Training / foundation training
Hybrid Bodynamic Foundation Training
Southern California 2027
April 7 – October 17, 2027
A comprehensive 20-day introduction to the Bodynamic System, connecting psychology, physiology and human development. Across four online and in-person modules, participants explore character structures, developmental stages and practical skills for mutual connection, dignity, boundaries, centering and grounding.
What You'll Cover
- The Bodynamic System and its somatic developmental framework
- Character structures, positions and developmental movements
- The seven developmental phases from Existence through Performance/Solidarity
- Bodyknot, Layers of Feelings and Ego Aspects
- Mutual connection, dignity, boundaries, centering and grounding
- How preferences, defenses and character patterns are expressed through the body
- Practical skills for conflict resolution, the observing ego and relational choice
Who It's For
Schedule
Four 5-day modules
Module 1 · OnlineApril 7 – 11, 2027 · Prahlad Galbiati
- Bodynamic System overview
- Bodyknot
- Layers of Feelings
- Ego Aspects
- Existence developmental phase
Module 2 · In personJune 2 – 6, 2027 · James Nicholas
- Need developmental phase
- Autonomy developmental phase
Module 3 · OnlineAugust 18 – 22, 2027 · James Nicholas
- Will developmental phase
- Love/Sexuality developmental phase
Module 4 · In personOctober 13 – 17, 2027 · Prahlad Galbiati
- Opinion developmental phase
- Performance/Solidarity developmental phase
Participants Will Leave With
- A practical map of psychological and physiological development
- Ways to recognize character patterns, resources and defenses in the body
- Bodynamic techniques that support behavioural and relational change
- The short Bodyknot method for maintaining dignity and mutual connection
- A stronger observing ego and more choice in difficult interactions
Trainers
James Nicholas
Bodynamic Therapist, Analyst & Training Coordinator
James Nicholas is a certified Bodynamic therapist and analyst serving Southern California, and a North American training coordinator for Bodynamic International. His background includes massage therapy, Chua Ka, Tai Chi, craniosacral work and bodymapping, with clinical interests spanning trauma, attachment, couples work, conflict resolution and family systems.
Prahlad Ilex Galbiati
Bodynamic Therapist, Supervisor & Faculty
Prahlad is a body psychotherapist, trauma and dissociation specialist and biodynamic craniosacral therapist. A certified Bodynamic therapist, supervisor, bodymapper and faculty member, he has worked with individuals and groups since 1997 and is known for a warm, compassionate and direct approach.
Quick Facts
- Format
- Hybrid · online and in person
- Duration
- 20 days · four 5-day modules
- Daily hours
- 10am – 6pm PST · 90-minute lunch
- Location
- Southern California · venue to be announced
- Language
- English
- Prerequisite
- None
Investment
Early Bird
$5,000
Pay in full by Oct 31, 2026
Full Price
$5,500
Pay in full by January 2027; the organiser has not published a specific day
Payment may be made in full or in installments, provided the full amount is received by the applicable deadline. Discounts may be available for self-funding teachers, school counsellors and students, and for groups of three or more from one organisation. Shiital will confirm eligibility and send the intake, standards and practices, and payment forms.