Trauma Sensitive Yoga Nederland

Applied Somatic Counselling Skills for Helping Professionals | June/July 2026
2026-06-27 - 2026-07-04
Applied Somatic Counselling Skills for Helping Professionals
4-Day Online Module – 35 Hours
Saturday, June 27th & Sunday, June 28th
Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th
09:30 – 16:30 CET
An invitation to deepen, feel, and connect
Are you longing to communicate in a way that speaks not only through words, but through presence?This unique training in Applied Somatic Counselling Skills invites you to meet others, and yourself, from a grounded, embodied place.
Designed for professionals who work with the body, such as yoga therapists, body-oriented practitioners, coaches and care providers, this 4-day live online module offers a rich, experiential journey. You’ll explore a trauma-sensitive, relational approach to communication, grounded in somatic intelligence and invitational language.
Rather than focusing on ‘fixing’, we explore what it means to truly be with, ourselves and others, in the therapeutic space.
As Brené Brown so beautifully puts it:

“Counselling is a process of discovery, not fixing.”

What to Expect

A 4-day immersive learning journey, Monday to Thursday
Live, interactive teaching with Esther van der Sande, an experienced professional in the field
Small group practice sessions with personalised guidance
Embodied exercises, case studies and real-world applications
Space for integration, reflection and shared dialogue
Unlimited replay access to recorded sessions
Access to a vibrant international community
Safe and trauma-sensitive online learning environment

Who is this for?

This module is for you if you are:
A yoga therapist (in training or certified)
A yoga teacher seeking to deepen into therapeutic, body-based work
A healthcare or wellbeing professional (e.g., doctor, physiotherapist, coach, counsellor) wanting to integrate a somatic and trauma-informed approach
Curious about how to embody and practise counselling skills in your own professional development

You will learn how to

Apply somatic counselling skills in your yoga therapy or therapeutic work
Build trust through presence, listening, silence, and mindful language
Recognise and hold transference and body image sensitivities with care
Cultivate safety and connection as a foundation for change
Understand the scope of Somatic Counselling vs. Psychotherapy
Integrate appropriate timing and touch in a therapeutic session
Ground your communication in embodied, relational awareness

Training format
35 hours over 4 live online days
Interactive classes, small group work, and individual feedback
English spoken, with an international group
Includes a self-study assignment and platform access
Dates & Times

Saturday June 27th & Sunday, June 28th 2026
Friday, July 3rd
Saturday, July 4th

Daily from 09:30 to 16:30 CET
(with one self-study day and live check-in)Please note: module times may adjust slightly to support group flow and pace.

Price
€500 (excl. 21% VAT) – total €605 incl. VAT
We display both the exclusive and inclusive VAT amounts, as participants may register either as individuals or on behalf of a business.
Need an invoice? An invoice will be sent to you automatically after registration.
This training is not only a professional enrichment, it’s an invitation to meet yourself more fully, and to show up in your work with authenticity and care.
“The body doesn’t lie, it gently invites us to listen.”
