3-Day Introductory Training in the
Fundamentals of Biodynamic Healing
August 14-16 | Ojai, California
Prerequisite for the next Yearlong Immersion
NCBTMB CEUs Offered
In this introductory course, we will delve into the guiding principles of craniosacral biodynamics and somatics.
Orienting to the guiding principles of presence, stillness and wholeness, we will explore inner practices such as embodied felt-sense, resonant touch, full body breathing, resting in invisible midline, and abiding in neutral.
Following the insights of Dr. Sutherland and his successors, we will learn how to listen to Primary Respiration and the Breath of Life, sensing tides, fulcrums, stillpoints, subtle rhythms, states of consciousness, and more.
This course will invite you to develop and refine your essential skills for grounding and centering in yourself, creating and maintaining safety and trust with your partner, increasing potency in your touch and sensitivity in your awareness.
These teachings are rooted in the traditions of biodynamic osteopathy, craniosacral work, somatic therapies, nervous system science, and non-dual wisdom. Together, we cultivate our capacity to support the body’s innate wisdom of healing in ourselves and in each other.
“Osteopathy is an Art. Out of the Art comes Science. The science comes from repeated observation of nature’s therapeutics and laws.” — James Jealous, DO
About the Course
“I keep thinking that if everyone took this class there would be peace on Earth.”
— Kimberly, Breath of Life Course Student
About the Location
Ojai is such a special landscape in which to practice this deep work, and we will have an excursion to the local river and hot springs (pictured above) to support our journey.
This is an invitation to be held by the solidity of the earth, the vastness of the sky, and the returning to one’s center, a relearning of how to rest in one's being.
Accommodations are not included in this non-residential immersion. A directory of local BnB’s can be provided upon request, and carpools can be arranged amongst participants as needed.
Hard to put into words the complete fullness, wholeness and expansiveness I experienced from taking this course. So inspired by the way Koa transmits these teachings. I am so grateful for her devotion to her students, her care and her communication. She holds the space so beautifully. Highly recommend studying with Koa!
— Amanda, Breath of Life Course Student
Course Overview
In this introductory course, we will delve into the guiding principles of craniosacral biodynamics, embodiment, meditation, somatic movement, and nervous system attunement. No prior experience necessary.
Key Concepts
Orienting to Presence, Stillness, and Wholeness.
Embodied Practices: Engaging in embodied felt-sense, resonant touch, full body breathing, midline, neutral.
Listening to Life Forces: Understanding Primary Respiration and the Breath of Life. Sensing tides, fulcrums, stillpoints and subtle rhythms of the craniosacral system.
Learning Outcomes
Develop essential skills for grounding and centering in your being.
Learn to create and maintain safety and trust with self and other.
Enhance the potency of your touch and the sensitivity of your awareness, with anaotomical insight.
Essential Skills Cultivation
Through the resources of Dynamic Stillness and the Breath of Life, we cultivate our ability to support the body’s Innate Wisdom of Healing in ourselves, in each other, and in the world.
Our Schedule
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
10am—1:00pm | Stillness Meditation, Somatic Movement, Class Lecture, Q&A
1:30pm—3pm | Lunch
3pm—6pm | Class Lecture, Demo, Hands-On Session Trades
Registration and Reciprocity
These lands ancestrally belong to the Chumash people. A percentage of our funds will be offered to local indigenous organizations.
Registration is first come, first served.
Refunds:
If the course needs to be cancelled or postponed by the facilitator or host, a full refund will be given. For more details on refunds please see Course Policies.
Deep gratitude for the wisdom and beauty you embody and share. This time here has been deeply nourishing as I beginning to witness healing and harmony within vessel and heart. Thank you!
— Kristianna, Breath of Life Course Student
About the Facilitator
Koa carries sixteen years of extensive training in biodynamic craniosacral and osteopathic medicine, as well as a deep well of learning from earth-based medicine keepers and mystic spiritual leaders. She has worked in private practice since 2016.
In 2021, Koa launched her Breath of Life Course, a program designed and synthesized from her studies in the healing arts as well as from breaking through her own challenges as highly sensitive person who has withstood two traumatic head and brain injuries.
Koa is a gentle guide and compassionate teacher with the ability to respond to the field with wisdom teachings that are accessible and applicable. Both her private sessions and group immersions are known to be uniquely transformative, restorative, and healing.
A Note for Returning Students
“Repeating” a class is never repeating. There is always more to learn simply by being in the field, and no two classes are ever the same.
Please consider returning to continue deepening your practice and skills and receive a special discount!