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01A Naomi

I’ve had chronic fatigue for years.

It has debilitated my social life and ability to exercise, go out, and have fun. I tried everything with diet, supplements, meditation, gentle yoga, etc.. Despite being disciplined and a saint in those areas, I was still having insomnia, migraines, difficulties focusing at work, and was exhausted all the time.

I tried releasing the core belief that “I’m not good enough” through counselling and meditation but it kept on rearing its head in unexpected ways causing suffering in my life. I could also feel fear, anger, and sadness (my old traumas) as tension stuck in my body. I tried different modalities to release them but I was impatient and they wouldn’t release. Some meditation techniques were even too cathartic and re-traumatized my nervous system instead.

Working directly with and at the level of the nervous system was the missing piece. Irene’s 12 week SmartBody SmartMind (SBSM) program helped me understand why I still had all these repeating is…

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Naomi

SBSM Alumni
Vancouver, BC.

01A Naomi

I’ve had chronic fatigue for years.

It has debilitated my social life and ability to exercise, go out, and have fun. I tried everything with diet, supplements, meditation, gentle yoga, etc.. Despite being disciplined and a saint in those areas, I was still having insomnia, migraines, difficulties focusing at work, and was exhausted all the time.

I tried releasing the core belief that “I’m not good enough” through counselling and meditation but it kept on rearing its head in unexpected ways causing suffering in my life. I could also feel fear, anger, and sadness (my old traumas) as tension stuck in my body. I tried different modalities to release them but I was impatient and they wouldn’t release. Some meditation techniques were even too cathartic and re-traumatized my nervous system instead.

Working directly with and at the level of the nervous system was the missing piece. Irene’s 12 week SmartBody SmartMind (SBSM) program helped me understand why I still had all these repeating issues and the exercises helped (and still are helping) me get unstuck.

SmartBody SmartMind is laid out in a way that releases stored trauma, creates more space, and capacity in the nervous system in a gentle way. This process is slow and takes time, but it’s potent and lasting. I didn’t finish the lessons and exercises in 12 weeks, but Irene encourages us to listen to our bodies and slow down when we need to, so I did that.

I reduced my hours at work and dedicated myself to this practice last summer. I noticed improvements early on and it has accelerated my progress in healing. Even my Somatic Experiencing (SE) teacher was amazed at how far I had come along in 6 months!

I also love the science she brings into this. I’m a former PhD physicist, so it’s important to me that things make sense. Through her lessons, I learned why these neurosensory exercises work and why I sometimes must slow down.

The nervous system cannot be pushed into healing. As an over-achiever slowing down has always been difficult because I believed that you must “do-do-do” to achieve, but armed with this new knowledge it’s easier to let go, rest, and trust in the wisdom of the nervous system to heal itself.

Here are some improvements I experienced from doing SBSM:

  • The frequency of insomnia is decreasing, and I sleep better. I have an easier time falling asleep and falling back asleep when I wake up in the middle of the night to pee.
  • The frequency of headaches and migraines has dropped. I take more breaks and Irene’s exercises help release some of the stuck tension.
  • Whereas I used to have to plan a whole week around one event or social occasion, I am starting to be more spontaneous.
  • I have more energy to get chores done.
  • I don’t need as much recovery time as I used to. Of course, I still am more limited than others and I have to be careful not to expend too much energy, but the fact that I have some life energy back is huge progress.
  • I have more energy to handle stressful days at work. In fact, I am also generally calmer during work.
  • I have more containment to handle being out in public and unfamiliar places. Leaving the comfort of my home, my safe space, can still be overwhelming at times, but much less than before.
  • As I am releasing fear in my body through this work – my actions are becoming less fear-driven and I make healthier choices now. I haven’t had a huge burnout from doing too much since I started this work.
  • Re-wiring the nervous system is a slow process, at times painfully slow, and sometimes you feel worse before feeling better, therefore I am also grateful for the encouraging and supportive SBSM Facebook community (the fellow participants, Irene, and her professional staff).

It was also wonderful to finally connect with a group of people that understood what chronic fatigue syndromes (CFS) is and what I was going through. I still have chronic fatigue, no stamina to exercise, and need more rest and quiet time than others, but I am more content with this condition now. I know how to work with it instead of feeling like it is working against me.

I am so mind blown by this experience that I am inspired to become an Somatic Experiencing practitioner eventually myself.

Every round I do this, I notice a big shift in my nervous system. There is more openness, flow, and ease in my body and life. Taking part in 2021, I noticed a reduced pressure in my head and the ability for my body to regulate and return to a relaxed state quicker than before.

Thank you, Irene. I feel nothing but deep gratitude for you.”

Naomi

SBSM Alumni
Vancouver, BC.

02A Linda – Video Testimonial

Healing MS via Nervous System Health

Linda

Maryland, USA

02A Linda – Video Testimonial

Healing MS via Nervous System Health

Linda

Maryland, USA

03A Linda

My nervous system was in a state of functioning freeze. I repressed a lot of emotions. I did not like conflict. I had a tendency to go into shut down. I tried to always be nice and a people-pleaser. I felt shame around feeling “negative” emotions.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 years ago and had a baseball size tumor removed.

I chose to take a holistic approach to my healing, and a year after working with my doctor he recommended I have a second cancer test done that is very specialized. The results came back and the numbers barely changed. I started to cry. My doctor told me…

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Linda

SBSM Alumni
Ventura, California.

03A Linda

My nervous system was in a state of functioning freeze. I repressed a lot of emotions. I did not like conflict. I had a tendency to go into shut down. I tried to always be nice and a people-pleaser. I felt shame around feeling “negative” emotions.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer 2 years ago and had a baseball size tumor removed.

I chose to take a holistic approach to my healing, and a year after working with my doctor he recommended I have a second cancer test done that is very specialized. The results came back and the numbers barely changed. I started to cry. My doctor told me that I had done a great job with my diet and supplements but if he had to give me a grade for my stress level he would give me an “F”. The test was done on September 21 2016 and I was blessed with an email about Irene’s 3-part video series and I started SmartBody SmartMind on October 4, 2016.

Just today a friend who sees my same doctor asked me what do I feel changed for me after my doctor told me that I was failing in the stress department. I told her that hands down it was taking Irene’s 12 week program.

Irene’s 12 week program provides information that is so valuable for understanding our nervous systems. The class is structured in a way that it is dosed out perfectly so that you never feel overwhelmed. I was impressed with the way the program was laid out. No matter your learning style Irene provided material to fit. I was able to read the lesson, watch a video and print off the transcripts. Brilliant!

I love that I can take this class as many times as I want, as I have a tendency to be an overachiever, but I felt for the first time with an online class that I could pace myself and if I did not complete the 12 weeks that it was okay. This took so much stress off me and it helped my nervous system.

Irene provides exercises that are great tools. I found this to be so very helpful. So often people present theory but they do not share tools that can be helpful for self-empowerment and healing. I have greatly enjoyed the private FB group as well. I have learned so much from people’s posts and comments. I feel a real sense of community as a member of this group.

Now I have healthier relationships with people and I am so much more compassionate about what people are going through. Irene encourages us to honor our bodies plus she teaches us to self-regulate. That was huge for me since I have always had a tendency to shut down or rage. I feel like I have spent so much of my life out of my body. This program made me feel safe to be in my body and to appreciate it’s wonder from a whole new level.

Linda

SBSM Alumni
Ventura, California.

04A Marloes

GRATEFUL ??

Time and again I realize I can be thankful that I have found the work of Irene Lyon, and the desire to express that is growing day by day.

I have my life back and more than that! Last year I got stuck with all kinds of complaints. Fear and panic, unable to function in work and social contacts. I couldn’t eat many foods due to histamine and digestive problems. Now almost a year later I take stock every day and the list of pure winnings is getting longer. Because I keep on realizing what is possible now.

Just a summary of happiness.

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Marloes

SBSM Alumni

04A Marloes

GRATEFUL ??

Time and again I realize I can be thankful that I have found the work of Irene Lyon, and the desire to express that is growing day by day.

I have my life back and more than that! Last year I got stuck with all kinds of complaints. Fear and panic, unable to function in work and social contacts. I couldn’t eat many foods due to histamine and digestive problems. Now almost a year later I take stock every day and the list of pure winnings is getting longer. Because I keep on realizing what is possible now.

Just a summary of happiness.

More energy, Sleep is better, Happier, More humor, Stay better with myself, Set limits, More pleasant in contact with others. Being able to eat normally and the freedom that that gives. Normal digestion. Attitude is better, I can walk on higher shoes again, I spend less money. Less need for conflict with others. Fairer, better contact with my body. In contact with my body’s wisdom. Take more risks. And so even more.

Thank you so much Irene for putting your wisdom and your power into your programs and for sharing them with the world. Thank you for who you are. A great source of inspiration.

Marloes

SBSM Alumni

05A John

THANK YOU!! I LOVED the program. Each exercise was simple, short and relatively easy… almost too easy… but when you put them all together and practice them together religiously, magic happens. The implications are HUGE… and it all plays into spiritual work perfectly.

Objective signs it’s worked for me are… much calmer even under stress, confronted and then cut off a couple of coaches I was working with that turned out to be toxic (it felt like the scariest thing I’d ever done but I fucking did it), about to end my relat…

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John

21 Day Course and SBSM Alumni

05A John

THANK YOU!! I LOVED the program. Each exercise was simple, short and relatively easy… almost too easy… but when you put them all together and practice them together religiously, magic happens. The implications are HUGE… and it all plays into spiritual work perfectly.

Objective signs it’s worked for me are… much calmer even under stress, confronted and then cut off a couple of coaches I was working with that turned out to be toxic (it felt like the scariest thing I’d ever done but I fucking did it), about to end my relationship with my GF of almost 4 years because it’s become clear it’s not working and I don’t feel safe, meditating more and much more focused on my spiritual work. I feel much better overall. Stronger, more powerful, less needy, much more willing to set boundaries and exercise my anger, much less ashamed of my anger, willing to cry anytime as a somatic release (after not crying for decades), and much more.

I can’t believe that more people don’t know about this stuff. I’m seriously considering moving my career in this direction. Absolutely life changing, and you’re right… this is only the beginning. Onwards and upwards baby!

John

21 Day Course and SBSM Alumni

05B Lisa – Video Testimonial

Healing the Immune System

Lisa

Physiotherapist.
Edinburgh, Scotland

05B Lisa – Video Testimonial

Healing the Immune System

Lisa

Physiotherapist.
Edinburgh, Scotland

06A Leni

I have found myself resting and pausing for the first time in my life.

There is more relaxation, and that is not familiar to me, normally I am always on the go. So titration, orienting, feeling, grounding is a daily habit now. In my professional life there is an evolution by proceeding where in the past I got stuck. I always find it hard to complete something, but now I am really launching my own company. I feel the joy now, the excitement, instead of the fear.

Leni

SBSM Alumni

06A Leni

I have found myself resting and pausing for the first time in my life.

There is more relaxation, and that is not familiar to me, normally I am always on the go. So titration, orienting, feeling, grounding is a daily habit now. In my professional life there is an evolution by proceeding where in the past I got stuck. I always find it hard to complete something, but now I am really launching my own company. I feel the joy now, the excitement, instead of the fear.

Leni

SBSM Alumni

08A Wendy

First off, this course is a safe place to ask questions and to be vulnerable. The support from the admin team was superb and it was very comforting to have classmates who supported me. I am indebted to Irene, her team, and the beautiful people who have chosen to be on this healing journey.

I have been diagnosed with complex PTSD. It was tearing my marriage apart, despite having a very supportive husband. My mind was on high alert and anything remotely negative, judgemental, or critical of others would put me into a tailspin.

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Wendy

SBSM Alumni
Billings, Montana, USA.

08A Wendy

First off, this course is a safe place to ask questions and to be vulnerable. The support from the admin team was superb and it was very comforting to have classmates who supported me. I am indebted to Irene, her team, and the beautiful people who have chosen to be on this healing journey.

I have been diagnosed with complex PTSD. It was tearing my marriage apart, despite having a very supportive husband. My mind was on high alert and anything remotely negative, judgemental, or critical of others would put me into a tailspin.

I persevered though! I kept on doing the work in SmartBody SmartMind and eventually my body seemed to know that my husband did not hate me as I had perceived he did. That was the turning point. Rarely does my body get triggered any more as it did… and it is a relief beyond description.

Hope is what this course has given me. Hope and a lot of self compassion.

Wendy

SBSM Alumni
Billings, Montana, USA.

09A Darla

Wow, where to start? This has been a MAJOR life changing experience for me. I am gleaning everything I can and will continue to so it can become the new normal for my system.

My car accident in 2010 left me with injuries in my upper body that have affected every aspect of my life. These injuries produced chronic pain, foggy or confused thinking, insomnia, migraines, adrenal/chronic fatigue, unstable ribs that rotate from chronic muscle spasms, neuropathy and a sense of being unplugged in a heavy body. My legs get so heavy with Charlie horse cramps I can barely walk as …

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Darla

SBSM Alumni
Enumclaw, Washington, USA.

09A Darla

Wow, where to start? This has been a MAJOR life changing experience for me. I am gleaning everything I can and will continue to so it can become the new normal for my system.

My car accident in 2010 left me with injuries in my upper body that have affected every aspect of my life. These injuries produced chronic pain, foggy or confused thinking, insomnia, migraines, adrenal/chronic fatigue, unstable ribs that rotate from chronic muscle spasms, neuropathy and a sense of being unplugged in a heavy body. My legs get so heavy with Charlie horse cramps I can barely walk as my energy drains and I try to push myself. According to the multi-injury specialist because of the way my treatment was handled it totally confused my nervous system to the point where it no longer knew how to function properly. They knew it needed to be rewired but drugs were all they could offer to manage the symptoms. They had no idea how to actually rewire it. The steroids used for inflammation created early onset osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia was added to my medical chart in March of 2017 due to increasing symptoms and no improvements with any treatments.

The most tangible physical result of taking SmartBody SmartMind is that after years of new symptoms arising every 4-6 weeks taking this program stopped that downward spiral my body was on. It has now been 15 weeks since my last new symptom occurred! That alone screams success! The other physical things I have noticed are: I now have random bursts of joyful energy for a few moments at a time, although I still don’t sleep more than a few hours at a time I am slowly adding more times where I can go back to sleep. My ribs are not rotating as quickly or creating as deep of bruising from the rotations, I’m breathing more fully – not holding my breath as much, migraines and stabbing/burning sensations of neuropathy are less intense, the heavy weighted down feeling is lighter, less depressive thoughts/feelings, digestion/elimination is better, I feel more emotionally stable, and I seem to be able to relax easier – I have random moments where I feel completely safe to just be alive.

My overview of the program is this: it is very well organized, suggested outline to follow is paced well, no pressure to push through it or do it perfect, good preparation for what to expect, lessons are easy to follow, educational content is comprehensive and thorough, bonus education adds additional clarity, bonus music section helps body relax to absorb exercise lessons, good balance of educational lessons and time to absorb them, the ability to have live training and ask questions creates atmosphere of safety, the team support is stellar with quick compassionate responses, other people sharing their stories often answers questions I didn’t know I had and provides a community connection feeling of you are not crazy or alone. The ability to share what you want, when, or nothing at all creates empowerment.

This is very different from other group therapy I’ve been in. The sense of safety has allowed me to explore suppressed areas in my being. I’ve been able to release a lot of anger, guilt and shame in realizing my body is simply having a biological response to trauma. I’ve found a deep level of forgiveness and compassion for myself and others in recognizing I had birth and developmental trauma. Understanding the biology and principles of the nervous system is helping me slowly and steadily release myself from the tyranny of perfectionism and the idea I need to be constantly productive/ busy to be worthy of value. I am still strong but being a Wonder Woman who does it all can never be part of my life again and now I am learning the skills I need to become my true self. Because I’ve been working on the cognitive aspects to heal my inner being for years, this inner shift is the most amazing to me. Adding in the body feels like what I have been missing all along.

Darla

SBSM Alumni
Enumclaw, Washington, USA.

09A David – Video Testimonial

Better Mental Health via Nervous System Regulation Instead of Coping Strategies

David

Empowerment Coach
Toronto, Canada.

09A David – Video Testimonial

Better Mental Health via Nervous System Regulation Instead of Coping Strategies

David

Empowerment Coach
Toronto, Canada.

09A Janet

Yahooo!! After 3 nights of orienting, pendulating & titrating my mind with gentle acceptance & thoughts..

I was able to fall asleep WITHOUT using medication. After years of nightly use, I was able to relax and sleep.

I feel like this is the beginning of a new sleeping practise. Thanks SO much for your lessons & words of encouragement!!

Janet

SBSM Alumni

09A Janet

Yahooo!! After 3 nights of orienting, pendulating & titrating my mind with gentle acceptance & thoughts..

I was able to fall asleep WITHOUT using medication. After years of nightly use, I was able to relax and sleep.

I feel like this is the beginning of a new sleeping practise. Thanks SO much for your lessons & words of encouragement!!

Janet

SBSM Alumni

10A Sue

I love Irene’s style of teaching, she is so clear and aware of everyone’s possible needs and abilities. Often suggesting things that made me more aware of the needs of others too. Such a nice tone and regulated voice too.

Sue

SBSM Alumni
Derbyshire UK

10A Sue

I love Irene’s style of teaching, she is so clear and aware of everyone’s possible needs and abilities. Often suggesting things that made me more aware of the needs of others too. Such a nice tone and regulated voice too.

Sue

SBSM Alumni
Derbyshire UK

11A Sandra

Through SBSM, I learned how to calm myself during exercise so my glucose doesn’t spike. (I’m a Diabetic).

After starting the program, in the past few months I’ve hiked 400 kms…crazy!

This gives me hope I can further bring glucose down and be less diabetic.

Sandra

SBSM alumni

11A Sandra

Through SBSM, I learned how to calm myself during exercise so my glucose doesn’t spike. (I’m a Diabetic).

After starting the program, in the past few months I’ve hiked 400 kms…crazy!

This gives me hope I can further bring glucose down and be less diabetic.

Sandra

SBSM alumni

11A Tereza

Irene’s 12-week program has been a deep multi-layer learning for me. It has brought me huge enrichment both personally and professionally.

It influenced how I am in my daily life, how I relate, how I parent, how I understand myself, how I work. It improved greatly my ability to understand and recognize my stress responses and provided me with tools to shift them and to process “unpleasant” feelings and sensation. It has been intense learning about the autonomic nervous system, stress physiology and trauma, though everything I’ve learned m…

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Tereza

Feldenkrais Practitioner, SBSM Alumni
Prague, Czech Republic.

11A Tereza

Irene’s 12-week program has been a deep multi-layer learning for me. It has brought me huge enrichment both personally and professionally.

It influenced how I am in my daily life, how I relate, how I parent, how I understand myself, how I work. It improved greatly my ability to understand and recognize my stress responses and provided me with tools to shift them and to process “unpleasant” feelings and sensation. It has been intense learning about the autonomic nervous system, stress physiology and trauma, though everything I’ve learned makes absolute sense in my work as a Feldenkrais practitioner. Actually it has been challenging and changing my thinking and practicing.

I have a busy practice in Prague. I have had many happy clients, still, I found with many of my clients I didn’t have the tools I needed to get results that stay. I’ve found that what Irene teaches is what I am searching for. Thanks to the program I have greater understanding of the tools I learnt in the Feldenkrais training and how to use them to the benefit of clients, plus I’ve learned new tools that have totally changed how I work with clients that have trauma, which I can also perceive now more clearly. Last but not least I got greater understanding of whom my work really is for, what I can offer, and when I should refer people to a trauma specialist.

My conviction after finishing Irene’s program is that it is very beneficial for any practitioner, and any human, to have the understanding and experience of autonomic nervous system regulation, stress physiology, ability to recognize trapped trauma, and know how a traumatized system will tend to respond. Irene offers us a chance to learn all of this, and to feel and sense what biological safety is and how to gain more of this quality. I recommend the 12-week program as a postgraduate education to any practitioner.

Tereza

Feldenkrais Practitioner, SBSM Alumni
Prague, Czech Republic.

12A Sara

Taking part in SBSM was for me, a transformative experience.

I learned much more about my system in the last 12 weeks then in 15 years of different therapies, both talking and somatic.

Some of the content completely changed the way I now look at my past, my present issues and my healing potential. For the first time in my life, during one of the practices, I felt inside my chest something that wasn’t a black hollow cave, but all my organs tingling and shining with life force. There are still heavy days, but now I feel more spacious and patien…

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Sara

SBSM Alumni

12A Sara

Taking part in SBSM was for me, a transformative experience.

I learned much more about my system in the last 12 weeks then in 15 years of different therapies, both talking and somatic.

Some of the content completely changed the way I now look at my past, my present issues and my healing potential. For the first time in my life, during one of the practices, I felt inside my chest something that wasn’t a black hollow cave, but all my organs tingling and shining with life force. There are still heavy days, but now I feel more spacious and patient with myself. It really felt like the beginning of a wonderful journey of healing and growth.

