MER: Centering
Pelvis and Core Integration
9th – 15th November 2026
with Ketu Bo and Ulla Thordal
Embark on a Personal Transformational Journey
This module is part of Satyarthi Peloquin's Myofascial Energetic Release professional training, and can be joined as a stand-alone workshop.
Explore advanced techniques for diagnosingpelvic imbalances, treating core myofascial anatomy, and integrating emotional release into treatment plans.
Gain insight into the pivotal role of the pelvis in structural balance as you address sacral, pelvic, and lower back pain through pelvic floor release and integration.
This module emphasizes sensitivity and specificity in exploring the "touchy" area of the pelvis, offering advanced treatment and movement techniques.
Additionally, delve into topics such as the neutral pelvis, pelvic joints, and the role of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in breathing.
Enhance your understanding of breathing as a whole-body movement, empowering you to support clients in achieving holistic wellness.
This module will be facilitated by Ketu Bo and Ulla Thordal, certified MER trainers.
Workshop Summary
Begins on:
Mon 9th November at 18:00
Ends on:
Sun 15th November at 16:00
Duration:
7 days / 6 nights
Trainers:
Ketu Bo & Ulla Thordal
This module can be joined as a stand-alone workshop.
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What you will experience
In every Myofascial Energetic Release (MER) training, a distinctive opportunity unfolds for both giving and receiving, facilitating not only technical mastery but also personal self-discovery. Satyarthi and his attentive team curate a warm and supportive environment, ensuring every participant feels secure enough to unfold their healing journey. Engage in daily practices such as dance, meditation, and sharing sessions that foster authentic and profound connections among participants, forging a nurturing community to enrich each individual’s journey.
This module focuses on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating pelvic imbalances through advanced movement and treatment techniques for core integration.
By the conclusion of this module, you will have a deep understanding of the pelvic region's role as the keystone of human structural balance and will be able to apply advanced treatment techniques for effective core integration.
You will learn …
To work with the deep core muscles and their relation to posture and breath
To improve pelvic alignment and learn how this affects your sense of self
Working with body-reading, palpation and functional evaluation
Healing common pain symptoms, such as pelvic- and lower back pain, through working on myofascia
Understanding emotional issues held in the body and supporting release without overwhelm
Using assisted stretches for integration of fascial work
Comprehensive module overview & FAQ
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Each training module combines theory, demonstration and hands-on practice, allowing you to develop both understanding and manual skills.
You will engage in
live session demonstrations
guided practice exchanges
body-reading and palpation training
movement, meditation, dance and awareness practices
group sharing, Q&A and feedback
guided, visual presentations relevant to the module theme
What you will learnanatomy and physiology of the myofascial and skeletal system
body-reading and functional assessment
deep tissue bodywork and fascia release
myofascial unwinding and spontaneous movement
somatic psychology and trauma-informed practice
an understanding of the autonomic nervous system and trauma responses professional ethics
Techniques and skills you will developskills to assess and treat pain syndromes and postural dysfunction
how to release chronic tension and muscle holding patterns
developing “listening hands” through sensitive and precise touch
applying assisted stretches and joint release and mobilisation techniques
supporting trauma healing and emotional integration
using breath, movement and words as therapeutic tools
guiding clients in awareness and embodiment
creating safe, effective and professional sessions
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Myofascial Dialoguing: Connect and release unconscious mental restrictions and blockages.
Pelvic Assessment and Alignment: Evaluate and achieve tissue release and pelvic alignment.
Deep Muscle Work: Treat relevant core myofascial and skeletal anatomy including the Gluteus Maximus, Medius, Minimus, the six deep lateral rotators, the abductor and adductor groups, and the Iliopsoas.
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Emotional Connections: Understand how unresolved emotional issues affect physical posture and create holding patterns that disturb the balance of the pelvis and heart.
Pelvic Floor Integration: Explore the intricate roles of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles in breathing, posture, and birthing, focusing on the "Psoas Muscle Complex" and its significant influence on whole-body breathing.
