Join Us for a Deep Dive into Embodied Transformation!

The Non-Linear Movement Method® is a powerful somatic modality developed by Michaela Boehm over the past 2 decades of research and practice and now offered internationally.

In this training immersion you will receive practical, in-depth instruction from established, successful teachers with decades of experience at the top of their industry.

The program offers extensive lectures, detailed class scripts, a turn key teaching format,
as well as a broader immersion into embodiment and best facilitation practices.

4 NLMM® Modalities
Experience and teach 4 distinct NLMM® modalities. Learn how to sequence and connect them for the most effective class flow.

Online Class Portal
As part of this training you will have access to a comprehensive online portal with class materials, resources and bonus videos.

8 Breakout Room Experiential Sessions
Connect with an international cohort of participants in experiential breakout sessions designed to deepen your experience of the method as well as its facilitation.

Free Classes & Discount
You will receive free access to any live online NLMM® practice session Michaela teaches for 12 months.
Plus you receive 50% off all live/live online events for a year!

12 Experiential NLMM® Sessions
Gain a deep embodied understanding of the modalities for your personal development and as a facilitator.

10 Live Lectures
Receive an in-depth understanding of the method and its underpinnings, trauma informed facilitation, practical teaching instruction from scripts to proper containment and more.

7 Live Q&A Sessions
Each day offers an opportunity to interact live with Michaela and Steve and have your personal questions answered.

Private Facebook Group
Receive ongoing support with feedback from Michaela and Steve and connect with an international network of peers.

Turn-Key Teaching Scripts
Receive detailed teaching scripts and turn-key class formats.

Bonus Materials
Additional instructional videos, music playlists, business and in-between class support and 50% off all events for a year!

The Non-Linear Movement Method®

The Non-Linear Movement Method® (NLMM®) is a powerful somatic modality developed by Michaela Boehm over the past 2 decades of instruction and practice and now offered internationally.

The method is rooted in her early somatic training and has been developed and refined within her extensive clinical experience, both while working within a demographic with severe trauma, addiction and personality disorders, as well as in her private counseling practice.

NLMM® was further refined and adapted for a broader use in her experiential workshops, as a means of connecting students with their inner landscape, exploring and releasing physical contractions, withholds and emotional closures. New modalities were added to train interoception, responsiveness, as well as locate pleasure and aliveness within the body.

The method is specifically designed as a “no force/no imposition“ somatic modality and can be practiced by anyone, regardless of physical health, ability, fitness level or age.

In recent years Steve James defined and clarified the method, added original material, and formatted it for educational delivery.

Our new live online training now offers additional in-depth experiential engagement and enables you to teach a The Non-Linear Movement Method® class, either freestanding – like a yoga class – or as an adjunct to another modality.

While this program is designed as a facilitator training, this course is also suitable for those who wish to to deepen their personal practice and understanding without the desire to facilitate for others.

If you are new to the method, Michaela offers regular 1-hour live online classes for all time zones. You can find our next sessions here.

Benefits of The Non-Linear Movement Method®

Regulates the Nervous System
The demands of modern life create stress and tension in the body and an overactive mind. NLMM® encourages the identifying and unwinding of patterns of contraction. Through gentle, non-force movements bodily tension and underlying mental loops are relieved. The result is a systematic, self-guided unburdening of the nervous system.

Creates High Bodily Responsiveness
NLMM® educates the body how to release and process contractions, stress and emotional tension while at the same time sensitizing you to your internal landscape. This is called “Interoception”, the ability to feel what is “inside”. Via the body we become highly attuned to all sensations and can note, react or release fluidly and without having to attend to traumatic or suppressed backlog.

Releases Trauma Patterns into Flow
One of the common results of traumatic experience (fresh and old alike) is “freeze”, a state in which body, mind and emotions are stuck in a state of numbness. Often “freeze” is falsely perceived as a feeling of “calm/nothing”, which results in an inability to release the experience and ease the bodily patterns of hold. NLMM® facilitates a continued movement, which gently opens the freeze pattern and allows for recognition and release of the underlying bodily and emotional patterns.

