8-week live online course (live + replays) Foundations semester of CEC

Don’t just collect tools. Build real range & choice.

An 8-week course to deeply connect to you body, support your nervous system, and handle our chaotic times with grace.

  • Weekly practice that actually sticks (not another theory binge).
  • Cleaner boundaries, more clarity, better relating and follow-through.

Join by Feb 17 - we close enrolment when we begin.

Embodiment practice and training

“I never had so many 'aha moments' during a course as in this one.” — Trea Pluister-van Til (Coach, Netherlands)

Why embodiment works

Understanding helps. But under pressure, your body decides what you can actually do.

FEC trains the basics that create range so you have more awareness, regulation, and choice in daily life.

For your life (and your work)

It works in real situations

  • When things get messy, insight alone rarely changes behaviour.
  • Body-first practice helps you stay present and respond on purpose.
  • You build range: more options than fight, freeze, please, or avoid.

It sticks between sessions

  • Small daily reps make progress predictable, not hopeful.
  • Follow-through improves because you train state, not just intention.
  • If you work with others, you start using the tools yourself immediately.

How you learn it

How you learn it in FEC

Short teaching, then practice

  • Live sessions that prioritise doing, not just listening.
  • Simple weekly practices so the tools land in your body.
  • Replays if you miss - but the aim is to practise live when you can.

You will not be asked to “believe” anything. You will be asked to try it and notice what changes.

Why this matters (even with AI everywhere):
Insight is cheap now.
What is still rare is the ability to stay steady, keep choice, and act differently under pressure.
That is a body skill. FEC trains the skill.

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SEE DATES AND PRICING

Enrolment closes Feb 17 for this cohort.

Schedule

FEC runs for 8 weeks. Each week you join one live call (choose the slot that suits you - you can switch week to week). Replays are available if you miss.

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Weekly live call

Live teaching + guided practice. Pick one slot each week.

Every Tuesday - 09:00–10:15 (UK)
(ET 4:00 AM · PT 1:00 AM · AEDT 20:00)
Best if you want your practice done before the day takes over.
Every Tuesday - 18:00–19:15 (UK)
(ET 1:00 PM · PT 10:00 AM · AEDT 05:00 (+1))
Good “end of day reset” slot for many timezones.
Every Tuesday - 00:00–01:15 (UK)
(Tue ET 7:00 PM · PT 4:00 PM · Wed AEDT 11:00)
Often easiest for North America afternoons and some APAC mornings.

Replays + between-session practice

Replays: catch up if you miss a week.
Live is best, but life happens. Replays keep you moving.
Practice: small exercises you use during the week.
Short reps beat heroic effort. Expect 5–15 minutes a day.
Week-by-week outline (8 weeks)

Week 1: Embodied Learning

Week 2: Embodied Awareness

Week 3: Nervous System Regulation

Week 4: 4 Elements Model

Week 5: Embodied Toolkit

Week 6: Cycles & Change

Week 7: Embodied Relating

Week 8: Centring Challenge

Who it’s for

FEC is the foundations semester of CEC, offered as a standalone course for people who want practical embodiment - week by week, in real life.

Participant practising embodiment skills in a guided session

For your life

  • You want less stress reactivity - and more range and choice
  • You want to feel steadier day to day (sleep, focus, mood, confidence)
  • You want a clear weekly plan, not random tool collecting
Translation: fewer spirals, faster recovery, more “I handled that better”.
Small group practising posture and presence

For your work

  • You’re a coach, therapist, facilitator, leader, or teacher who wants to embody the tools first
  • You want practical exercises you can use cleanly with others (without overstepping)
  • You want a foundations pathway that can lead into the full CEC later
Translation: you stop winging it and start working from grounded skill.
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Probably not a fit

  • You want therapy training or clinical trauma work (this is education + practice)
  • You want a quick fix without weekly reps
  • You’re in acute crisis and need stabilisation support first
Not sure? Check the FAQ or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.

What you’ll walk away with

Foundations that stick, so you can interrupt patterns sooner, practise consistently, and feel more capable in real life situations (not just on a good day).