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Comprehensive Treatment Plans: Design treatment plans to release somatic-emotional blocks and rebalance the pelvis-heart connection.
Breath and Body Integration: Employ breathing exercises to support whole-body wellness and integrate physiological responses throughout the body.
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Connective tissue (fascia) is a resilient network of mainly collagen fibers, which attaches, stabilises, envelops and separates muscles and other internal organs. It is a tissue that is omnipresent in the body, down to the level of the smallest cells.
Connective tissue consists for the most part of water, making it possible for the different tissues to slide well past each other. Fascia can contract, it has sensors and nerves and has the ability to send messages through the body faster than your nervous system. It has a big impact on how you feel and how you move.
In the fascia, adhesions and areas of stiffness arise. Most people have a lot. The causes can be many, but lack of movement, old injuries and emotional stress are the usual suspects. However, there is good news. Any damage to your connective tissue is reversible.
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The effects are diverse. Long accumulated tension in body and mind are released. There can also be emotions released from experiences that the body has stored and not processed.
Generally, after a deep connective tissue massage you experience more flexibility, mobility and freedom of movement in the body. Oxygen and nutrients can circulate through the body unhindered by cramps and adhesions. Waste products can be disposed of and a healthy metabolism gets going again.
Other effects of deep connective tissue massage:
More energy and a more relaxed state of mind
More body awareness and the feeling of being ‘at home’ in your body
A better and more effortless breathing
A healthier and younger skin
Recovery from body-pain
Deep connective tissue massage is usually experienced as very pleasant. You feel more at home in your body, more relaxed and more in touch with yourself.
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Muscle pain, just like after a visit to the gym, may appear in some people. Just like with normal muscle pain, it disappears after a few days
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In the Myofascial Energetic Release (MER) Training, you will learn the art and science of providing deep bodywork with assisted stretches, myofascial unwinding, joint mobilization, trauma and emotional awareness with release. Your master teacher, Satyarthi Peloquin, possesses 50 years of experience as a therapist and trainers.
This is for you if…
You are already a bodyworker and aspire to enhance your skills, particularly in dealing with chronic pain and trauma.
You want to become a professional bodyworker and are intrigued by the prospect of learning a unique and holistic approach to bodywork.
You have heard about Myofascial Energetic Release and want to discover the technique firsthand.
You are interested in the full training available in Greece or France and want to give it a try and experienced the work for yourself.
You are ready to embark on a transformative journey, either professionally or personally.
You want to experience and receive the work for yourself through sessions.
Your Facilitators
Ketu Bo
Ketu first trained as a therapist with Veeresh Yuson in the Osho Humaniversity in the Netherlands, specializing in bodywork, emotional expression, dance and movement. As a staff member he led workshops in the Humaniversity as well as internationally for many years. After studying Postural Integration body-psychotherapy he trained with Satyarthi Peloquin to become a MER practitioner. Next to having his own therapy practice in the Netherlands he is now leading the MER training in Scandinavia with Ulla Thordal. He graduated as a PAS (Postural Alignment Specialist) in the Egoscue Method and is a NARM (Neuro Affective Relational Model) practitioner. He teaches group-dynamics and character-styles at Bodymind, the leading institute for body-oriented psychotherapy in the Netherlands. Ketu is passionate about his work and has a profound interest in the connection between mind, body and soul. He draws from 30 years of experience as a group leader, meditator, bodyworker, and therapist and meets people with warmth, curiosity and humor. By keeping his pulse on the latest research into fascia, the autonomic nervous system and the connection between them he keeps the MER training in Denmark up-to-date on what is happening in the world of bodywork.
“Once you learn to ground in your body and to trust what you are feeling and experiencing there your life will take on a different quality and you will learn to live in the here-and-now, rather than being stuck in old patterns and traumas”.
