Experience Your Spine as a Source of Ease With Living Somatics – Free Class with Brian Siddhartha Ingle

Even when you feel stiff, tired, or out of sync, there is still something in you organizing life. Your body is constantly balancing, repairing, and adapting – often beneath your awareness.

When tension becomes the default, it can start to feel like you have to manage your body from the outside. But there are ways to listen from the inside, so that support, ease, and alignment can begin to return naturally.

Somatic movement gives you a gentle, practical way to cooperate with your nervous system and structure. As you build clearer sensation and steadier attention, your body can re-orient toward what helps it function well.

This session focuses on the spine as a central organizing axis, and on simple practices that help restore a quieter foundation for health. From that place, change can feel less like forcing and more like allowing what is already working in you to spread.

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Why Attend “Experience Your Spine as a Source of Ease With Living Somatics”

Your spine is not just a stack of bones; it is a living organizing axis that touches every part of your system. When it is supported, your posture can change with less effort, and then movement often becomes simpler and more fluid.

In this free event, you will explore how health is already present in you – even if symptoms are loud right now – and how attention can be trained toward ease and support. As that relationship grows, your body can begin to circulate coherence more effectively, which means resilience does not have to come from muscular holding.

You will also experience why somatic and osteopathic traditions speak of self-correction as something that emerges when the conditions are right. By creating a quieter, more receptive foundation, you give your nervous system room to settle, so that change can arise from within rather than from forcing.

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What You’ll Learn

Let’s begin with a simple shift: you will practice sensing your spine from the inside, so you can notice where support is already available and then build from there. You will be guided step by step, which means you can participate even if you are dealing with discomfort or fatigue.

You’ll explore the spine as a central organizer of balance, movement, and perception, so that posture becomes a lived experience rather than a correction you try to hold. And then, as the nervous system starts to feel safer, many people notice a natural softening through the neck, back, and breath.

We’ll also look at key spinal junctions as gateways for change, so you can work gently and specifically without strain. This includes a seated inner inquiry and a stillness-based practice, which means you can learn why self-correction tends to appear when effort quiets down.

Here’s just a little bit of what you’ll learn:

• How to relate to your spine as a stabilizing center that supports ease
• A gentle way to improve posture without bracing or forcing alignment
• How to sense the body’s self-organizing intelligence through direct sensation
• A seated somatic inquiry that can feel like a nervous system reset
• What the cranial-cervical junction can reveal about support and perception
• How the cervico-thoracic region influences breath, shoulders, and tone
• Ways the thoraco-lumbar gateway affects flexibility, strength, and fatigue
• How the lumbo-sacral area relates to grounding, stability, and movement flow
• Why stillness and receptivity often create better conditions for change than effort

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Who This Is For

This event is for you if you want a more grounded, workable relationship with your body – one based on cooperation rather than control. If posture cues and stretching routines have not helped for long, this offers a different entry point through sensation and nervous system support.

It is also a fit if you are curious about somatics or osteopathic principles and want to feel what they mean in direct experience. You will be guided gently, and you can take the practices at your own pace.

• People living with persistent neck, back, or spinal discomfort
• Anyone experiencing stiffness, fatigue, or reduced mobility
• Those who want posture and alignment to feel more natural and sustainable
• People who sense stress in their body and want a calmer internal baseline
• Somatic explorers looking for a clear, structured practice they can repeat
• Practitioners and helpers who want more embodied tools for regulation and ease

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About Brian Siddhartha Ingle

Dr. Brian Siddhartha Ingle, ND, DO, is an osteopath, naturopath, and somatic educator whose work integrates osteopathic principles with somatic education. As the founder of Embodied Quantum Osteopathy and co-founder of Living Somatics, he teaches a practical framework for restoring vitality and coherence by working with the body as a living intelligence.

His approach emphasizes rhythm, presence, and direct sensation – helping people build trust in what is already organizing health within them. Rather than pushing for change, his methods focus on creating the conditions for self-correction to emerge.

Brian teaches internationally through writing, clinical work, and training programs, guiding practitioners and students into embodied ways of listening and responding. His work draws from biodynamic osteopathy, somatic healing, and modern physiology, oriented around supporting the nervous system and whole-body function.

This event also features Maya Gayatri Andersson, MSME, MSMT, co-founder of Living Somatics and a master somatic movement educator and therapist. Together, they bring a clear, experiential pathway into somatic practice that is both gentle and deeply organizing.

