Immediate tools for my clients
Susan Johnson ONeil, Executive Coach
"Amelia's proficiency in mapping the science of polyvagal theory onto and through the frameworks and practices of qigong and yoga has given me new capabilities to support profound and holistic safety and growth with my clients as well as for myself. Because the course was practical and intended for use while strongly anchored in knowledge, I have been able to give clients immediately useful tools to build their balance, presence and leadership skills while also being able to offer data to help them understand the 'why' of these practices."
Highly Recommend!
Charmaine Horn, Certified Qigong Teacher, Registered Nurse
"As a Registered Nurse and Qigong Teacher, I wanted to find a way to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western medicine. This course was the perfect bridge between that gap! Dr. Barili and Dr. Porges do an excellent job sharing both the Western and Eastern perspectives of nervous system healing, and offer a
wonderful way for me to teach healthcare workers and patients about how to regulate their nervous system from this accessible perspective. The exercises we learn in the class are so simple and easy, and very effective! I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to have a deep understanding of Polyvagal
Theory, and how to apply it (especially in the healthcare field)!"
"This course has been phenomenal"
Linda Chamberlain
"I have been trying to promote Polyvagal Theory to Arctic regions for several years and the door has opened much wider since the pandemic. Understanding the science is crucial, of course, but people want it to be relatable and they want tools. Amelia has made the connection between traditions, culture, and science in an extremely helpful way for me to bring this forward with indigenous populations. Dr. Barili is helping me to make it very real and accessible to diverse populations - there are elements here I can use that I know will speak beyond the barriers."
"Wonderful to walk the bridge between ancient wisdom and modern science."
Marie Bergman
"Love the practices specially Three Center Meditation, Morning practices, Contemplative movement with breath, Alignment, Separating the clouds and Putting back to Universe what you cannot carry... I do these practices every day and I also teach them with warm feedback and thankfulness."
"A Modern Wise of Our Days"
Astrid Arnold
"Amelia is a modern wise of our days, offering the mental structure and method of a Professor, being a Master of Yoga and Qigong and having deep knowledge of modern neuroscience. You will re-discover your own inner wisdom and also how modern science validates what ancient wisdom already knew. And complement it on top with new neuroscience insights. Don't expect a quick hack, this is knowledge that needs to be practiced but will accompany you your whole life to aid you in creating a much happier and more regulated life! A super recommendable course!"
"More than expected"
by Fabio Rizzo
"The course turned out to be very rich in theory but also, and above all, in the practical part. Amelia is a very warm and engaging teacher, and with her smile and her deep comprehension of people, she sets an example to follow on the path traced in this course. It's as if I now have a map and a compass to continue my healing journey alone (even if I hope to stay in touch with Amelia). And speaking of healing, I think I now have a clearer meaning of this word, which is twofold. On one hand, there is the possibility of actually improving health problems by toning and tuning our nervous system. On the other hand, healing can mean having greater inner strength, trust in life and in the possibility of accepting what it brings you and making it an opportunity to grow."
Beautiful healing practices for me and my clients
Lisa Van Der Velde, Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner
"As a trauma sensitive practitioner and a teacher of qigong and yoga I was delighted to see this course integrating these modalities with Polyvagal Theory. There is such a huge wealth of information in this course and Dr Barili's genuine warmth and passion for teaching is wonderful. I have learned a lot from taking this course including both ways to support my own nervous system, and to offer these beautiful healing practices to my clients and students so that they can also learn ways to self-regulate and come back into ventral vagal."
Practices to share with the world"
Nicole Feeney
I am so grateful for what I learned. Our family uses the 'practices' daily and I am eager to share them, PVT resources, and information about the social engagement system with the disability world. For me this means inviting my daughter's teachers, doctors, and PTs/OTs, etc. to learn about PVT, its complex beauty,
and what implementing it can do for themselves and the disabled people in their lives. My hope is that when
more teachers, doctors, and therapists learn and use PVT they will focus on creating embodied safe spaces where people with disabilities nervous systems are honored and cared for and that interventions will no longer be behavior based. So many people with disabilities are missing out on these life enriching methods and modalities that will truly allow them to flourish and reach their fullest potential.
Inspired!
Marisa Casals, Community-Based Maternal & Child Health MD
"Applying the mini practice for my health and wellbeing helped improve my chronic fatigue through daily practice. I enjoyed choosing from a variety of mini practices available through the course. I enjoyed the breathwork and contemplative movement the most. I see great potential in using the mini practices and other material in this course in mobilizing women in low resourced communities to become advocates in
raising the next generations to be more ventral vagal evolved and communities to be compassion and resilience oriented.
I am inspired to develop personalized toolkits for families consulting with us in communities to inspire them to collaborate with each other in optimizing their health and wellbeing in fun and inspiring ways."
Empowered with Practices
Deborah Segal, Retired Library Worker/Poet
"This course is of great benefit to me personally, on my path to nervous system regulation, and general mental, emotional, & behavioral wellness. The teachings imparted by Dr. Porges and Dr. Carter have been of great benefit particularly Polyvagal Theory, and the theories of oxytocin and co-regulation. The ancient
wisdom teachings imparted by Amelia have been of great benefit to me personally on my spiritual path. I am
now empowered with practices I can build upon for furthering my current wellbeing, and spreading wellbeing like concentric circles of wellbeing."
