ANCESTRAL BODYWORK PRACTITIONER CERTIFICATION

TRAUMA INFORMED SHAMANIC BODYWORK SYSTEM

Step into the ancient wisdom of Ancestral Bodywork, where the past gently meets the present to unlock deeper layers of healing. This practice reaches into your lineage, inviting the release of patterns, stories, and energy held across generations. Through guided touch, energy work, and connection with ancestral wisdom, Ancestral Bodywork provides a unique space for self-discovery, restoring balance, and cultivating a life that feels truly aligned with who you are at your core.

"We are not separate from the natural world; the elements live within us, grounding us to the earth, flowing through us like water, igniting our inner fire, and breathing life into every cell. Our ancestors understood this deep connection, honoring the elements as guides and healers. Reconnecting with these forces allows us to release stored memories and energies, restoring balance and remembering our oneness with all that surrounds us."

Healing Begins Within

As an initiated shaman (babaylan) from the Philippines, I bring the sacred traditions and ancestral knowledge of my heritage into this work. In the Philippines, the babaylan serves as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds, carrying the responsibility of healing, storytelling, and guiding individuals to connect with the wisdom of their ancestors.

This Ancestral Bodywork modality draws from the profound practices of the manghihilot, the traditional Filipino healer. Through this work, you will learn ancient techniques designed to unlock and release deep-seated emotions, stored traumas, and inherited patterns held within the body. This approach honors the wisdom embedded in our physical and energetic layers, inviting a deep connection to the self and the lineage we carry.

You will experience and apply hands-on techniques, grounded in the understanding that our bodies are vessels of ancestral memory. This work facilitates a reconnection to the roots of our being, helping to restore balance and alignment through the timeless practices of the babaylan and manghihilot.

Rotterdam, Netherlands NJOYOGA (Spijkenisse)

MARCH 29 & 30 - 2025

€1500 PAY IN FULL

OR

€1600 PAYMENT PLAN

Course Overview

Up to 15 hours of in person training


INCLUDING online trauma informed modules, including ancestral and shamanic rituals, anatomy/physiology and more.

  • Post training support

  • 20 hours full training

  • MARCH 29 & 30 - 2025

    Rotterdam, Netherlands NJOYOGA (Spijkenisse)

Become a leader in holistic healing incorporating an ancient shamanic techniques.

  • Comprehensive Training Materials: Receive in-depth manuals and guides covering every aspect of ancestral bodywork, from theory to hands-on techniques.

  • Hands-On Practice over 2 days: Engage in live, guided practice sessions to confidently apply ancestral healing techniques.

  • Elemental Connection Practices: Discover how to align with elements and integrate shamanic healing and cleansing processes.

  • Sacred Ancestral Rituals: Gain access to exclusive rituals that honour ancestral energies and promote release of ancestral trauma.

  • Individualized Feedback and Support: Receive tailored guidance from an experienced instructor with 15 years experience.

  • Certification as an Ancestral Bodywork Practitioner: Upon successful completion, become a certified practitioner ready to bring ancestral healing to others.

TRAINING MODULES

Module 1

Foundations of Ancestral Healing

  • Introduction to ancestral bodywork and its purpose in modern healing practices.

  • Understanding inherited trauma and the impact of generational energy on the body.

  • Establishing a safe, grounded practice for deep ancestral work.

  • Understanding the role of the shaman in diagnosing and addressing ancestral imbalances.

Module 2

Elemental Connection and Energetic Fundamentals

  • Exploring the relationship between body, spirit, and the four elements (earth, water, fire, air).

  • Techniques for connecting with elemental energies within the body.

  • Exercises to ground, cleanse and balance using elemental and shamanic practices.

  • Learning to create a protected, sacred space for deep diagnostic work, ensuring grounding and safe practice.

Module 3

Ancestral Energy Identification and Clearing

  • Methods for identifying ancestral energy patterns stored within the body.

  • Introduction to intuitive sensing and working into soul and ancestral layers of the body.

  • Techniques for Spiritual and Energetic Diagnosis: Using shamanic tools such as sound, smoke, air, ether, fire, earth and visualization/prayer for insight into ancestral wounds and energetic disruptions.

Module 4

Working with the Physical and Energetic Body

  • Exploring fascia, meridian pathways, and body energy points associated with emotional release.

  • Hands-on techniques to release physical and emotional blocks.

  • Understanding body responses and managing energy shifts during healing.

Module 5

Releasing Emotions Stored in the Body.

  • Techniques for identifying and releasing deeply held ancestral emotions.

  • Guided practices to work through grief, fear, anger, and other inherited emotions.

  • Integrating breathing and visualization techniques for emotional release.

Module 6

Balancing Yin/Yang and Feminine/Masculine Energies

  • Learning to recognize and harmonize masculine and feminine energies within the body.

  • Practices for balancing yin and yang energies

  • Techniques for enhancing energy flow and alignment through Traditional Chinese Medicine

Module 7

Womb Healing and Sacred Bodywork Techniques

  • Exploring the womb as an energetic and ancestral center.

  • Techniques for womb healing and emotional clearing specific to inherited trauma.

  • Honoring feminine energy in ancestral healing practices.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Liz has been my guide and healer through years of bodywork, and each session has deepened my journey into self-discovery and ancestral healing. Her ability to tune into my body’s needs is nothing short of incredible. With her gentle guidance, I’ve released layers of inherited pain and unlocked a powerful connection to my true self. Liz doesn’t just perform bodywork; she creates a safe, sacred space for transformation. Each session leaves me grounded, empowered, and profoundly connected to the wisdom of my own body."

