Holistic Self Trust Guide: Somatic Yoga For Empowered Living

Empowering somatic tools—intuitive movement, embodiment, and breath—for self-trust and grounded presence.

What you'll learn

Understand the foundational principles of Hatha Yoga, including key philosophies, history, and how yoga supports holistic wellbeing.

Develop embodied and sensory awareness through somatic movement, breathwork, and intuitive response to sensation.

Cultivate confidence and autonomy, personalising your practice, adapting it for your unique body, and preparing for in-person classes if desired.

Integrate tools for emotional regulation and self-expression, including meditation, ritual, visualisation, and energy awareness practices.

Requirements

Openness to Explore: A willingness to engage in self-reflection, movement, and creative expression.

An open mind and willingness to move at your own pace.

Description

This course is for everyone—whether you're a complete beginner, a returning practitioner, a yoga teacher seeking a more inclusive approach, or simply someone wanting a deeper connection to theirbody, mind, and spirit. It offers more than a typical introduction to yoga—it’s a self-guided, holistic exploration of movement, breath, and embodiment that empowers you to reclaim your practice with autonomy, self-trust, and intention.Rooted in the foundations of Hatha Yoga and infused with somatic awareness, this journey invites you to explore movement and rest in ways that feel intuitive, creative, and deeply nourishing. It provides a gentle and supportive space to connect with your senses—including those beyond sight—and to honour your body’s wisdom.Created by a blind yoga facilitator with lived experience of chronic pain and sensory (dis)ability, this course emphasises trauma-informed awareness, accessibility, inclusivity, and the power of listening inward. You'll learn to embrace yoga not as a fixed form or performance, but as an evolving practice guided by sensation, breath, and your own inner rhythm.Throughout the course, you’ll be introduced to:Foundational principles of yoga and a respectful understanding of its history and rootsSomatic movement and the importance of sensory awareness and embodied presenceBreathwork techniques to support nervous system regulation and mental clarityVisualisation, meditation, and restorative Yoga Nidra practicesThe chakra system and energy awareness as tools for personal insight and alignmentRitual practices including intention setting, mindful drinking, cleansing, and boundary-settingThe importance of self-regulation for co-regulation, and how to foster inner safetyCreative movement, intuitive expression, and the gentle transformation of pain into purposeBuilding a personalised routine to meet your changing needs over timeConfidence-building tips for attending in-person yoga classesYou'll be guided to explore movement and meditation with fluidity and curiosity, and express emotion and sensation without pressure. Through this, you’ll be encouraged to deepen your capacity to feel, reflect, and respond in ways that are empowering and authentic to you. By the end, you'll be encouraged to design your own yoga and wellbeing practice—integrating all you’ve learned in a way that feels adaptable and sustainable in daily life. You’ll also be invited to join an online community space for encouragement, questions, and further inspiration.Honour the wisdom of the body, embrace creativity, and tap into the senses beyond sight—a fresh, holistic approach to beginning or deepening your yoga path.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introducing the facilitator & course

Lecture 2 Welcome Introduction

Lecture 3 Medical disclaimer

Lecture 4 Introducing my philosophy

Section 2: Foundations Of Yoga

Lecture 5 What is yoga? (a comprehensive essay).

Lecture 6 History of yoga

Lecture 7 Benefits of yoga to our nervous system

Lecture 8 Cultivating safety within practice

Lecture 9 The use of props & adaptations

Lecture 10 Useful tips for attending an in-person class

Lecture 11 Reasurance about 'doing it right'

Lecture 12 Using our senses beyond our sight

Lecture 13 Knowing when to rest, agency & Integration

Lecture 14 Cultivating autonomy & play within practice

Lecture 15 Spatial awareness & proprioception

Lecture 16 What does safety look like within my body?

Lecture 17 Anatomy & physiology basic overview

Section 3: The Chakra System

Lecture 18 Chakra's explained

Lecture 19 Introducing chakra meditation as a resourceful guide (next video).

