Formation MER
Inspiration
Ouvrir la respiration, le thorax et le diaphragme
MER Inspiration Training
Opening the Breath, Thorax & Diaphragm
The MER Inspiration Training is a professional Myofascial Energetic Release module focused on the breath, thorax, diaphragm, rib cage, spine, shoulders and neck.
This hands-on module teaches you how to work with the body’s breathing structures through fascia release, deep bodywork, soft touch, body reading and breath awareness.
You will learn how to support freer breathing, regulate energy and work with physical, emotional and mental patterns that may be held in the breath.
Learn to work with breath as a doorway to release, presence and deeper body awareness.
Training at a Glance
Method: Myofascial Energetic Release
Module: Inspiration
Focus: Breath, thorax, diaphragm, rib cage, spine, shoulders and neck
Teachers: Satyarthi Peloquin, Ketu Bo and Ulla Thordal, depending on location and event
Location: Greece, England and France
Format: In-person professional bodywork training
For: Bodyworkers, massage therapists, somatic practitioners, breathworkers, yoga teachers, movement professionals and people training professionally in bodywork
Outcome: Practical MER skills for breath regulation, diaphragm release, thoracic mobility and upper-body integration
What Is the
Inspiration Module?
What You Will Learn
During the MER Inspiration Training, you will learn how to:
The Inspiration module is one of the core modules of the MER Professional Training pathway.
This module focuses on the body’s breathing structures: the diaphragm, thorax, rib cage, sternum, spine, shoulders, neck and head.
In MER, breath is not treated only as a respiratory function. It is understood as a living expression of the whole body — connected with posture, fascia, emotion, energy, nervous system regulation and body awareness.
Through deep and soft bodywork, fascia release, breath observation, body reading and guided practice, you will learn how to support clients in finding more space, ease and freedom in the breath.
Work with the diaphragm, thorax, rib cage, spine, shoulders and neck through deep, sensitive touch.
Understand how fascial restriction can influence breathing patterns, posture and energy flow.
Enhance inhalation and exhalation movements to support a fuller and easier breath.
Use body-reading techniques to evaluate how breath moves through the head, neck, ribcage, shoulders and spine.
Integrate deep and soft bodywork with breath awareness.
Adapt your work to each client’s individual breathing pattern.
Create model MER sessions focused on breath, thoracic mobility and diaphragm release.
Support clients in recognizing physical, emotional and mental holding patterns connected with the breath.
Use breathwork and touch to support activation, regulation and integration.
Work safely and sensitively with the breath as a powerful gateway into the body.
Breath Enhancement and Diaphragm Release
Breath is one of the most direct ways to access the body’s deeper patterns.
In this module, you will learn techniques that support the natural movement of inhalation and exhalation. You will explore how the diaphragm, ribs, thorax, spine, shoulders and neck participate in breathing — and how restriction in one area can affect the whole system.
Through precise touch and breath awareness, you will learn how to help clients experience a more open, spacious and connected breath.
Thorax, Rib Cage, Spine and Shoulders
The thorax and rib cage are central to breath, posture and emotional expression.
In the Inspiration module, you will explore how the rib cage, sternum, spine, shoulders and neck interact with breathing patterns. You will learn to work with these structures through myofascial release, deep bodywork, soft touch and movement awareness.
This gives practitioners practical tools for supporting clients who hold tension in the chest, shoulders, upper back, neck or breath.
Body Reading and Breath Evaluation
This module introduces in-depth breath evaluation through body reading.
You will learn to observe how breath moves through the body and how it may be restricted or supported by the head, neck, ribcage, shoulders and spine.
This assessment process helps you understand each client’s individual breathing pattern and adapt your session with more precision, sensitivity and respect.
Deep Bodywork with Breath
The Inspiration module teaches you how to integrate deep and soft bodywork with breath awareness.
Rather than applying techniques mechanically, you learn how to listen to the client’s breath, follow tissue response and support release at the right pace.
This approach helps create sessions that are both technically effective and deeply attuned.
Activation, Regulation and Integration
The current page mentions creating a state of increased energy or “activation.” This is valuable, but it needs to be explained clearly and safely.
In MER, activation does not mean overwhelming the client. It means supporting the body to access more energy, awareness and vitality while staying connected to grounding, presence and regulation.
Through breath, touch and body awareness, practitioners learn how to support the release and integration of physical, emotional and mental patterns in a safe, professional and embodied way.
Model Session Development
During this module, you will learn how to combine techniques into clear, complete MER sessions.
You will explore how to design sessions that focus on breath, diaphragm release, thoracic mobility and upper-body integration.
This helps you translate the training into practical client work with confidence and clarity.
Who is this training for?
The MER Inspiration Training is suitable for:
Massage therapists who want to work more deeply with breath and fascia
Bodyworkers looking for advanced myofascial release techniques
Breathworkers who want to integrate touch and body awareness into their practice
Somatic practitioners interested in breath, regulation and emotional release
Yoga teachers and movement professionals who want to understand breathing patterns
Practitioners working with shoulder, neck, rib cage, diaphragm or upper-back tension
People beginning a professional path in MER and fascia therapy
This module can be taken as part of the full MER Certification pathway or as a powerful standalone training experience.
Why it matters?
Breath is central to life, movement, emotional expression and self-regulation.
When the diaphragm, rib cage, shoulders, neck or spine hold restriction, the breath can become limited. This may affect posture, energy, emotional flow and the way a person inhabits their body.
The Inspiration module teaches practitioners how to work with the breath through fascia, touch, body reading and awareness.
When the breath opens, the whole body can find more space.
INSPIRATION FORMATION
ÉVÉNEMENTS À VENIR
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GRÈCE
04 oct. 2026 - 09 oct. 2026
Buddha Hall, Corfou
Satyarthi Peloquin
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ANGLETERRE
08 - 14 Nov, 2027
Osho Leela, Gillingham (Dorset)
Ketu Bo & Ulla Thordal
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FRANCE
27 March, 2026 - 2 April, 2028
Home Shanti Home - Simiane la rotonde
Satyarthi Peloquin
Learn with Experienced
MER Teachers
The MER Inspiration module is taught by experienced MER teachers, depending on the location and training date.
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘆𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻, founder of Myofascial Energetic Release, has been teaching bodywork for more than 50 years. His teaching brings together deep bodywork, fascia release, meditation, breath, movement and awareness.
Selected modules may also be taught by senior MER teachers such as 𝗞𝗲𝘁𝘂 𝗕𝗼 and 𝗨𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗹.
Begin Your MER Training Journey
The Inspiration module is an essential part of the full MER professional training and a powerful standalone experience for practitioners who want to work more deeply with breath, fascia and the upper body.
Join the MER Inspiration Training and learn how to support clients through breath, diaphragm release, thoracic mobility, fascia, touch and body awareness.