Sara

SBSM Alumni

13A Julia – Video Testimonial

On Feeling More Alive And Present Through Working With The Body

Julia

Reiki Practitioner, Healer, Somatic Experiencing Student
Hastings, East Sussex, UK 

13A Julia – Video Testimonial

On Feeling More Alive And Present Through Working With The Body

Julia

Reiki Practitioner, Healer, Somatic Experiencing Student
Hastings, East Sussex, UK 

13A Kajsa

Hello Irene and team! I am super grateful for the work you are doing. This programme is excellent, well paced and respectful. Irene, you have a good balance between pushing and encouraging us but also teaching about listening to our own flow. We all need to be careful not to override but then also not to collapse either.I also appreciate the balance between the education (and I love all the extra links!) and the exercises-practising

For myself, I have spent most of my adult life working on my mental, emotional and spiritual health BUT I have not been embodied. Finally now here’…

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Kajsa

SBSM ALumni
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

13A Kajsa

Hello Irene and team! I am super grateful for the work you are doing. This programme is excellent, well paced and respectful. Irene, you have a good balance between pushing and encouraging us but also teaching about listening to our own flow. We all need to be careful not to override but then also not to collapse either.I also appreciate the balance between the education (and I love all the extra links!) and the exercises-practising

For myself, I have spent most of my adult life working on my mental, emotional and spiritual health BUT I have not been embodied. Finally now here’s a programme that teaches that. However, if I had not done all my other work it would have been too triggering being in my body like this without one on one support with a SE preactitioner. You do suggest this and now I am doing it that as well.

Early in this programme as I started the exercises I was blown away by the level of terror in my body – I had no idea. Feeling this so early in the programme alongside your insistence that we respect our bodies, I learnt to listen and go slow (for the first time in my life!!!), and not complete exercises (wow, that too is new for me!). I developed a deep empathy and respect for myself (again very new for me!) and a desire to be gentle and respectful with myself – also new for me!

This alone is so HUGE and life changing for me, in ALL areas. I still do have huge resistance to doing the exercises but as I can repeat and repeat your programme, I can go slow. It is so huge having this new relationship with myself, and many many times during the day I’m checking in with my body tensions and releasing, while going about my daily activities. Also listening more to my physical body’s needs-thirst, peeing etc.

Irene, I love your passion for your work and I too get very excited about the deep need on our planet for trauma education, which is actually becoming more mainstream BUT being embodied and HOW TO BE EMBODIED IS STILL MISSING! As a survivor of childhood/teenage sexual abuse (which is so rampant on our planet let alone all the other traumas, simply being in a human body on this planet is traumatic!) anyway there is still not a felt sense or understanding of how very very slow we need to go. Trauma survivors have no frame of reference, no anchor…..very very terrifying to start encountering that inner terrain until there is a sense of internal safety, which this programme helps to build.

Thank you again Irene, I am hugely passionate about your work and have been spreading the word. Doing this work is ‘walking the talk’, the most difficult but this is REAL. So many therapists need to get REAL, let alone all the other healers and teachers out there….your work is humbling and also empowering AND there is no bullshit!

Thank you thank you

Kajsa

SBSM ALumni
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

14A Karen

Like many others, I’ve been on quite a long healing journey.

I’m recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I’m overweight, and I have a number of other health issues, which I have spent years trying to resolve. I had definitely made progress in finding peace and dealing with many issues, but still felt STUCK, even with everything I’d learned and done.

Irene’s course somehow came across my Facebook feed earlier this year, and I just knew it was the next piece I needed. I had no idea when I started out though, how profound her work is. She draws together a number of tools and modalities, but has an approach that is, I think, revolutionary.

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Karen

SBSM Alumni
Calgary, Canada.

14A Karen

Like many others, I’ve been on quite a long healing journey.

I’m recovering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I’m overweight, and I have a number of other health issues, which I have spent years trying to resolve. I had definitely made progress in finding peace and dealing with many issues, but still felt STUCK, even with everything I’d learned and done.

Irene’s course somehow came across my Facebook feed earlier this year, and I just knew it was the next piece I needed. I had no idea when I started out though, how profound her work is. She draws together a number of tools and modalities, but has an approach that is, I think, revolutionary.

A key piece for me has been the education she has given me – I now finally clearly understand what happens when my body has a stress response, and where it comes from. I’d never have thought that knowing the biology would make such a difference, but it truly does. Then, with the knowledge piece on board, she takes you on a journey into your body, ever so gently.

It’s a tough transition to make, learning that there is a deeper level of healing that can only happen through the body, not through the mind. Our whole world tells us that we need to talk it out, figure it out, name it, change the belief etc – and while that certainly has an important place, if you don’t go into the body and process stress and trauma at that level, there will always be a vital element missing from your healing.

Now, I know more and more that I can become my own healer, if I just keep practicing these new tools. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it.  

The biggest change for me is that I feel as though I am finally becoming UNstuck. I’m seeing changes in my thinking and in my choices and in my ability to live life more fully. I finally have real hope that profound healing and change is actually possible and that the second half of my life really can be one of health and abundance in ways I can’t even envisage yet. It’s not a quick fix, but I’m pretty certain that the changes that have happened so far are definitely here to stay!

One last piece that has been a really wonderful experience has been the support and sharing that have happened in the very private, very safe Facebook community of people who are doing this work together. We are able to support each other and learn from each other and share this journey, and it’s really special.

Karen

SBSM Alumni
Calgary, Canada.

14A M.W.

I’ve had anxiety and depression since about age 8. I grew up in a toxic family environment.

I was fairly functional up until 4 years ago, but then was hit big time by extreme anxiety and depression. I was already on an antidepressant, but that wasn’t cutting it anymore. I went to a psychiatrist who tried about 7 different medications with disastrous results. That experience in itself was traumatizing.

I was finally able to get an appointment with a psychologist that I connected well with. I saw her for a year. We did EMDR, Brainspotting, and talk therapy. Those things he…

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M.W.

SBSM Alumni

14A M.W.

I’ve had anxiety and depression since about age 8. I grew up in a toxic family environment.

I was fairly functional up until 4 years ago, but then was hit big time by extreme anxiety and depression. I was already on an antidepressant, but that wasn’t cutting it anymore. I went to a psychiatrist who tried about 7 different medications with disastrous results. That experience in itself was traumatizing.

I was finally able to get an appointment with a psychologist that I connected well with. I saw her for a year. We did EMDR, Brainspotting, and talk therapy. Those things helped, but I still wasn’t totally functional. I found Tim JP Collins Anxiety Podcast, that’s how I learned about Irene and decided to join her 12-week program.

I was eager to learn about the nervous system. I’ve always been one to want to know why things work the way they do, I learn better that way. I noticed little changes pretty quickly, but when we started the exercises I was amazed! I knew it was working. The anxiety was greatly reduced, it wasn’t everyday like it had been for the past 4 years. But then my progress seemed to stop. (I know now that it didn’t really stop, that’s just part of the process, but I’m impatient). I found great support from Irene and her staff and from other group members, that really helped me “hold on”.

About mid-way through the program, I was able to assert myself by setting boundaries with some family members. It gave me a feeling of power and control over my life like I’ve never experienced (I’m 59). That lead to an apology from my abuser that I thought I would never get. I was able to accept the apology, but will still hold the boundaries. I’ve also been able to lessen the feeling that I need to try to fix any situation that causes distress to my family. I realize I don’t have control over some things and that thinking I do or should, causes stress and anxiety. And that taking that task upon myself isn’t necessarily helpful to that person anyway.

Once the 12 weeks were over, I pretty much stopped doing the work. I began to sink back down into the despair of depression until one day it occurred to me that I should do the exercises! So I’m back at it and feeling better! And I’m ready to do the 12 weeks again.

So thank you, thank you, thank you Irene! for dedicating your life to learning and teaching this program.

With gratitude,

M.W.

SBSM Alumni

15A B.H.

Apprenticing with Irene over 12 weeks brought about a major, salutary lifestyle change for me. It’s not just the lessons/labs themselves but her optimistic, grounded spirit, the supportive facebook community, and how she weaves in the very personal and intimate phone calls with theory and practice.

The experience is like be-friending your body at a deeper level while fine-tuning your awareness of how it interfaces with your emotions, your environment, and deeper memories and experiences. It’s a renaissance blend of science and humanity that feels lik…

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B.H.

SBSM Alumni

15A B.H.

Apprenticing with Irene over 12 weeks brought about a major, salutary lifestyle change for me. It’s not just the lessons/labs themselves but her optimistic, grounded spirit, the supportive facebook community, and how she weaves in the very personal and intimate phone calls with theory and practice.

The experience is like be-friending your body at a deeper level while fine-tuning your awareness of how it interfaces with your emotions, your environment, and deeper memories and experiences. It’s a renaissance blend of science and humanity that feels like an antidote to a modern world that is overly segmented and compartmentalized. It is both remedial education and a radical, root-level healing journey.

Irene deconstructs the body’s underlying processes so that you begin to sense on an intuitive level the patterns of holding and/or overload lying just beneath your conscious awareness, allowing you to bring more focus and choice into how you relate with your body, allowing gentle releases and re-organization over time. It sounds esoteric, but is very down-to-earth. Her integration of many disciplines – Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing, Kathy Kain’s Somatic Touch, and the work of Moshe Feldenkrais – creates a “toolbox” that works for those with a severely compromised nervous system perhaps accompanied by disease as well as for those needing help in unwinding shocks to their system to gain back nervous/emotional stability and resiliency. The effectiveness of the program is in large part due to Irene’s embodied, intimate style of delivery, shaped by her own well-regulated nervous system. This piece is key, for in nervous system recovery, the teacher’s level of healing resonates with and influences your own.

Results are palpable. I entered the program after a cathartic workshop that had re-awakened old traumatic memories too quickly, resulting in what my network chiropractor called an “imploded” nervous system. With Irene, I immediately started feeling more energy and “support” during even the most basic neurosensory exercises. I could sense I was on the right path. By the end of the program, my chiropractor said my system was “more flowing with better organized energy”, the coherence Irene speaks of. As I continue to work with her “toolbox” on my own, his most recent diagnosis was that “you now have a solid foundation/structure so that your energy is not constantly ricocheting around and compensating but is now manageable.” I am so grateful that Irene came into my life when she did so that I could turn a major corner in my life.

B.H.

SBSM Alumni

16A Amy

“It was a complete game-changer for me!”

Amy

Embodied Strength Coach.
Vancouver, Canada

16A Amy

“It was a complete game-changer for me!”

Amy

Embodied Strength Coach.
Vancouver, Canada

17A Sue

I came across the SBSM program by sheer ‘accident’ – I was clearing out my email Junk folder and almost deleted the email but something in the title caught my eye – something along the lines of Trauma Releasing and as I’d been through a very difficult 4 yrs and had some new trauma enter my life, and because I believe in synchronicity, I thought I’d take a look.

Well, that’s when my real journey began – I had been to psychologist after psychologist, tried a myriad alternative and spiritual practices which I still implement, etc. …

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Sue

SBSM Alumni
Melbourne, Australia.

17A Sue

I came across the SBSM program by sheer ‘accident’ – I was clearing out my email Junk folder and almost deleted the email but something in the title caught my eye – something along the lines of Trauma Releasing and as I’d been through a very difficult 4 yrs and had some new trauma enter my life, and because I believe in synchronicity, I thought I’d take a look.

Well, that’s when my real journey began – I had been to psychologist after psychologist, tried a myriad alternative and spiritual practices which I still implement, etc. which all helped to a certain point but I knew both intuitively and physically that I had trapped emotions in my body, I literally felt them and I knew I needed to ‘get them out’ in order to heal but didn’t know how.

When I watched Irene’s 3 free healing trauma videos I felt a surge of hope and I wanted to try the program out but it was quite expensive and wouldn’t be an easy journey either. It was a tough decision to initially make as I’d handed over so much money already trying to find the right thing for me and was struggling financially and knew the program was a lot of money for me to spend. After many weeks of indecision I finally came to the conclusion that this felt ‘right’ for me and if I didn’t at least try it nothing would change and I literally couldn’t keep going the way I was. So I managed to scrape the money together, made many sacrifices, and with the payment plan made it workable.

Irene was also completely upfront about the commitment the program would require, financially, emotionally and physically, BUT the huge benefit was that once you became a member of the program you became a life member, had ongoing access to the content and was able to also attend the program when it was run live each time (online). I thought, wow this is indeed an investment, once paid there’s no more costs and you get ongoing support and a member’s group to connect with any time so you won’t ever feel alone or broken again AND forever!

So I made the commitment and felt very nervous about all the stuff that would come up and I did struggle throughout the whole program as did many others. I did manage to go through the program completely which I didn’t know if I’d be able to as it does bring up a lot of stuff but with Irene and her team’s full support and encouragement to go at our own pace and no shame if you did drop out in this round there was no pressure, only encouragement and opportunities to challenge ourselves.

I feel totally empowered now and have so many tools which I’m beginning to remember to implement in my daily life and can check in with our Facebook group anytime. I would encourage anyone who truly wants to understand and release trapped trauma and especially those who have tried everything else with little or no lasting results, to try this all encompassing program. It’s not a quick fix, there’s no certificate at the end as there is no end – this is a lifelong journey of discovery, understanding, integration and release but it is one of EMPOWERMENT and as Irene says, as we heal ourselves we heal others along the way, so we are all helping humanity release collective trapped trauma. What an awesome thing to create!

Sue

SBSM Alumni
Melbourne, Australia.

18A Janet

“It’s worth more than the money!” – Janet On Whole Life Transformation

Janet

Energy Healer and Psychic Medium.
Atlanta, USA

18A Janet

“It’s worth more than the money!” – Janet On Whole Life Transformation

Janet

Energy Healer and Psychic Medium.
Atlanta, USA

2019 Alumni

I want to extend a whole-hearted THANK YOU to everyone involved who has made this course work accessible, enjoyable, and above all, helpful. I have been impressed with your organization and professionalism and have felt that I definitely got my monies worth three-fold, then some.  

I have many decades of trauma and stress under my belt (literally) and I have always felt that there had to be a way to get to the bottom l of it rather than continuing to slap on bandaids. I’ve hit many walls with various approaches but SBSM has been by far, the most help…

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2019 Alumni

2019 Alumni

I want to extend a whole-hearted THANK YOU to everyone involved who has made this course work accessible, enjoyable, and above all, helpful. I have been impressed with your organization and professionalism and have felt that I definitely got my monies worth three-fold, then some.  

I have many decades of trauma and stress under my belt (literally) and I have always felt that there had to be a way to get to the bottom l of it rather than continuing to slap on bandaids. I’ve hit many walls with various approaches but SBSM has been by far, the most helpful in dealing with anger; releasing some of my built-up stress; following my impulses in a more positive way; and much more. Although I am taking the lava lamp approach to the work (taking literally to work at your own pace), the practices have shown me hope for a healthier, more regulated future. There have been various lessons that have been so helpful including the movement lessons and soothing music. All of these things combined manage to calm my pin-ball machine brain and help me focus.  

Above all I really appreciate the SBSM approach of educating us about the nervous system, the deep work into embodiment, and the Feldenkrais approach to movement of all sorts. I have TONS of work to do, but with all the materials at hand I feel that I am in the best of hands. 

2019 Alumni

20A Vicki

Two years ago I was referred to Irene’s website and signed myself up for 21 Day Tune Up. Skeptical, resistant and uncomfortable.

Finally – I had answers. Something to describe what I’d been experiencing. So excited I couldn’t stop talking about what I’d learned until people started to avoid me. Of course I signed myself up for SBSM. Got on the SE learning curve and have really not been off it since. Now as a fledgling counsellor, can’t say enough about how invaluable those initial Healing Trauma videos have been….

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Vicki

SBSM Alumni
NSW, Australia.

20A Vicki

Two years ago I was referred to Irene’s website and signed myself up for 21 Day Tune Up. Skeptical, resistant and uncomfortable.

Finally – I had answers. Something to describe what I’d been experiencing. So excited I couldn’t stop talking about what I’d learned until people started to avoid me. Of course I signed myself up for SBSM. Got on the SE learning curve and have really not been off it since. Now as a fledgling counsellor, can’t say enough about how invaluable those initial Healing Trauma videos have been. I would recommend them to anyone with a nervous system. Absolutely essential knowledge.

Vicki

SBSM Alumni
NSW, Australia.

21A Ellen

The 12 week program has been life changing for me. I bought the program October last year and just couldn’t get my head around paying so much for it. My mindset definitely affected my whole approach to the process. Although I made some huge progress even with a negative mindset, the changes I have made since doing the program this second time round are nothing short of astounding.

If you are holding back because of the price, don’t! You will be so glad that you have bought this program, support and education. It’s truly worth every c…

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Ellen

SBSM Alumni

21A Ellen

The 12 week program has been life changing for me. I bought the program October last year and just couldn’t get my head around paying so much for it. My mindset definitely affected my whole approach to the process. Although I made some huge progress even with a negative mindset, the changes I have made since doing the program this second time round are nothing short of astounding.

If you are holding back because of the price, don’t! You will be so glad that you have bought this program, support and education. It’s truly worth every cent.

I have always wanted to use the skills and abilities I know I possess, but I have never had the confidence and courage to put myself out there and just do it! Well, now I’m doing it I am in the process of starting up a business.

Ellen

SBSM Alumni

22A Mariana

Irene’s 12-week program has been pivotal in deepening my understanding of myself as well as the people with which I work.

I work with suicide loss survivors and the information I’ve learned in this course has given me the nervous system language needed to assist people in better understanding what they are experiencing in this complicated grief process. That, in and of itself, is priceless.

Irene presents the concepts and exercises in a simple, easy-to-understand way. I had already done quite a bit of personal healing before I found thi…

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Mariana

SBSM Alumni

22A Mariana

Irene’s 12-week program has been pivotal in deepening my understanding of myself as well as the people with which I work.

I work with suicide loss survivors and the information I’ve learned in this course has given me the nervous system language needed to assist people in better understanding what they are experiencing in this complicated grief process. That, in and of itself, is priceless.

Irene presents the concepts and exercises in a simple, easy-to-understand way. I had already done quite a bit of personal healing before I found this program and it filled in gaps of understanding, provided effective and simple tools, and deepened my connection with myself and others. I am so glad to have found Irene’s work and am so grateful to her and for each and every person that works with her to make this program such a full experience. The rich, juicy, community-building discussions and connections are invaluable and add a depth to the program that is rarely found in an online format. I highly recommend SmartBody SmartMind to anyone on a healing journey!

Mariana

SBSM Alumni

23A Arlene – Video Testimonial

‘The Missing Link To Empowerment’

Arlene

Maryland, USA

23A Arlene – Video Testimonial

‘The Missing Link To Empowerment’

Arlene

Maryland, USA

24A Anne-Valérie

I don’t have words.

I feel so so so appreciative and grateful. I feel so much more developed and capable and regulated and confident than I did just a few months ago, not to mention I have gone through and survived the biggest heartbreak of my existence, which was actually a huge wake up earthquake for me to heal my traumas and get over my feeling of not being allowed to have my own existence, my codependency tendencies, my being stuck in not daring to bloom into my highest self… my being trapped in a pattern of running away all the time to other cou…

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Anne-Valérie

SBSM Alumni

24A Anne-Valérie

I don’t have words.

I feel so so so appreciative and grateful. I feel so much more developed and capable and regulated and confident than I did just a few months ago, not to mention I have gone through and survived the biggest heartbreak of my existence, which was actually a huge wake up earthquake for me to heal my traumas and get over my feeling of not being allowed to have my own existence, my codependency tendencies, my being stuck in not daring to bloom into my highest self… my being trapped in a pattern of running away all the time to other countries to new excitements… IT IS HUGE what has happened, evolved, shifted, starting to heal in these few months… IMMENSE!

And quite immense too to be able to notice it.

So I am deeply moved and grateful.

Anne-Valérie

SBSM Alumni

25A Jayne

If you believe in the mind body connection, if you believe you are the source of your own healing, but just need the tools, then THIS is the program for you.

I used to have fibromyalgia. I used to hold everything inside me. Literally. I didn’t feel much of anything (except pain). I was “happy” enough but with no sense of joy. I felt kinda helpless to help myself beyond the physical (osteopath, naturopath, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle – all since 2002) and when my subconscious told me it was time to start taking a look at what I hadn’t seen, my mind freaked out and had no…

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Jayne

Holistic Babycare Specialist. SBSM Alumni
Auckland, New Zealand.

25A Jayne

If you believe in the mind body connection, if you believe you are the source of your own healing, but just need the tools, then THIS is the program for you.

I used to have fibromyalgia. I used to hold everything inside me. Literally. I didn’t feel much of anything (except pain). I was “happy” enough but with no sense of joy. I felt kinda helpless to help myself beyond the physical (osteopath, naturopath, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle – all since 2002) and when my subconscious told me it was time to start taking a look at what I hadn’t seen, my mind freaked out and had no way to file or process and it resulted in a deep, dark pit of depression and despair.

Fast forward to me creating (another physical) supplement regime that avoided pharmaceuticals to stop myself from taking my life, and some excellent counselling and I was able to see that I needed something more. In September 2016, I stumbled across Irene’s free Healing Trauma intro videos that are the informational series to the 12 week program. I had done SO much myself, I had healed as much as I could, but I was at a loss with persistent dis-ease and lack of overall sense of wellbeing… The emotional side of things and the mind body connection were missing…

Watching the three-part video series, I was riveted. I felt compelled! It spoke to me in a way no other therapy had! Could I really gain the tools to help myself to heal? Could I really stop myself from responding to stress the way I always had? Really? YES! The answer is YES!

