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Neuro Somatic Regulation 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training
Oct 4-2025 to Feb 3-2026.

The Neurosomatic Regulation Program (NSRP) is a comprehensive, Yoga Alliance–certified teacher training that integrates mindfulness, functional breathwork, and yin yoga. This evidence-based program supports nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and well-being by grounding participants in both scientific insight and experiential learning.

Drawing from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), contemporary somatic psychology, and modern understandings of fascia, anatomy, and breath physiology, the NSRP training equips participants with a rich toolkit for working with stress, trauma, and dysregulation—whether in themselves or others.

The program is informed by David Cornwell’s upcoming book, which explores how breathwork and mindfulness support respiratory health—including conditions like asthma—while offering a broader vision for how these tools enhance everyday life.

Taught by two highly experienced facilitators, each with over 20 years of teaching practice, the NSRP training is affordable, in-depth, and open to anyone—from yoga teachers and therapists to coaches and dedicated practitioners. Upon completion, you'll be qualified to teach NSRP practices and guide others through the full NSRP curriculum with confidence and clarity.

NSRP

€950

Top features

  • Mindfulness of Breathing
  • Functional Breath-work
  • Yin Yoga
  • 200 Hour Training
  • Yoga Alliance Certified
  • 10% discount until June 30 'YIN-TRAINING-10'
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NSRP Teacher: David Cornwell

David’s core expertise lies in mindfulness. He began meditating at age 19 and has since built a lifelong practice. David has developed mindfulness centers and led over 50 silent retreats. He holds advanced training in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for depression from Oxford University and is a UKCP-licensed psychotherapist in the UK with a master’s in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapy. His work integrates Somatic Experiencing, incorporating mindfulness of body sensations to support trauma healing.

David continues to work as a mindfulness-based psychotherapist, leading mindfulness classes, training programs, and an ICF-certified mindfulness-based coaching program. Mindfulness remains at the heart of David’s practice, guiding every aspect of his work

Yin Yoga Teacher: Suḍāka

Born in the West Country of England in 1970, my yoga journey began at home in 1987. During an epic journey across Europe and Asia, I attended several meditation retreats in Thailand (1992–1994), where I taught my first impromptu yoga classes.

I continued to study with various teachers, including Godfrey Devereux (Dynamic Yoga Method), Paul Grilley (Yin Yoga), and Sarah Powers (Insight Yoga). After extensive personal practice, I began teaching Yin Yoga in both Newcastle upon Tyne and Istanbul in 2002–2003.

I feel fortunate to have encountered both yoga and Buddhist practice in my youth. In my twenties, I apprenticed as a yoga teacher and Dharma practitioner, receiving the name Suḍāka (Su, meaning “happy,” and ḍāka, “sky-dancer”) in recognition of that path. Today, I offer a variety of trainings in Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Traditional Thai Massage, and currently live in and around Suryavana, a retreat centre in Spain.

Module Contact Hours Online Study Total Hours
1. Mindfulness Module 12 hrs (Weekend 1) + 2 × 2-hr Supervision = 16 hrs 15 hrs 31 hrs
2. Functional Breathwork Module 12 hrs (Weekend 2) + 2 × 2-hr Supervision = 16 hrs 15 hrs 31 hrs
3. Yin Yoga Module 36 hrs (12 × 3-hr sessions) + 3 × 2-hr Supervision = 6 hrs + 6 × 2-hr Peer Group Meetings = 12 hrs Total Contact: 54 hrs 30 hrs 84 hrs
4. Final Integration Weekend 12 hrs (Weekend 3) 12 hrs 24 hrs
5. Mentorship & Integration 30 hrs (Live weekly classes with David — required attendance) – 30 hrs
      200 hrs

Module 1: Mindfulness of Breathing

🗓 October 4–5, 2025 (Weekend 1 – 07:00 CET Saturday & Sunday) 

Module 2: Functional Breathwork

🗓 October 11–12, 2025 (Weekend 2 – 07:00 CET Saturday & Sunday)

Module 3: Yin Yoga Teacher Training

🗓 October 20, 2025 – February 10, 2026
Held over 12 Monday evenings, 18:00 CET- 3 hours per session
October 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15, January 5, 12, 19

Module 4: Final Integration Weekend

🗓 February 2-3 – (07:00CET Saturday & Sunday)

Supervision Sessions

🕒 Dates to be decided
These will be scheduled separately and announced during the training.

Yin Yoga Teacher Training Module

Taught by Suḍāka

 This comprehensive Yin Yoga module forms the core yoga component of the Neurosomatic Regulation Program (NSRP). It offers an in-depth immersion into the principles, theory, and therapeutic application of Yin Yoga, with a particular focus on functional anatomy, breath awareness, fascia, and nervous system regulation.

Led by experienced teacher Suḍāka, the module blends live teaching, structured peer group work, online education, home practice, and supervised feedback. The training is designed to cultivate deep embodiment, therapeutic skill, and teaching clarity.


