Applied Somatic Healing Certification
Mastering Somatic Movement With Quantum Biology, Osteopathy & Somatic Psychology
A Year-Long Journey for Practitioners & Aspiring Professionals
with
Brian Siddhartha Ingle, ND, DO
Program Starts Monday, March 18, 2025
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How can I learn more about this program?
What if I can't attend sessions live?
What are the program requirements?
Who will benefit from this program?
Will this program certify me to practice as a somatic educator?
Is this certification accredited?
What can I do with this certification?
What is the schedule, and what are the main program details?
Will there be individualized guidance?
What is the cost, and do you offer payment plans?
May my enrollment be shared with family or friends?
Is there an online community for this program?
How will I receive my certification?
What are the technical requirements for this program?
How can I learn more about this program?
To learn more about Applied Somatic Healing Certification with Brian Siddhartha Ingle, ND, DO, which starts on March 18, 2025, please visit www.AppliedSomaticHealing.com.
If you are ready to apply, click here.
What if I can't attend sessions live?
Do not worry if you cannot attend weekly classes, integration sessions, or guest workshops live! We have designed this program to work even for those with busy schedules, as well as for those that live in different time zones.
While we hope you’ll attend as many live sessions as possible, you’ll be able to stream recordings. You’ll never have to worry about missing a session, and you can watch them anytime and anywhere at your convenience.
If you are unable to join a session live, we request that you access the replay within the same week, when possible, to stay up on the material. All recordings can be accessed on the Program Homepage. Recordings typically become available within 48 hours, and written transcripts within one week. You have ongoing access to these materials.
It is important to note that live attendance at eight out of fifteen total Pod Meetings is required (see Program Requirements for more details). You will be able to sign up for a pod that matches your availability.
What are the program requirements?
Attendance Requirements
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All Weekly Classes (49 total)
- Live on Zoom attendance (or review recording)
- 1 per week
- Tuesdays at 9am Pacific
- 120 minutes in duration
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All Integration Sessions (25 total)
- Live on Zoom attendance (or review recording)
- Thursdays at 9am Pacific
- 90 minutes in duration (including breakout sessions)
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Workshops with Guest Faculty (4 total)
- Live on Zoom attendance (or review recording)
- Thursdays at 9am Pacific
- 90-120 minutes in duration
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Live Attendance of 1-2 Pod Meetings per Unit (minimum of 8 total)
- Each Unit will have between 1 and 3 Pod meetings at varying days/times
- Units 1 to 5:
- 75 minutes in duration
- Live on Zoom attendance of at least 1 Pod meeting per Unit
- Units 6 and 7:
- 90 minutes in duration
- Live on Zoom attendance of at least 3 out of 6 Pod meetings for Units 6 and 7
Assessment Requirements
- 5 Open Book Quizzes
- Multiple-choice questions
- Achieve a minimum score of 70%
- Unlimited attempts
- 2 Written Reflections
- 300-500 word (paragraph style)
- Reflections on your experience based on a faculty prompt(s) specific to the Unit
- 25 Practice Teaching Lessons
- Teach 22 Movement Lessons and 3 Clinical Lessons to someone in or outside the program
- Each lesson should be 40-60 minutes
- No recording needs to be submitted
- 25 Brief Written Reflections on Each Practice Teaching Lessons
- Final Lesson Teaching Assessment
Receive a Certification as an Applied Living Somatics Practitioner upon satisfaction of all program requirements.
Is it possible to participate in the program if I love to learn, but don’t have a need for the Certificate of Completion?
Yes! This program will provide excellent learning for everyone who wishes to go deeper into this work. You can choose to participate in the program for self-cultivation only. This option is ideal if you're interested in the program content but need a flexible learning approach.
The cost of the program remains the same. Self-cultivation simply allows you to access the program materials and participate at your own pace without the pressure to complete assignments and practicums or meet deadlines.
You can choose to continue participating in group discussions (pods) if you wish. You can also fully opt out of pods, focusing solely on the self-paced learning materials.