Ulla Thordal
Ulla is a MER certified practitioner and the organizer of the training in Scandinavia. Ulla is living and working in Denmark. She is always looking for the good in people, finding the reason why things are the way they are. Her curious nature and desire to understand people really defines her both as a private person and as a body therapist. She is married to Brian since 2002 and has 4 children. Ulla works full time in her private practice in Denmark and has been a bodyworker since 2006. She loves meeting different people during her day, and takes her time to meet every one of her clients individually and give them what they need. She started out as a Cranio-Sacral Therapist and practiced cranio-sacral therapy for many years. In 2011 she started exploring the path of tantra with her husband and started to incorporate tantra into her work with people. After meeting Satyarthi Peloquin, she decided to learn this work from him. Already fascinated by the body, she could sense the healing potential of working with the fascia and the nervous system with both adults as well as kids. Feeling like a kid in a candy store she studied with and assisted Satyarthi in workshops in Poland, Greece, France and the Netherlands. Now MER has become the main part of her work in her practice and she is now a part of the MER training in Denmark together with Ketu Bo.
“My passion is that people are healthy both physically and mentally. My tools in my work are my hands and my heart. When I put my hands on people, they more or less start to work by themselves. My clients tell me that it is like my hands have their own healing system! It is so important that you find your own way in life. We all have a purpose to be here, bodywork is mine and you must find yours”.
Testimonials
“I have just returned from an excellent week of training in the perfect location. Ketu and Ulla created a learning environment that was nurturing as well as informative. I felt truly supported by the bespoke nature of the training. I am extremely grateful for the check-ins and the opportunity to share my experience as it unfolded. As well as being able to develop my practical skills Ketu and Ulla held the space for self-development and new knowledge to emerge, particular to my own evolving practice. This is a unique and highly valuable characteristic of this professional and engaging training.”
Nicola HerdRegistered Somatic Movement Practitioner/Artist and Bodyworker
"Learning MER has been a very deep and in many ways transformative experience for me. I feel now more grounded in my body and I have been able to connect with old feelings and heal old wounds. For this I am grateful and now I am learning how to practice deep bodywork with clients! I can highly recommend MER as a modality for growth and healing. "
Manish Andrea PasquiniItaly / Denmark
“I recently completed Module 5 with Ketu and Ulla in Denmark and had a brilliant experience. We started each day with unique dynamic morning meditation that set the perfect tone for the day. The focus of the module was working with the thorax and diaphragm to open the breath. The balance between giving and receiving body work allowed for a deep understanding of the techniques taught. Ulla and Ketu’s expertise and guidance were exceptional. Their approach was both nurturing and knowledgeable, creating a safe space for exploration and growth. I’d highly recommended True North Bodywork for anyone seeking a holistic approach to wellness, centered around breath, body work, and self-discovery.”
Pat DivillyShadow Worker and Breathwork Teacher Trainer
Workshop & Accommodation Costs
Price includes training and full board with Deluxe Dorm. Private accommodation available for an extra fee.
Full Price Ticket: £1575
Early Bird Ticket: £1282
Price includes training and full board with Deluxe Dorm. Private accommodation available for an extra fee.
Full Board Accommodation Only: £475
(For pre-paid ticket owners)
Ticket includes full board with Deluxe Dorm. Private accommodation available for an extra fee.
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Payment Plans
We understand that everyone's financial situation is unique, so we've designed our payment plan with flexibility in mind.
Secure your place by spreading the total cost into manageable instalments. We offer the option to pay a deposit and spread the balance over the remaining months before the payment deadline which is a few weeks before the start of the event. Payment plans are free, and payment dates will be clearly outlined when you book.
Cancellation & Refunds
Our cancellation and refunds policy can be found by clicking here
Food at Leela
All food is vegetarian, drawing inspiration from cuisines from around the world. Garden produce is used when available including green salads and culinary herbs.
There is a separate tea making area with a wide range of beverages which include herbal teas, coffee, decaf, green and black teas, hot chocolate, plus cow’s milk and alternative milks.
We cater for the following diets …
Dairy-free / Egg-free
Gluten Free
Sugar conscious
Vegan and vegetarian
Food is prepared in a shared kitchen where allergens are present. See our food information page for details.