I went to the dentist the other day, ZERO anxiety. For as long as I can remember the dentist = stress response. I no longer have continual pain in my hip/body — I used to hold anger in my right hip, I now have the tools to release any pent up anger and frustration in a constructive health promoting way, no longer holding onto it to manifest as physical pain. I have such a sense of freedom. SO much has opened up in my life. I can FEEL and I am ok with that, vulnerability suits me it seems.

I feel more generous with my time – I am easily a hermit ordinarily. I see an osteopath on occasion as opposed to almost weekly as a necessity. I work through stressful situations in a flash to the point that they are no longer an issue. I can have repressed memories crop up and deal with them powerfully – not be consumed by them. Issues with people in my life? Meh, sorted in an instant without drama on my part… Illnesses around me this winter (I’m in NZ) nada, I have been exposed to SO much and had nothing at all… AND… I am experiencing JOY, every day.

My past isn’t coming back to haunt me, it is coming back to heal me. I am healthy. My bloodwork and alternative tests look fabulous. No liver toxicity, no chronic inflammation no regular pain… I had done A LOT of work myself prior to this course, and, although I have learnt a tonne and have no regrets, if I could have my time again, I would just invest in this course. And, finally, the best thing…

I have found love, I am IN love. I am in a relationship with a really awesome man (it’s a recent thing). I was single my whole life (on purpose) and unable to engage, or even if I am honest, consider the possibility of engaging prior to this course… Things are on track for happily ever after… I wondered if it would ever happen… A WHOLE lot of stuff needed to not just change, but transform before this was going to happen and now it has and IS happening. I needed to be able to love myself first… And THAT started with acceptance.

This program is a journey of self discovery, of letting go of what is not serving you, of gaining the “things” you need to live your life from a place of health… whatever that means to you… You can take it at your own pace, you can stop and start if you need to, you are accepted at wherever you are in your journey, there is no pressure, you are the skipper of your ship… There is incredible support offered by Irene and her team, but also the alumni and other participants. You are not alone. You must DO the work, but if you do, the results are INCREDIBLE. I know this, because I am living proof of it.

What are YOU waiting for? This IS it. This WILL get you results

Jayne

Holistic Babycare Specialist. SBSM Alumni
Auckland, New Zealand.

A.H

The program seems to be the missing linkage I’ve been searching for, between all the other pieces I’ve discovered and used, in my own healing quest and in my quest to help others heal. I’m just so grateful to have found this, and grateful to all the researchers, and practitioners who are bringing this knowledge into the collective awareness. A heartfelt thank you to Irene and her team, for creating and offering the SBSM program. Without their work, I’d still be searching in vain for what’s been missing.

A.H

A.H

The program seems to be the missing linkage I’ve been searching for, between all the other pieces I’ve discovered and used, in my own healing quest and in my quest to help others heal. I’m just so grateful to have found this, and grateful to all the researchers, and practitioners who are bringing this knowledge into the collective awareness. A heartfelt thank you to Irene and her team, for creating and offering the SBSM program. Without their work, I’d still be searching in vain for what’s been missing.

A.H

AC

I feel safer and more capacity after 12 weeks. Things I couldnt handle feeling, that made me so overwhelmed, I no longer feel. Little by little, I am building capacity and I can tell when things are trying to come out triggers and traumas, and try not to fear the fear. I love the orienting and the impulse lessons the best, they really helped me stay in the here and now in the present moment.

AC

AC

I feel safer and more capacity after 12 weeks. Things I couldnt handle feeling, that made me so overwhelmed, I no longer feel. Little by little, I am building capacity and I can tell when things are trying to come out triggers and traumas, and try not to fear the fear. I love the orienting and the impulse lessons the best, they really helped me stay in the here and now in the present moment.

AC

Aiko

I experienced being able to track my uncomfortable physical sensations with less fear because of SBSM. This was a huge success for me because it was my automatic fearful reaction that kept re-traumatizing myself. This was only possible because the program taught us to track the physical sensations as little or as much as we can handle. It is very kind and gentle to be able to say to myself, “If this is too much, I can stop right here, and use resources to help myself.” Nothing like I’ve ever experienced before!

Aiko

Aiko

I experienced being able to track my uncomfortable physical sensations with less fear because of SBSM. This was a huge success for me because it was my automatic fearful reaction that kept re-traumatizing myself. This was only possible because the program taught us to track the physical sensations as little or as much as we can handle. It is very kind and gentle to be able to say to myself, “If this is too much, I can stop right here, and use resources to help myself.” Nothing like I’ve ever experienced before!

Aiko

Aimee

This round, I realized how far I’ve come and how neat it is to “catch” myself doing the work spontaneously. I realized how far I’ve come and how thankful I am for SBSM. Thank you so very much for SBSM!

Aimee

Aimee

This round, I realized how far I’ve come and how neat it is to “catch” myself doing the work spontaneously. I realized how far I’ve come and how thankful I am for SBSM. Thank you so very much for SBSM!

Aimee

Aisha

“I’m much more understanding of myself now.”

Aisha

Aisha

“I’m much more understanding of myself now.”

Aisha

AKM

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is the gradual and subtle realisation that I, and only I, can change the way I respond/react to my life circumstances. SBSM’s richness and EDUCATION about the nervous system has been such a help to me after many years of trying various approcahes. SBSM has been life-transforming. Thank you to everyone on the team. There is a beech tree wood near where I live, is a living cathedral. I give thanks in it daily and include you all!

AKM

AKM

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is the gradual and subtle realisation that I, and only I, can change the way I respond/react to my life circumstances. SBSM’s richness and EDUCATION about the nervous system has been such a help to me after many years of trying various approcahes. SBSM has been life-transforming. Thank you to everyone on the team. There is a beech tree wood near where I live, is a living cathedral. I give thanks in it daily and include you all!

AKM

Alejandra

I really feel for this work I needed to go slow and I am enjoying and getting the benefits from listening to my internal pace. I love learning about how our bodies heal and was happy to be challenged to drop into feeling and listening into my body. As a dancer I did do that a lot, but it is just amazing to go smaller, finer, more specific. I am indeed changing my life through this and many more courses, books, seminars as I am extremely curious and want to help myself and others. This started as a personal healing journey but I am now heading to a …

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Alejandra

Alejandra

I really feel for this work I needed to go slow and I am enjoying and getting the benefits from listening to my internal pace. I love learning about how our bodies heal and was happy to be challenged to drop into feeling and listening into my body. As a dancer I did do that a lot, but it is just amazing to go smaller, finer, more specific. I am indeed changing my life through this and many more courses, books, seminars as I am extremely curious and want to help myself and others. This started as a personal healing journey but I am now heading to a practitioner career in stretch therapy and craniosacral therapy. I just want to say thank you!

Alejandra

Allan

Wish I had found this work years ago. It’s foundation setting stuff.

Allan

SBSM Alumni
London.

Allan

Wish I had found this work years ago. It’s foundation setting stuff.

Allan

SBSM Alumni
London.

AM

The fact that I actually have a relationship with myself is incredible. I’ve really got to know myself, my body my triggers. I think one of the greatest things is, I can come back time and time again to this work, the titration works. This year I’ve not felt in such ‘need,’ plus it arrived at a time I was working for the first time since lockdown. In the past I would have tried to do both. Now I know better. Thank you.

AM

AM

The fact that I actually have a relationship with myself is incredible. I’ve really got to know myself, my body my triggers. I think one of the greatest things is, I can come back time and time again to this work, the titration works. This year I’ve not felt in such ‘need,’ plus it arrived at a time I was working for the first time since lockdown. In the past I would have tried to do both. Now I know better. Thank you.

AM

Anja

I love exploring SBSM and this has given me a new vocabulary. I can feel tiny shifts in my perception which to me is revolutionary and changing my life. Im a better person on the planet because of the course.

Anja

Yoga Instructor. SBSM Alumni
Sweden

Anja

I love exploring SBSM and this has given me a new vocabulary. I can feel tiny shifts in my perception which to me is revolutionary and changing my life. Im a better person on the planet because of the course.

Anja

Yoga Instructor. SBSM Alumni
Sweden

Anna

In SBSM, there was great emphasis on the foundational aspects of orienting, grounding, following your impulses, etc. How to best integrate this into daily life was great. I do 1-1 work with a SEP, but SBSM has been super helpful for learning how to self-regulate when alone. Also, the work on healthy aggression was very helpful – understanfing why it’s okay to feel angry and the different ways to work with it. Thank you!

Anna

Anna

In SBSM, there was great emphasis on the foundational aspects of orienting, grounding, following your impulses, etc. How to best integrate this into daily life was great. I do 1-1 work with a SEP, but SBSM has been super helpful for learning how to self-regulate when alone. Also, the work on healthy aggression was very helpful – understanfing why it’s okay to feel angry and the different ways to work with it. Thank you!

Anna

Annemiek

After a life of 57 years being in survival mode (dissociated and functional freeze) eversince, NOW I am able to really feel the shame, horror, fear, disgust, anxiety and the freeze. NOW I understand what trauma does to a human being. Through SBSM – the lessons, Irene, the team and all the members – I’ve learnt how to connect with my body and feel human instead of an alien not belonging to this world. It took years to find words for the emotions and sensations I experience and expressing myself in words is like a new language to me…

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Annemiek

Annemiek

After a life of 57 years being in survival mode (dissociated and functional freeze) eversince, NOW I am able to really feel the shame, horror, fear, disgust, anxiety and the freeze. NOW I understand what trauma does to a human being. Through SBSM – the lessons, Irene, the team and all the members – I’ve learnt how to connect with my body and feel human instead of an alien not belonging to this world. It took years to find words for the emotions and sensations I experience and expressing myself in words is like a new language to me. I am so grateful.

Annemiek

Anonymous

When I joined the 2021 SBSM course, I hoped to have a recovery that I could write about in a testimonial. I never guessed I’d submit one anonymously.

Through SBSM I learned that decades of wearing down my nervous system set me up for an autoimmune disease and descent into more immune system dysfunctions. Shortly after the program started I noticed emerging signs of recovery, like disappearing anxiety attacks, improved blood sugar stabilization and such. Until recently improvements were the kind I could openly celebrate. I recently realized a change both exciting and embarrassing that I never…

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Anonymous

When I joined the 2021 SBSM course, I hoped to have a recovery that I could write about in a testimonial. I never guessed I’d submit one anonymously.

Through SBSM I learned that decades of wearing down my nervous system set me up for an autoimmune disease and descent into more immune system dysfunctions. Shortly after the program started I noticed emerging signs of recovery, like disappearing anxiety attacks, improved blood sugar stabilization and such. Until recently improvements were the kind I could openly celebrate. I recently realized a change both exciting and embarrassing that I never expected.

As a young child I remember my mom complaining about “acid bumps” which she said were caused by eating too many acid foods. She didn’t really know how she got them except that too many oranges, nuts and chocolate would cause blisters on her right butt cheek. When I went through a series of traumas in my 50’s I started getting them on the left butt cheek. My doctors never gave a diagnosis, until I did some research and asked point blank “is this herpes?” Well, yes ~ genital herpes, which I likely contracted through the birth canal. I believe my immune system was able to hold off attacks until accumulated trauma let the virus go wild.

For 10 years I worked at controlling it with lysine and monitoring intake of high arginine foods. With so many favorite foods I inevitably would slip and “bam” the painful blisters. They would also appear during times of heavy emotional stress or the physical contact stress of riding my horse. During the past 10 years, I had so many traumas and stresses that my poor bum was spotted with pink scars from all the blisters.

I started noticing slowly during SBSM that when I faltered on my regimen, I wasn’t getting blisters. Little by little I became more lax and eventually stopped lysine supplementation. I also began eating arginine foods more freely. Now 6 months later, without a regimen, all of the pink spots are healed. I am again enjoying eating nuts, oranges and chocolate! I want to tell everyone about this work and hope it will help others suffering from oral and genital herpes.

I know if my immune system is winning the battle with this virus, it’s also healing my autoimmune issues!

Thank you so very much for your work, for educating us all on trauma and helping us to become our own medicine. It is the hope for all the planet!

Sincerely,
Anonymous

Anonymous

AR

This work is foundational and essential. Real hope. SBSM gave me a far greater sense of Self and beginnings of true trust of Self. Full of amazing information/facts that has made a world of difference, presented in a way that’s accessible. I always knew there was another way of experiencing life but whatever I tried, whatever path I took, they may have been interesting, insightful and helpful none have made the difference that I know doing this work will do. Thank you so very much.

AR

AR

This work is foundational and essential. Real hope. SBSM gave me a far greater sense of Self and beginnings of true trust of Self. Full of amazing information/facts that has made a world of difference, presented in a way that’s accessible. I always knew there was another way of experiencing life but whatever I tried, whatever path I took, they may have been interesting, insightful and helpful none have made the difference that I know doing this work will do. Thank you so very much.

AR

Aurélia

Thank you Irene for opening myself up to this new realm of understanding the nervous system and how much it impacts everything. The knowledge has been invaluable and became a filter through which I understand the world better.

Aurélia

SBSM Alumni

Aurélia

Thank you Irene for opening myself up to this new realm of understanding the nervous system and how much it impacts everything. The knowledge has been invaluable and became a filter through which I understand the world better.

Aurélia

SBSM Alumni

Autumn

I did SBSM last year for the first time and it’s been both incredibly informative and transformative for me personally. I’m doing the 21-Day Tune-Up right now because I fell out of practice and wanted a more structured but scaled-down practice.

What’s great about SBSM, in addition to access to the program content for life, is the community of individuals who’ve completed the program, some multiple times through its iterations, and the knowledge and resources we share with one another. I highly recommend the program, as it’s created so muc…

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Autumn

SBSM Alumni
Portland, Oregon.

Autumn

I did SBSM last year for the first time and it’s been both incredibly informative and transformative for me personally. I’m doing the 21-Day Tune-Up right now because I fell out of practice and wanted a more structured but scaled-down practice.

What’s great about SBSM, in addition to access to the program content for life, is the community of individuals who’ve completed the program, some multiple times through its iterations, and the knowledge and resources we share with one another. I highly recommend the program, as it’s created so much more understanding of my own traumas and has helped me cultivate safety in my nervous system. I’m really glad I made the investment.

Autumn

SBSM Alumni
Portland, Oregon.

Becky

I have studied transcendental meditation for 10 years, Buddhist philosophy, relaxation techniques, neurofeedback, biofeedback, studied interpersonal-neuropsychology for decades… I did not believe this was going to be as different as it has been.

This is nothing like any of the practices I have done for 20 years. I have found the rest within that I have needed and sought in my life.

Thank you, Irene and team Irene for the work you do. It is a different work that pulls together what many have sought for, for years.

I have skills, techniques, and the c…

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Becky

Becky

I have studied transcendental meditation for 10 years, Buddhist philosophy, relaxation techniques, neurofeedback, biofeedback, studied interpersonal-neuropsychology for decades… I did not believe this was going to be as different as it has been.

This is nothing like any of the practices I have done for 20 years. I have found the rest within that I have needed and sought in my life.

Thank you, Irene and team Irene for the work you do. It is a different work that pulls together what many have sought for, for years.

I have skills, techniques, and the capacity to find the rest my body has needed.

I appreciate you.

Becky

Becky

Creating a safe container to having deep conversations with fiancé.

Becky

Becky

Creating a safe container to having deep conversations with fiancé.

Becky

Becky

SBSM meant learning a new language. Learning to orient, applying the word “Titration” to my learning and life. This work has trusty shifted me and I am beyond grateful! This work changes lives and is deeply needed!

Becky

Becky

SBSM meant learning a new language. Learning to orient, applying the word “Titration” to my learning and life. This work has trusty shifted me and I am beyond grateful! This work changes lives and is deeply needed!

Becky

Beth

A real sense of living in the present, and a bigger capacity for life itself, I feel so tuned into my self and my intuition. 3 days after the program ended I had a very near miss in my car with a dangerous driver and I can honestly say that my reaction times and intuition really saved my life. I thank my work with Irene and the program for this, I feel like it literally saved my life.

Beth

Beth

A real sense of living in the present, and a bigger capacity for life itself, I feel so tuned into my self and my intuition. 3 days after the program ended I had a very near miss in my car with a dangerous driver and I can honestly say that my reaction times and intuition really saved my life. I thank my work with Irene and the program for this, I feel like it literally saved my life.

Beth

Betsy

I have a body that as part of my soul, deserves and appreciates the same attention that I give the other parts of my soul (mind, spirit, emotions, etc). Somatic experiences are not to be rushed, but if experienced over and over can literally heal me, shape me, and increase my well-being. Thank you this amazing experience! Irene is a very gracious teacher, making space for each to partake of the experiential banquet she spreads in their own unique way, without judgment. I have been truly changed! Thank you!!!!

Betsy

Betsy

I have a body that as part of my soul, deserves and appreciates the same attention that I give the other parts of my soul (mind, spirit, emotions, etc). Somatic experiences are not to be rushed, but if experienced over and over can literally heal me, shape me, and increase my well-being. Thank you this amazing experience! Irene is a very gracious teacher, making space for each to partake of the experiential banquet she spreads in their own unique way, without judgment. I have been truly changed! Thank you!!!!

Betsy

Bill

Being taught to be aware of my interior environment has changed the way I go through life. Also titrating emotional energy.

Started program with severe CFS, I was stuck there due to blocked energies. Your program has been pivotal – I’m now at a 60-70% baseline!

Healing of the nervous system is sure an important part of the bigger journey. As with any journey with CFS, there’s the ebb and flow of the illness, and I now have effective tools that are going to help build my recovery. God bless you guys for the good work you do!!

THANK…

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Bill

SBSM Alumni
Oregon

Bill

Being taught to be aware of my interior environment has changed the way I go through life. Also titrating emotional energy.

Started program with severe CFS, I was stuck there due to blocked energies. Your program has been pivotal – I’m now at a 60-70% baseline!

Healing of the nervous system is sure an important part of the bigger journey. As with any journey with CFS, there’s the ebb and flow of the illness, and I now have effective tools that are going to help build my recovery. God bless you guys for the good work you do!!

THANK YOU!!!! : )

Bill

SBSM Alumni
Oregon

BMH

The orientation and grounding practices proved to be the real kickers for me. They along with the clear intention to respond to the sensations, titrated into place a real change in my ability to sense warmth and cold, hunger and thirst and the need to urinate or defecate which were previously missing from my nervous system and continue to clear the noise from my system to this day. The sense of security and safeness in my body was something I previously wouldn’t have believed possible!

This process held such integrity for me. The SBSM materials w…

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BMH

BMH

The orientation and grounding practices proved to be the real kickers for me. They along with the clear intention to respond to the sensations, titrated into place a real change in my ability to sense warmth and cold, hunger and thirst and the need to urinate or defecate which were previously missing from my nervous system and continue to clear the noise from my system to this day. The sense of security and safeness in my body was something I previously wouldn’t have believed possible!

This process held such integrity for me. The SBSM materials were so well organised and communicated, that I felt securely held in the good intentions of the creators towards me. This allowed me to be free to relax into the learning. Thank you for creating such an integrated process.

BMH

Bonita

It brought to life just how much was trapped in my body. I’m grateful for the work and the healing.

Bonita

Bonita

It brought to life just how much was trapped in my body. I’m grateful for the work and the healing.

Bonita

Brit

Just a huge thank you for the work you do.

I really can’t put into words how much this has helped me heal at a deep level as well as bringing this missing piece to my clients and into my parenting. It all just makes so much more sense now and my clients have also agreed. I think it helps people feel as though they aren’t crazy and can really heal and change. I am also excited to know that I will always have access to the learning as alumni because I know I will always be referring back to it.

Brit

Registered Psychotherapist. SBSM Alumni
Ontario, Canada.

Brit

Just a huge thank you for the work you do.

I really can’t put into words how much this has helped me heal at a deep level as well as bringing this missing piece to my clients and into my parenting. It all just makes so much more sense now and my clients have also agreed. I think it helps people feel as though they aren’t crazy and can really heal and change. I am also excited to know that I will always have access to the learning as alumni because I know I will always be referring back to it.

Brit

Registered Psychotherapist. SBSM Alumni
Ontario, Canada.

C.A.

I came into this program fairly well informed & having done a lot of work over the decades, yet found this program to be brilliant. I got pieces to the puzzle that had not yet landed. The program is great, the team is wonderful and I am grateful to have the curiosity and privilege to be a participant in this opportunity to assist myself and anyone else who comes into my field. The world needs this work. Great Job from Irene & team. 

C.A.

SBSM Alumni

C.A.

I came into this program fairly well informed & having done a lot of work over the decades, yet found this program to be brilliant. I got pieces to the puzzle that had not yet landed. The program is great, the team is wonderful and I am grateful to have the curiosity and privilege to be a participant in this opportunity to assist myself and anyone else who comes into my field. The world needs this work. Great Job from Irene & team. 

C.A.

SBSM Alumni

Candace

I’ve been a therapist for 28 years and I have tried almost every other modality. When I experienced extreme burnout and complex grief I found Irene and I did both courses. I honestly think it saved my life. There is nothing comparable in my experience.

