Somatic Coaching Fundamentals:
A Short Course for Coaches
Learn to bring body-based awareness into your coaching practice - ethically, gently and effectively.
4 UNITS
(pending)
A self-paced, CPD-accredited course introducing the foundations of somatic coaching using Polyvagal Theory, Hakomi Method, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.
Designed for curious and compassionate coaches who want to integrate body-based awareness into their work.
Ever feel like words aren’t quite enough?
Maybe this sounds familiar:
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Your client’s words are polished - but their jaw is tight, their breath shallow, and the room feels heavy. Something’s stuck, and it’s not in the script.
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You notice a flicker of tension, a frozen posture, or a restless leg - but you’re unsure whether to name it, follow it, or let it pass.
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Your gut says the body is speaking - through held breath, hunched shoulders, or sudden stillness—but you haven’t been shown how to listen safely.
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You’ve heard of somatic coaching - tracking breath, movement, and nervous system cues - but it still feels mysterious, maybe even off-limits.
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You want to coach with deeper attunement - reading the whole person, not just their words - without crossing into therapy.
What if instead you could:
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Understand the role of the nervous system in burnout, stress, and emotional regulation
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Notice somatic cues with more clarity and confidence
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Use ethical, trauma-aware tools to support your client’s embodied awareness
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Know when (and when not) to invite the body into the session
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Coach with deeper presence, safety, and spaciousness
You don’t need to be a therapist to use somatic coaching well.
You do need solid foundations, practical tools, and a grounded understanding of what belongs in the coaching space.
That’s what this course offers – an overview of the key fundamentals.
Introducing: Somatic Coaching Fundamentals - A Practical Introduction for Coaches
This short self-study course is designed to help you build awareness of how the body speaks – through posture, breath, energy and subtle shifts.
It offers a blend of neuroscience, experiential reflection, and practical coaching insight.
You’ll learn:
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The difference between coaching the story and coaching the state
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How to spot nervous system patterns using Polyvagal-informed tools
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What it means to hold a somatic container as a coach
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How to track somatic cues like tension, breath, posture and tone
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Simple techniques to ground, settle, and gently invite body-based awareness
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Key safety guidelines and coaching boundaries when working somatically
You’ll also gain:
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A downloadable course PDF
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Optional journaling reflections
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A certificate of completion with 4 ICF CCEUs (pending)
Who is this course for?
This short course is ideal for coaches who:
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Are curious about body-based work but don’t know where to start
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Want to feel more confident when somatic cues show up in session
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Are committed to coaching ethically and with nervous-system awareness
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Have completed the Balanceology Certified Burnout Coach Course and want to expand into somatic tools (or are considering enrolling soon)
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Whether you’re new to somatics or looking to revisit the basics through a coaching lens, this course meets you where you are.
Here's what's included:
Self-paced access to the 2.5 hour training video
Reflection questions to explore your own somatic style as a coach
Downloadable slide deck for easy reference
4 ICF CCEUs (pending approval)
Coaching techniques based on Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Polyvagal Theory
12 months' access to the course materials
Hi, I'm Jayne Morris
I’m a Master Certified Coach (ICF MCC) and founder of Balanceology. My work integrates nearly two decades of experience in burnout coaching, Integrative Art Psychotherapy, NLP, Functional Fluency, martial arts (I hold three black belts), and a range of somatic modalities.
This course draws on Hakomi, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Polyvagal Theory, all adapted for coaching contexts.
If you’ve ever wished to feel more connected – to your clients, their bodies, or your own – this course is a beautiful place to begin.
Ready to tune into the breath, the body, and what’s unsaid?
This is a practical, gentle, and ethical foundation in somatic coaching. It gives you tools and insight to bring the body into the room – without overstepping the line.
Here's what you'll receive:
A 2.5 hour recorded training session
Certificate of completion
Downloadable slides & tools
4 ICF CCEUs (pending approval)
Optional reflection prompts
12 months' access