If you are interested in this option, please reach out to us right away to go over your options. You can submit a Customer Support Request or write us at support@theshiftnetwork.com.
What is the program focus?
The program focuses on providing a comprehensive roadmap for teaching others practices for self-healing and holistic wellness. It draws on Brian's decades of expertise as an osteopath, naturopath, Clinical Hanna Somatic Educator®, and co-founder of Living Somatics, integrating these disciplines into a powerful system for transformation and well-being:
- Somatic movement & meditation to restore physical balance
- Quantum biology & circadian health to align with natural rhythms
- Osteopathic philosophy & somatic psychology to address the mind-body-spirit connection
This comprehensive training empowers you to take charge of your own healing journey while gaining the skills to teach somatic movement lessons and coach others in uncovering the root causes of their ailments. Whether focusing on your personal growth or supporting others, this program offers a transformative pathway to vitality, balance, and holistic wellness. For the full program details and curriculum, please visit www.AppliedSomaticHealing.com.
Will this program certify me to practice as a somatic educator?
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, you will receive a Certification as an Applied Living Somatics Practitioner. This certification signifies the successful completion of our comprehensive training in somatic movement education, applied osteopathic principles, and related fields. This program provides a deep understanding of somatic principles and practices, preparing you to guide others in self-discovery and healing as a somatic educator.
Is this certification accredited?
This program has been designed with ISMETA (International Somatic Movement Education Therapy Association) Educational Standards in mind. Program graduates can include 150 hours when applying for ISMETA membership through the independent membership track.
Who will benefit from this program?
Whether for personal growth or professional practice, this program equips you to activate the body’s innate healing potential, cultivate self-regulation, and guide others on their journey to optimal health — connecting body, mind, and spirit for lasting change.
- Health Practitioners Seeking Integrative Skills
- Aspiring Somatic Practitioners
- Trauma & Emotional Healing Facilitators
- Individuals Focused on Personal Embodiment & Healing
- Movement & Yoga Instructors
- Spiritual Practitioners & Seekers
- Professionals Focused on Preventive Health
- Community Leaders in Health & Wellness
For the full program details, please visit www.AppliedSomaticHealing.com.
What can I do with this certification?
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, you will be certified as an Applied Living Somatics Practitioner. You will be able to:
- Teach Living Somatics Movement lessons, apply the formula for self-healing, and find the key lesion (energetic, emotional, physical, spiritual) for yourself and others.
- Identify the root psychological cause of your physical pain and help others do the same.
- Coach clients on quantum biology in relation to their health issues.
- Integrate the Applied Living Somatics approach into other somatic movement disciplines.
Who are the Instructors?
Your highly qualified teachers will share skills, techniques, and wisdom you can use to deepen your osteopathic somatic healing skills as you learn how to embody what you teach and serve others. This program will provide you with a roadmap to self-healing based on Brian Siddhartha Ingle’s groundbreaking work in combining biodynamic osteopathy, somatic education, and somatic psychology.
Co-founder of Living Somatics, naturopath, registered Doctor of Osteopathy, certified Clinical Hanna Somatic Educator®, and practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®, Brian is a pioneer in the field of somatic education who teaches embodied movement as a vehicle to greater physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual freedom.
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Brian Siddhartha Ingle, ND, DO
Co-Founder of Living Somatics, Naturopath & Registered Doctor of Osteopathy with Ahpra
Brian Siddhartha Ingle, RSME, ND, DO, is a licensed doctor of osteopathic medicine and also a naturopath. He is a certified Hanna Somatic Educator®, somatic yoga teacher, practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method®, and an aqua bodyworker. He is co-founder of Living Somatics, along with Maya Gayatri Andersson-Schriefer, and the founder and educational director of the Ingle Institute for Somatic Education.
Brian is a graduate of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training, and has a background in Ayurvedic medicine and Vedic astrology. For more than 30 years, he has been inquiring into authentic systems of self-healing, movement, and personal development.