    SALLY T

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • The Inherited Release Method (IRM) and Ancestral Bodywork Practitioner Training complement each other beautifully, each focusing on releasing trauma and energetic blocks while honoring ancestral and inherited influences. Here are some ways to integrate these practices:

    1. Deepening Ancestral Insights: The Inherited Release Method centers on uncovering and releasing generational and inherited trauma. You can incorporate IRM insights to help clients recognize ancestral influences behind their physical and emotional patterns, adding depth to the bodywork sessions and guiding them to explore inherited stories held within the body.

    2. Holistic Approach to Healing: With IRM's focus on energetic release through techniques like kinesiology, Reiki, and Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, you can add a powerful energetic layer to the physical work you’re learning in Ancestral Bodywork. This combination enables a holistic healing approach that addresses both the energetic field and the physical body.

    3. Combining Modalities: IRM tools such as muscle testing and intuitive readings can be used to identify specific inherited traumas or beliefs that may be stored in the body. By using these insights in tandem with the hands-on techniques from the Ancestral Bodywork training, you can create a session that accesses both the conscious and subconscious memories held within the body.

    4. Trauma-Informed Practice: Both IRM and Ancestral Bodywork emphasize trauma-informed care, which is essential in working with deeply held trauma and inherited wounds. IRM techniques can provide additional grounding and support to help clients feel safe during intense emotional releases, while the physical bodywork techniques will assist in gently releasing stored trauma.

    5. Enhanced Emotional and Physical Release: The hands-on bodywork techniques learned in the Ancestral Bodywork training can help clients release emotions physically stored in specific areas. IRM techniques can facilitate the release of related energetic or subconscious blocks, making the overall release more comprehensive and impactful.

    6. Creating Lasting Transformation: IRM’s emphasis on integrating healing through practices like meditation and lifestyle adjustments can provide clients with ongoing tools for maintaining the balance achieved in bodywork sessions. Integrating these practices into your Ancestral Bodywork sessions offers clients a path to sustained healing and resilience beyond the session itself.

    7. Tailored Client Support: IRM’s flexible, client-centered approach can guide you in tailoring Ancestral Bodywork sessions to each client’s unique energetic and ancestral needs. You’ll be able to create a custom blend of physical and energetic techniques that align with each client’s individual healing journey.

  • This training is a unique program focused on integrating ancestral and shamanic healing principles with bodywork techniques. It’s designed to help practitioners connect clients to their ancestral roots, release stored trauma, and restore energetic balance through bodywork and a deeper form of massage work.

  • 15 hours in person plus up to 5 hours online.

  • This course is ideal for wellness practitioners, therapists, bodyworkers, and those interested in trauma-informed practices who wish to deepen their skills in ancestral and body-centered healing. It’s particularly beneficial for those working in empathetic, supportive, and healing settings.

  • While a background in healing or wellness practices is beneficial, it’s not required. However, having an interest in trauma-informed care and working with clients in supportive settings is essential.

  • Yes, upon successful completion of the course and required assessments, you will receive a certification as an Ancestral Bodywork Practitioner. This certifies that you have met the course requirements and are equipped to offer these services to clients.

  • The training will take place in Rotterdam at NJOYOGA, a well-equipped facility that provides a supportive environment for this transformative work.

UNCOVER TECHNIQUES FOR DEEP ANCESTRAL HEALING

- LEIGH MILNE
IRM PRACTITIONER 2024

As a psychologist and psychosomatic trauma therapist I am discerning about the training I select to improve my trauma intervention skills when working with the complexity and intensity of trauma.

Being a proponent of both scientific and natural approaches to mind body wellness, IRM Inherited Release Method, did not disappoint. I was impressed with the integration of evidence based theory and holistic information, and the somatic, and transpersonal practical application to clients.

The creator and instructor of IRM Elizabeth Brown, was clear, concise and adept at explaining and demonstrating the IRM process. I was surprised at how quickly I was able to integrate and utilize IRM skills to access and activate the client's innate body wisdom to release withheld trauma and bring about effective resolution to 'issues in the tissues' that client's had been troubled with for a long time.

IRM takes a Mind-Body Medicine approach, recognising the link between mind- body-spirit as the pathway to maintaining spiritual, physical, emotional and mental health and wellness. IRM is a trauma-informed effective platform to do this. I felt totally supported throughout the training and loved Elizabeth's genuine, patient, supportive approach. I also loved the learning environment and appreciated that student numbers were contained to maximize our learning and give us concentrated support. I would recommend IRM to any serious practitioner wanting to work at a deeper level of trauma intervention.

Meet Elizabeth Brown

Somatic Trauma Healer,
Embodiment Coach,
Teacher & Mentor

Ancestral Bodywork is more than a modality—it’s a calling to connect with the roots we carry within us. This practice is woven from my journey of reclaiming my heritage, honoring ancestral wisdom, and finding peace with the unseen stories held in our bodies. Over years of personal healing, I’ve encountered the imprints of generational trauma within myself, feeling its presence in ways that words alone couldn’t touch.

Through this process, I discovered a purpose within those inherited burdens—a calling to bring forward the power of ancestral connection through bodywork. Our bodies carry memories of our ancestors’ lives: their struggles, resilience, and wisdom. In each session, we honor these stories not as burdens but as bridges, connecting us back to our lineage with compassion.

In Ancestral Bodywork, we dive into the layers of our being, guided by sacred practices that release old energies and bring forth renewed vitality. I’ve witnessed firsthand, in my work with clients around the world, how powerful this work can be when we allow our bodies to speak and our spirits to listen. These sessions are transformative, not only for personal healing but for the generations that come after us.

By joining this community of Ancestral Bodywork practitioners, you step into a lineage of healers and changemakers. This isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of honoring and embracing our past to create a brighter future. We carry within us the potential for generational healing, and together, we embark on a path that celebrates life, legacy, and liberation.