Bodynamic Foundation Course has been a novel pathway to connect with the 'inner me'. It provides an interesting peek into an understanding of muscles, character structures and has enabled me to pique my curiosity with my body in a dynamic way. The experiential exercises that were incorporated in the course on mutual connection and dignity, boundaries... and parent-child dyad taught me to look at developmental trauma and attachment at a deeper muscular level. Truly the beginning of forging a robust connection with the body! Would definitely recommend this to all.
The somatic psychotherapy training from Bodynamics has helped me immensely while working with clients with CPTSD. The movement and activation of appropriate muscles along with the apt affirmations during sessions and then practice of the same between sessions, supports the clients to move through long standing trauma stemming from how the person was met during their ... development. This training gave me many insights about myself and has helped a great deal in my personal growth. I practise certain exercises regularly to enhance my ability to be with whatever is happening around me without getting overwhelmed.
Bodynamics was a great training for me to do after Somatic Experiencing. This is because it addresses developmental issues in a systematic and structured manner. This is not the main focus of SE and developmental trauma is something I encounter with most of my clients. Another reason is Bodynamics uses the felt sense, which is foundational to the practice of SE. Bodynamics was transformational for me because... it enabled an embodied understanding of my own challenges as an adult, from the patterns of how my needs were met or not met at different developmental stages of my childhood. This understanding was both cognitive and experiential. The amazing thing about bodynamics is that the founders were able to correlate patterns of muscle tension and collapse that are associated with specific patterns of inadequately met needs in different ages of childhood. And they have developed remarkable exercises that impact one's psychology, creating resilience and greater capacity for well being and making effective choices.
Bodynamics is giving me a new, very well-defined format to look at the mind-body connection. Even though my exposure right now has been limited to the foundation course, a few workshops and my experience with it in my personal therapy, I am floored by its depth and detail and look forward to learning more. The underlying theory is extensive yet very usable and effective even for ... an introductory learner. For example, I have found the exercises for grounding, centring and defining boundaries very effective for myself as well as my clients. The fact that these are physical movements which allow a change in the psychological stance makes them relatable as well as efficient. I would highly recommend this training for everyone open to understanding the mind-body connection, for mental health professionals especially so. I realise Bodynamics is not as hyped as other body-based modalities, but personally, I feel it is one of the most powerful ones, not only for trauma healing but also in the wellness space.
Bodynamic Training is the premier program for developing knowledge and skill in Developmental Psychology. Offering grounded theory, and practical healing protocols with precision and heart, bringing the human spirit alive in a fuller embodied way-the precision of understanding with spirit, heart, and body. My ... training has made fundamental support for my life and psychotherapy practice.