Based in India since 1995, Brian co-curated and co-hosted the online Somatic Movement Summit, a collaboration between Living Somatics and The Shift Network. Brian travels extensively, teaching workshops and presenting professional trainings all over the world, sharing his passion for embracing somatic movement as a vehicle to greater freedom. He conducts trainings on the clinical, hands-on work of Living Somatics and teaches an extensive one-year online program, training people as Somatic Movement Teachers.
INTEGRATION FACULTY
Maya Gayatri Andersson (Schriefer), MSME
Co-Founder of Living Somatics, Somatic Movement Educator
Maya Gayatri Andersson-Schriefer, MSME, is the co-founder of Living Somatics and a certified clinical Hanna Somatic Educator (CHSE), an Equine Hanna Somatic Educator, and a graduate of The Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training.
She is a board member of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA) and a registered master somatic movement educator (MSME). Together with Brian Siddhartha Ingle, she co-hosted the first three virtual Somatic Movement Summits for The Shift Network.
Maya holds a bachelor’s degree in education with a focus on health promotion, pedagogy, and kinesthetic learning. She is part of the core team at The Ingle Institute for Somatic Education, which offers training programs in the clinical hands-on work and movement lessons of living somatics. Gayatri also co-facilitates women’s self-leadership programs with her sister, Jahanavi Schriefer.
Over the course of her adult life, Maya has studied somatic movement and spiritual modalities, including Hanna Somatics, Equine Somatics, the Feldenkrais Method®, Watsu®, Body-Mind Centering®, biodynamic craniosacral therapy, Qigong, dance, several styles of yoga, and the art of Native American tracking.
Maya is passionate about offering pathways to greater self-connection, transformation, and elevation in the somatic-lived experience. She consults clients and teaches trainings internationally, in person, and online.
GUEST FACULTY
- Suresha Hill
- George Kao
- Dr. Sara Pugh, PhD
- Professor John Stuart Reid
Please note: Guest Faculty are subject to change.
For full bios, please click here.
What is the schedule, and what are the main program details?
All sessions will be held online through Zoom. There will not be any in-person engagement.
The training program starts on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 and ends on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Weekly 120-Minute Tuesday Sessions With Brian Siddhartha Ingle (49 total)
8:00am Pacific/4:00pm UK
Brian teaches weekly class sessions, covering the corresponding units in Applied Clinical Somatics, Somatic Movement, Applied Quantum Biology, Osteopathic Principles & Philosophy, Somatic Psychology, and Teaching Mastery. Each 120-minute class session includes time for live Q&A with Brian.
90-minute Integration Sessions in Each Unit (25 total)
9:00am Pacific/5:00pm UK on Select Thursdays
There will also be three to four integration sessions with Integration Faculty Maya Gayatri Andersson-Schriefer, MSME, for every unit. These special sessions will be held on Thursdays — dates will be announced ahead of time.
90- to 120-minute Guest Faculty Sessions (4 total)
Dates and times to be announced
Guest faculty sessions feature Suresha Hill, George Kao, Dr. Sara Pugh, and professor John Stuart Reid.
75- to 90-minute Pod Meetings in Each Unit (15 total)
Join a dedicated cohort of fellow students on Zoom for personalized feedback and focused time to embody the teachings in practice. Each small group is guided by a highly trained facilitator who is a graduate of Living Somatics and has studied extensively with Brian and Maya. You’ll meet with the same facilitator and group throughout the program, fostering a consistent and supportive learning environment.
In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to meet independently with your group to deepen your practice further. To ensure confidentiality, Pod Meetings will not be recorded and will not be available for later viewing.
If I participate, how many hours per month should I plan on dedicating to this program?
This will vary, but on average, you can expect to spend approximately 15-24 hours per month on this program.
Will there be individualized guidance?
This is a group training program, but it is designed to provide opportunities for personalized support. During classes and Integration Sessions, you'll have the chance to engage in Q&A with faculty, allowing for direct interaction and insights tailored to your learning journey.
