Reclaiming Calm: Healing Hypervigilance Through the Abdominal Pelvic Brain
This 8-week online course empowers trauma survivors and individuals with chronic stress to understand and heal hypervigilance rooted in the abdominal pelvic brain. Through science-based education, somatic exercises, and mindfulness practices, participants will release stored trauma, calm their nervous system, and reclaim a sense of safety in their bodies.
The program combines weekly modules, daily somatic practices, and a supportive community to foster lasting transformation in 60 days, helping participants move from a state of constant alertness to genuine calm and wellbeing.
Course Overview & Target Audience
8-Week Journey
Structured program with daily 10-15 minute somatic practices and weekly modules delivered via video, text, and live Q&A sessions
Who Will Benefit
Individuals experiencing hypervigilance due to trauma or chronic stress
Symptom Relief
People with digestive issues, pelvic tension, anxiety, or chronic fatigue seeking science-backed, body-based approaches
Learning Focus
Understanding the neuroscience of the abdominal pelvic brain and developing tools to shift from threat mode to calm
The Science of the Abdominal Pelvic Brain
The Gut-Brain Connection
The abdominal pelvic brain encompasses the enteric nervous system and gut-brain axis, forming a complex neural network in your core that processes emotions and stores stress memories.
This region plays a crucial role in how we experience and respond to trauma, often becoming the physical repository for unprocessed experiences.
Hypervigilance Explained
When trauma occurs, the body can become stuck in "emergency mode," constantly scanning for threats. This hypervigilance manifests as physical symptoms like digestive issues, pelvic tension, and anxiety.
The vagus nerve and polyvagal theory explain why the body remains in this heightened state long after danger has passed.
Understanding Your Symptoms
Digestive Distress
IBS, bloating, and other gut issues directly linked to nervous system dysregulation
Chronic Fatigue
Persistent exhaustion from the body's constant state of high alert
Emotional Swings
Mood fluctuations and emotional numbness as protective responses
Pelvic Tension
Chronic tightness and pain in the pelvic region storing unprocessed trauma
Module 4 helps you connect these physical and emotional symptoms to the abdominal pelvic brain through scientific studies and case examples. You'll learn to map your unique symptom patterns and understand their origins in your nervous system's response to stress.
The Somatic Healing Approach
Safety First
Learn titration and pendulation techniques to ensure trauma release happens at a manageable pace, preventing overwhelm and retraumatization.
Body Awareness
Develop the ability to identify tension patterns and subtle body signals through guided practices and daily check-ins.
Gentle Release
Practice specific movements designed to release stored tension in the pelvic floor, hips, and abdomen, allowing the nervous system to reset.
Integration
Incorporate these practices into daily life, gradually building a new relationship with your body based on safety rather than vigilance.
Your 60-Day Somatic Reset
Weeks 1-2: Foundation
Begin with basic pelvic floor releases and gentle breathwork to establish safety and body connection.
Weeks 3-4: Expansion
Progress to hip openers and belly breathing techniques that deepen release and regulation.
Weeks 5-6: Integration
Combine movements into flowing sequences that address multiple areas of tension simultaneously.
Weeks 7-8: Embodiment
Focus on sustaining calm in daily activities and challenging situations through practiced responses.
Each day includes a 10-15 minute guided practice video, gradually building your capacity for nervous system regulation and resilience. Weekly check-ins help track your progress and adjust practices as needed.
Breath, Balance & Lifestyle Integration
Breathwork Techniques
Learn specific breathing patterns that activate the parasympathetic nervous system, including diaphragmatic breathing and extended exhales. These techniques provide immediate access to your body's relaxation response.
Hormonal Balance
Understand how stress hormones affect your system and how to support hormonal balance through timing of practices. Women will learn how to adapt techniques to their monthly cycles for optimal effectiveness.
Nutrition & Sleep
Discover how specific foods and sleep habits can either support or hinder your nervous system healing. Create a personalized plan that nurtures your gut-brain connection and promotes deep rest.
Module 7 helps you weave these practices into your everyday life, creating sustainable habits that maintain nervous system balance long after the course ends.