It’s completely changed how I support my clients. I look back now and understand both personally and professionally why people get so stuck in patterns and can’t heal. It’s definitely the missing link. I find that the work has really integrated into who I am and how I am with …

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Candace

SBSM Alumni

Candace

I’ve been a therapist for 28 years and I have tried almost every other modality. When I experienced extreme burnout and complex grief I found Irene and I did both courses. I honestly think it saved my life. There is nothing comparable in my experience.

It’s completely changed how I support my clients. I look back now and understand both personally and professionally why people get so stuck in patterns and can’t heal. It’s definitely the missing link. I find that the work has really integrated into who I am and how I am with clients and my own relationships. I see so much more than I did before. The whole person including even the micro movements of defence in the body. I feel so much more compassionate and so much more confident in my work now. I am in love with the mystery of this work. I feel newly inspired. I also know how to take care of myself.

Candace

SBSM Alumni

Carol

My body holds the sum of my life experience, it waits for me to access the knowledge it holds. I can communicate with my held experiences and heal them.

For an online course, it was quite successful in teaching about the body’s abilities to heal. I found Irene to embody the highest integrity – I trusted them. I appreciate that there were no schemes to sell more products. I felt their mission was to really help me heal.

Carol

SBSM Alumni

Carol

My body holds the sum of my life experience, it waits for me to access the knowledge it holds. I can communicate with my held experiences and heal them.

For an online course, it was quite successful in teaching about the body’s abilities to heal. I found Irene to embody the highest integrity – I trusted them. I appreciate that there were no schemes to sell more products. I felt their mission was to really help me heal.

Carol

SBSM Alumni

Caroline

I feel like SBSM has finally got to the root of my trauma, and while I still have work to do, I have made so much progress and now see the path to greater healing clearly. I now understand the concept of functional freeze and that I have been in it all my life, even though I had healed a lot of trauma. Realising I was in functional freeze as I felt too uncomfortable to express myself authentically in almost every scenario. I am also doing cognitive work on my mindset and limiting beliefs, and I feel this is also essential for me – the two tog…

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Caroline

Caroline

I feel like SBSM has finally got to the root of my trauma, and while I still have work to do, I have made so much progress and now see the path to greater healing clearly. I now understand the concept of functional freeze and that I have been in it all my life, even though I had healed a lot of trauma. Realising I was in functional freeze as I felt too uncomfortable to express myself authentically in almost every scenario. I am also doing cognitive work on my mindset and limiting beliefs, and I feel this is also essential for me – the two together are working magic.

Caroline

Carrie

My whole life is getting restructured thanks to the solid regulation I have been taught to cultivate in the SBSM program.

My business has doubled.

My body is more robust physically.

I have heart arrhythmias that are significantly reduced (from once a week, down to one in the past 2 months).

My sleep is more sound.

My digestion is calmer than it has been in years.

Better yet, my children are processing their stress more effectively. Easy, no. Worthwhile, YES.

I had early childhood adversities that created a level of survival stress in my nervous system that led a…

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Carrie

SBSM Alumni

Carrie

My whole life is getting restructured thanks to the solid regulation I have been taught to cultivate in the SBSM program.

My business has doubled.

My body is more robust physically.

I have heart arrhythmias that are significantly reduced (from once a week, down to one in the past 2 months).

My sleep is more sound.

My digestion is calmer than it has been in years.

Better yet, my children are processing their stress more effectively. Easy, no. Worthwhile, YES.

I had early childhood adversities that created a level of survival stress in my nervous system that led anaphylaxis as a 6 month old and my life long experience has been one of being an outlier in medical experiences and sensitivities. I also was an elite athlete – a competitive gymnast – yet I was impressively frozen and shut down to my body, despite being highly sensitive and reactive.

I am a physical therapist drawn to facilitating healing, and SBSM gave a roadmap to learning to listen to the body & to making our own way through the world in an empowered way. If I am not healing to my best self, I am simply going to send more unwell beings into the world to try to fend without their best selves. By following my inspired path, I give permission and inspiration to others to follow theirs. Oh, that that calling that I have to offer others more ease, less stress, more health and more life in living? I am FAR more equipped for that calling now.

Thank you so much. I expect this to be a program I return to again and again. This is my beginning. Thank you, thank you.

Carrie

SBSM Alumni

Carrie

SBSM helped me to tune into my body and it’s physiology. To appreciate that the origins of the physiology are based in being RIGHT. Even with a general sense of unsafety, it can be unwired with the processing of it. I wish this was required work of therapists of all types (physical, talk, massage, etc.).

Carrie

Carrie

SBSM helped me to tune into my body and it’s physiology. To appreciate that the origins of the physiology are based in being RIGHT. Even with a general sense of unsafety, it can be unwired with the processing of it. I wish this was required work of therapists of all types (physical, talk, massage, etc.).

Carrie

CEWB

I feel safer in the world, in myself. I understand why I couldn’t relate to my bunnies when I was so sick, and why this then got easier…social engagement with furry friends! I understand why my bunny who has been rehoused 3-4 times is scared and I see a lot of myself in her, and vice versa.

I also did the SBSM POD with Seth, simply amazing! This was the best, best best thing for me in terms of being able to engage with the program a fourth time. I also feel more trusting because there is an independent SBSM program site.

I’m blown away …

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CEWB

CEWB

I feel safer in the world, in myself. I understand why I couldn’t relate to my bunnies when I was so sick, and why this then got easier…social engagement with furry friends! I understand why my bunny who has been rehoused 3-4 times is scared and I see a lot of myself in her, and vice versa.

I also did the SBSM POD with Seth, simply amazing! This was the best, best best thing for me in terms of being able to engage with the program a fourth time. I also feel more trusting because there is an independent SBSM program site.

I’m blown away …in a good way! So so great!!!!!!!

CEWB

Chantal

I’m so happy to have found this program and intend to continue working with the labs and exercises. It has helped me make sense of my life at long last. This work is profound and very healing. I have learned so much and am very grateful that it exists.

Chantal

SBSM Alumni

Chantal

I’m so happy to have found this program and intend to continue working with the labs and exercises. It has helped me make sense of my life at long last. This work is profound and very healing. I have learned so much and am very grateful that it exists.

Chantal

SBSM Alumni

Charlee

I feel that I have found The Work for me. This gives me hope and assurance and inner knowing at my most difficult times.

This is an incredibly well held course, the structure with the team of therapists there to answer questions is wonderful. Irene and Seth hold a brilliant energy (masculine feminine but not just that) that provides containment for the course. Irene’s organizational levels and way of explaining things are fantastic. I found printing things out and having a weekly checklist very helpful. The Q&A sessions were perhaps my f…

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Charlee

Charlee

I feel that I have found The Work for me. This gives me hope and assurance and inner knowing at my most difficult times.

This is an incredibly well held course, the structure with the team of therapists there to answer questions is wonderful. Irene and Seth hold a brilliant energy (masculine feminine but not just that) that provides containment for the course. Irene’s organizational levels and way of explaining things are fantastic. I found printing things out and having a weekly checklist very helpful. The Q&A sessions were perhaps my favourite bit of all – Seth has a beautiful energy and way of answering things

Charlee

Charlotte

I love how much more I can control my body with my mind and awareness. SBSM is confirmation that what I was searching for existed. I have greater healing ability and I’m thrilled I found this program. So thankful for your work. This is life changing! It’s given me way more than I thought it was capable. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

Charlotte

SBSM Alumni

Charlotte

I love how much more I can control my body with my mind and awareness. SBSM is confirmation that what I was searching for existed. I have greater healing ability and I’m thrilled I found this program. So thankful for your work. This is life changing! It’s given me way more than I thought it was capable. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this.

Charlotte

SBSM Alumni

Claire

The belief that with education and consistent practice, healthy recovery from childhood and long-term trauma is not only possible, but inevitable. I perceived that there is more content on the experience of freeze which I (mostly) didn’t personally relate to that much. I would love to experience more of Irene’s wisdom on living mostly with the fight or flight activation stuck on.

Claire

Claire

The belief that with education and consistent practice, healthy recovery from childhood and long-term trauma is not only possible, but inevitable. I perceived that there is more content on the experience of freeze which I (mostly) didn’t personally relate to that much. I would love to experience more of Irene’s wisdom on living mostly with the fight or flight activation stuck on.

Claire

CM

Within SBSM, I realized that human beings need this work. Trauma is highly misunderstood, even in the psychology world. Looking forward to continuing to learn and integrate this work into my life.

CM

CM

Within SBSM, I realized that human beings need this work. Trauma is highly misunderstood, even in the psychology world. Looking forward to continuing to learn and integrate this work into my life.

CM

CrisMarie

Irene’s program gave me the tools to rebalance my nervous system, and to understand that my childhood experiences impacted my nervous system development and kept me locked in unhealthy patterns.

I continue to utilize the tools to reset my nervous system daily, which makes me feel calmer, safer, and gives me more self-connection and confidence. I love it!

These are life/body/emotional skills that everyone should have growing up (or to recover from growing up)!

CrisMarie

Speaker & Management Consultant at Thrive! Inc.
Whitefish, MT. SBSM Alumni

CrisMarie

Irene’s program gave me the tools to rebalance my nervous system, and to understand that my childhood experiences impacted my nervous system development and kept me locked in unhealthy patterns.

I continue to utilize the tools to reset my nervous system daily, which makes me feel calmer, safer, and gives me more self-connection and confidence. I love it!

These are life/body/emotional skills that everyone should have growing up (or to recover from growing up)!

CrisMarie

Speaker & Management Consultant at Thrive! Inc.
Whitefish, MT. SBSM Alumni

CS

Thank you so much Irene – I wish doctors would refer patients to your course! I wish you great success, as your success is the success of your students! To slowly learn to be in one’s body is a wonderful thing with countless ripple-out benefits.

CS

CS

Thank you so much Irene – I wish doctors would refer patients to your course! I wish you great success, as your success is the success of your students! To slowly learn to be in one’s body is a wonderful thing with countless ripple-out benefits.

CS

CS

It’s going to be a long journey, but for the first time I feel I’m on a road going somewhere! I’m much more self aware. And aware in general. I’m beginning to hear what my body is saying. Huge thanks for all the help from the team.

CS

CS

It’s going to be a long journey, but for the first time I feel I’m on a road going somewhere! I’m much more self aware. And aware in general. I’m beginning to hear what my body is saying. Huge thanks for all the help from the team.

CS

CT

The more I practice, the more capacity and bigger the balls that come out of that swimming pool 🙂 Its nice to befriend the sensations as opposed to freaking out and not knowing what the heck is going on with the body. I’m grateful for SBSM and what is has done, and is still doing for me, and will yet do for me…this is a life long practice for me now.

CT

CT

The more I practice, the more capacity and bigger the balls that come out of that swimming pool 🙂 Its nice to befriend the sensations as opposed to freaking out and not knowing what the heck is going on with the body. I’m grateful for SBSM and what is has done, and is still doing for me, and will yet do for me…this is a life long practice for me now.

CT

D.vV

This time round, the lab 5 diaphram exercises really hit home. I now feel that I am regulated. Last year I could still feel that I was not regulated all the time. Now I can handle anything that comes my way, thank you!

D.vV

D.vV

This time round, the lab 5 diaphram exercises really hit home. I now feel that I am regulated. Last year I could still feel that I was not regulated all the time. Now I can handle anything that comes my way, thank you!

D.vV

Danielle

I enjoyed the holistic approach of different modalities used for healing in SBSM. It was like living in a dream-state until I found out it existed! Thank you!

Danielle

SBSM Alumni

Danielle

I enjoyed the holistic approach of different modalities used for healing in SBSM. It was like living in a dream-state until I found out it existed! Thank you!

Danielle

SBSM Alumni

Darlene

I am very thankful that I found this program. Irene and team you have done a great thing by bringing this to people like me who want to fix myself, but did not know how to start. My body is actually feeling emotions, I have the knowledge and exercise/movements to help feel these emotions and to able to not be afraid of them, but to feel and work through them. Thank you.

Darlene

Darlene

I am very thankful that I found this program. Irene and team you have done a great thing by bringing this to people like me who want to fix myself, but did not know how to start. My body is actually feeling emotions, I have the knowledge and exercise/movements to help feel these emotions and to able to not be afraid of them, but to feel and work through them. Thank you.

Darlene

Devora

I would like to thank Irene and team Lyon for their remarkable work for guiding and inspiring to turn vulnerability into authentic expression of one’s unique life and purpose. I am capable of feeling more love and confidence every day and thereby live a fuller life. Also to forgive myself and others for not having received the love they needed. And finally to set free the pains that I had burried.

Devora

Devora

I would like to thank Irene and team Lyon for their remarkable work for guiding and inspiring to turn vulnerability into authentic expression of one’s unique life and purpose. I am capable of feeling more love and confidence every day and thereby live a fuller life. Also to forgive myself and others for not having received the love they needed. And finally to set free the pains that I had burried.

Devora

DXE

Being present and orientating does process traumas, which I’ve never been able to do, and I will continue to process. This is a well designed program, thank you Irene and team!

DXE

DXE

Being present and orientating does process traumas, which I’ve never been able to do, and I will continue to process. This is a well designed program, thank you Irene and team!

DXE

Eleanor

Put simply, SBSM has changed my life. After 12+ years on a healing journey, now I am finally learning the basics, and realizing that the basics are the most profound!

Now that the foundations are coming into place through SBSM, the other healing work I’ve done previously is more able to integrate.

SBSM is teaching me how to stay present with my experience, how to feel my feelings and how to access my life force. I am becoming whole again. I am getting my life back. What an incredible gift. I cannot recommend SBSM highly enough. There are no w…

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Eleanor

SBSM Alumni

Eleanor

Put simply, SBSM has changed my life. After 12+ years on a healing journey, now I am finally learning the basics, and realizing that the basics are the most profound!

Now that the foundations are coming into place through SBSM, the other healing work I’ve done previously is more able to integrate.

SBSM is teaching me how to stay present with my experience, how to feel my feelings and how to access my life force. I am becoming whole again. I am getting my life back. What an incredible gift. I cannot recommend SBSM highly enough. There are no words to describe the gratitude I feel for Irene, Seth and Team Lyon for the revolutionary work you do, and for modelling the work with such integrity, authenticity, compassion and passion. I had lost hope that I could heal, but now I know I can. Now I have the tools to get what I’ve always longed for: to be me. Thank you from the bottom of my opening heart.

Eleanor

SBSM Alumni

Ella

Orienting and all the practices (neurosensory exercises) taught by Irene is a lifestyle not just a program. Anger is a complex emotion and may have other layers of emotions with it, so be patient with yourself, your nervous system wants to heal. Thank you Irene and the SBSM team.

Ella

Ella

Orienting and all the practices (neurosensory exercises) taught by Irene is a lifestyle not just a program. Anger is a complex emotion and may have other layers of emotions with it, so be patient with yourself, your nervous system wants to heal. Thank you Irene and the SBSM team.

Ella

Emily

Physiology is magic! SBSM was so cool and came at such a huge moment in life. Everything feels different, there is a different understanding and it feels like a whole new reality is opening up. Can’t wait to do it again next year, as a lot came up for me right at the very end with some of the last labs. The journey continues. Thanks and blessings to the whole team.

Emily

SBSM Alumni
Seattle, WA

Emily

Physiology is magic! SBSM was so cool and came at such a huge moment in life. Everything feels different, there is a different understanding and it feels like a whole new reality is opening up. Can’t wait to do it again next year, as a lot came up for me right at the very end with some of the last labs. The journey continues. Thanks and blessings to the whole team.

Emily

SBSM Alumni
Seattle, WA

Emma

SBSM taught me how incredibly important it is to stay connected to the body – not just emotionally, but also physically (I notice when I pay attention to my body I can avoid clumsiness and finely control my movements) and have became aware of how much trauma is still hiding in my body!

This program also has allowed me to deal with irrational stress in the smallest scenarios by enlarging my capacity. I am starting to become less irritable.

I would like to say a big thank you to the SBSM team who has created a SAFE and welcoming environment for…

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Emma

SBSM Alumni
Norway

Emma

SBSM taught me how incredibly important it is to stay connected to the body – not just emotionally, but also physically (I notice when I pay attention to my body I can avoid clumsiness and finely control my movements) and have became aware of how much trauma is still hiding in my body!

This program also has allowed me to deal with irrational stress in the smallest scenarios by enlarging my capacity. I am starting to become less irritable.

I would like to say a big thank you to the SBSM team who has created a SAFE and welcoming environment for me to start exploring the stored trauma in my body and the intense emotions that come with it.

Emma

SBSM Alumni
Norway

ER

The quality of the program, and the quality of the help in answering all of our questions was outstanding, beyond what I was expecting. I just have to keep at the work, day in and day out. Thank you for all of your experience, wisdom, and breaking this complex, vast, area down in a way to be understood!

ER

ER

The quality of the program, and the quality of the help in answering all of our questions was outstanding, beyond what I was expecting. I just have to keep at the work, day in and day out. Thank you for all of your experience, wisdom, and breaking this complex, vast, area down in a way to be understood!

ER

Erin

Easily the biggest takeaway from SBSM has been learning how to stay with the sensation/emotion that is coming up, rather than trying to suppress it or distract myself from it. This one concept that you so beautifully teach on, has been the biggest game-changer, and my life has improved in sooo many positive ways because of it! THANK YOU IRENE & TEAM!!!!

Erin

Erin

Easily the biggest takeaway from SBSM has been learning how to stay with the sensation/emotion that is coming up, rather than trying to suppress it or distract myself from it. This one concept that you so beautifully teach on, has been the biggest game-changer, and my life has improved in sooo many positive ways because of it! THANK YOU IRENE & TEAM!!!!

Erin

Eva

SBSM taught me to always go back to basics, honour simplicity, engage the intellect to understand the primary functions and not to control them.
Slowly this work is penetrating my everyday life, it is just impossible not to be a lifestyle; so much to learn along, life is much more interesting … didn’t say easy 😉
With the more rounds I apply to be part of, the less I participate in the program and more I apply the practice in real life, more flexible I become to be ok not being ok in terms of social/cultural expectations. SBSM to me i…

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Eva

Woodstock, ON

Eva

SBSM taught me to always go back to basics, honour simplicity, engage the intellect to understand the primary functions and not to control them.
Slowly this work is penetrating my everyday life, it is just impossible not to be a lifestyle; so much to learn along, life is much more interesting … didn’t say easy 😉
With the more rounds I apply to be part of, the less I participate in the program and more I apply the practice in real life, more flexible I become to be ok not being ok in terms of social/cultural expectations. SBSM to me is like a flight simulator for a pilot student: you practice through a safe, reality simulating environment ’till you learn to fly a real plane. In the case of SBSM, I use the practice/knowledge built through the “simulation” (the safely structured and guided program) in real life. Having the “simulator”, the program and all the support is like a safety net for a lifetime.

Eva

Woodstock, ON

Ewa

Practical tools how to smooth and self-regulate myself and basic understanding how to combine it into my entire life as well as professional life. Thank you for putting up such amazing program – it has been life changing (Saving) experience for me. I have started program a two weeks after leaving narcissistic relationship and business partnership. My nervous system has been totally dis-regulated plus I have had no idea about the trauma whatsoever.

Ewa

Ewa

Practical tools how to smooth and self-regulate myself and basic understanding how to combine it into my entire life as well as professional life. Thank you for putting up such amazing program – it has been life changing (Saving) experience for me. I have started program a two weeks after leaving narcissistic relationship and business partnership. My nervous system has been totally dis-regulated plus I have had no idea about the trauma whatsoever.

Ewa

Fiona

I have found this work to be like the process of starting a new relationship that is leading to a marriage that lasts forever. With myself.

So the process is like courting myself.Getting to know my own body in a whole new way.Being gentle, slow and cherishing.Dealing with the contrast – triggers – with curiosity and care.

I have found commitment is key.Willingness to sit with the challenges without dumping myself.Till death do us part.

Fiona

SBSM Alumni
Australia.

Fiona

I have found this work to be like the process of starting a new relationship that is leading to a marriage that lasts forever. With myself.

So the process is like courting myself.Getting to know my own body in a whole new way.Being gentle, slow and cherishing.Dealing with the contrast – triggers – with curiosity and care.

I have found commitment is key.Willingness to sit with the challenges without dumping myself.Till death do us part.

Fiona

SBSM Alumni
Australia.

Fiona

“This is the foundational work”

Fiona

SBSM Alumni
Australia

Fiona

“This is the foundational work”

Fiona

SBSM Alumni
Australia

Fliss

Irene has an analogy that nervous system work is like learning a new language. And this has definitely been my experience. I have done SBSM twice now and I have become steadily more fluent in the language of my nervous system. I couldn’t understand a word it said prior to SBSM. I may as well have been a walking brain, I couldn’t interpret anything from my body let alone my nervous system. Now I can hear and understand what my body needs and where my nervous system is at, a lot of the time, and it is nothing short of revolutionary. Learning to …

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Fliss

Fliss

Irene has an analogy that nervous system work is like learning a new language. And this has definitely been my experience. I have done SBSM twice now and I have become steadily more fluent in the language of my nervous system. I couldn’t understand a word it said prior to SBSM. I may as well have been a walking brain, I couldn’t interpret anything from my body let alone my nervous system. Now I can hear and understand what my body needs and where my nervous system is at, a lot of the time, and it is nothing short of revolutionary. Learning to listen to my impulses has been revolutionary.

