This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Basic BodyTalk for animals, using the techniques learned in Modules 1 and 2 and 3 of the BodyTalk System. The course consists of theoretical aspects as well as hands on practical application of the Modules 1 and 2 techniques and Consciousness work with dogs and cats. Techniques and theories covered in 8a can be applied to any animal in which you are experienced handling. However, discussion and practical within the course will focus on dogs and cats exclusively.

The specific topics addressed in this course are as follows:

• The principles of BodyTalk as applied to dogs and cats.


• Basic classifications and characteristics of dogs and cats, including breed characteristics, basic anatomy and physiology, behavior and basic animal and group consciousness.


• Creating an environment to work with animals, safe handling of animals, and unique responses of animals to BodyTalk.


• Working with surrogates and applying BodyTalk to animals directly and from a short distance.


• Applying the basic BodyTalk balancing techniques on animals.


• Dealing with emotional trauma and environmental conditions affecting animals.


• Understanding the relationships between people and animals and learning how to work with the entire family matrix.

Only available to IBA members. BodyTalk Modules 1, 2 and 3, as well as the Module 1 & 2 Advanced Procedures DVD are pre-requisites for this course. The Basic BodyTalk for Animals Course is a pre-requisite for Advanced BodyTalk for Animals. It is suitable for animal health care professionals as well as animal owners who may want to learn the BodyTalk System to work with their own animals at a non-professional level.