Interoception/ Neurosomatic Applications for Mechanical, Nervous and Visceral Recalibration (equine and canine)

£100, or £90 if you are an AMT or IAAT member.

Interoception has been described as the 8th sense; and the most powerful from a self regulation point of view.  Through focused therapeutic applications, we can stimulate this sense to bring about balance throughout the body; physically, emotionally and biochemically.

This course explains explains why touch therapy works on the whole body; homeostasis, nervous system, visceral systems, fascia and musculoskeletal system via stimulating interoception. There will be application techniques for the nervous system to support this, and for ourselves to create the best patient / client relationship.  Practice will be with dogs and horses on site.  It may be possible to attend via Zoom.

We will cover:

• Interoception as a means of facilitating homeostasis, nervous system, visceral and tissue tone regulation.
• Understanding the concept of interoception in dysfunction as well as function.
• The connection between interoception, pandiculations and somatic experiencing, and the relationship with fascial receptors, the central nervous system, including the vagus nerve.
• Mindfulness applications to activate interoception for re-organisation of the nervous system.
• Re-organisation of the nervous system through slow muscle energy techniques focussing on isometric movement.
• Re-organisation of the musculoskeletal system to release compensatory patterns via interoception and pandiculations.
• Re-organisation of the visceral system and emotions via interoception and somatic experiencing.
• Up-regulating the system using focused rhythmic movement as a whole for balanced function.