Two Paths, One Foundation

Maybe you feel called to hold others to learn this work, build a practice, and guide people back to themselves through the body. Or maybe you're here for you. Because something in you is ready to heal, and you want to understand your own body, your own nervous system, your own patterns at last. Both belong here. This course was built for both of you. Because the truth is, you can't truly hold this work for anyone else until you've felt it in your own body first. We start where all real healing starts with you.
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Does This Sound Like You?

You've done the talking. The reading. The understanding-it-all-in-your-head. And still something hasn't shifted.


✓  You know your patterns inside out, but you still react the same way

✓  You carry tension, exhaustion or numbness that no amount of thinking fixes

✓  You're drawn to this work to breath, the body, real healing but don't know where to start

✓  You want to help others, but feel you need proper grounding first

✓  You sense the answer isn't more thinking it's coming back into your body


If you felt a yes somewhere in your body reading that- you're in exactly the right place.

What This Course Is

The Foundations of Somatics is a complete, trauma-informed training in working with the body, the brain and the breath the three doorways to lasting change.

Over eleven modules, you'll learn how the nervous system really works, how trauma lives in the body, and how to release it safely through breath work, somatic tools, touch, movement, energy work and the voice. You'll learn to read a nervous system, hold space, and weave it all into real sessions or into your own daily life. This isn't just theory. It's over a decade of lived, hands-on experience the real work, taught the way it actually happens, in a way you'll feel as much as understand. And it's IPHM accredited so if you choose to practise, you finish with training that's recognised and insurable.

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. What this course is...

    3. What Is Somatics? The Whole Person & Where This Work Comes From

    4. A Grounding Practice to Begin

    5. Module 1-Self Enquiry Questions

    6. End of Module Quiz

    7. Student Q&A

    8. Student Q&A Replay- 8th June

    1. The Nervous System

    2. The Vagus Nerve

    3. Module 2-Self Enquiry Questions

    4. The Window of Tolerence

    5. Nervous System Capacity

    6. Working Somatically With Your Nervous System

    7. Module 2- Workbook

    8. End of Module Quiz

    1. The Breath as a Bridge

    2. How the breath works

    3. Anatomy of the respiratory system

    4. Why Deep Breathing is Hard

    5. The 3 Breathing Practices

    6. Awakening Breath Work- Short Session

    7. Awakening Breath Work- Longer Session

    8. Module 3 -Workbook

    9. End of Module Quiz

    10. Student Q&A

    11. Replay Link- Student Q&A

    1. The Fascia

    2. Touch

    3. Movement

    4. Fascia Release-Self Practice and Working With Others

    5. Guided Meditation- Body Awareness

    6. Module 4-Student Workbook

    7. End of Module Quiz

    1. Touching on Trauma

    2. Trauma Responses- How the body hold on

    3. Working with others

    4. Module 5-Student Workbook

    5. End of Module Quiz

    1. The Brain

    2. The Beliefs That Run You

    3. Tools For Working With The Subconscious

    4. Connection Guided Meditaion

    5. Module 6 -Student Workbook

    6. End of Module Quiz

About this course

  • £199.00
  • 71 lessons

By the End, You'll Be Able To...

  • Understand your nervous system and know how to regulate it

  • Use breath, movement, touch and sound to release what the body holds

  • Recognise trauma responses in yourself and others and work with them safely

  • Hold safe, grounded space, one-to-one or in groups

  • Know your scope, your ethics and how to practise responsibly

  • Carry this work into your everyday life and, if you choose, into a practice of your own

Who This Is For

For the aspiring practitioner, coaches, therapists, bodyworkers, breath work and wellbeing professionals, and anyone called to hold this work for others, who wants a real, accredited foundation to build on.

And for the seeker anyone walking their own healing path, ready to understand their body and nervous system, and to come home to themselves. No experience needed. Just a willingness to feel, and to begin.

I'm Jen, your course facilitator

Jennifer McKenzie

Owner and Lead Facilitator

I've spent over two decades living and breathing this work in my own body first, and then alongside hundreds of women learning to come home to themselves. I'm a somatic practitioner, breath work facilitator and the founder of The Lunar Lounge. My work weaves together everything I've trained in and lived through, the nervous system, breath, trauma, energy, the voice into something real, grounded and human. Not theory. Lived experience, taught with honesty and heart. Everything I teach here is what I know to be true because I've walked it myself. And I'd be honoured to walk it with you. Lunar Love, Jen 🌙

What people are saying...

“I’ve been working with Jen for a few months now and she’s honestly been amazing. She’s really good at what she does and makes you feel comfortable straight away, which made a big difference for me. I didn’t know much about somatic therapy before, but the way she works just makes sense and she explains things in a really easy, natural way. She’s very intuitive and picks up on things I wouldn’t even notice myself. I’ve definitely felt a shift since working with her and feel more aware of how my body reacts to things, which has helped me a lot day to day. Would 100% recommend her if you’re thinking about trying somatic therapy.”

Manisha-Google Review

“I have had the pleasure of attending breathwork sessions, breathwork training and experiencing facia release with Jen, who is incredibly passionate about the power of trauma releasing techniques and somatic work to enhance your natural capacity to heal the mind body and spirit, and it shows in her work and all that she does. Jen not only walks the walk she also can talk the talk, she is incredibly knowledgeable and her years of experience in this field shine through in all that she does. |I have recently trained with her as a breathwork facilitator and the course has not only changed my life, but will also help me to help many others learn the power of using the breath to regulate and heal, to release limiting beliefs and feel safe to trust their own inner knowing, liberating and freeing them and returning to their authentic selves - so yeh pretty epic! You just won't understand until you have experienced it for yourself, so if you are feeling the pull, don't hold back, you will not be disappointed!”

Julie Saul

“I attended a level 1 reiki course last Sunday and gained a great insight into the practice of reiki. Jennifer creates a relaxing environment and ambience and along with practical sessions it was a day packed, with sound information and useful tips and techniques.”

Daniel Ward-Reiki Student

“Jen is a skilled practitioner at somatic body and breath work, highly recommend Calm & Connect sessions to soothe the nervous system”

Sharan Sagoo

FAQ

  • Do I need any experience?

    None at all. The course starts from the very foundations and builds gently. Whether you're a complete beginner or already working in wellbeing, you'll be met where you are.

  • Is this for practitioners or for my own healing?

    Both. The course is built to serve those who want to work with others and those here for their own journey. You'll get everything you need either way and many people arrive for themselves and leave wanting to train further.

  • Is it accredited?

    Yes the course is IPHM accredited. If you choose to practise, you'll have training that's recognised and insurable. (Always check the specific insurance requirements in your own region.)

  • How does it work?

    It's fully online and self-paced, with video and audio lessons, guided meditations and a complete downloadable workbook. You have the option to attend in person hands on workshops with Jen.

  • What if I want to go deeper afterwards?

    This is your foundation. From here you can continue with my advanced trainings- Awaken & Release Body Work, The Liberation Movement Facilitator, and the Liberation RoadMap Somatic Practitioner.

Your Body Has Been Waiting

For the breath you haven't fully taken. For the feelings you've held so long. For the moment you stop pushing through, and start coming home. Whether you walk this path to hold others, or simply to hold yourself- it begins the same way. With one brave yes.

Yes- Begin Your Training