In addition, you’ll meet regularly with your small group (or Pod), a dedicated cohort led by a highly trained facilitator who has studied extensively with Brian and Maya and graduated from Living Somatics. These small group sessions offer focused time to embody the teachings in practice and receive individualized feedback and mentoring as you develop your skills. Whether you’re stepping into the role of teacher for the first time or refining your abilities as a seasoned practitioner, this supportive environment ensures that your unique path is nurtured.
What is the cost, and do you offer payment plans?
The investment is $5,000 USD if paid in full (a 9-month payment plan is also available). If you apply now with a payment plan, your first payment will be due upon submitting your application, and subsequent payments will be automatically processed every 30 days until complete. The total payment plan price includes a finance charge. Any applicable discounts will be deducted from the total amount at the time of purchase.
The $100 application processing fee, which is included in your purchase, is non-refundable.
Are scholarships available?
A limited number of partial scholarships are available. For more information and to apply for a partial scholarship, click here. (Do not fill out a regular program application or submit payment if you wish to be considered for a partial scholarship.)
If you are awarded a scholarship and enroll in the program, your purchase will be non-refundable.
Typical partial scholarships will provide a 25% reduction in program cost.
What is the refund policy?
The $100 application processing fee is non-refundable.
A refund for the program, minus the application fee, is available for any reason on or before Midnight Pacific on April 8, 2025. Refunds will not be available after this date or with scholarships.
To request a refund, please click on this refund request form and submit your request. Qualifying refunds will be processed within five business days of submitting your request and an email confirming the refund will be sent. However, we’d love to have a chance to address and resolve your concerns first. If there’s something we can assist you with, please email us at support@theshiftnetwork.com and we’ll be happy to help! (No refund requests accepted after the above date or with scholarships.)
May my enrollment be shared with friends or family?
No. We understand that it can be helpful to share with friends and family the meaningful insights, reflections, and revelations you experience during the program.
While we encourage you to share with others what you learn in the program, we ask that you do not share any of the program materials or anything from the Homepage or private Facebook Community Group.
We maintain this policy out of respect for our Faculty and to honor the contractual agreement with them. This program has been designed to replicate an in-person training as much as possible; therefore, each enrollment is designated for that participant.
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Here is our full Spousal Sharing Policy:
The Shift Network is happy to offer our 2-for-1 special to spouses or partners living under the same roof for most of our foundational courses with the purchase of one full-price registration. (Spousal participation is offered at the sole discretion of the Shift Network and is subject to availability. Certain exclusions may apply. The Company reserves the right to change or cancel this policy at any time.)
However, we are unable to extend this offer to participants in any of our advanced-level or application contingent programs, such as Certification Programs, Immersion Programs, Coaching or Teacher Trainings, and any courses or programs involving 1:1 faculty coaching and mentoring sessions.
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We appreciate your inquiry about this and your commitment to being in integrity. Thank you for not sharing any program materials!
Is there an online community for this program?
Yes. Our exclusive online community is the perfect place to continue your discovery process. Here, you can continue the discussion about your program materials and interact with your fellow participants to take your exploration to an even deeper level.
How will I receive my certificate of completion?
After a short review period following completion of the program, students who successfully complete the year-long program requirements will be granted access to a digital certificate of completion.
What are the technical requirements for this program?
As this is an online professional training, intermediate technical skills are required to participate fully in this program. Students are required to have a computer or other device and will be asked to use Zoom and to complete online formative assessments and other reflections and assignments (an iPad or smartphone may suffice, but we recommend a laptop or desktop computer). Students will need to feel comfortable with basic navigation on our website and opening/playing media and other files (logging in, finding class sessions and materials, playing recordings, opening, filling out, and submitting online forms, etc.), as well as accessing an online Student Portal to submit and track program requirements. Important program information will regularly be sent via email, and we strongly request that you check your emails frequently throughout the duration of the program.
FOR ALL OTHER QUESTIONS
Please submit a Customer Support Request or write us at support@theshiftnetwork.com for additional support needs.
You can also sign up for an Information Session with our Program Manager and other prospective students here.
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