In the first 14 days, you’ll likely notice

Not miracle cures. Early markers that the practice is landing, and that you are actually building usable skills, include:

  • You spot the trigger earlier (tension, breath, posture, attention) before it runs you.
  • You recover faster after stress so you have fewer “lost” hours or shutdown days.
  • You have at least one “I handled that better” moment in work, conflict, or self-talk.

Centring and regulation

Simple body-first tools to shift state so you are not relying on willpower when stressed or scattered.

Embodied awareness

Learn to notice what is happening early - body signals, attention, impulse, and “where you go” under pressure.

More range and choice

Build the ability to respond on purpose - soften, steady, energise, speak up, or pause - instead of default reactions.

Grounded confidence

Posture, breath, voice and attention skills that make you feel steadier around people. Expect less bracing and performing.

A plan you actually follow

Step-by-step progression so you are not guessing what to practise next or collecting tools you never use.

A clean next step (optional)

If you later want the full coaching training, FEC is the foundations semester of CEC - you can already embody the tools.

No certificates, no professional hoops. This is about foundations you can actually use.

Meet the FEC team

A core teaching team delivering the foundations semester - skills-first, trauma-aware, and built around practice you can use in daily life.

“A total game-changer for me and my coaching practice. It’s by far the most valuable training investment I’ve made.” — Steve Litchfield, Coach (UK)
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Mark Walsh

Founder and lead trainer - embodiment and trauma education

Leads the live teaching and practice. Known for making complex stuff usable fast - in work, relationships, and stress moments.

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Alina Brand

Course manager

Your organised anchor for the cohort - keeps logistics clear, answers practical questions, and helps you stay oriented.

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Carolina Padilla

Assistant trainer and cohort support

Supports the group week to week and helps the learning turn into practice - without making it a big emotional performance.

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Christina Dohr

Lead trainer - embodiment coach and somatic educator

Helps people build trust in themselves through embodied practice - clear teaching, grounded pacing, and good questions.

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Flouer Evelyn

Trainer - embodiment facilitator and partner dance teacher

Warm, precise teaching with clear boundaries - makes practice feel safe, doable, and not dramatic.

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Ranko Čerić

Trainer - Aikido 4th-Dan, trauma-aware coach

Brings precision and calm authority - helps you feel the difference between forcing it and centring properly.

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Dr. Kandis Lock

Assistant trainer - health and trauma-aware somatic coaching

Integrates embodiment with health foundations safely and sensibly - practical, grounded, and not faddish.

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Vanessa Schulz

Assistant trainer - self-leadership and burnout prevention

Helps people build steadiness and range - without forcing, faking, or “positive vibes” nonsense.

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Virginia Moutlia

Cohort support - logistics and student care

Keeps the practical side handled so you can focus on learning, practice, and staying on track.

What embodiment leaders say

Respected voices on why embodied, trauma-aware practice matters, and how FEC turns principles into practical tools for daily life.

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Gabor Maté, MD

Physician & Author

“Embodiment is an essential component of healing, and Embodiment Unlimited does valuable work bringing its importance to the public. I have enjoyed working with this innovative organisation.”

So what? FEC makes embodiment a foundational, trauma-aware practice that you can apply immediately.

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Stephen Porges, PhD

Originator, Polyvagal Theory

“Challenges to our safety make us strangers in our own body. Embodiment Unlimited provides important resources informing individuals about practices leading to an effective ‘re-embodiment’ that enhances mental and physical health.”

So what? FEC trains re-embodiment tools that'll help you to regulate and build safety, aligned with the Polyvagal perspective.

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Jamie Catto

Author & Facilitator

“The embodied work Mark and the team do is both creative and practical. As a facilitator I get a lot from teaching alongside them and love the mix of humour and pragmatism.”

So what? Expect an approach that’s creative and grounded, with pragmatic skills you can use in rooms with real people.

FAQ

The practical questions people ask before joining FEC.

What is FEC, exactly?

FEC is an 8-week live online training in embodied foundations.

You learn body-based skills for awareness, regulation, confidence, communication, and follow-through - and you practise them weekly so they work in real life.