Just thank you, thank you for this program. I have gone from not being able to feel my body at all to being able to hear what it needs and wants, whether it is going into freeze or into flight / fight, and responding with curiosity and compassion; all of which is having a huge but gradual impact on my physical well-being. Thank you Irene and Team Lyon.

Fliss

Fliss

“I had 22 years of health battles and live with chronic pain.”

Fliss

Fliss

“I had 22 years of health battles and live with chronic pain.”

Fliss

Frances

During SBSM, I saw progress in my mental and emotional health, and even in my physical health, which is the most concerning at this time and has been for over 40 years. I have hope to improve as I practice more and more things I learned in program. I try to do the neurosensory practices often, each day, because these really have helped get me more stable in my health and I got great benefits from Elia’s movement sessions.

I want to say thank you for the work you are doing for people like me. It was a God send, and some of the best money I ev…

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Frances

Frances

During SBSM, I saw progress in my mental and emotional health, and even in my physical health, which is the most concerning at this time and has been for over 40 years. I have hope to improve as I practice more and more things I learned in program. I try to do the neurosensory practices often, each day, because these really have helped get me more stable in my health and I got great benefits from Elia’s movement sessions.

I want to say thank you for the work you are doing for people like me. It was a God send, and some of the best money I ever invested in, especially for health wellness. With gratitude, bless you.

Frances

FT

With SBSM, I learned that orienting, going slow and following my impulses is a kind, gentle and compasionate way to release stored trauma (and be done with it!). Traumas are ruthless on body and soul, however their healing does not have to be that way anymore. It has been challenging at times as deeper traumas are released with all the emotional baggages that come with them but the end reward is freedom, flexibility and most of all deep visceral self respect and love. Once the body feels it the mind will finally follow.

FT

FT

With SBSM, I learned that orienting, going slow and following my impulses is a kind, gentle and compasionate way to release stored trauma (and be done with it!). Traumas are ruthless on body and soul, however their healing does not have to be that way anymore. It has been challenging at times as deeper traumas are released with all the emotional baggages that come with them but the end reward is freedom, flexibility and most of all deep visceral self respect and love. Once the body feels it the mind will finally follow.

FT

Gloria

With SBSM, I’ve been able to be somaticaly present and release sensations. It has helped me heal symtons doctors couldn’t help me with. My FND symptoms are being released one by one. The sensitivity to touch returned on my neck which had been numb for 26 years after surgery. I’m following my dreams as I am not in freeze any more!

Gloria

Gloria

With SBSM, I’ve been able to be somaticaly present and release sensations. It has helped me heal symtons doctors couldn’t help me with. My FND symptoms are being released one by one. The sensitivity to touch returned on my neck which had been numb for 26 years after surgery. I’m following my dreams as I am not in freeze any more!

Gloria

Grace

“I loved the whole training. So glad I joined. It has helped me so much already, and am very glad to be able to keep coming back to these lessons. It is reassuring to know that even Irene is still working on trauma’s, to let them out of her body, even though she has so much knowledge and practice. Meaning: I may really be gentle on myself and lower my standards.

Thank you for all this knowledge, guidance and all the exercises. Now it’s time for me to integrate it all step by step into my system. A BIG THANK YOU!!”

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Grace

Grace

“I loved the whole training. So glad I joined. It has helped me so much already, and am very glad to be able to keep coming back to these lessons. It is reassuring to know that even Irene is still working on trauma’s, to let them out of her body, even though she has so much knowledge and practice. Meaning: I may really be gentle on myself and lower my standards.

Thank you for all this knowledge, guidance and all the exercises. Now it’s time for me to integrate it all step by step into my system. A BIG THANK YOU!!”

Grace

Grace W

A big reason for gratitude just hit me. Most EPs (electrophysiologists-specialists in treating AFib) don’t take a holistic approach to treating AF (Atrial Fibrillation) & have limited tools that don’t always work. Between that outlook & U.S. insurance stress, the past 10 yrs of dealing w/AF have been full of shock trauma, which SBSM has helped me release. For the first time, I feel a glimmer of hope that I may really be able to keep episodes in remission based on what I’m experiencing now from SBSM – a huge relief, as I’ve always …

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Grace W

Grace W

A big reason for gratitude just hit me. Most EPs (electrophysiologists-specialists in treating AFib) don’t take a holistic approach to treating AF (Atrial Fibrillation) & have limited tools that don’t always work. Between that outlook & U.S. insurance stress, the past 10 yrs of dealing w/AF have been full of shock trauma, which SBSM has helped me release. For the first time, I feel a glimmer of hope that I may really be able to keep episodes in remission based on what I’m experiencing now from SBSM – a huge relief, as I’ve always felt that I had to follow what the EPs say; they can be tough when they’re out of answers. I’m far more empowered now, which is good, since I’ve exhausted their treatments & insurance has cut me off from the care of my latest EP. I was afraid but now feel empowered & hopeful, based on what’s unfolding. Such a relief! Thank you.

Grace W

Harmony

I just want to say thank you so much Irene and the team! I expected to learn a lot but have less of a personal experience. It turned out that I learned a lot more about myself than expected.

This experience has changed my life in a lot of positive ways. I especially appreciate how down to earth the calls were – based on real life experiences and very authentic. I am looking forward to continuing on with this work. It’s been amazing and continues to be. I learned a lot to use with clients too. It’s just what I wanted and more! Than…

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Harmony

SBSM Alumni

Harmony

I just want to say thank you so much Irene and the team! I expected to learn a lot but have less of a personal experience. It turned out that I learned a lot more about myself than expected.

This experience has changed my life in a lot of positive ways. I especially appreciate how down to earth the calls were – based on real life experiences and very authentic. I am looking forward to continuing on with this work. It’s been amazing and continues to be. I learned a lot to use with clients too. It’s just what I wanted and more! Thank you so much for this program!

Harmony

SBSM Alumni

Hayley

For the first time in my life, I’m starting to notice a sense of safety.

The tools I have learned have been invaluable, finally I can be present in the once ‘big bad world’ I’d been made to believe it was due to my trauma. I’ve also learnt to understand how other people’s energies and dysregulated systems impact my own. As a result, I have chosen to take the time for myself to heal. Thank you for these new understandings.

Hayley

SBSM Alumni
Sydney Australia

Hayley

For the first time in my life, I’m starting to notice a sense of safety.

The tools I have learned have been invaluable, finally I can be present in the once ‘big bad world’ I’d been made to believe it was due to my trauma. I’ve also learnt to understand how other people’s energies and dysregulated systems impact my own. As a result, I have chosen to take the time for myself to heal. Thank you for these new understandings.

Hayley

SBSM Alumni
Sydney Australia

Hayley

“I’m finally feeling like I’m able to live now”

Hayley

SBSM Alumni
Sydney, Australia

Hayley

“I’m finally feeling like I’m able to live now”

Hayley

SBSM Alumni
Sydney, Australia

Heather

I have been able to start connecting with my body in a way I’ve never experienced before. I also feel so much more of a connection with myself and nature. I’m looking forward to continuing with this SBSM work, and healing deeper from past trauma. Also, looking forward to helping others with everything I’ve learned.

Heather

Heather

I have been able to start connecting with my body in a way I’ve never experienced before. I also feel so much more of a connection with myself and nature. I’m looking forward to continuing with this SBSM work, and healing deeper from past trauma. Also, looking forward to helping others with everything I’ve learned.

Heather

Heidi

I think the program is absolutely amazing. The commitment and sincerity of the entire team speaks volumes. I was also very impressed by how the program website was set up, as well as the Facebook group.

I am only at the start of my healing journey, and yet, I have so much hope. I now believe I can and I will break my intergenerational trauma. Thank you.

Heidi

SBSM Alumni

Heidi

I think the program is absolutely amazing. The commitment and sincerity of the entire team speaks volumes. I was also very impressed by how the program website was set up, as well as the Facebook group.

I am only at the start of my healing journey, and yet, I have so much hope. I now believe I can and I will break my intergenerational trauma. Thank you.

Heidi

SBSM Alumni

Heidi

With SBSM, I know that I can address my life’s trauma, that we all have a degree of it, and while I can’t expect others to embrace nervous system rewiring, I can do so and be a living example, as well as impacting the world and helping to heal universal traumas by my own nervous system rewiring. My recent body’s skin “flushing” mystery symptoms indicated I’m processing more than I thought!

Heidi

Heidi

With SBSM, I know that I can address my life’s trauma, that we all have a degree of it, and while I can’t expect others to embrace nervous system rewiring, I can do so and be a living example, as well as impacting the world and helping to heal universal traumas by my own nervous system rewiring. My recent body’s skin “flushing” mystery symptoms indicated I’m processing more than I thought!

Heidi

HG

I feel like I have developed a deeper and more thorough cognitive understanding of the impacts of the stress responses on the body, and acquired practical skills to use to manage overwhelm much more constructively and with greater self compassion than ever before. I also have a sense of optimism that I can continue to develop both of these aspects of my learning the more I keep coming back to this work.

Thanks so much. SBSM has been an invaluable resource for me. I really appreciate all the work that has gone into preparing these course materials …

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HG

HG

I feel like I have developed a deeper and more thorough cognitive understanding of the impacts of the stress responses on the body, and acquired practical skills to use to manage overwhelm much more constructively and with greater self compassion than ever before. I also have a sense of optimism that I can continue to develop both of these aspects of my learning the more I keep coming back to this work.

Thanks so much. SBSM has been an invaluable resource for me. I really appreciate all the work that has gone into preparing these course materials and the amazing support from the SBSM team in answering questions and responding to comments on the forum. I also really appreciated the opportunity to connect with and give and receive support from peers. everything. Thanks so much for everything. See you next time, if not before!

HG

Hollie

There’s so much good that has come from the two rounds of SBSM that I’ve done. Overall there’s a grace I’ve given myself to go at my own pace, and experience and accept my journey as my own and not to be so hard on myself.

I’ve done work behind the scenes setting up online courses – SBSM is so well done, so thorough and so supported. I have no hesitation recommending it to others.

Hollie

SBSM Alumni

Hollie

There’s so much good that has come from the two rounds of SBSM that I’ve done. Overall there’s a grace I’ve given myself to go at my own pace, and experience and accept my journey as my own and not to be so hard on myself.

I’ve done work behind the scenes setting up online courses – SBSM is so well done, so thorough and so supported. I have no hesitation recommending it to others.

Hollie

SBSM Alumni

Holly

Recovering from benzodiazepines, healing anxiety & PTSD

Holly

Holly

Recovering from benzodiazepines, healing anxiety & PTSD

Holly

IB

Everything I need is within, and now I know how to access it at anytime thanks to the exercises and practices! Thank YOU! With so much love and gratitude <3

IB

IB

Everything I need is within, and now I know how to access it at anytime thanks to the exercises and practices! Thank YOU! With so much love and gratitude <3

IB

Ingrid

I would like to just thank Irene and Team Lyon for this amazing program, and the wonderful support that comes with it! The education is huge, and I love understanding the “why” as it so informs the “how” in what I am doing. I am so deeply grateful for the tools, the support and the program. I am deeply committed to the work, AND there is A LOT of healing still to do.

I am so grateful for the brilliance of the creation of this program. Their incredible wisdom, support and encouragement of me meant so very much during a challe…

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Ingrid

SBSM Alumni

Ingrid

I would like to just thank Irene and Team Lyon for this amazing program, and the wonderful support that comes with it! The education is huge, and I love understanding the “why” as it so informs the “how” in what I am doing. I am so deeply grateful for the tools, the support and the program. I am deeply committed to the work, AND there is A LOT of healing still to do.

I am so grateful for the brilliance of the creation of this program. Their incredible wisdom, support and encouragement of me meant so very much during a challenging journey of healing. Deep gratitude!

Ingrid

SBSM Alumni

Irene

I did not know how much longer I could continue living this dismal pretend life of mine. After 50 years of continuous therapy and medication, I was almost ready to “quit.” The SE principles/ideas and your EXCELLENT SBSM program literally helped save my life, and outlined my healing path for me. There is nothing wrong with me… just unresolved trauma that I now understand has kept me from being connected to my body. There IS a way for me to heal and rewire my ANS…and eventually come out of a life lived in functional freeze. I …

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Irene

Irene

I did not know how much longer I could continue living this dismal pretend life of mine. After 50 years of continuous therapy and medication, I was almost ready to “quit.” The SE principles/ideas and your EXCELLENT SBSM program literally helped save my life, and outlined my healing path for me. There is nothing wrong with me… just unresolved trauma that I now understand has kept me from being connected to my body. There IS a way for me to heal and rewire my ANS…and eventually come out of a life lived in functional freeze. I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! Also, Irene’s ever-present reminders to do the program at our own pace was SOOOO HELPFUL!!!

Irene

Jamie

Orienting is a big game changer – this is coming from someone who’s done yoga and meditation for years! Also, the feldenkraisian movements and the nervous system theory – the program brings all the puzzle pieces together. And overall really valuable advice from Team Lyon. I’m very happy with the program and I would definitely recommend to people who might be open for it to give it a try.

Jamie

Jamie

Orienting is a big game changer – this is coming from someone who’s done yoga and meditation for years! Also, the feldenkraisian movements and the nervous system theory – the program brings all the puzzle pieces together. And overall really valuable advice from Team Lyon. I’m very happy with the program and I would definitely recommend to people who might be open for it to give it a try.

Jamie

Jane

Repetition is not a bad thing, it’s a necessary thing. Slow and steady is the charm. Love this work. What I’ve learned for myself in SBSM comes out in how I work and speak with others.

Jane

Jane

Repetition is not a bad thing, it’s a necessary thing. Slow and steady is the charm. Love this work. What I’ve learned for myself in SBSM comes out in how I work and speak with others.

Jane

Jane

I can process my experince through my body, without going into my mind. I feel more alive when I live in my body, and through my body and somatic experiences. Thank you for putting together an excellent program with such dedication and attention to detail – I felt very safe in your hands.

Jane

Jane

I can process my experince through my body, without going into my mind. I feel more alive when I live in my body, and through my body and somatic experiences. Thank you for putting together an excellent program with such dedication and attention to detail – I felt very safe in your hands.

Jane

Janet

I feel I have tools to use for my healing journey now. This may sound weird but the biggest takeaway I have had, was just feeling relief because I feel I’ve found something that explains me to myself. I have wondered for years and years what my problem was. Every single thing I learned in this course I said “Oh Yes! That’s me”. That alone has changed my life. Understanding and knowledge are powerful.

Janet

Janet

I feel I have tools to use for my healing journey now. This may sound weird but the biggest takeaway I have had, was just feeling relief because I feel I’ve found something that explains me to myself. I have wondered for years and years what my problem was. Every single thing I learned in this course I said “Oh Yes! That’s me”. That alone has changed my life. Understanding and knowledge are powerful.

Janet

Jeanette

I am so amazed at this program.

It’s turning my socks inside out and giving me a whole new way to consider patterns, habits, and what’s thought of as ‘dis-function’ and instead seeing it as brilliant, albeit not optimal or sustainable, but the brilliant way our bodies have been trying to support us and keep us safe. thank you!

Jeanette

SBSM Alumni

Jeanette

I am so amazed at this program.

It’s turning my socks inside out and giving me a whole new way to consider patterns, habits, and what’s thought of as ‘dis-function’ and instead seeing it as brilliant, albeit not optimal or sustainable, but the brilliant way our bodies have been trying to support us and keep us safe. thank you!

Jeanette

SBSM Alumni

Jen

My daily practices now include orienting, noticing my breath, following my impulses (been a lifetime goal to be in flow, this work with the nervous system is a direction I had never tried), I “drop” my kidney and adrenals multiple times daily(!), I’m constantly reminding myself to breathe into my diaphragm.

Near the end of the program work I heard a voice say to me “THIS is the space you’ve been looking for”. WOWIE.

Jen

SBSM Alumni

Jen

My daily practices now include orienting, noticing my breath, following my impulses (been a lifetime goal to be in flow, this work with the nervous system is a direction I had never tried), I “drop” my kidney and adrenals multiple times daily(!), I’m constantly reminding myself to breathe into my diaphragm.

Near the end of the program work I heard a voice say to me “THIS is the space you’ve been looking for”. WOWIE.

Jen

SBSM Alumni

Jennifer

“It’s been a blessing & absolute resource.”

Jennifer

Michigan

Jennifer

“It’s been a blessing & absolute resource.”

Jennifer

Michigan

Jenny

So far, this course feels like it’s saving my life. I couldn’t be more grateful to have found Irene. Thank you Irene!

Jenny

Jenny

So far, this course feels like it’s saving my life. I couldn’t be more grateful to have found Irene. Thank you Irene!

Jenny

Jess

SmartBody SmartMind has opened a door to a new way of being that I’m just starting to dip my toe into. I know that I’m to use this knowledge to support others in their healing. Powerful stuff.

Jess

SBSM Alumni
Saskatchewan, Canada.

Jess

SmartBody SmartMind has opened a door to a new way of being that I’m just starting to dip my toe into. I know that I’m to use this knowledge to support others in their healing. Powerful stuff.

Jess

SBSM Alumni
Saskatchewan, Canada.

Jessica

I think, I understand much more about how trauma can be released and I feel more self reliant in the process after SBSM. The Q&As and also the Training Calls were really important to me, because that was where everything came to live. I have attachment trauma, and hearing Team Lyon talking about their own process was very important for me. Sometimes you are in need of a “role model”, or “healing model” 😉

Jessica

Jessica

I think, I understand much more about how trauma can be released and I feel more self reliant in the process after SBSM. The Q&As and also the Training Calls were really important to me, because that was where everything came to live. I have attachment trauma, and hearing Team Lyon talking about their own process was very important for me. Sometimes you are in need of a “role model”, or “healing model” 😉

Jessica

JM

In SBSM I realized I can be completely in tune with myself in some ways, and utterly oblivious in others at the same time. Knowing how to leave space for people to feel/process and NOT stack onto their trauma by accident, is invaluable. Thanks!

JM

JM

In SBSM I realized I can be completely in tune with myself in some ways, and utterly oblivious in others at the same time. Knowing how to leave space for people to feel/process and NOT stack onto their trauma by accident, is invaluable. Thanks!

JM

Jody

This is the work of the future, I share your belief that this is the way to create peace, this is leading edge and I want to continue to be a part of it!

Jody

SBSM Alumni

Jody

This is the work of the future, I share your belief that this is the way to create peace, this is leading edge and I want to continue to be a part of it!

Jody

SBSM Alumni

John

“I’m more grounded & calm than I’ve ever felt”

John

John

“I’m more grounded & calm than I’ve ever felt”

John

John

With help from SBSM, I was able to get complete with my past, and no longer bear any resentment towards my parents and family about our life together. I have gone through a period of feeling sorrowful, but also I feel this has released me from a burden. My other big takeaway is in the power of dealing with anger. I was fairly amazed how much anger I had bottled up. Having released a fair bit of it, I feel much more powerful, less nervous and less self-conscious. Thank you!

John

John

With help from SBSM, I was able to get complete with my past, and no longer bear any resentment towards my parents and family about our life together. I have gone through a period of feeling sorrowful, but also I feel this has released me from a burden. My other big takeaway is in the power of dealing with anger. I was fairly amazed how much anger I had bottled up. Having released a fair bit of it, I feel much more powerful, less nervous and less self-conscious. Thank you!

John

Julia

“This work is my work”

Julia

Julia

“This work is my work”

Julia

Julia

Trauma is not something I will solve in my past, in my mind, with hypnosis, with inner child healing, with coaching…. in all these practices I need to invite my body to participate. And for that … I need to understand what body and his language mean…which SBSM does. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. I am SO happy that I found you and your sharings. This will definitely be the foundation for my life an my work …

Julia

Julia

Trauma is not something I will solve in my past, in my mind, with hypnosis, with inner child healing, with coaching…. in all these practices I need to invite my body to participate. And for that … I need to understand what body and his language mean…which SBSM does. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You. I am SO happy that I found you and your sharings. This will definitely be the foundation for my life an my work …

Julia

Julie

I’m so grateful I found this program. To feel fully capable to handle life on my own, an understanding of what is happening in my physiology and how to work with it- this is GOLD. There are no words to describe what I went through with my trauma. And there are truly no words to describe how amazing it feels to be regulated in the most ordinary of moments. Thank you for an amazing program. I thank God everyday that I found this work and this program.

Julie

Julie

I’m so grateful I found this program. To feel fully capable to handle life on my own, an understanding of what is happening in my physiology and how to work with it- this is GOLD. There are no words to describe what I went through with my trauma. And there are truly no words to describe how amazing it feels to be regulated in the most ordinary of moments. Thank you for an amazing program. I thank God everyday that I found this work and this program.