Your Transformation Journey
Feeling Safe in Your Body
Experience genuine ease and comfort in your physical self
Emotional Regulation
Respond to life's challenges with balance instead of reactivity
Improved Physical Health
Enjoy better digestion, reduced pain, and increased energy
Engaged Relationships
Connect more deeply with others from a place of security
Sustainable Self-Care
Maintain your progress with personalized daily practices
By the end of this 8-week journey, you'll have transformed your relationship with your body and developed the skills to maintain nervous system health for life. Join our community of practitioners and begin your path to reclaiming calm today!
Modules Overview
Module 1: The Abdominal Pelvic Brain — Anatomy, Science & Why It Stores Trauma
  • Objective: Learn the science behind the abdominal pelvic brain and its role in trauma.
  • Content:
  • Overview of the gut-brain axis and enteric nervous system
  • How the pelvic region (hips, gut, lower belly) stores stress memories
  • The link between trauma and hypervigilance
  • Activities:
  • Guided visualization of the abdominal pelvic brain
  • Journaling: Reflect on your body’s stress signals
  • Duration: Week 1
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Module 2: Understanding Hypervigilance — What It Is & How It Feels in the Body
  • Objective: Recognize hypervigilance and its physical and emotional manifestations.
  • Content:
  • Definition and physiology of hypervigilance
  • Common symptoms: digestive issues, pelvic tension, anxiety, scanning for threats
  • How trauma keeps the body in “emergency mode”
  • Activities:
  • Body scan meditation to identify tension areas
  • Symptom tracking worksheet
  • Duration: Week 1
Module 3: The Trauma Cycle — Why Your Body Stays in Emergency Mode
  • Objective: Explore why the body remains in a heightened state post-trauma.
  • Content:
  • The role of the vagus nerve and polyvagal theory
  • How chronic stress disrupts nervous system regulation
  • The impact of hormonal cycles on women’s trauma responses
  • Activities:
  • Introduction to grounding techniques
  • Group discussion: Sharing experiences of hypervigilance
  • Duration: Week 2
Module 4: Real Symptoms, Real Science — From IBS to Emotional Numbness
  • Objective: Connect physical and emotional symptoms to the abdominal pelvic brain.
  • Content:
  • Detailed breakdown of symptoms (e.g., IBS, pelvic pain, fatigue, emotional swings)
  • Scientific studies on the gut-brain connection
  • Case studies of trauma-related symptoms
  • Activities:
  • Symptom mapping exercise
  • Guided audio: “Listening to Your Body’s Signals”
  • Duration: Week 3
Module 5: Somatic Healing — How the Body Releases Stored Tension Safely
  • Objective: Learn somatic techniques to release trauma from the body.
  • Content:
  • What is somatic healing? Principles and benefits
  • Safety in somatic work: Titration and pendulation techniques
  • How movement and breath reset the nervous system
  • Activities:
  • First somatic exercise: Pelvic floor release
  • Daily practice: 10-minute body awareness routine
  • Duration: Week 4
Module 6: 60-Day Somatic Reset — Daily Movements to Calm the Nervous System
  • Objective: Implement a daily somatic practice to reduce hypervigilance.
  • Content:
  • Weekly somatic exercise videos (e.g., hip openers, belly breathing, gentle twists)
  • Progression of exercises to build resilience
  • Tips for integrating practices into daily life
  • Activities:
  • Daily 10-15 minute somatic routine
  • Weekly check-in: Progress journal
  • Duration: Weeks 5-7
Module 7: Breath, Balance & Hormones — Integrating Calm Into Everyday Life
  • Objective: Use breathwork and lifestyle changes to sustain nervous system balance.
  • Content:
  • Breathwork techniques to activate the parasympathetic nervous system
  • The role of hormones in stress and healing
  • Nutrition and sleep tips for gut and pelvic health
  • Activities:
  • Daily breathwork practice (e.g., diaphragmatic breathing)
  • Create a personalized calm routine
  • Duration: Week 7
Module 8: The New You — Feeling Safe in Your Body, Engaged in Life Again
  • Objective: Reflect on progress and plan for ongoing healing.
  • Content:
  • Celebrating transformation: Reduced symptoms, improved well-being
  • Tools for maintaining calm and preventing relapse
  • Building a trauma-informed self-care plan
  • Activities:
  • Final body scan and reflection
  • Group celebration: Sharing wins and insights
  • Duration: Week 8