Curriculum Overview

Foundational Topics

  • Foundations of Yin Yoga
    Core principles, philosophical background, and the structure of a complete Yin practice

  • Functional Anatomy for Yin Yoga
    Focus on key muscles, ligaments, and fascial lines—especially those related to the upper body and breath

  • Meridian Theory & Chinese Medicine
    How energetic pathways relate to Yin postures, emotional well-being, and organ health

  • Mindful Language & Use of Props
    Trauma-aware verbal guidance, adaptive cueing, and presence-based instruction

  • Contraindications & Safe Practice
    Modifications and considerations for a wide range of students


Practice & Pedagogy

  • Practice 1 – Introductory Sequence (Hips)

  • Practice 2 – Introductory Sequence (Spine)

  • Posture Adaptations
    Customizing poses for different body types and needs

  • Five Therapeutic Sequences for Upper Back & Shoulders
    Supporting respiratory function, nervous system ease, and fascial release

  • In-Depth Sequence Exploration
    Anatomical, energetic, and breath-related focus in each sequence

  • Teaching Practice 1 & 2

  • Developing Your Teaching Voice
    Encouraging reflection, confidence, and presence as a teacher

  • Integration & Closing Reflections


Format & Requirements

Live Teaching Sessions: 36 Hours

  • 12 × 3-hour weekly classes taught live by Suḍāka (Monday evenings)


Online Education: 30 Hours

A self-paced digital learning library including:

  • Video lectures (Yin theory, anatomy, fascia, meridians, breath)

  • Posture tutorials with variations

  • Sequencing strategies

  • Audio guides and language models for leading practice

  • Special emphasis on fascia–breath connection, aligned with NSRP


Supervision with Suḍāka: 6 Hours

  • 3 × 2-hour live online supervision sessions

  • Students reflect on their teaching experience, ask questions, and receive personalized guidance

  • Supervision sessions are timed to follow structured peer teaching cycles


Structured Peer Group Meetings: 12 Hours

  • 6 × 2-hour meetings in 5-person peer groups

  • Guided by Suḍāka's instructions, students teach each other assigned sequences, provide feedback, and reflect

  • Each peer group meets twice before each supervision session

  • These meetings serve as a practice-based mentorship circle and deepen understanding through observation and feedback

 

Final Assessment

  • Submit a 500-word reflection on the teaching process to Suḍāka 

Mindfulness of Breathing Meditation Module

Taught by David Cornwell

This module offers a deep and embodied introduction to the Mindfulness of Breathing meditation, integrating insights from Buddhist psychology, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and trauma-aware practice. It equips participants with the skills to establish a personal mindfulness practice and to teach breath-based meditation in a safe, inclusive, and embodied way.

Format & Structure

Total Hours: 30

  • Contact Hours: 16 hours

    • 12 hours in-person (one weekend: 6 hours/day)

    • 2 x 2-hour online supervision sessions (4 hours total, dates to be announced)

  • Self-Directed Online Study: 15 hours

    • Video teachings on core theory, Buddhist frameworks, and neuroscience

    • Guided audio meditations to support daily practice

    • Assignments, reflection questions, and practical teaching exercises

Curriculum Overview

Live Weekend Training (12 Hours)

  1. The Mindfulness of Breathing Practice

    • Buddhist frameworks for breath-based meditation

    • Anchoring, focused attention and open awareness,

  2. Posture & Embodiment

    • How to sit: choosing and instructing sustainable meditation postures

    • Body-based presence and awareness of alignment

  3. How to Teach Mindfulness of Breathing

    • Trauma-sensitive guidance, tone, pacing, and cueing

    • Supporting beginners and handling common challenges

  4. Buddhist Psychology & MBCT Integration

    • Vedanā (feeling tone), reactivity.

    • Thought loops, emotional patterns, and cultivating spaciousness

    • Three Step Breathing Space from MBCT

  5. Anatomy & Neuroscience of Meditation

    • Physical support structures: spine, diaphragm, vagus nerve

    • Key brain networks: Default Mode, Salience,

  6. Trauma-Aware Mindfulness Practices

    • Understanding nervous system states and how to hold space for discomfort

    • Interventions and adaptations for safety in silence and stillness

Supervision & Peer Support (4 Hours)

After the live weekend, students will:

  • Begin teaching mindfulness practice in informal or peer-led settings

  • Participate in two live, 2-hour online supervision sessions to:

    • Share reflections on teaching experiences

    • Ask questions, receive feedback, and deepen their skills

Online Study & Self-Practice (15 Hours)

Students will complete a structured self-paced course that includes:

  • Core video teachings on Buddhist psychology and MBCT

  • Daily guided Mindfulness of Breathing meditations

  • Written reflections and personal journaling

  • Optional reading materials and deeper study resources

Functional Breathwork Module

Taught by David Cornwell

This module is a comprehensive introduction to functional breath-work and the science of healthy breathing. Rooted in respiratory physiology, evolutionary anthropology, and embodied practice, it equips students to assess, improve, and teach breath patterns in a trauma-aware, accessible way.

Over the course of a weekend and a supervised teaching period, students will learn how breath dysfunction affects health, energy, and emotional regulation, and how to support others in restoring functional, efficient breathing for long-term well-being.

