About Parimukti
An International School for Somatic Facilitator Training
Parimukti is an international school dedicated to Somatic Facilitator Training, nervous system regulation, embodied emotional education, and transformational learning.
Founded in 2012, Parimukti exists to educate individuals who want to understand human change through the body and develop the practical skills to facilitate that process ethically and responsibly.
Over the past decade, we have guided more than 1,000 participants through immersive trainings, retreats, and professional education programs across India, Sri Lanka, Bali, Thailand, and Europe.
Today, our primary focus is the Parimukti Somatic Facilitator Training & Certification—an immersive 14-day professional training held in Unawatuna on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The program combines personal development with practical facilitation skills, preparing participants to work confidently with individuals and groups using embodied approaches to learning and wellbeing.
Our mission is simple: to help people build a healthier relationship with themselves while developing the knowledge, presence, and practical skills to support others with care, compassion, and integrity.
Our Story
Parimukti began with a simple observation.
Many people understand why they feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck. Yet insight alone does not always create lasting change.
As our work evolved through years of teaching yoga, facilitating retreats, and working with participants from diverse backgrounds, one pattern became increasingly clear: sustainable transformation happens when the body is included in the learning process.
This understanding gradually shaped the direction of our organization.
Rather than offering isolated techniques, we developed an educational approach that integrates body awareness, nervous system regulation, emotional literacy, movement, breath, and practical facilitation into one coherent learning experience.
Today, Parimukti is dedicated primarily to Somatic Facilitator Training, helping participants develop both personally and professionally through immersive, experiential education.
What We Teach
Our curriculum integrates practical disciplines that support embodied learning, emotional wellbeing, and nervous system regulation.
These include:
- Somatic Practices
- Breathwork
- Nervous System Regulation
- Yoga and Conscious Movement
- Qi Gong
- Emotional Awareness
- Guided Emotional Release
- Embodied Communication
- Group Facilitation
- One-to-One Facilitation
- Retreat Leadership
- Professional Facilitation Skills
Participants first experience these practices themselves before learning how to facilitate them responsibly for others.
This experience-first approach forms the foundation of every Parimukti training.
Our Educational Approach
At Parimukti, we believe meaningful learning is experiential.
Rather than asking participants to memorise concepts, we encourage them to embody what they learn through direct experience, guided reflection, supervised practice, and integration.
Our educational framework follows four interconnected stages:
- Experience — Participating fully in each practice.
- Reflection — Developing awareness of physical, emotional, and cognitive responses.
- Integration — Understanding how those experiences translate into everyday life.
- Facilitation — Learning how to guide others safely, ethically, and confidently.
This progression helps participants move beyond theoretical knowledge toward practical competence.
Our Philosophy
Understanding yourself is important.
But understanding alone does not always create transformation.
Human experience is expressed not only through thoughts but also through breathing patterns, posture, movement, muscle tension, emotional responses, and the nervous system.
For this reason, our work emphasizes embodied learning.
We do not believe people need fixing.
We believe people benefit from supportive environments, practical tools, compassionate guidance, and opportunities to reconnect with their own innate capacity for awareness, resilience, and growth.
Who Joins Our Trainings
People join Parimukti for many different reasons.
Some wish to become Certified Parimukti Somatic Facilitators.
Others are experienced yoga teachers, coaches, therapists, educators, wellness practitioners, or retreat leaders who want to expand their professional skills.
Many attend simply because they want to understand themselves more deeply before supporting others.
Our international learning community brings together participants from diverse cultures, professions, and life experiences.
No previous experience in somatic work is required.
Only curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn.
Why We Teach in Sri Lanka
The Parimukti Somatic Facilitator Training takes place in Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
The environment itself supports the educational process.
Warm weather, access to nature, slower daily rhythms, nourishing food, and time away from familiar routines create conditions that encourage focused learning, reflection, and sustained practice.
For many participants, stepping away from everyday responsibilities allows them to engage more fully with both the educational experience and their own personal development.
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the practical assessment receive the Certified Parimukti Somatic Facilitator certification.
Graduates leave with practical experience facilitating individuals and groups using the skills developed throughout the training.
For graduates wishing to continue their professional development within the organization, advanced licensing pathways are available for future Parimukti educational programs where applicable.
Our Commitment
Everything we teach is guided by a commitment to responsible education.
We strive to create learning environments that are experiential, professionally facilitated, trauma-aware, ethically grounded, and respectful of individual experiences.
Our goal is not simply to deliver information, but to help participants develop practical skills they can apply thoughtfully within their personal and professional lives.
At a Glance
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Somatic Facilitator Training |
| Flagship Program | Parimukti Somatic Facilitator Training & Certification |
| Primary Training Location | Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka |
| Training Language | English |
| Program Length | 14 Days |
| Certification Awarded | Certified Parimukti Somatic Facilitator |
Organization
Parimukti is the public-facing brand of Parimukti Yoga and Meditation Private Limited, a company registered in Goa, India.
The organization delivers international educational programs, with its flagship Somatic Facilitator Training conducted in Unawatuna, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.
In addition to Somatic Facilitator Training, Parimukti also offers Yoga Teacher Training, Tantra Retreats, and Wellness Retreats that reflect the organization’s broader commitment to embodied education and transformational learning.
Our Vision
We believe emotional resilience, self-awareness, and embodied facilitation are skills that can be cultivated through education and practice.
Our vision is to help establish Somatic Facilitator Training as a respected field of professional education while building a global community of Certified Parimukti Somatic Facilitators who bring compassionate, embodied, and practical approaches to the people and communities they serve.
As Parimukti continues to grow, our commitment remains the same: to provide educational experiences that deepen understanding, strengthen practical facilitation skills, and contribute to a more emotionally aware and resilient world.