Julie

K.G

Doing SmartBody SmartMind has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, for restoring a more enduring sense of well-being. I have tried virtually everything else. This program really works. Basic orienting, the kidney-adrenal exercise and the diaphragms exercises are simple enough that they are my go-to exercises throughout each day. Committing to them has greatly enhanced my sense of well-being, ease, safety, sleep, capacity to engage with others — AND — I feel more body joy, fluidity and bliss. Delighted! I am starting to f…

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K.G

K.G

Doing SmartBody SmartMind has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, for restoring a more enduring sense of well-being. I have tried virtually everything else. This program really works. Basic orienting, the kidney-adrenal exercise and the diaphragms exercises are simple enough that they are my go-to exercises throughout each day. Committing to them has greatly enhanced my sense of well-being, ease, safety, sleep, capacity to engage with others — AND — I feel more body joy, fluidity and bliss. Delighted! I am starting to feel how all the exercises can work fluidly together. I’m going to keep working at it because I can feel my neuroplasticity and well-being grow, daily. At times, my body feels like fluid delight — and then can offer the world so much more. Thank you very much for this comprehensive program!

K.G

Karen

On Feeling Safe & Thriving In The World

Karen

Self Care Empowerment Guide
Herefordshire, UK.

Karen

On Feeling Safe & Thriving In The World

Karen

Self Care Empowerment Guide
Herefordshire, UK.

Karina

Irene Lyon of course you’re material is gold and so needed.

Thanks for being you. I’ve received so much from you’re SBSM program last year. ❤️?❤️ I have tried a lot of stuff along the way, and Irene’s stuff is gentle, genuine, heart felt and very effective. It’s deceiving how the simplest of methods can be the most powerful. Continue to shine your light, and looking forward to enjoying another year with you on this journey we call life, and healing.

Karina

SBSM Alumni

Karina

Irene Lyon of course you’re material is gold and so needed.

Thanks for being you. I’ve received so much from you’re SBSM program last year. ❤️?❤️ I have tried a lot of stuff along the way, and Irene’s stuff is gentle, genuine, heart felt and very effective. It’s deceiving how the simplest of methods can be the most powerful. Continue to shine your light, and looking forward to enjoying another year with you on this journey we call life, and healing.

Karina

SBSM Alumni

Karo

I feel like a big shift happened for me on my healing path within a few weeks into the SBSM program. With understanding all the trauma background and nervous system, plus the Practices – it felt like a surrendering in my body and letting go of having to hold tight. I loved all the content, the trauma explanation videos are so amazing, I so much needed to understand this, as well as the practices. Thank you!

Karo

Karo

I feel like a big shift happened for me on my healing path within a few weeks into the SBSM program. With understanding all the trauma background and nervous system, plus the Practices – it felt like a surrendering in my body and letting go of having to hold tight. I loved all the content, the trauma explanation videos are so amazing, I so much needed to understand this, as well as the practices. Thank you!

Karo

Kata

I love you so much Irene Lyon for creating SBSM and providing so much support. I could not be more grateful for this. This work has helped me so much.

I have been a better Mum of my amazing son and life has been much more enjoyable, much more beautiful. I just love my life now!

Kata

SBSM Alumni
Hungary

Kata

I love you so much Irene Lyon for creating SBSM and providing so much support. I could not be more grateful for this. This work has helped me so much.

I have been a better Mum of my amazing son and life has been much more enjoyable, much more beautiful. I just love my life now!

Kata

SBSM Alumni
Hungary

Kate

Before SBSM I felt that healing trauma at a somatic level was going to be complicated.

I don’t mean that its an easy finite thing to deal with, but I loved how recalibrating the body is gentle and simple and about being present with small movements, and awareness of smaller details. I also love the idea that I have full access to the SBSM material for life and can return each time as an alumni. I love that you offer this. Because I know next time around my experience will be different.

Thank you so much for offering this program. its really m…

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Kate

Intuitive Healer. SBSM Alumni
Christchurch, NZ.

Kate

Before SBSM I felt that healing trauma at a somatic level was going to be complicated.

I don’t mean that its an easy finite thing to deal with, but I loved how recalibrating the body is gentle and simple and about being present with small movements, and awareness of smaller details. I also love the idea that I have full access to the SBSM material for life and can return each time as an alumni. I love that you offer this. Because I know next time around my experience will be different.

Thank you so much for offering this program. its really moved me on so much being in my body.”

Kate

Intuitive Healer. SBSM Alumni
Christchurch, NZ.

Kate

I have both autism and bipolar disorders. This was a profound reframe, and very supportive in giving me daily tools to manage these challenges. I believe that doing this work enabled me to have a felt sense of Love for the first time at 38 years old. Thank you Irene Lyon!! Bless you!

Kate

SBSM Alumni

Kate

I have both autism and bipolar disorders. This was a profound reframe, and very supportive in giving me daily tools to manage these challenges. I believe that doing this work enabled me to have a felt sense of Love for the first time at 38 years old. Thank you Irene Lyon!! Bless you!

Kate

SBSM Alumni

Kathy

After the 21 Day Nervous System Tune-Up Course I felt 20% more capacity. Now, with SBSM, I feel 80% more. I realize I need more practice, but feel so much stronger to handle all the life stressors! The titration of each lab and slower pace really worked, thank you!

Kathy

Kathy

After the 21 Day Nervous System Tune-Up Course I felt 20% more capacity. Now, with SBSM, I feel 80% more. I realize I need more practice, but feel so much stronger to handle all the life stressors! The titration of each lab and slower pace really worked, thank you!

Kathy

KB

The theoretical learning has been incredible and I have had a couple of big shifts doing the slow somatic work – it’s like entering a different world. I now see everything though an ANS perspective and have increased my mindfulness and sensory experience day to day. This program is amazing. Thank you. x

KB

KB

The theoretical learning has been incredible and I have had a couple of big shifts doing the slow somatic work – it’s like entering a different world. I now see everything though an ANS perspective and have increased my mindfulness and sensory experience day to day. This program is amazing. Thank you. x

KB

Keiti

“I felt like a part of myself was missing”

Keiti

Estonia

Keiti

“I felt like a part of myself was missing”

Keiti

Estonia

Kelbi

This program has given me tools in which to handle subsequent somatic experiences with much more grace, ease and without as much fear. I’m understanding myself, others and the process of grief and nervous system response like I never thought I would.

I love that this is helping me personally but also giving me insights with which to work with Reiki clients. I’m becoming more embodied and that is improving my intuition and therefore everything in my life!! I can feel shifts happening in many areas of my life as I begin to regulate and it’…

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Kelbi

SBSM Alumni

Kelbi

This program has given me tools in which to handle subsequent somatic experiences with much more grace, ease and without as much fear. I’m understanding myself, others and the process of grief and nervous system response like I never thought I would.

I love that this is helping me personally but also giving me insights with which to work with Reiki clients. I’m becoming more embodied and that is improving my intuition and therefore everything in my life!! I can feel shifts happening in many areas of my life as I begin to regulate and it’s so exciting!!!

I could probably write for a couple days on the impact this class is currently and will continue to have on me, my life, my family, my work, etc., etc.!! THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!

Kelbi

SBSM Alumni

Kelly

SBSM has been transformative. This course is amazing. The depth and breadth of knowledge and wisdom shared by Irene is remarkable – her teachings and presence are so powerful – and her modelling of how to tune in, listen deeply, follow the impulse, and open up the space to heal is incredible. And the importance of FEELING and experiencing things through our wise bodies.

I’m so grateful. I feel it was even better than my first time, though I may have been in a place with more capacity too. So grateful – thank you!

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Kelly

MPH, shamanic practitioner/wellness coach
Arizona, USA

Kelly

SBSM has been transformative. This course is amazing. The depth and breadth of knowledge and wisdom shared by Irene is remarkable – her teachings and presence are so powerful – and her modelling of how to tune in, listen deeply, follow the impulse, and open up the space to heal is incredible. And the importance of FEELING and experiencing things through our wise bodies.

I’m so grateful. I feel it was even better than my first time, though I may have been in a place with more capacity too. So grateful – thank you!

Kelly

MPH, shamanic practitioner/wellness coach
Arizona, USA

Kelly

Creating capacity inside my body, my organs, my cells – learning how to do this is life changing. I notice in real time I’m better able to stop and decide a different outcome. In the past I had the awareness that that is what I wanted to do. Now im actually doing it. I love all things SBSM. It’s been an honour to be part of this work and this change. I love all things SBSM. It’s been an honour to be part of this community.

Kelly

Kelly

Creating capacity inside my body, my organs, my cells – learning how to do this is life changing. I notice in real time I’m better able to stop and decide a different outcome. In the past I had the awareness that that is what I wanted to do. Now im actually doing it. I love all things SBSM. It’s been an honour to be part of this work and this change. I love all things SBSM. It’s been an honour to be part of this community.

Kelly

KG

SBSM brought me to listen to my body sensations while participating in course material, webinars, etc. That the pausing and slowing IS the work; not pushing to get through the work or force myself through it. I absolutely love the attention to detail in the way SBSM is presented – from the labs, the transcripts, the FAQs. I plan to continue to work my way through the content over the next 12 months, and am looking forward to revisiting every year and deepening into the work.

KG

KG

SBSM brought me to listen to my body sensations while participating in course material, webinars, etc. That the pausing and slowing IS the work; not pushing to get through the work or force myself through it. I absolutely love the attention to detail in the way SBSM is presented – from the labs, the transcripts, the FAQs. I plan to continue to work my way through the content over the next 12 months, and am looking forward to revisiting every year and deepening into the work.

KG

Kornelia

I learned how to listen to my body and honour the impulses I’m feeling. I finally allowed myself to slow down and to accept myself in a new way, not just by doing and performing.

Kornelia

SBSM Alumni
Oslo, Norway

Kornelia

I learned how to listen to my body and honour the impulses I’m feeling. I finally allowed myself to slow down and to accept myself in a new way, not just by doing and performing.

Kornelia

SBSM Alumni
Oslo, Norway

Kristen

Thank you SO much for creating this course and for the entire team who makes this possible. There is nothing else like this out there, and what you’ve created can have a HUGE impact on people’s lives (which then ripples out to the world). It is possible to heal from trauma. This is work that profoundly works if you engage with it and have patience. Thank you again for this opportunity.

Kristen

SBSM Alumni

Kristen

Thank you SO much for creating this course and for the entire team who makes this possible. There is nothing else like this out there, and what you’ve created can have a HUGE impact on people’s lives (which then ripples out to the world). It is possible to heal from trauma. This is work that profoundly works if you engage with it and have patience. Thank you again for this opportunity.

Kristen

SBSM Alumni

Kyoko

On starting to feel more whole and more clarity in life.

Kyoko

Kyoko

On starting to feel more whole and more clarity in life.

Kyoko

Lauren

On embracing the slower pace after the practices that were too much for her system.

Lauren

Lauren

On embracing the slower pace after the practices that were too much for her system.

Lauren

Leah

I can now decrease pain by just noticing my breath. I’m slowly healing and I can manage symptoms of illness. I’m becoming a JEDI nervous system master. 😉 Thank you for the unlimited access to the program and resources.

Leah

Leah

I can now decrease pain by just noticing my breath. I’m slowly healing and I can manage symptoms of illness. I’m becoming a JEDI nervous system master. 😉 Thank you for the unlimited access to the program and resources.

Leah

Leilani

Thank you Irene and your team! This learning is what I’ve been looking for, and I’ve found it here. So beautiful and important for the wellbeing of ourselves and the planet.

I’ve been able to reconnect to myself, relate to my body, organs, emotions (all the good stuff) with care and attention. It feels so right, and we should all learn this as kids! 🙂

Leilani

SBSM Alumni

Leilani

Thank you Irene and your team! This learning is what I’ve been looking for, and I’ve found it here. So beautiful and important for the wellbeing of ourselves and the planet.

I’ve been able to reconnect to myself, relate to my body, organs, emotions (all the good stuff) with care and attention. It feels so right, and we should all learn this as kids! 🙂

Leilani

SBSM Alumni

Lesley

I really enjoyed all aspects of the training. Irene constantly assured us that that we could go our own pace and I suspect I will continue to dip in and out of the educational material and neuro sensory exercises as time goes on on. It has given me an opportunity to take time to learn about myself and to listen to what my nervous system is telling me. I feel I not only have a better understanding of nervous system health, but I myself feel a little bit more regulated then before I started.

Lesley

Lesley

I really enjoyed all aspects of the training. Irene constantly assured us that that we could go our own pace and I suspect I will continue to dip in and out of the educational material and neuro sensory exercises as time goes on on. It has given me an opportunity to take time to learn about myself and to listen to what my nervous system is telling me. I feel I not only have a better understanding of nervous system health, but I myself feel a little bit more regulated then before I started.

Lesley

Lisa

I really liked the concept that trauma is anything that overwhelms the nervous system…it was a gentler and broader viewpoint than I had learned in the past– and that continues to help me with my own inner work and with client work.

I had some periods of frustration here and there in the learning curve, that were just related to my wanting to master it all NOW (my own impatience, longstanding with learning new stuff..!) I appreciated Irene’s constant emphasis to go slowly and respect our bodies, and that going too fast was counterproductive. Now when my mind says &…

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Lisa

Author, Life Coach and Intuitive Personal Growth Catalyst. SBSM Alumni
Ontario, Canada.

Lisa

I really liked the concept that trauma is anything that overwhelms the nervous system…it was a gentler and broader viewpoint than I had learned in the past– and that continues to help me with my own inner work and with client work.

I had some periods of frustration here and there in the learning curve, that were just related to my wanting to master it all NOW (my own impatience, longstanding with learning new stuff..!) I appreciated Irene’s constant emphasis to go slowly and respect our bodies, and that going too fast was counterproductive. Now when my mind says “keep going”, I try to listen to what my physiology is saying, because I realize it’s the TRUE indicator of my stress level.

I’ve also adapted the exercises to do in various situations throughout my day as a way of LIVING the material more and more– and through that, I believe I’m doing constant little bits of rewiring….I live differently and there’s no going back! I even had a concrete example when my startle response was much less severe than it has been for years, and I came ‘down’ from it really quickly by using what I’ve learned.

I see so much more in what’s happening in my clients now. I feel like I now see everything through the ‘lens’ of the nervous system state and past trauma, and it has really opened my awareness and filled in things I could not quite grasp previously. I am SO grateful to Irene for all she is doing in this field. It has been –and will continue to be– a life-changing piece for me in my health recovery and in my overall quality of life.

This has changed my life as far as personal awareness goes – regarding my body awareness, stress level awareness and ability to stay tuned into myself almost constantly! It has changed how I view others’ behaviours and challenges: through the lens of trauma.

I recommend this program all the time and think every human being should take it…it would change our whole world.

Lisa

Author, Life Coach and Intuitive Personal Growth Catalyst. SBSM Alumni
Ontario, Canada.

LMD

The education and resources within SBSM have been quite valuable whereby taking my healing journey to a new level. I’m self empowered and I’m getting results. The process is an effective lifestyle change that should be in every household and school system throughout the land. With much appreciation. Thank you Irene and team Lyon.

LMD

LMD

The education and resources within SBSM have been quite valuable whereby taking my healing journey to a new level. I’m self empowered and I’m getting results. The process is an effective lifestyle change that should be in every household and school system throughout the land. With much appreciation. Thank you Irene and team Lyon.

LMD

LN

The “brake and the gas” explanation within SBSM exactly explains the struggles in my life. I was so relieved to learn this. Orienting – as a Feldy, I took this for granted, but now I understand it more and use it all the time. Thank you for repeating it often, because it took a while for me to have that “a-ha” moment. There are specific things both Irene and Seth said during Q&As that were affirming, supportive and very helpful in terms of looking at all the things I’ve “tried” (I’ve been so…

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LN

LN

The “brake and the gas” explanation within SBSM exactly explains the struggles in my life. I was so relieved to learn this. Orienting – as a Feldy, I took this for granted, but now I understand it more and use it all the time. Thank you for repeating it often, because it took a while for me to have that “a-ha” moment. There are specific things both Irene and Seth said during Q&As that were affirming, supportive and very helpful in terms of looking at all the things I’ve “tried” (I’ve been so diligently “trying” to heal since my 20s and I’m 59 now). This education changed my life and I look forward to finishing and continuing next year.

LN

Lorna

I no longer fear being stuck in fight, flight or freeze for hours, days or even weeks, because I have easy to use, yet super powerful techniques to regulate my nervous system. It sounds so simple when I put it like that, but I have spent years searching and this is what I’ve been searching for. I finally get what I need. Understanding a whole new modality to healing trauma. It is amazing how easy it is to feel relaxed when you know how to.

Lorna

Lorna

I no longer fear being stuck in fight, flight or freeze for hours, days or even weeks, because I have easy to use, yet super powerful techniques to regulate my nervous system. It sounds so simple when I put it like that, but I have spent years searching and this is what I’ve been searching for. I finally get what I need. Understanding a whole new modality to healing trauma. It is amazing how easy it is to feel relaxed when you know how to.

Lorna

Louise

Our body and it’s innate healing capacity, is truly amazing! These 12 weeks have been educational, inspirational, practical and transformative ~ on all levels and all at once. With wholeheartedness, humor and care, have we been guided on a journey back to self, embodied from head to. ❤️ Ever grateful for such a rich experience that has truly changed my roots. Thank you Irene with team 🙌🏼

Louise

Louise

Our body and it’s innate healing capacity, is truly amazing! These 12 weeks have been educational, inspirational, practical and transformative ~ on all levels and all at once. With wholeheartedness, humor and care, have we been guided on a journey back to self, embodied from head to. ❤️ Ever grateful for such a rich experience that has truly changed my roots. Thank you Irene with team 🙌🏼

Louise

M

I’m so grateful for the program! For helping nudge me towards leaving a job and a lifestyle that would have killed me, you have literally saved my life. Following my impulse and going at my own pace – it was so valuable to have those messages repeated over and over, it led to me leaving my job and stepping into the unknown which is no longer scary but liberating.

M

M

I’m so grateful for the program! For helping nudge me towards leaving a job and a lifestyle that would have killed me, you have literally saved my life. Following my impulse and going at my own pace – it was so valuable to have those messages repeated over and over, it led to me leaving my job and stepping into the unknown which is no longer scary but liberating.

M

Magda

“I feel a lot of changes since first connecting with Irene’s work”

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Magda

Magda

“I feel a lot of changes since first connecting with Irene’s work”

Magda

Mandy

The SBSM knowledge helped normalize my experiences. I no longer feel alienated and odd for not having ‘fixed’ myself by now. This was very self-nourishing.

Mandy

SBSM Alumni

Mandy

The SBSM knowledge helped normalize my experiences. I no longer feel alienated and odd for not having ‘fixed’ myself by now. This was very self-nourishing.

Mandy

SBSM Alumni

Margaryta

This SBSM work is amazing and very important. I’ve learned that I can change the capacity of my NS. It’s mind blowing! Subtle exercises can shift and improve my states, and my body is my doctor!

Margaryta

SBSM Alumni
Sweden.

Margaryta

This SBSM work is amazing and very important. I’ve learned that I can change the capacity of my NS. It’s mind blowing! Subtle exercises can shift and improve my states, and my body is my doctor!

Margaryta

SBSM Alumni
Sweden.

Marianne

SBSM helped me to feel into my body. I understand what occurs and why. SBSM gives me hope that I can HEAL after 20 years. Love this and it has change my life, thank you so much.

Marianne

Marianne

SBSM helped me to feel into my body. I understand what occurs and why. SBSM gives me hope that I can HEAL after 20 years. Love this and it has change my life, thank you so much.

Marianne

Marieke

Thank you so much! Through SBSM I’ve learnt that healing the nervous system lies underneath just about everything; it is base and is missed by so many people.

This is only the beginning for me. Still lots of work to do, but ‘I want to break free….’ because I am worth it and I know there’s a beautiful person that needs to come out. I can’t express how grateful I am that I came across Irene on Instagram.

Marieke

Marieke

Thank you so much! Through SBSM I’ve learnt that healing the nervous system lies underneath just about everything; it is base and is missed by so many people.

This is only the beginning for me. Still lots of work to do, but ‘I want to break free….’ because I am worth it and I know there’s a beautiful person that needs to come out. I can’t express how grateful I am that I came across Irene on Instagram.

Marieke

Marisa

I absolutely loved the program, it was very layered & I liked how the team was there to answer and support any questions or concerns throughout. I really enjoyed the movement exercises, it was such a different rhythm of movement & observing than I have ever encountered before! I also loved the healthy aggression exercises & the different diaphragm breathing techniques/places to breathe into, which I did not know about prior! Really opens up the body, and mind to new possibilities of freedom and movement of energy to go out of the bod…

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Marisa

Marisa

I absolutely loved the program, it was very layered & I liked how the team was there to answer and support any questions or concerns throughout. I really enjoyed the movement exercises, it was such a different rhythm of movement & observing than I have ever encountered before! I also loved the healthy aggression exercises & the different diaphragm breathing techniques/places to breathe into, which I did not know about prior! Really opens up the body, and mind to new possibilities of freedom and movement of energy to go out of the body. Thank you!

Marisa

Marloes

Thanks so much for the invite to return as a SBSM alum. It’s actually thanks to SBSM that I won’t join you this round. I’ve participated in the last 3 rounds and as a consequence of the nervous system work I’ve done and continue to do, I’m now well enough and able to follow my personal mission of being able to share this work with others :))))))))))

This year I’m in my intermediate/advanced year of Somatic Experiencing training and part way through Gabor Mate’s new Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner course.

