Releasing
Training program & workshops
Training program
by Petra Leibfried
based on the method of Dr. E.E. Isa Lindwall and Ruth Yolanda Lindwall
Aim of the training program:
- Character development and self-exploration
- Practical experience of the Releasing method as self-exploration and in supporting others
- Practical experience of the Releasing method in various formats
(couples, group, circle releasing) - Training in self-reflection
- Developing an understanding of the ego and emotional state (states) as a necessity for being able to act on Earth and have experiences, in relation to the development of the soul’s path.
- Integrating the Releasing concept into new research and medical fields
- Introduction to “ancient” Eastern methods from India and China, as well as shamanic traditions
- Introduction to global archetypes and the associated meditation methods.
- Presentation of other methods to see how other Releasers integrate the method, and to highlight the great potential of merging Releasing with other methods.
Training program details
Releasing training program
The training program lasts 3 years.
The format is either:
four weekends per year
each from
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–approx. 6 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM–approx. 4 PM
In the final year of training, an intensive week forms the conclusion.
Or:
Five weekends per year without an intensive week
Total number of training hours:
at least 288 hours
During the training, students write reports on Releasing sessions they provide. Regular meetings among students for exchange and self-exploration are recommended.
At the end of the training, a final thesis is assigned.
This Releasing training program is certified by the German Releasing Professional Association.
Releasing courses
Course 1
Topic: Life and Earth
- My attitude, programming, experiences, and patterns regarding my existence as a human being, in relation to life and the Earth
- Structure of the different bodies
- Topic: Grounding
- What is karma?
- Cosmic laws
- The Earth as a living being
- Exercises for becoming aware and experiencing it in the body
- Releasing and exchange
Course 2
Topic: Ancestors and family of origin
- Recognizing patterns and programming, trauma, but also the potential we gain from our family of origin for this life.
- Our mission with which we came into this life, into this family.
- Root soul (Muladara)
- Introduction to epigenetics
- How does it work with DNA
- Talk on family constellations
- Releasing and exchange
Course 3
Sacral soul (Swadhistana)
Topic: abundance, joy of life and creative power, personal power, relationships, sexuality
- What happens in cases of abuse of power for the perpetrator and for the victim?
- Introduction to the archetype of the merchant
- Energy field clearing
- Topic: abundance and asceticism
- Releasing and exchange
Course 4
Topic: the peaceful warrior and the Manipura soul (navel chakra to solar plexus)
- Introduction to the archetype of the warrior
- Introduction to and self-exploration of standing meditation
- Manipura soul and hara
- Linked emotions such as fear, anger, hatred, self-hatred, aggression versus honor, standing up for oneself, respect, perseverance
- Releasing and exchange
Course 5
Topic: Anahata soul, heart, unconditional love – including self-love
- The heart: from the idea of a pump to a marvel, the center of centers
- Heart-brain coherence
- HeartMath Institute research
- Introduction to the inner healer
- Releasing and exchange
Course 6
Topic: Vishuda soul, lungs, breathwork, communication
- Perception
- Akasha
- Communication – speaking the truth, being understood, being able to listen, to truly hear
- The importance of the breath
- Inner teacher
- Releasing exchange
Course 7
Topic: the pineal gland as the center of the Anahata soul (third eye)
- Pineal gland and heart
- Schumann frequency
- How do I perceive myself?
- What are my dreams?
- Who am I?
- Inner visionary
- Technique for decoding your own dreams
- Releasing and exchange
Course 8
Topic: Sahasrara (crown soul) – from judgment and evaluation to the ability to differentiate
- Shamanic journeys
- Drum journey
- Quantum field
- Releasing and exchange
Course 9
Topic: Working with vibrations
Special Guest: Birgit Leibfried, Georg Thimme, possibly Sibylle Conzemius
- Introduction to the work of Dr. Jenny, cymatics
- Vibration as a formative force
- Soul singing
- Word-event formula
Course 10
Topic: creative power, placebo effect
- How does it work to create your own life?
- What prevents me from being the creator of my own life?
- Placebo effect – nocebo effect
Course 11
Life and death
Course leader: Birgit Leibfried
Possibly more hours
Course 12
Topic: neuroplasticity
- Introduction to the brain
- Meditation research
- Yin and yang and the different polarities.
Week-long seminar
- Review
- Deepening
- The Earth as part of me, I as part of the Earth
- I as a cosmic being
- Vision quest
- Closing ritual (individual)
- Gratitude ceremony
Workshops
Weekend workshops with
Petra Leibfried, Margit and Georg Weber
Releasing weekends 2026:
Saturday, May 9 | 10 AM to approx. 6 PM
Sunday, May 10 | 10 AM to approx. 6 PM
Cost: €260 (students and pensioners €220)
Saturday, October 17 | 10 AM to approx. 6 PM
Sunday, October 18 | 10 AM to approx. 6 PM
Cost: €260 (students and pensioners €220)