Lecture 20 A guided chakra visualisation meditation

Section 4: Harnessing Your Ultimate Power - The Breath

Lecture 21 Introduction to breathwork

Lecture 22 The 3 part breath

Lecture 23 Synchronising movement with breath

Lecture 24 Ujayyi pranayama (Oceans breath / Victorious breath) technique.

Lecture 25 Nadi shodhana pranayama (Alternative nostril breathing) technique.

Lecture 26 Sqaure breathing

Lecture 27 Kappalabati (shining skull breath) & bellows breath

Lecture 28 Bee’s breath (Bhramari) & cooling breath (Sitali/Sheetali)

Section 5: Exploring Meditation

Lecture 29 Introducing meditationm & misconceptions

Lecture 30 What is meditation? (A comprehensive essay).

Lecture 31 Moving meditation walking practice

Lecture 32 A grounding 10 minute meditation

Lecture 33 Wild at heart meditation: envision & expand

Lecture 34 Trataka candle meditation

Lecture 35 5 minute body scan

Section 6: Somaic Awareness

Lecture 36 What is somatics?

Lecture 37 Listening to the body’s wisdom & shaking

Lecture 38 Channelling creativity to express pain

Section 7: Empowered Movement

Lecture 39 Transitioning between poses with ease

Lecture 40 Cultivating body awareness without visual cues

Section 8: Hatha & Somatics In Practice

Lecture 41 A breakdown of the main poses that you can work around

Lecture 42 A somatic sun salutation guide for practice

Lecture 43 Guided freeing movements + shaking practice

Lecture 44 Roll out of bed slow & somatic yoga (25 mins).

Lecture 45 Belly, sacrum, hips awareness 1 hr Yoga

Lecture 46 Chair yoga (for blind people or eyes closed - 22 mins).

Lecture 47 A practice for fatigue, chronic pain, fibro and stress + intro (20 mins).

Lecture 48 PICK ME UP Hatha & Somatics yoga flow (28 mins).

Lecture 49 Yoga for fatigue (32 mins).

Section 9: Exploring The inner Eye

Lecture 50 The power of guided visualisation

Lecture 51 Awaken compassion - a creative meta visualisation (35 Minutes).

Section 10: Yoga Nidra (sleep yoga).

Lecture 52 What is yoga nidra? Benefits & brain waves

Lecture 53 Preparing for yoga nidra

Lecture 54 35 Minute Yoga Nidra Practice (IDENTITY themed).

Lecture 55 30 Min Yoga Nidra (Winter themed): Reset Your Nervous System

Lecture 56 27 Minute Spring Yoga Nidra

Lecture 57 A reflective poem + 30 min Nidra practice for self autonomy

Section 11: Create Your Practice, Create Your Path + Rituals

Lecture 58 The importance of intention setting

Lecture 59 Creating an altar - a sacred space

Lecture 60 Integrating and exploring ritual + anything can be a ritual

Lecture 61 Energy protection mudra for cleansing and/ or protection

Lecture 62 Mindful drinking practice

Lecture 63 Solo Somatic Dance Date

Lecture 64 Grattitude, affirmations and manifestation (+ resources).

Lecture 65 The Importance of self regulation for co-regulation

Section 12: A Closing Ceremony

Lecture 66 Sound as medicine *sound healing explained).

Lecture 67 What if your limitation is your gift?

Lecture 68 You can only change yourself (Rumi quote)

Lecture 69 Focus on JOY

Lecture 70 A call for 'Ahimsa' (Non - Violence).

Lecture 71 Reiki energy healing

Lecture 72 The dark side of the spiritual industry – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!

Lecture 73 Closing words, integration & resources

Lecture 74 Feedback

Beginners preparing for their first in-person yoga class or online practice,People with chronic pain, fatigue, (dis)ability, or sensory needs seeking an inclusive approach,Yoga teachers looking to integrate somatics and sensory awareness into their teaching,Anyone seeking a slower, more embodied, and intuitive relationship to yoga,People who want to move from self-doubt into self-trust, and from performance into presence