I am so grateful to you …

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Marloes

SBSM Alumni

Marloes

Thanks so much for the invite to return as a SBSM alum. It’s actually thanks to SBSM that I won’t join you this round. I’ve participated in the last 3 rounds and as a consequence of the nervous system work I’ve done and continue to do, I’m now well enough and able to follow my personal mission of being able to share this work with others :))))))))))

This year I’m in my intermediate/advanced year of Somatic Experiencing training and part way through Gabor Mate’s new Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner course.

I am so grateful to you for your guidance in my healing journey and to be on this path.

Marloes

SBSM Alumni

Martine

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is that I understand myself much much better now. My childhood traumas have become clear, and also I begin to trust my body more and more, because of the effects of the exercises.

I integrate all my learning here together with my somatic practitioner, and the results are astonishing. I have found more peace inside, less inner stress, I have started to recover from a long, long journey of seeking help and understanding my life. I have never met so good of teachers, guidance and moderators ever before.

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Martine

Biologist and Tarot & Oracle Reader, SBSM Alumni
The Netherlands

Martine

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is that I understand myself much much better now. My childhood traumas have become clear, and also I begin to trust my body more and more, because of the effects of the exercises.

I integrate all my learning here together with my somatic practitioner, and the results are astonishing. I have found more peace inside, less inner stress, I have started to recover from a long, long journey of seeking help and understanding my life. I have never met so good of teachers, guidance and moderators ever before.

Martine

Biologist and Tarot & Oracle Reader, SBSM Alumni
The Netherlands

Mason – Video Testimonial

On Developing Confidence and Self-Trust

Mason

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
East Vancouver, Canada

Mason – Video Testimonial

On Developing Confidence and Self-Trust

Mason

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
East Vancouver, Canada

Mathilde – Video Testimonial

‘Finding Resiliencey, Authenticity, and Creative Freedom Through the SBSM Practices and Community’

Mathilde

Artist
Hamburg Germany

Mathilde – Video Testimonial

‘Finding Resiliencey, Authenticity, and Creative Freedom Through the SBSM Practices and Community’

Mathilde

Artist
Hamburg Germany

Medeja

More safety & generating greater energy while living with Type 1 diabetes

Medeja

Slovenia

Medeja

More safety & generating greater energy while living with Type 1 diabetes

Medeja

Slovenia

Michele

My second time through SBSM felt like a different course. It was interesting to find how I ‘heard’ information differently. My body also responded differently. The diaphragm exercises did nothing for me last time. This time they are all my body wants – and it is loving the experience.

Thank you for a wonderful round. It is now two months since we ended and just as I found after the first time, I’m still improving. The effects of the SBSM experience keep happening long after the classes end.

Michele

Calgary, AB

Michele

My second time through SBSM felt like a different course. It was interesting to find how I ‘heard’ information differently. My body also responded differently. The diaphragm exercises did nothing for me last time. This time they are all my body wants – and it is loving the experience.

Thank you for a wonderful round. It is now two months since we ended and just as I found after the first time, I’m still improving. The effects of the SBSM experience keep happening long after the classes end.

Michele

Calgary, AB

Michelle

I have incorporated many of the foundational tools from SBSM on a regular basis. This has dramatically impacted my anxiety, and I would say that it has lessened by about 60%. It has been life changing for me.

I was also surprised at how I’ve been able to use some of the SBSM tools with my students (I am a therapeutic tutor working with students with learning disabilities). I have seen amazing results!

Michelle

SBSM Alumni

Michelle

I have incorporated many of the foundational tools from SBSM on a regular basis. This has dramatically impacted my anxiety, and I would say that it has lessened by about 60%. It has been life changing for me.

I was also surprised at how I’ve been able to use some of the SBSM tools with my students (I am a therapeutic tutor working with students with learning disabilities). I have seen amazing results!

Michelle

SBSM Alumni

Michelle

Thank you. Although I’m just starting lesson 7, I have already seen many shifts in my core way of being and it is truly amazing.

I’ve been seeking personal growth my whole life and especially the last five years, while removing myself from a toxic marriage, and this is the missing piece I’ve needed. This course is such a gift. Thank you for sharing it with the world. It gave me hope & a pathway to healing at the most foundational level!

As an occupational therapist, I greatly appreciate the science and education portion. The i…

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Michelle

SBSM Alumni

Michelle

Thank you. Although I’m just starting lesson 7, I have already seen many shifts in my core way of being and it is truly amazing.

I’ve been seeking personal growth my whole life and especially the last five years, while removing myself from a toxic marriage, and this is the missing piece I’ve needed. This course is such a gift. Thank you for sharing it with the world. It gave me hope & a pathway to healing at the most foundational level!

As an occupational therapist, I greatly appreciate the science and education portion. The importance of going slow to do this powerful work In the most efficient way. I feel called to share this information with other women who have experienced trauma.

Michelle

SBSM Alumni

Michelle

On hypervigilance decreasing, more safety, & following a recipe with ease!!

Michelle

Chicago, Illinois

Michelle

On hypervigilance decreasing, more safety, & following a recipe with ease!!

Michelle

Chicago, Illinois

Michelle

My biggest SBSM takeaway is that this work is life-changing and that no matter what, healing is possible. This is the foundational missing piece to healing that aligns well with any psychotherapy or counseling. Thank you for this program, the quality & integrity in which it is given. This has provided the knowledge & tools I’ve needed to heal from trauma and am so grateful! My quality of life is vastly different & the tangible changes I’ve made to better my life would not have been possible without doing this nervous syst…

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Michelle

Michelle

My biggest SBSM takeaway is that this work is life-changing and that no matter what, healing is possible. This is the foundational missing piece to healing that aligns well with any psychotherapy or counseling. Thank you for this program, the quality & integrity in which it is given. This has provided the knowledge & tools I’ve needed to heal from trauma and am so grateful! My quality of life is vastly different & the tangible changes I’ve made to better my life would not have been possible without doing this nervous system healing work!

Michelle

Mimy

“Thank you for all the work and creation of this safe space with SmartBody SmartMind. I feel completely empowered to manage my life and moments of overwhelm to stay conscious and present. SBSM is an invaluable resource.”

Mimy

California. SBSM Alumni

Mimy

“Thank you for all the work and creation of this safe space with SmartBody SmartMind. I feel completely empowered to manage my life and moments of overwhelm to stay conscious and present. SBSM is an invaluable resource.”

Mimy

California. SBSM Alumni

Miri

The biggest takeaway from my experience in SmartBody SmartMind is hope that what is missing can be created, and what is damaged can be rebuilt. A tenderness towards my felt experience that I haven’t had – I’ve been extremely disconnected from, judgmental of and hostile towards my body because of all the trauma and pain she holds. I’ve done a lot of courses and helped create some as well. I think what you are offering is beautiful, thoughtful and very helpful. Thank you for making it so accessible.

Miri

Miri

The biggest takeaway from my experience in SmartBody SmartMind is hope that what is missing can be created, and what is damaged can be rebuilt. A tenderness towards my felt experience that I haven’t had – I’ve been extremely disconnected from, judgmental of and hostile towards my body because of all the trauma and pain she holds. I’ve done a lot of courses and helped create some as well. I think what you are offering is beautiful, thoughtful and very helpful. Thank you for making it so accessible.

Miri

MM

My biggest SBSM take away this time, is that I’m appreciating small shifts a lot more than I used to. I’m notincing the small shifts that lead to change, and am realizing that slow and steady is best for me. This is one of the best courses around nervous system education and personal deveopment. Irene and the team are great teachers, making the work accessible to all. I’m notiing how this learning is showing up in my life. Thank you!

MM

MM

My biggest SBSM take away this time, is that I’m appreciating small shifts a lot more than I used to. I’m notincing the small shifts that lead to change, and am realizing that slow and steady is best for me. This is one of the best courses around nervous system education and personal deveopment. Irene and the team are great teachers, making the work accessible to all. I’m notiing how this learning is showing up in my life. Thank you!

MM

MV

I joined SBSM because I knew I needed help to meet life – with all its textures and surprises, uncertainties and joys…. I was living in fear of “what-if.” Not only did I learn that it is possible to receive life’s fullness, I came to trust that the capacity to be authentic; to dance all of life, will continue to grow. And I learned how my survival energies were driving the bus away from that hoped for destination!

MV

MV

I joined SBSM because I knew I needed help to meet life – with all its textures and surprises, uncertainties and joys…. I was living in fear of “what-if.” Not only did I learn that it is possible to receive life’s fullness, I came to trust that the capacity to be authentic; to dance all of life, will continue to grow. And I learned how my survival energies were driving the bus away from that hoped for destination!

MV

Naomi

Vibrant, Happy, & FINALLY healed!!

Naomi

BC, Canada

Naomi

Vibrant, Happy, & FINALLY healed!!

Naomi

BC, Canada

Nicky

After feeling a creeping and growing anxiety for YEARS, I didn’t want to put up with it anymore. I didn’t want to “delve into all past stories” that didn’t seem to be there. Beating up pillows in groups didn’t do anything for me. Crying in a group, nothing. If anything, it just built my frustration! I just wanted a practical solution to start to have “better feeling”, rather than “feeling better”. I’d been trying “feeling better” solutions for years. They worked for a very short time and I wa…

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Nicky

Nicky

After feeling a creeping and growing anxiety for YEARS, I didn’t want to put up with it anymore. I didn’t want to “delve into all past stories” that didn’t seem to be there. Beating up pillows in groups didn’t do anything for me. Crying in a group, nothing. If anything, it just built my frustration! I just wanted a practical solution to start to have “better feeling”, rather than “feeling better”. I’d been trying “feeling better” solutions for years. They worked for a very short time and I was becoming less social, less active in my community and in general, I was becoming LESS ME!

I love this program as it shows me the practical physical parts of my nervous system. It teaches me how to sense into my system and get information that my brain is processing all the time. It supports me to get more into sensing in real time, rather than dealing with issues way after they’ve happened. The support is almost immediate by the team, and surprisingly supportive, authentic and real with others who are on the course too.

I’ve just done a 2nd year of SBSM and the information and lessons were much deeper. I didn’t ‘make them’ be deeper, they were. My system was ready to utilize the information and commit to the lessons. I did them at my own pace and interacted as and when I really felt I wanted.

Thanks for such a smart course that really does what it says on the packet!

Nicky

Nicky

“I can’t imagine any human that doesn’t need this and you’ll love it.”

Nicky

Nicky

“I can’t imagine any human that doesn’t need this and you’ll love it.”

Nicky

Noreen

“All of the practices that I’ve been taught through your program have been a wonder in my life.”

Noreen

Noreen

“All of the practices that I’ve been taught through your program have been a wonder in my life.”

Noreen

Patti

“I joined because I have been working on myself for about 25 years with this trauma.”

Patti

Patti

“I joined because I have been working on myself for about 25 years with this trauma.”

Patti

Penni

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is that I have been learning to stay with the periods of high activation and the feeling of coming back down after staying with it. Usually when I wake in the morning I do a desperate body scan, but recently when I wake, there is awareness of the sleep slowly lifting, and an impulse to gently stretch my body, and I am actually feeling the delicious satisfaction of feeling my body, thank you!

Penni

Penni

My biggest takeaway from SBSM is that I have been learning to stay with the periods of high activation and the feeling of coming back down after staying with it. Usually when I wake in the morning I do a desperate body scan, but recently when I wake, there is awareness of the sleep slowly lifting, and an impulse to gently stretch my body, and I am actually feeling the delicious satisfaction of feeling my body, thank you!

Penni

Perri

With SBSM, I noticed how not in my body and little awarness of my surroundings I really had, even though I practice yoga / meditation etc. I also felt that the program and info was very well laid out, and I have done many courses.

Perri

Perri

With SBSM, I noticed how not in my body and little awarness of my surroundings I really had, even though I practice yoga / meditation etc. I also felt that the program and info was very well laid out, and I have done many courses.

Perri

PH

I am deeply grateful for Irene, her team and this program that gives me hope of attaining a level of health that I have never had or believed was possible. I’m 64 yrs old, and I plan to do the work, finish the program and implement it the rest of my life. Understanding how and why my nervous system is in the state it is in was the foundational step I have not had. I’ve achieved a level of mindfulness and reset, even though I’ve only gotten thru Lab 5, that has been tremendously helpful.

PH

PH

I am deeply grateful for Irene, her team and this program that gives me hope of attaining a level of health that I have never had or believed was possible. I’m 64 yrs old, and I plan to do the work, finish the program and implement it the rest of my life. Understanding how and why my nervous system is in the state it is in was the foundational step I have not had. I’ve achieved a level of mindfulness and reset, even though I’ve only gotten thru Lab 5, that has been tremendously helpful.

PH

R. Williams

SBSM is life changing and amazing…. so glad to be able to do this. It slowly changes everything. I can make sense of what happened to me, and although it takes time I can work with my nervous system and it will get better.

R. Williams

SBSM Alumni

R. Williams

SBSM is life changing and amazing…. so glad to be able to do this. It slowly changes everything. I can make sense of what happened to me, and although it takes time I can work with my nervous system and it will get better.

R. Williams

SBSM Alumni

Rachel

Through SBSM I’ve learned that it’s all energy, and I have more agency than I think. I’ve undervalued slowing down and over prioritized thinking for most of my life.

This work feels radical in the context of our “normal” way of life, but also so natural and essential. I’m grateful. So grateful. Also excited to keep healing, practicing, and learning.

Rachel

SBSM Alumni

Rachel

Through SBSM I’ve learned that it’s all energy, and I have more agency than I think. I’ve undervalued slowing down and over prioritized thinking for most of my life.

This work feels radical in the context of our “normal” way of life, but also so natural and essential. I’m grateful. So grateful. Also excited to keep healing, practicing, and learning.

Rachel

SBSM Alumni

Rachel

Making time for what is important to us & being your best advocate

Rachel

Rachel

Making time for what is important to us & being your best advocate

Rachel

Rande

This has been the most impactful online course I’ve ever taken, and I’ve taken plenty! The way I experience life is legitimately different and it’s also impacted my coaching work. I just couldn’t be more grateful for Irene, the team, and the work.

Rande

SBSM Alumni

Rande

This has been the most impactful online course I’ve ever taken, and I’ve taken plenty! The way I experience life is legitimately different and it’s also impacted my coaching work. I just couldn’t be more grateful for Irene, the team, and the work.

Rande

SBSM Alumni

Rosemarie

I’ve done a TON of online programs regarding healing, energy work, coaching, etc. SBSM is by far the best. Irene and Seth are amazing teachers. All materials are offered to us in a variety of formats. The opportunity for Q&As unprecedented. Having lifetime access to this and future sessions, a godsend. Wow! So THIS is what’s been my problem. Now I know and I have everything I need to heal. Not only do I use it everyday and have seen results, I have recommended Irene’s work, many of her videos, to all of coaching clients.

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Rosemarie

Transformational Success Coach. SBSM Alumni

Rosemarie

I’ve done a TON of online programs regarding healing, energy work, coaching, etc. SBSM is by far the best. Irene and Seth are amazing teachers. All materials are offered to us in a variety of formats. The opportunity for Q&As unprecedented. Having lifetime access to this and future sessions, a godsend. Wow! So THIS is what’s been my problem. Now I know and I have everything I need to heal. Not only do I use it everyday and have seen results, I have recommended Irene’s work, many of her videos, to all of coaching clients.

It was like discovering the missing piece. To be able to refer my clients to Irene’s outstanding teaching and explanations, and then use this information to inform my coaching has allowed me to help my clients to move out of “stuckness” and self-criticism. Thank you!

Rosemarie

Transformational Success Coach. SBSM Alumni

Roza

This course gives you the resources, knowledge, support and shows you the way for taking your health in your own hands, and it does so by creating a great environment and curriculum to support you on taking that up! Moreover, this is a truly revolutionary program bringing together SE, somatic practice, polyvagal theory and Feldenkrais, the disciplines that celebrate and investigate best the process of self-learning and self-healing.

For me, this program reflects best the hopeful future of a genuinely humanitarian view of health, where we learn how to self-regulate and …

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Roza

Feldenkrais Practitioner. SBSM Alumni.
Athens, Greece.

Roza

This course gives you the resources, knowledge, support and shows you the way for taking your health in your own hands, and it does so by creating a great environment and curriculum to support you on taking that up! Moreover, this is a truly revolutionary program bringing together SE, somatic practice, polyvagal theory and Feldenkrais, the disciplines that celebrate and investigate best the process of self-learning and self-healing.

For me, this program reflects best the hopeful future of a genuinely humanitarian view of health, where we learn how to self-regulate and self-heal. In addition, this is a program truly made with love and a sense of mission from people that have chosen to go through this healing path themselves and met their own resistances along the way and keep doing so, once you go through this work you realize how much thought and work Irene Lyon has put into this, her dedication is truly, truly admiring!

As for my experience, the first round I did 2 years ago were some of the most beautiful months of my life. In the first round I had already experienced huge changes in my health! Having said that, I have to say that when I enter the course I was totally ready to immerse myself in that process and met with very little resistance as this process resonated with me from the very start and I believed in it.

The biggest overall change is that when the course started I was in deep shut down and living in pure survival energy 24 hours a day. I had stopped working and I could hardly talk from the fatigue and pain flare-ups. I thought that I had regressed so badly it would take me months to get back on track. Well, now that feels like a different life time! I work more than ever and I enjoy it more than ever, I still need to take more days off than others and take care not to overdo it, but there is a big shift!

If it resonates with you, and if you are ready to take your health in your own hands along this nervous system path, I’d encourage you to stick with it and meet your resistances on the way with a smile! Once you experience your body being able to do little shifts towards safety a whole world of healing opens up to you. Every little internal experience of safety, is a moment where you learn to trust in your body’s spontaneous wisdom towards healing, and once you sense you can trust your body, well there’s no trust more powerful than that to keep you going!

Roza

Feldenkrais Practitioner. SBSM Alumni.
Athens, Greece.

S.L.

Irene encouraged us to proceed through this entire program at our own pace. The explicit examples she provided for when our body says that we should take a break were valuable and so appreciated. I’ve experienced each of those impulses many times in life and at some points during most SBSM offerings, and in trying to keep up, soldiered on. Didn’t realize that I was quite literally sabotaging my needs and desired rewiring by doing so but now got the memo.

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S.L.

SBSM Alumni

S.L.

Irene encouraged us to proceed through this entire program at our own pace. The explicit examples she provided for when our body says that we should take a break were valuable and so appreciated. I’ve experienced each of those impulses many times in life and at some points during most SBSM offerings, and in trying to keep up, soldiered on. Didn’t realize that I was quite literally sabotaging my needs and desired rewiring by doing so but now got the memo.

So much of this work is about learning to listen and move accordingly. And, to know what I’m listening to is key. Thank you, Irene, for clarifying what may have been obvious to many but, until now, wasn’t to me. Strong motivation/need to get as much goodness out of this program was overriding my capacity. Routinely.

S.L.

SBSM Alumni

Sally

I was surprised how much energy was stored in my body from previous traumas, chronic & survival stress. The education provided on the nervous system was a huge takeaway. I’m amazed at the releases I’ve had throughout the SBSM course. I was also in 1:1 weekly psychology sessions and the energy just kept coming out of me at home and in therapy.

Sally

Sally

I was surprised how much energy was stored in my body from previous traumas, chronic & survival stress. The education provided on the nervous system was a huge takeaway. I’m amazed at the releases I’ve had throughout the SBSM course. I was also in 1:1 weekly psychology sessions and the energy just kept coming out of me at home and in therapy.

Sally

Samelia

SBSM has taught me how to develop a solid lasting foundation for the rest of my life, upon which to change and to grow, improve my health and strengthen my body, and most importantly find my true self.

Samelia

SBSM Alumni

Samelia

SBSM has taught me how to develop a solid lasting foundation for the rest of my life, upon which to change and to grow, improve my health and strengthen my body, and most importantly find my true self.

Samelia

SBSM Alumni

Sandra

On being able to stop glucose from spiking while hiking

Sandra

Sandra

On being able to stop glucose from spiking while hiking

Sandra

Sandra

Slowing down. Titrating and going at my own pace. I had to slow down in this round of SBSM but then I want to make the most of the team support whilst available. Listening to the later Training calls becomes less relevant when I haven’t reached that stage. If I don’t listen each week I feel less connected to the community and less motivated.

Sandra

Sandra

Slowing down. Titrating and going at my own pace. I had to slow down in this round of SBSM but then I want to make the most of the team support whilst available. Listening to the later Training calls becomes less relevant when I haven’t reached that stage. If I don’t listen each week I feel less connected to the community and less motivated.

Sandra

Sandy

This was a very well put together program that I feel blessed to have participated in. I learned the body responds and remembers our experiences in ways I wasn’t aware of but now understand. The nervous system can be rewired.

I grew in ways that I wouldn’t have otherwise…and plan to continue to integrate into my life, while hoping to find ways to help others along the way.

Sandy

SBSM Alumni

Sandy

This was a very well put together program that I feel blessed to have participated in. I learned the body responds and remembers our experiences in ways I wasn’t aware of but now understand. The nervous system can be rewired.

I grew in ways that I wouldn’t have otherwise…and plan to continue to integrate into my life, while hoping to find ways to help others along the way.

Sandy

SBSM Alumni

SD

I’m so very grateful to have discovered SBSM and to team Lyon for your part in making this happen. I can see immediately from the site layout, the weekly emails, zoom calls etc, that a huge amount of effort, work and also thought has gone into its creation.