Unites Mind and Body in Intimacy with Physical Sensation
Through continued engagement with release of contraction and facilitation of emotional awareness, the ingrained patterns become both more apparent and less pronounced. Over time, physical sensation can be more fully engaged with, and the acceptance as well as tolerance of all sensation increases. Intimacy with whatever is present is possible. Body, Emotion and Mind can align to support an integrated approach to feeling and understanding existing behavioral patterning.

Processes and Identifies Emotions
As the body unwinds and the mind relaxes its pressured pace the emotions associated with these patterns become apparent and are being let go of. You can note recurring emotional loops for further processing and at the same time allow emotions to simply rise and release.

Opens Access to Bodily Wisdom
By putting emphasis on movement and circumventing the analytical mind and loops of tense thinking the natural intelligence of our bodies is accessed. Through gentle guidance the mechanisms of “freeze” and refusal to feel are being loosened and our innate bodily wisdom can create the necessary actions and releases.

Awakens Vital Energy and Sensual Sensation
As tension, contraction, and emotion are being released, the body becomes sensitized and we are able to feel deeper. One of the marked results of this sensitization is an ability to feel increased pleasure and well being. Participants report an increased ability to connect through their body, both with themselves and others.

Schedule & Curriculum

This is a 4-module online training, starting May 3, 2025
and ending July 13, 2025.

Module 1: May 3 & 4, 2025

Module 2: May 10 & 11, 2025

Module 3: July 5 & 6, 2025

Module 4: July 13, 2025

Each training day is 6 hours for a total of 42 hours of live training.
Each module is available in two time streams to accommodate your timezone/location.

You can choose whichever time stream best fits your needs. You’re also welcome to join the other time stream for extra practice and review.

Example of Time Streams to choose from:

TIME STREAM A
Los Angeles | 5am-11am
London | 1pm-7pm
Amsterdam | 2pm-8pm
Melbourne | 11pm-5am

TIME STREAM B
Los Angeles | 1pm-7pm
London | 9pm-3am
Amsterdam | 10pm-4am
Melbourne | 7am-1pm

NOTE: There will be slight variations in some time zones based on daylight savings time changes through the training, you will receive the full detailed time stream info for all dates upon application.

Module Syllabus

Module 1

Lectures

Introduction to the Course
The Method
Principles of Embodiment
Barriers to Embodiment

4 Experiential NLMM Sessions
2 Experiential Breakout Room Exercises
2 Live Q&As with Michaela and Steve

Module 2

Lectures

Practice Philosophy
Vitality and Aliveness in the Body
Creating and Deepening Practice
Embodied Creativity and Manifestation

4 Experiential NLMM Sessions
2 Experiential Breakout Room Exercises
2 Live Q&As with Michaela and Steve

Module 3

Lectures

Teaching Philosophy
Tools for Successful Online Teaching
Class Flow
Best Practices for Facilitation and Containment

4 Experiential NLMM Sessions
2 Experiential Breakout Room Exercises
Detailed Teaching Scripts
2 Live Q&As with Michaela and Steve

Module 4

Certification Exams
Personalized Feedback
Experiential NLMM® Feedback

Bonuses

12 Months Free Access to All Live Online NLMM® Practice Sessions Taught By Michaela

Bonus Videos, Resources, Playlists, and Embodiment Classes on Your Online Portal

50% Discount on all Live/Live Online Events For an Entire Year

Access to a Designated Certified Teacher Portal
All course materials plus the most up-to-date resources, images, logos and badges

A Live & Interactive Experience

This training is designed to give you maximum accessibility and embodied learning in the comfort of your home. The modules are specifically sequenced to offer you both personal experience in the method as well as in-depth background, underpinnings and wider applications of embodiment.

You will develop a deeper understanding and connection to your own body, emotions and mind. This training will also enable you to develop a personal embodiment practice and thus give you a deeply embodied access to teaching.

While this program is designed as a facilitator training, this course is also suitable for those who wish to deepen their personal practice without the desire to facilitate for others.

In addition to experiential sessions and lectures, you will have direct access to Michaela and Steve through daily Q&A sessions. All modules also include an opportunity to connect with other participants through breakout sessions and exercises.