FEC is also the foundations semester of CEC, offered as a standalone course.

What happens in the first two weeks?

The first two weeks are about embodied learning and awareness - the part most people skip.

  • How to notice what is happening early (body signals, attention, impulse)
  • How to track your patterns without overthinking them
  • Simple practices that make the later tools land faster and stick
Do I have to attend live every week?

No. Live is strongly recommended because you practise with guidance in real time.

If you miss a week, you can use the replay to catch up.

What if I miss multiple live sessions?

You can still complete the course with replays.

The best approach is: watch the replay, do the weekly practice, and keep going.

Are sessions recorded - will I get replays?

Yes. Sessions are recorded and available as replays during the programme.

How much time should I plan for?

Expect about 4-5 hours weekly if you plan to attend live and complete the course in 8 weeks.

If you do more, great. If you do the minimum consistently, you still get results.

I’m busy and inconsistent - will I actually do it?

This is exactly why the course is paced week by week.

Most parts are quite flexible so you can fit it into your life as it suits you.

Do I need prior experience with embodiment, meditation, or yoga?

No. We start from foundations and keep it practical.

If you have done yoga, mindfulness, therapy, martial arts, coaching, or breathwork, you will recognise pieces - but you do not need any of it.

Is this too basic if I’ve done therapy or lots of workshops?

Often the issue is not knowledge - it is having the skills available under pressure.

FEC is foundations, but that doesn't mean it's easy. It is practice-forward, so what you already “know” becomes usable.

Is this “woo” or belief-based?

No belief required.

You will be asked to try simple practices, notice what changes, and keep what works. If it does not work, bin it.

Will I have to share personal stuff in the group?

No trauma dumping required.

You can practise with everyday material (stress, nerves, habits, difficult conversations). Share only what feels appropriate.

I have a trauma history - is FEC suitable?

FEC is trauma-aware and focused on practical skills. It is not therapy or medical treatment.

If you are in acute distress or struggling to stay resourced day to day, prioritise stabilisation support first. If unsure, email us and we’ll help you think it through.

I’m a coach - is FEC still useful?

Yes. Many coaches find foundations are the missing bit - tools in your body, not just your head.

It also gives you a clean sense of whether you want the full coaching training later.

Can I use FEC tools in my own coaching or teaching?

Personally, yes, as you would in any part of your life.

If you want coach or teach using the tools you should plan to continueon with CEC, the Certification of Embodiment Coaching. FEC is just for personal use

If I do FEC, can I continue onto CEC later?

Yes. FEC is the foundations semester of CEC.

If you later join CEC, you will already have the base practices and models in your body, which makes the coaching part land faster.

Are there extra fees, books, or classes I have to buy?

There are a few books we recommend (we’ll send a list). Many people get them second-hand or via a library.

Some practice experiments involve trying things in the real world. You can keep this low-cost, but you might choose to pay for an occasional class (for example yoga or martial arts).

Nothing expensive is designed into the programme. You decide how deep (and how spendy) you go.

Do you offer instalments?

We don’t offer instalments by default - email us and we’ll see if we can help.

What happens after I join?

You’ll get a confirmation email, platform access, and the links you need for the live sessions.

We also send a simple “start here” so you know exactly what to do first.

What if I’m not sure it’s for me?

Read the page, check the FAQ, then email us with the awkward questions.

We’d rather help you make a clear decision than push you through the door.

Enrol in FEC

Eight weeks of embodied foundations - the first part of CEC. Practical, week-by-week training you can use immediately.

Runs Feb 17 – Apr 7 - enrolment closes when we begin.

8 weeks Live + replays Launch price
  • Weekly live training (replays if you miss)
  • Awareness + centring + real range and choice
  • Live support from peer groups & the team

What you get

  • Full access to the FEC lessons for this semester
  • All live session links and recordings during FEC
  • Weekly practices to help it land in your body
  • A clean bridge into CEC later, if you want it

Tuition

$1,200
$490
Save $710 with the launch price.

Launch price ends when we begin (Feb 17).
If you need to ask about a different arrangement, email us.

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