It was a big decision for me to get involved in the course. I’m heartened to say that already I am noticing small changes in my behaviour and I know my capacity has increased. I’m looking forward to continuing with the Labs throughout the year and seeing further improvements.

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SD

I’m so very grateful to have discovered SBSM and to team Lyon for your part in making this happen. I can see immediately from the site layout, the weekly emails, zoom calls etc, that a huge amount of effort, work and also thought has gone into its creation.

It was a big decision for me to get involved in the course. I’m heartened to say that already I am noticing small changes in my behaviour and I know my capacity has increased. I’m looking forward to continuing with the Labs throughout the year and seeing further improvements.

I hope you can appreciate that you’re changing real lives with the support and guidance provided through this platform. It truly feels like a safe space where I’ve been able to be open, ask frank questions (that no GP has been able to answer before now) and connect with other SBSM-ers experiencing similar difficulties.

I’m excited for the future of trauma recovery work having been involved with SBSM, as well as excited and optimistic for my own recovery.

SD

SGT

I never knew that I would be able to calm myself and/or my nervous system down. The bell hand exercise directly addresses the hand tremors I inherited from my mother – it showed me it was possible to heal this, and it was due to inherited trauma patterns, not an unchangeable disorder. My maternal heritage includes alot of cancer so I am extremely happy to tackle the tendency via nervous system healing. I am extremely happy to have done SBSM.

SGT

SGT

I never knew that I would be able to calm myself and/or my nervous system down. The bell hand exercise directly addresses the hand tremors I inherited from my mother – it showed me it was possible to heal this, and it was due to inherited trauma patterns, not an unchangeable disorder. My maternal heritage includes alot of cancer so I am extremely happy to tackle the tendency via nervous system healing. I am extremely happy to have done SBSM.

SGT

Sheila

I think SBSM is the best program I have ever done, and believe me I’ve done loads. I have been disconnected probably for most of my life from myself. This programme will help me find the person I am.

I also found it refreshing that Irene or Team Lyon never said ‘I love you.’ That may sound odd, but I’m fed up with people saying “I love you”…”you are a queen”…”just let it go”..all that doesn’t work or help. I really feel that this is the last programme I will ever need. I hope t…

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Sheila

Sheila

I think SBSM is the best program I have ever done, and believe me I’ve done loads. I have been disconnected probably for most of my life from myself. This programme will help me find the person I am.

I also found it refreshing that Irene or Team Lyon never said ‘I love you.’ That may sound odd, but I’m fed up with people saying “I love you”…”you are a queen”…”just let it go”..all that doesn’t work or help. I really feel that this is the last programme I will ever need. I hope to join every year.

Thank you to Irene and your wonderful team for all your support, kindness, and hard work.

Sheila

Sherry

I’m grateful that SBSM popped up on Facebook at the moment I felt ready to take my life to the next level.

One of my New Years resolutions was to find a way to connect with myself better and learn ways to listen to what my body is telling me… well I got it!

Learning to feel my own body helps me to ground and relieves my anxiety. When I do feel anxious I found it helpful to feel into it instead of trying to push it away.

Sherry

SBSM Alumni
Alberta, Canada

Sherry

I’m grateful that SBSM popped up on Facebook at the moment I felt ready to take my life to the next level.

One of my New Years resolutions was to find a way to connect with myself better and learn ways to listen to what my body is telling me… well I got it!

Learning to feel my own body helps me to ground and relieves my anxiety. When I do feel anxious I found it helpful to feel into it instead of trying to push it away.

Sherry

SBSM Alumni
Alberta, Canada

SM

We truly have the capacity to heal ourselves, we just need the right tools and the belief that we can do it, that is SBSM.

SM

SM

We truly have the capacity to heal ourselves, we just need the right tools and the belief that we can do it, that is SBSM.

SM

Sophie

I don’t throw the word gratitude a lot, however, I am so grateful to Irene, Seth, and her team for the gift of this work. Every-time I log into SBSM and engage with the work, I feel at home. I feel understood. I feel things are going to be okay, and I feel hope that healing is possible. I’m crying as I write this, something else I don’t do often! I’m so grateful for this work and the integrity, generosity, and love in which it is taught. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Sophie

Sophie

I don’t throw the word gratitude a lot, however, I am so grateful to Irene, Seth, and her team for the gift of this work. Every-time I log into SBSM and engage with the work, I feel at home. I feel understood. I feel things are going to be okay, and I feel hope that healing is possible. I’m crying as I write this, something else I don’t do often! I’m so grateful for this work and the integrity, generosity, and love in which it is taught. I can’t recommend it highly enough!

Sophie

SS

With SBSM, I have slowed down and feel my body. Check out the sensations, for their own sake. I can feel my capacity growing and looking forward to seeing how my medical labs look after the 12 weeks!

SS

SS

With SBSM, I have slowed down and feel my body. Check out the sensations, for their own sake. I can feel my capacity growing and looking forward to seeing how my medical labs look after the 12 weeks!

SS

SS

SBSM brought to me the power of slow and gentleness (as a contrast to the go go go); the value of embodiment + psychoeducation. The presence of Irene Lyon & team is valuable and contributes to a safe, holding space. SBSM is a pedagogic program, sharing lots of knowledge, nicely done – thank you for sharing! Please bring this to a university – I work in academia, which is very ‘brainy’, but very little embodiment!

SS

SS

SBSM brought to me the power of slow and gentleness (as a contrast to the go go go); the value of embodiment + psychoeducation. The presence of Irene Lyon & team is valuable and contributes to a safe, holding space. SBSM is a pedagogic program, sharing lots of knowledge, nicely done – thank you for sharing! Please bring this to a university – I work in academia, which is very ‘brainy’, but very little embodiment!

SS

Stephanie

Solving Food Issues & A Lot More By Addressing The Root Cause

Stephanie

Clinical Nutritionist
Toronto, Canada.

Stephanie

Solving Food Issues & A Lot More By Addressing The Root Cause

Stephanie

Clinical Nutritionist
Toronto, Canada.

Stephanie

Because of SBSM, I have not only come to peace with my body, I have become embodied, at last. I’ve learned to listen without judgement and with curiosity. I am awed by its wisdom. This could not be more different than my experience of myself before this. Everything looks more beautiful. I have a clarity I did not possess before. I realize this is my work to do for the rest of my life, and I’m profoundly grateful.

Stephanie

Stephanie

Because of SBSM, I have not only come to peace with my body, I have become embodied, at last. I’ve learned to listen without judgement and with curiosity. I am awed by its wisdom. This could not be more different than my experience of myself before this. Everything looks more beautiful. I have a clarity I did not possess before. I realize this is my work to do for the rest of my life, and I’m profoundly grateful.

Stephanie

Stephanie

I especially want to convey how very grateful I am to you for bringing together ‘the best of the best’ in trauma and neuroplasticity to create your beautiful healing work. Thank you, thank YOU, it’s been and continues to be blissfully transformative. I feel more myself than I ever have, and I know I’m just getting started. After a lifetime of suicide ideation, I’m burning with passion to live.

I appreciate the layers and textures of the program by having many voices and exercises offered, as well as Team Lyon practioner’s c…

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Stephanie

Stephanie

I especially want to convey how very grateful I am to you for bringing together ‘the best of the best’ in trauma and neuroplasticity to create your beautiful healing work. Thank you, thank YOU, it’s been and continues to be blissfully transformative. I feel more myself than I ever have, and I know I’m just getting started. After a lifetime of suicide ideation, I’m burning with passion to live.

I appreciate the layers and textures of the program by having many voices and exercises offered, as well as Team Lyon practioner’s comment and answer questions. Overall, SBSM demonstrated excellence in providing a rich learning environment at multiple levels. I was left wanting for nothing.

Stephanie

Stephen

I have only just scraped the surface of what’s available in terms of tools I can explore to help my recovery process. I was a bit shocked how much basic things like orienting helped enormously, I kinda wish I’d known a lot of this before, but everything is as it should be, so grateful I am now learning with SBSM.

Stephen

Stephen

I have only just scraped the surface of what’s available in terms of tools I can explore to help my recovery process. I was a bit shocked how much basic things like orienting helped enormously, I kinda wish I’d known a lot of this before, but everything is as it should be, so grateful I am now learning with SBSM.

Stephen

Stewart

The importance of nervous system health, which SBSM tackles in a way that is absolutely foundational. I am getting more out of the program on my second time around. It is a wonderful feeling to feel more fully. The tools SBSM provides helps me to regulate both new and old stress (from overwhelming traumatic or chronic stress, to voluntary stress like going to the gym). Thank you for all your continuing efforts.

Stewart

Stewart

The importance of nervous system health, which SBSM tackles in a way that is absolutely foundational. I am getting more out of the program on my second time around. It is a wonderful feeling to feel more fully. The tools SBSM provides helps me to regulate both new and old stress (from overwhelming traumatic or chronic stress, to voluntary stress like going to the gym). Thank you for all your continuing efforts.

Stewart

Sue

Love Irene’s teaching manner and gentle guidance and care. I love the way SBSM is taught and the pace is good, as you can go on your own depending on other commitments. Listen to your impulses and go at your own pace. Not just in SBSM but in life.

Sue

Sue

Love Irene’s teaching manner and gentle guidance and care. I love the way SBSM is taught and the pace is good, as you can go on your own depending on other commitments. Listen to your impulses and go at your own pace. Not just in SBSM but in life.

Sue

Susan

I can be my own medicine. I don’t have to give my power away to the healthcare “professionals.” I’m just so grateful for this work and wish it would become mainstream.

Susan

Susan

I can be my own medicine. I don’t have to give my power away to the healthcare “professionals.” I’m just so grateful for this work and wish it would become mainstream.

Susan

Susannah

“I feel more empowered and in control of my own mental health”

Susannah

Susannah

“I feel more empowered and in control of my own mental health”

Susannah

Terhi

I have started to listen to myself and to believe that my experiences are real and true, not just something to bypass quickly. I have found very profound ways to work with my chronic survival stress and that has already improved quality of my life very much. First time in my life I have been able to feel healthy aggression and anger. I have started to express how I feel with very honest way. I have started to realize that I have some worth too as a human being. And I have started appreciate my sensitivity as a little superpower which helps me see t…

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Terhi

Terhi

I have started to listen to myself and to believe that my experiences are real and true, not just something to bypass quickly. I have found very profound ways to work with my chronic survival stress and that has already improved quality of my life very much. First time in my life I have been able to feel healthy aggression and anger. I have started to express how I feel with very honest way. I have started to realize that I have some worth too as a human being. And I have started appreciate my sensitivity as a little superpower which helps me see the truth and reality as it is in different situations. I don’t get caught so easily in the traps of fake anymore.

Terhi

Terry

We ARE our own medicine! It’s incredible how many other relatable topics there are proving that the mind and the brain are two different things. The connection of brain and body is tremendous! I now think of my mind as the movement of information as energy through my nervous system. I found Irene two years ago and have helped myself more than I ever dreamed I could!

Terry

Terry

We ARE our own medicine! It’s incredible how many other relatable topics there are proving that the mind and the brain are two different things. The connection of brain and body is tremendous! I now think of my mind as the movement of information as energy through my nervous system. I found Irene two years ago and have helped myself more than I ever dreamed I could!

Terry

Tina

You have really tried to be as pedagogical/educative as you can, you are doing a great job! I now realize that I’ve been a functional freeze my whole life AND eating anti deppressive medicine. Orienting with my body and environment has been my biggest takeaway.

Tina

Tina

You have really tried to be as pedagogical/educative as you can, you are doing a great job! I now realize that I’ve been a functional freeze my whole life AND eating anti deppressive medicine. Orienting with my body and environment has been my biggest takeaway.

Tina

TM

I am very grateful to Irene and the team for putting this course together, for offering support, and for allowing full participation in future iterations of the program. All of it makes it feasible to go at our own pace. The kidney-adrenal work has been valuable because I have never had a sense of internal safety and this is a way to give to myself what others have been able to give on only a temporary basis.

TM

TM

I am very grateful to Irene and the team for putting this course together, for offering support, and for allowing full participation in future iterations of the program. All of it makes it feasible to go at our own pace. The kidney-adrenal work has been valuable because I have never had a sense of internal safety and this is a way to give to myself what others have been able to give on only a temporary basis.

TM

Trine

Nervous system regulation is a basic human skill that so many of us do not even know is missing, and how to put it back online. It has truly changed my life! I could never relate to ‘trauma’ before, now it gives me a compassionate way of working towards my own healing. As so many others I also have experiences that have made my nervous system dysregulated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this program, for your way of being in the world, and for making this critically important stuff available to so many people <3

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Trine

SBSM Alumni
Copenhagen Denmark

Trine

Nervous system regulation is a basic human skill that so many of us do not even know is missing, and how to put it back online. It has truly changed my life! I could never relate to ‘trauma’ before, now it gives me a compassionate way of working towards my own healing. As so many others I also have experiences that have made my nervous system dysregulated.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this program, for your way of being in the world, and for making this critically important stuff available to so many people <3

Trine

SBSM Alumni
Copenhagen Denmark

Val

I definitely feel more in the present, more grounded, more connected with family and friends since SBSM. I will admit has not been easy, but I persevered. Irene’s program is the best investment I have ever made in my life! I come back to her wisdom, knowledge and genuine caring often as she provides a lifetime access! I started in 2016 in honor of my daughter’s 30th birthday. Today she is 35 and I have a new granddaughter….and what a connection I fee l❤

Val

Val

I definitely feel more in the present, more grounded, more connected with family and friends since SBSM. I will admit has not been easy, but I persevered. Irene’s program is the best investment I have ever made in my life! I come back to her wisdom, knowledge and genuine caring often as she provides a lifetime access! I started in 2016 in honor of my daughter’s 30th birthday. Today she is 35 and I have a new granddaughter….and what a connection I fee l❤

Val

Vanessa

I followed Irene for over a year before I was able to participate in SBSM. I think the program is excellent. I’ve learnt that healing trauma is a lifetime journey, and not something that one can heal overnight.

I became aware of trauma’s I didn’t know I had and I discovered through SBSM that my chronic pain is impacted by my trauma and triggers. This is a significant finding for me. Awareness and education are two other key takeaways. I feel empowered with the tools and know it’s up to me to continue this work.

My husband ha…

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Vanessa

Deal Heal Grow. SBSM Alumni

Vanessa

I followed Irene for over a year before I was able to participate in SBSM. I think the program is excellent. I’ve learnt that healing trauma is a lifetime journey, and not something that one can heal overnight.

I became aware of trauma’s I didn’t know I had and I discovered through SBSM that my chronic pain is impacted by my trauma and triggers. This is a significant finding for me. Awareness and education are two other key takeaways. I feel empowered with the tools and know it’s up to me to continue this work.

My husband has also taken an interest, which for me is life changing. I can’t wait to participate next year, and again the year after that!! Thank you Team Lyon for helping all of us face and heal our traumas.

Vanessa

Deal Heal Grow. SBSM Alumni

Vanessa

From victim to victor, accessing anger, & improving cognitive decline

Vanessa

Vanessa

From victim to victor, accessing anger, & improving cognitive decline

Vanessa

Vesna

I had a deep feeling of safety in my system in the first year of SBSM, then small shifts and a wider container.

I am now better at handling stress; I can now recognize hunger and satiety cues; I have the tools to work with my tight jaws; I overall have more energy; I am better at recognizing when is time to rest and have less guilt about it; I have a better capacity to feel “negative” feelings and not take it out on my partner 🙂 I have a better understanding of my own needs, I feel I am more myself. My posture got better by itself – it feels…

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Vesna

SBSM Alumni

Vesna

I had a deep feeling of safety in my system in the first year of SBSM, then small shifts and a wider container.

I am now better at handling stress; I can now recognize hunger and satiety cues; I have the tools to work with my tight jaws; I overall have more energy; I am better at recognizing when is time to rest and have less guilt about it; I have a better capacity to feel “negative” feelings and not take it out on my partner 🙂 I have a better understanding of my own needs, I feel I am more myself. My posture got better by itself – it feels like I have more energy inside my body that is holding me up, before I was always hunched over – before I tried different exercises for my back and it did not work.

I feel more in my body and more regulated while working with people. I feel my personal growth is more smooth and in a way deeper. Life feels more enjoyable even if it is hard. Even my sexuality changed.

I am kinder to myself and more nurturing towards myself. I feel that I can count on myself now – still have a long way to go but this is much better than it used to be. I love the SBSM material, and I love the fact that I can keep on learning and learning and I learn something new almost every week. I feel that I am on the right path. Thank you for everything!!!!

Vesna

SBSM Alumni

Vickey

Within SBSM I learned that processing anger when anger is not present it extremely helpful in releasing stored survival stress. I feel less overwhelmed by rage that I felt but could not express, and less overall rage when alone. I knew that this was a dissociated state but did not know what to do about it. Squeezing a towel with the highest level of intensity that I can muster has helped me dissipate suppressed anger and I feel lighter and more willing to stay attuned with others.

Thank you for this beautiful program and the wonderful healing you …

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Vickey

Vickey

Within SBSM I learned that processing anger when anger is not present it extremely helpful in releasing stored survival stress. I feel less overwhelmed by rage that I felt but could not express, and less overall rage when alone. I knew that this was a dissociated state but did not know what to do about it. Squeezing a towel with the highest level of intensity that I can muster has helped me dissipate suppressed anger and I feel lighter and more willing to stay attuned with others.

Thank you for this beautiful program and the wonderful healing you offer the world!! You helped me with the missing piece after many years of being on the “healing” path and still feeling stuck or lost and knowing something was missing, your work bridged a huge gap for me. Eternally grateful!!

Vickey

Vikki

Thank you so much for the whole SBSM program, and the depth of free information you give on YouTube that sustained me and planted seeds until I could join SBSM. It is simple, yet so profound, and I just felt so reassured by the whole set up. It has been, and continues to be, a fundamental part of my healing and has further informed my professional practice so much. Its inspired me to want to study it and co-create somatic movement and art therapy principles.

Vikki

Vikki

Thank you so much for the whole SBSM program, and the depth of free information you give on YouTube that sustained me and planted seeds until I could join SBSM. It is simple, yet so profound, and I just felt so reassured by the whole set up. It has been, and continues to be, a fundamental part of my healing and has further informed my professional practice so much. Its inspired me to want to study it and co-create somatic movement and art therapy principles.

Vikki

Vivienne

How to listen to my body in the ways it experience trauma and how to release it. A certification or an accreditation would have sealed it for me ,that’s the only disappointment for me also the documentation used in the program are only for learning and is copyrighted ,therefore it belongs to SBSM, now I am left questioning how do I prove to my clients I can be trusted to help them without any evidence tangible prove. It like going to a doctor who can’t prove where he studied or who was his tutor.

Vivienne

Vivienne

How to listen to my body in the ways it experience trauma and how to release it. A certification or an accreditation would have sealed it for me ,that’s the only disappointment for me also the documentation used in the program are only for learning and is copyrighted ,therefore it belongs to SBSM, now I am left questioning how do I prove to my clients I can be trusted to help them without any evidence tangible prove. It like going to a doctor who can’t prove where he studied or who was his tutor.

Vivienne

Wendy

I first took the short course of Irene’s and liked it so much that I signed up for SBSM. I especially liked the educational information about how the nervous system works. It helped explain some of the things that I had been experiencing that were sometimes very frightening for me. The private Facebook group that is accessible for SBSM students is invaluable, as we can post questions to the staff including Irene, and share experiences with others who are enrolled in the class. The support there was superb.

Since taking the course several times as a lifetime member, I ha…

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Wendy

SBSM Alumni
Montana, USA

Wendy

I first took the short course of Irene’s and liked it so much that I signed up for SBSM. I especially liked the educational information about how the nervous system works. It helped explain some of the things that I had been experiencing that were sometimes very frightening for me. The private Facebook group that is accessible for SBSM students is invaluable, as we can post questions to the staff including Irene, and share experiences with others who are enrolled in the class. The support there was superb.

Since taking the course several times as a lifetime member, I have found that I now have a lot of tools to choose from to deal with whatever comes my way.

There is a confidence that I never felt before and a sense finally of my own true self (that I embrace).

Wendy

SBSM Alumni
Montana, USA

Wilf

I’m 67 years old and have tried many ways over the years to be less anxious, depressed, more integrated, more ‘a part of the solution than the problem’. A lot of the course content and Elia’s movement lessons, has felt like it has opened up new ground, new awareness, new experience, brought together, made more tangible, more accessible, opportunities for real growth. I have a renewed optimism for change and growth, based on the quality of the teaching/guidance and also the fundamental approach to the learning, ie: the somati…

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Wilf

Wilf

I’m 67 years old and have tried many ways over the years to be less anxious, depressed, more integrated, more ‘a part of the solution than the problem’. A lot of the course content and Elia’s movement lessons, has felt like it has opened up new ground, new awareness, new experience, brought together, made more tangible, more accessible, opportunities for real growth. I have a renewed optimism for change and growth, based on the quality of the teaching/guidance and also the fundamental approach to the learning, ie: the somatic approach which was new to me. The concepts that really caught me in the HT videos, and held me throughout SBSM, and remains with me, are the development of capacity, and the integration of body and mind, so simple, so profound. Thank you so much.

Wilf