What you will learn in this training

A deep embodied understanding of The Non-Linear Movement Method® and how to guide others using this powerful approach.
Four distinct applications of the method and how to facilitate them effectively.
The underlying principles of embodiment and somatic release.
Tools and education to create a safe container for exploration and practice.
Guidance and practical tools for working with trauma.
How to facilitate interoceptive awareness, release, vitality, sensory aliveness, and creativity through NLMM®.
Understanding of general teaching principles and how to facilitate each participant’s individual journey.
Practical exercises and techniques that will give you a turn-key class format for your own events.
How to successfully teach NLMM® as a freestanding class or adjunct to other modalities.
A deeper understanding of your own inner landscape through the principles of interoception.
The structure to engage in regular embodiment practice for your own development as well as fully embodied teaching.

Learn from Michaela and Steve

About Michaela

Michaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and relationships. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts. A gifted speaker and counselor, her unique body of work centers on the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, multiple Grammy-winning musicians, producers, and business pioneers. Michaela is the Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®, a powerful somatic release modality. Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’. She lives on an organic farm in California where she rescues and rehabilitates animals.

About Steve

Steve James travels internationally teaching somatic practices and meditation, as well as leading explorations in contemplative, mystic, and relational realms.In addition to private client work and public workshops, Steve is the host of the Guru Viking Podcast and has released a DVD series of his movement approach called the Movement Koan® Method, a fusion of joint-nourishing movement and body-based mindfulness. Steve’s unique range of experiences and understanding of human behaviour, high performance, spirituality, and interpersonal relationships is highly sought after by leading figures at the highest levels of the arts, entertainment, and business. In his private client practice he specializes in the unique interpersonal and strategic challenges faced by very successful and highly visible individuals. Ongoing clients include Oscar-winning actors, multi Grammy winning musicians, CEO’s, and multi-billion dollar fund managers.

The Non-Linear Movement Method

The Non-Linear Movement Method is such a deliciously simple yet profound practice & the opportunity to explore such deep embodiment in a space with other students is honestly priceless. Michaela & Steve share their teachings in such a non-dogmatic & empowered way – it’s refreshing, funny & I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

Jenna

Expert approach to teaching & empowering

Michaela & Steve are truly amazing in their expert approach to teaching; empowering their students. The depth, clarity and potency of the work is transmitted on so many levels – it’s incredibly unique. Professionally I feel hugely supported; resourced while personally am so grateful for their generosity and the inner medicine I’ve received throughout the progress.

Jessica

Michaela and Steve are gifted teachers

I was incredibly lucky to be a part of the first US cohort certified to teach the Non-Linear Movement Method™. Michaela and Steve are gifted teachers-solid, grounded, endlessly knowledgeable and incredibly committed to the work and to their students. I had sought out this training primarily because I was interested in expanding my skills as a healing practitioner, but what I received as the result was so much more. The training was infused with depth, quality and soul. Every exercise felt intentional and every practice led me into a deeper experience of myself. Several months after the training, I continue to practice nearly daily and I continue to feel amazed and very grateful for the beautiful openings this practice has created in my life and my work.

Yulia

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any prerequisites? Do I need previous experience?

We ask that you have experienced the method. Michaela teaches hour-long live online NLMM® practice sessions each month, go here to see the upcoming session schedule.

What materials will I need for the training?

You’ll need reliable internet access, a computer, speakers or headphones, a mat or blanket and we’ll provide everything else you’ll need in your online teacher portal.

I have more questions, who can I speak with?

Feel free to reach out to our team at workshops@michaelaboehm.com for more information.

Disclaimer

The Non-Linear Movement Method® is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. If you have a history of trauma, mental health issues or medical conditions, please consult your physician or mental health care practitioner to determine if somatic movement modalities are appropriate for you.

The Non-Linear Movement Method®
Teacher & Practitioner Training

Starting May 3, 2025

The Non-Linear Movement Method® is a powerful somatic modality developed by Michaela Boehm over the past 2 decades of research and practice and now offered internationally.

In this training immersion you will receive practical, in-depth instruction from established, successful teachers with decades of experience at the top of their industry.