Somatic Exercises for Nervous System Regulation
Leeuwarden, NetherlandsÂ
January 22nd to 24th, 2027
Join our signature immersive program and experience the power of Somatics for Nervous System Regulation. Whether you are interested for professional reasons, or you want to learn exercises you can use for your own wellbeing, this intensive workshop is for you. Through a blend of embodied practices, sensorial exploration, and somatic psychology, you will experience firsthand how to create and manage a safe container for deep release of subconscious stress that generates mental and physical blockages.
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Introduction
"How We Approach Nervous System Regulation"
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the profound effects of stress, trauma, and chronic tension on our physical and mental well-being, Nervous System Regulation has emerged as a pivotal practice for cultivating balance and resilience. Our approach is based on Somatics and works for every person, independent of age, personal habits, cultural background, and lifestyle. We will teach you how your daily habits can create hidden limitations in your emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing, and we will offer you practical exercises to move beyond these hidden patterns, automatic reactions, and unwanted behavior.
Our protocols always include three steps:
Somatic Awareness
This allows you to become conscious of mechanisms in the body that lay below the threshold of your ordinary awareness. This is the central aspect of our approach, as we put the physical body at the center of the picture that includes your mind and relationships. Your Somatic Awareness becomes your inner compass and your tool for stress management as well as emotional resilience.Â
Somatic Intuition
The process whereby subconscious mechanisms in the body exchange information with subconscious processes of the mind where automatic behavior, emotions, and hidden beliefs are stored. By engaging with these processes, you open the possibility to unravel and reframe entrenched psychological patterns that have a profound impact on your life.
Somatic Psychology
 The process of integrating knowledge revealed through Somatic Awareness and Somatic Intuition into the folds of the rational mind, thus helping one to update their Reality Model and generate agency to transform their projects and their everyday lives.
Training with the IOAS exceeded my expectations and Andrea was an incredible mentor and facilitator on this journey. The focus on anatomy created a deep understanding of the process as it provided the theoretical structure, alongside the embodied experience, which supported me in creating better teaching points for my clients. The training was very experiential and allowed a lot of space for each practitioner to reflect on their own experience while actively listening to other group members. This created great case study examples and provided the 'trainee practitioners' with a lot of rich information to bring into their work. The dreamtime journeys are very powerful when combined with the somatic awareness exercises. I can honestly say that it has transformed my health and well-being and will profoundly impact my practice with others. The Somatic Psychology protocols brought me a powerful level of introspection as well as a lot of emotional release, leading to a positive improvement of my energy levels. I really became so mindful and aware of the smallest sensations within my body connecting them to my own inner wisdom. The individual journaling and group exploration at the end of the practices felt incredibly spiritual and truly safe. This was such a rich experience that I felt I had signed up for a retreat! Reading back on my journal entries feels surreal at times and I feel grateful for having had that sacred space. I really aspire to hold space for others like Andrea did for our group, he gave an incredible example of how to teach and facilitate to all students.
Jenny Fennessy
PhD Candidate, ADHD Researcher, Health and Well-being Specialist
Schedule
Three days of NSR
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Friday: Enter Somatic Dreamtime
 An exploration of the subconscious through gentle exercises for relaxation. Preparing for the larger journey of the weekend.
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Saturday:Â Explore the Subconscious Body
 How your unique lifestyle and psycho-history shapes the hidden connections in the Neuro-Myo-Fascia of your physical, emotional, mental, and transpersonal bodies.
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Sunday:Â From the Collective Unconscious to your Personal Story Line
  in this chapter we explore how to zoom in and zoom out using awareness in the body after the experience of the weekend and repeated practice in our everyday life learning to integrate these newfound freedom and awareness into our daily routines and transform situations at work or in our personal lives.
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Training with the IOAS exceeded my expectations and Andrea was an incredible mentor and facilitator on this journey. The focus on anatomy created a deep understanding of the process as it provided the theoretical structure, alongside the embodied experience, which supported me in creating better teaching points for my clients. The training was very experiential and allowed a lot of space for each practitioner to reflect on their own experience while actively listening to other group members. This created great case study examples and provided the 'trainee practitioners' with a lot of rich information to bring into their work. The dreamtime journeys are very powerful when combined with the somatic awareness exercises. I can honestly say that it has transformed my health and well-being and will profoundly impact my practice with others. The Somatic Psychology protocols brought me a powerful level of introspection as well as a lot of emotional release, leading to a positive improvement of my energy levels. I really became so mindful and aware of the smallest sensations within my body connecting them to my own inner wisdom. The individual journaling and group exploration at the end of the practices felt incredibly spiritual and truly safe. This was such a rich experience that I felt I had signed up for a retreat! Reading back on my journal entries feels surreal at times and I feel grateful for having had that sacred space. I really aspire to hold space for others like Andrea did for our group, he gave an incredible example of how to teach and facilitate to all students.