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Endorsements

“Thank you, Brian, for this profound exploration of the connections between the bones of our head and spine, our eyes as extensions of our brains, and our entire selves as One. The visuals were magnificent. ” — Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck, Doctor of optometry and somatic movement educator

“Last week I became aware of the way my eyes were reacting to stress… After reaching the still point in today’s deeply relaxing session, my experience is expansive; I feel taller, lighter, and softer than before. My center feels alive, relaxed, and resilient.” — Maro Moulin

“Brian’s course on the eyes that I continue practicing has not only improved my visual ability, but also awakened the eyes of the soul, deepening into the immensity of the awakening of consciousness.” — Carmen Covian

“My normal resting state is more relaxed than it has ever been, and my visual sense is profoundly sharper. I remain deeply at peace.” — Margo, Buffalo, New York

“I found this course to be a beautiful journey of self-discovery and deepening awareness… I truly appreciate his dedication to the healing process, by encouraging us to find the Health that is already present within each of us.” — Esperanza, Millbrook, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does the event take place?

This free online event takes place on Monday, March 23, at 5:30pm Pacific Time (PT). After you register, you’ll receive an email with access details to join live and a link to the recording if you can’t attend. You can also stream the final replay presentation on Saturday, March 28, at 11:00am Pacific Time (PT).

Who is Brian Siddhartha Ingle?

Brian Siddhartha Ingle, ND, DO, is an osteopathic doctor, naturopath, and somatic educator. He is the founder of Embodied Quantum Osteopathy, author of Stillness Speaks, and co-founder of Living Somatics.

What will I learn during this event?

You’ll learn how to relate to the spine as a central organizing axis for posture, movement, and perception, and you’ll experience somatic practices that support the body’s innate self-correcting intelligence. You’ll also explore key spinal junctions and how gentle attention and movement can support greater ease, coherence, and nervous system settling.

What if I can’t attend live?

No problem. All registrants receive a replay link, so you can watch at your convenience.

How long is the event?

Plan for about 60 to 90 minutes, including teaching and guided practice.

Do I need any special equipment to participate?

No special equipment is needed. A comfortable chair for the seated practice can be helpful, and you may also like to have a little space nearby if you choose to stand and move gently.

Who is hosting the event?

This event is presented by The Shift Network.

Is this event suitable for beginners?

Yes. The practices are taught in a simple, step-by-step way, and you can adjust the movements to meet your body where it is.

Is this event religious?

No. The session is grounded in somatic education and embodied practice, and it is welcoming for people of any background or belief.

Will there be an opportunity to go deeper after the event?

Yes. By joining the free event, you’ll also be among the first to learn about Brian’s new 20-module professional training in somatic healing and embodied practice.

What can I expect to feel during the event?

Many people notice a clearer sense of support, a natural lengthening through the spine, and a settling of the nervous system. You may also feel areas of tension become more apparent at first, which is often part of learning to sense and work gently with your body.

Can I share this event with friends?

Yes. Feel free to share the registration link with anyone who may benefit from the session.

Is this event really free?

Yes. This is a free online video event, and registering also ensures you receive access details, reminders, and the replay link.

What does it mean to use the spine as an organizer of health?

It means relating to the spine as a central axis that helps coordinate posture, movement, and internal regulation. When you support the spine through sensation, gentle movement, and stillness, the body can distribute coherence more efficiently – often improving ease and stability.

What if I have neck or back pain?

You’re welcome to participate, and you are encouraged to go slowly and stay within comfort. The approach emphasizes gentle sensing and self-regulation, and you can pause at any time; if you have a medical condition, it is also wise to consult your healthcare provider.

Do I need to be flexible or fit to participate?

No. The practices are designed to meet you where you are, and they focus on improving coordination and perception rather than pushing range of motion.

What are the spinal junctions and why do they matter?

Spinal junctions are transition areas where different regions meet, including the cranial-cervical, cervico-thoracic, thoraco-lumbar, and lumbo-sacral regions. These gateways can influence function and nervous system tone, and gentle work with them can support change across the whole system.

What is a somatic inner inquiry?

It is a guided practice of bringing attention inward to feel structure, support, and movement from the inside. Instead of forcing change, you learn to notice patterns and allow the nervous system to reorganize toward ease.

Will we do movement or is it mostly talk?

You can expect both. There will be clear teaching, and you’ll also be guided through experiential somatic practices, including a seated inquiry and a stillness-based exercise.

Can this support stress and nervous system regulation?

Many participants report feeling calmer and more settled after somatic work with the spine. While everyone’s experience is different, practices that build safety, support, and coherent sensation can help the nervous system shift toward regulation.

How should I prepare?

Arrive a few minutes early, wear comfortable clothing, and have water nearby. A quiet space and a supportive chair can help you focus during the seated practice.

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