The Perceptual Journey - Soma to Wholeness

Mana retreat Centre, NZ

Friday 20th November to Monday 23rd November 2026

This course is facilitated by: The Perceptual Studies Group

Ross Payn, Debbie & Jerry Ryan, Angela Procter, Anne Bengtsson, Anya Schumacher-Knight
Please express your interest to Debbie Ryan: perceptualstudiesnz@gmail.com

The Perceptual Studies Group

We warmly invite you to our weekend course The Perceptual Journey; Soma to Wholeness with the blessing and guidance of Robyn and Manuela we are offering this course at Mana.
This course has been developed to continue to support your development of the perceptual journey.

Over the weekend we will explore topics of:
-Polyvagal theory, and its role in inflammation and allostasis.
-Trauma and its impact on soma and the journey to Wholeness, including the modified or adapted form, autoimmune conditions and PTSD.
-The Neuroimmune axis, lamina terminalis and The Bird, thus deepening your understanding of mind, body, spirit connections,

-how the subtleties of these connections of the bodies systems impact how our patients present and treat

and the beauty of the bodies inherent ability to remember The River of Life and the Wisdom that flows and guides each one of us.

Over the weekend there will also be time for reflection and rest.

Venue: Mana Retreat Centre, Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

The course will be worth 20 hours of CPD and take a similar approach as that which you have experienced in the past with both theory and practical elements.

Date and Time: Start 12noon Friday 20th November
Finish 1pm Monday 23rd November

Facilitators: The Perceptual Studies Group NZ
Ross Payn, Debbie & Jerry Ryan, Angela Procter, Anne Bengsston and Anya Schumacher Knight.

A little bit about us: Together we have over 135 years osteopathic experience in private practice.
We have all completed the IX Phases of A Biodynamic View of Osteopathy, with Robyn and Manuela.
We are dedicated to supporting osteopaths on their biodynamic journey, preserving and growing the legacy left to us all by our elders.

To book your study place if you haven’t already please email: perceptualstudiesnz@gmail.com