Jenny Fennessy
PhD Candidate, ADHD Researcher, Health and Well-being Specialist
What to Expect
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Long-Form Workshops Featuring Research-Based Protocols
The NSR Practitioner Kit is composed of three in-depth workshops, each designed to offer an immersive experience in Nervous System Regulation. You will engage with crucial body structures integral to NSR through practical, embodied techniques that deepen your understanding and refine your skills. Each session concludes with profound relaxation, set up to facilitate exploration of your subconscious mind immediately after engaging with your anatomy.
Short-Form Anatomy Lectures Explaining Essential Concepts
The NSR Practitioner Kit includes concise, focused anatomy lectures that complement the featured workshops by providing essential foundational knowledge. Each lecture is crafted to deepen your understanding of the body’s structures and their critical role in maintaining balance and resilience, offering actionable insights and making complex concepts both accessible and practical.
Integrated Journaling Protocols with Transformative Prompts
Within our campus, you’ll find an interactive journaling section designed to help you channel and integrate the insights gained from exploring key body structures crucial for regulating your nervous system. These thoughtfully crafted prompts guide you to reveal and reflect on your subconscious experiences, helping you uncover insights and release patterns that impact your nervous system and overall well-being.
Exclusive Anatomy Drawings that Deepen your Understanding
In the NSR Practitioner Kit, you’ll discover a collection of exclusive anatomy drawings that provide in-depth insights into the key structures essential for Nervous System Regulation. These carefully crafted illustrations offer a comprehensive view of the body’s critical components involved in regulation, enabling you to bridge the gap between anatomical knowledge and practical application, and to explore NSR techniques with confidence and precision.
The IOAS integral, anatomy-based approach is contextual, relational, functional, and insightful beyond anything I have learnt before. I am able to explain clearly why we practice certain movements, and why they yield the expected results in the body and mind, in a language that is accessible to my students and empowering for all. Each session allows for a lucid connection to the subconscious which opens up a flow of new insight. From holding one-off workshops about a particular theme, like reducing anger or recovering from addiction, to full series of events focused on healing trauma, managing stress or working with grief, I feel that my potential as an IOAS practitioner is boundless. Here is a short quotation from a client just after experiencing a full protocol: 'I have never seen this side of me before. I can’t thank you enough for this revelation’. I offer the highest recommendation for the Institute of Applied Somatics methods. You will not be disappointed in the delivery, the detail, and the impact these systems and protocols offer you and your clients. Any of the IOAS methods that you study will help you to change lives.
Rowan Carr
Trauma-Informed Somatic Embodiment Coach
Meet your Facilitators
Dr. Andrea Traldi
For the past 25 years, Dr. Andrea Traldi has investigated the relationship between movement, fascia, and intuition. He is a lead researcher on the connection between sensorial awareness, anatomy, and cognitive science. As founder of the Institute of Applied Somatics®, he pioneers a method that is not only embodied and intuitive, but also rooted in proven clinical research. Andrea is a kinesiologist, holds a Masters degree in psychology, and a PhD in somatic transdisciplinary research. He has decades of experience in leading others to access their inner worlds through their bodies. His speciality lies in sharing clinical, result-based exercises that combine with intuitive dream journey protocols to unfold your unique creative vision, body wisdom, and manifesting power.
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Malou Bouw
A passionate investigator of eco-friendly and sustainable projects, Allegra graduated in Architecture and later specialized in visual communication for Somatics. Her unique style of illustration perfectly captures the essential points of our Nervous System Regulation protocols, allowing practitioners to guide the awareness of their clients to the right areas of their bodies using anatomical representations that are both beautiful and accurate. Allegra's keen eye for relaxed and welcoming settings creates an ideal container for your in-person learning experience.  Her thoroughness, intuition, and attention to detail will impact your journey in subtle yet profound ways.
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Our In-Person intensive program runs every day from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For information about travel and accommodation, please visit our FAQ section.
Join our full two-week program or select a single speciality course to explore a specific topic and embark on a journey that will transform your life.
Exercises for Nervous System Regulation Â
22nd to 24th of January 2027
447 €Â
* Limited spots available
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