Gut Intelligence
Further Courses and Continuing Professional Development
GUT INTELLIGENCE
* DECEMBER 11TH-14TH 2025 *
IN PERSON OR ONLINE
WITH MICHAEL KERN B.C.S.T., D.O., A.B.D., N.D.
The gut brain (enteric nervous system) consists of over 100 million neurons and operates autonomously from the brain. It affects bodily functions far beyond digestion, influences our mental state and plays a key role in inflammation, immunity and many diseases. We will explore the embryology and function of the gut tube, its connections with the nervous system, the significant role of the vagus nerve and how our gut feelings underpin the social nervous system and neural states. We will apply knowledge about these topics in the context of Health and Primary Respiration.
This advanced seminar for Craniosacral practitioners can be attended in London or online. Online participants are able to participate in all practice sessions, and receive full support. Video recordings will be available for review.
Topics include:
The gut brain
Embryological unfoldment of the gut tube
The small intestine and large intestine
Tuning into the abdomen
The stomach, liver, gall bladder and pancreas
The nerve plexi within the walls of the intestine
The role of the mesenteries
Abdominal sympathetic ganglia
The gut microbiome and its significance
Umbilical dynamics and birth ignition
Portals into the vagus nerve; an information super highway
Polyvagal skills to integrate the gut and brain
Interoception and the brain
Developing our gut instincts and subtle senses.
Course tutor:
Michael Kern is a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist and Naturopath, who graduated from the College of Osteopaths in 1987. He has been teaching Craniosacral Therapy for 38 years and is a pioneering exponent of the biodynamic approach, running courses in the United Kingdom, Poland, Denmark, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Czech Republic and China. He is founder of the Craniosacral Therapy Educational Trust, and was a senior tutor for the College of Osteopaths, International Cranial Association, Centre for Professional Development in Osteopathy and University of Westminster. He also is co-founder of the Breath of Life Conferences, which are landmark events bringing together pioneers, scientists authors and teachers in the healing arts. In addition to teaching thousands of students, Michael has trained many other teachers. He is author of the visionary book ‘Wisdom In The Body – The Craniosacral Approach To Essential Health’, which was the first book to be published about Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and is now in its third edition and translated into 13 languages.
Venue and times:
Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, London N5 1JT. Nearest station: Highbury and Islington. Or online. Times are 10.00am-6.00pm on the first day, 9.30am-6.00pm on the second + third days, 9.30am-4.30pm on the last day.
Cost:
£475 if payment is received by 24th October 2025, or £495 if received after this date. All fees are non-refundable. Contact our administrator for payment details.
