensitivity grow through continued practice, self-reflection, feedback and respect for the boundaries of your professional experience.

TRAINING FORMAT

A Focused Daily Rhythm With Space to Absorb

Each training day follows a clear learning sequence while leaving generous time for rest, reflection and personal integration.

Most formal teaching and supervised practice takes place within one focused daily block. The remaining time allows the body and nervous system to rest, process the work and prepare for the following day.

ARRIVE

Ground & Check In

Settle into the body, ask questions and prepare for the day’s learning through a short grounding or awareness practice.

LEARN

Understand & Observe

Explore the relevant principles and watch each bodywork, massage or somatic practice demonstrated with clear guidance.

PRACTISE

Experience & Apply

Develop hands-on skills through guided practice, supervised exchange and attention to communication, consent and pressure.

INTEGRATE

Reflect & Rest

Record personal insights, receive feedback and allow the day’s physical and emotional learning to settle.

ONE FOCUSED TEACHING BLOCK EACH DAY

The exact daily rhythm may be adapted according to whether the training is private or conducted with a small group, as well as the material being covered.

The training is intentionally spacious. Somatic learning requires time to experience, absorb and integrate—not simply more hours of continuous instruction.

Available in Goa or Rishikesh. The precise inclusions may vary slightly by location and accommodation.

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GUIDED BY ADYAKULA

Personal Guidance, Rooted in Presence

Your retreat is held within the approach of Adyakula—a space created for sincere practice, embodied awareness and compassionate personal guidance.

We work with each guest as an individual. The pace, practices and conversations are shaped with care around what feels appropriate during your stay.

PRESENCE BEFORE PRESSURE

Practices are offered with patience rather than force.

PERSONAL, NOT FORMULAIC

The retreat rhythm is adapted to the person in front of us.

INTEGRATION BEYOND THE RETREAT

You leave with simple practices that can continue at home.

Ananda

Founder · Tantra & Spiritual Practice

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Sanghamitra

Cofounder · Healing & Student Care

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WHAT YOUR TRAINING INCLUDES

Everything Arranged for an Immersive Learning Experience

The residential format brings training, supervised practice, rest and daily nourishment into one coherent eight-day experience.

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Eight Days of Guided Training

Focused teaching, live demonstrations and progressive practical learning across the complete eight-day program.

02

Supervised Hands-On Practice

Guided experience with myofascial release, somatic massage, emotional-release bodywork and other foundational somatic techniques.

03

Seven Nights’ Accommodation

A private or shared stay according to your selected location, room category and training package.

04

Daily Vegetarian Meals

Simple, nourishing vegetarian meals provided according to the daily rhythm of the training.

NOT INCLUDED

Flights, visas, travel insurance and personal expenses are not included. Airport transfers can be arranged on extra payment based on the location & venue.

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Personal Guidance & Feedback

Individual support within a private or intentionally small-group learning environment.

06

Certificate of Completion

Awarded after full attendance and completion of the required practical participation.

ACCOMMODATION & VENUE

The exact room for your training during your stay in Arambol, Goa depends on your selected package.

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A GLIMPSE OF THE EXPERIENCE

A Training Shaped Around Learning, Healing & Reconnection

From theory, guided meditations, breathworks classes, experiential learning and supervised practice sessions to peaceful surroundings, nourishing meals, and unhurried time by the sea—each element of your training is thoughtfully arranged to support rest, embodied awareness, and personal integration.