Format & Structure

Total Hours: 32

  • Contact Hours: 16

    • 12 hours live weekend training (Saturday & Sunday, 6 hours/day)

    • 4 hours of live online supervision (two 2-hour sessions, dates to be announced)

  • Self-Directed Online Study: 15 hours

    • Self-paced learning with video lectures, audio practices, and assessments

    • Daily breathwork self-practice and progress tracking tools

Curriculum Overview

Live Weekend Training (12 Hours)

  1. Anatomy of Respiration

    • Diaphragm, lungs, intercostals, accessory muscles, nasal structures

    • How breath is shaped by posture, tension, and lifestyle

  2. The Fundamentals of Functional Breathing

    • Light, slow, and diaphragmatic breathing as core principles

    • The effects of dysfunctional breathing patterns (over-breathing, chest breathing)

  3. The Problem with Mouth Breathing

    • Health implications of chronic mouth breathing

    • The importance of nasal breathing and safe use of mouth tape

    • Anthropological context: how industrialization changed our breathing habits

  4. Nitric Oxide & Oxygen Delivery

    • The role of nitric oxide in immune function and oxygen uptake

    • Understanding the Bohr effect and how oxygen is released to tissues

  5. Carbon Dioxide Tolerance & the Control Pause

    • How CO₂ impacts breathlessness, performance, and nervous system health

    • Learning and using the Control Pause to assess respiratory function

    • Training methods to increase CO₂ tolerance

  6. Breathwork Practice Instruction

    • How to teach breathwork clearly and safely

    • Developing awareness of diaphragmatic breathing

    • Practices to strengthen diaphragmatic tone and encourage core awareness

Supervision & Peer Support (4 Hours)

Students will:

  • Practice teaching breathwork formally or informally throughout the training

  • Join two live 2-hour online supervision sessions to share experiences, ask questions, and receive feedback

  • Participate in triads (peer groups of three) to reflect on teaching experiences, offer support, and refine their skills

Online Study & Self-Practice (15 Hours)

The self-paced online module includes:

  • Video teachings on all theoretical content: anatomy, nitric oxide, Bohr effect, mouth vs. nasal breathing, CO₂ tolerance, etc.

  • Audio-guided breathwork practices to support daily self-regulation

  • Assignments and self-assessments to track breathing function over time

  • Instructional demos and teaching resources for guiding others

Final Integration Weekend: Lifestyle, Regulation & Closing

Taught by David Cornwell
With Closing Circle led by David & Suḍāka

 The final weekend of the NSRP 200-hour training is devoted to integration, lifestyle education, and nervous system theory, offering students a broader context for supporting themselves and others in long-term well-being. Drawing from David’s upcoming book on healing, breath, and asthma, this weekend synthesizes many of the key principles already explored in the training and expands into holistic lifestyle recommendations to support health and optimal breathing.


Format & Structure

Total Hours: 24

  • 12 Contact Hours: Final in-person weekend (Saturday & Sunday, 6 hours/day)

  • 12 Hours Online Study: Self-paced course with video lectures, slides, and reading material

  • Closing: Group closing held with David and Suḍāka on the final afternoon (in-person)


Curriculum Overview

Core Topics Covered

  1. Diet & Breathing Health

    • Presentation and discussion based on the work of Dr. Loren Cordain (The Paleo Diet)

    • Links between diet, inflammation, and respiratory health

    • Evolutionary insights into optimal human nutrition

    • Encouraging students to explore what works for their own unique physiology

  2. The Importance of Sleep

    • How sleep impacts breathing, immune health, and nervous system balance

    • Simple, science-based recommendations for improving sleep hygiene

  3. Exercise & Movement

    • Overview of cardiovascular training, resistance training, mobility, and balance

    • Framing movement not as a prescription, but as a personal inquiry into vitality

    • Encouraging students to guide from embodied understanding rather than dogma

  4. Polyvagal Theory: In-Depth

    • The Polyvagal Ladder, window of tolerance, and principles of autonomic regulation

    • How the nervous system influences breath, emotion, and behavior

    • Practical applications for teaching yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness through a polyvagal lens

  5. Lifestyle & Teaching Philosophy

    • Encouraging reflection on what supports individual regulation, vitality, and growth

    • Students are invited to approach their future teaching with curiosity, flexibility, and embodied experience

    • Framing wellness as adaptive and evolving, not fixed or prescriptive


Online Study (12 Hours)

The accompanying online course provides extended material on:

  • Polyvagal Theory

  • Polyvagal Exercises


Closing Circle

The training will conclude with a group closing session, co-led by David and Suḍāka, to honor the journey, integrate learning, and support transition into the next chapter of each student’s path.

  • Students are invited to share reflections, insights, and intentions as they step into the world as NSRP teachers.

Mentorship & Integration: Live Classes with David

30 Required Hours

Weekly 1-hour live group sessions open to students and the public. Each session includes:

  • Open Q&A on breathwork, mindfulness, and teaching

  • Live mentoring and real-time modelling

  • Guided breathwork or mindfulness practice

Purpose:
To deepen understanding of NSRP principles, model responsive teaching, and create an ongoing rhythm of learning.
Students must attend a minimum number of sessions throughout the year.