Micro-Course 5 — Body Awareness

Core Module 1 · Mentalis Method™ — Pillar 1

Course Overview

In this micro-course, we turn our focus to the body and explore how it communicates through sensations, tension patterns, posture, breath, and physiological responses. You will learn how the nervous system reacts to stress, why these reactions happen automatically, and how to recognize the physical signals that often appear long before the mind identifies emotional activation.

We break down common stress responses and examine how they influence breathing, muscles, digestion, energy levels, and the body’s sense of safety. Understanding these patterns is essential for building deeper body awareness (somatic awareness) and identifying early cues of overwhelm or stress.

Alongside the science, you will be guided through practical body-awareness exercises designed to improve internal perception and support regulation. These may include grounding, somatic scanning, breath-based regulation, and gentle movement practices to help shift the nervous system toward balance.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your body’s language and a toolkit to recognize and regulate stress more effectively.

What You Will Learn

• How the nervous system responds to stress and emotional activation

• How stress shows up physically (breath, tension, posture, safety signals)

• How to recognize early physiological cues of stress and overwhelm

• What somatic awareness is and why it supports emotional wellbeing

• Practical grounding and body-awareness tools to support regulation

Who This Course Is For

This micro-course is ideal for individuals interested in personal development, aspiring emotional health practitioners, holistic wellness coaches, therapists, and anyone who wants to cultivate stronger mind–body awareness and stress regulation skills.

Enrollment Options

Option 1 — Register for This Micro-Course

Price: $79

Option 2 — Register for the Full Module

(Includes Certificate & Q&A)

Includes all five micro-courses, workbook, monthly Q&A, and a Module Certificate.

Price: $395

Practical Details

• Age requirement: 18+

• Prerequisites: Completion of micro-course 4 i- The Science Behind Mindfulness

• Structure: Can be taken individually or as part of the full module or diploma pathway

• Time commitment: 6–10 hours per week to course materials, reflective exercises, mindfulness practices, discussions, and assignments