Education

Discover MyBody Essentials Education: A Holistic Pathway to Self-Care and Wellness

dhyana Essentials teaches the transformative health approach of elemental balancing. Rooted in ancient eastern wisdom and integrating modern scientific antomical and nutritional understandings, dhyana Essentials is a foundational framework that will empower you with practical knowledge and tools to find balance and health in your body. Founded by DeAnna Batdorff and Scott Jenkins, over the last 30 years, dhyana Essentials has taught hundreds of thousands of people on how to be their own health detective and healers in Sebastopol and beyond. Our transformative education is now online, so you can embark on a journey of self-discovery from wherever you are.

Our Philosophy: A Life-Changing, Elemental Approach to Wellness

Our philosophy is rooted in three pillars: Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Your Body. By integrating Western anatomy, biochemistry, and medical insights with Eastern traditions, we provide an accessible, practical guide to living well within your body. Through our courses, you’ll learn to interpret your body’s signals, balance its needs, and take charge of your wellness with confidence.

  1. Understand MyBody: Discover how your body functions through the lens of elements and anatomy.
  2. Assess MyBody: Learn to recognize and decode symptoms using the four elements—earth, water, fire, and air.
  3. Treat MyBody: Address imbalances with targeted food choices, herbs, and self-bodywork techniques.

These pillars are based upon our Elemental Health System, which helps you identify the elements of the physical and emotional symptoms of your body. Your symptoms are how your body communicates with you. Learn how to understand the language of your body and balance it with your elemental toolbox, which includes:

  • Food as Medicine: Discover the elemental properties of food and learn how nutrition can restore balance.
  • Herbs and Remedies: Learn to use natural remedies for specific imbalances, with a focus on herbs and aromatics that address symptoms aligned with each element.
  • Self-Bodywork: Gain practical skills in self-massage and lymphatic health to support your body’s natural flow and vitality.

Explore Our Courses: Your Path to Practical Self-Care

Our courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge, tools, and techniques you can use every day to enhance your health. 

If you are traveling to attend an in-person course, please see this page to see our recommended lodging options. 

Online Webinars

Our Webinars are pre-recorded online courses that cover a range of wellness topics. Led by DeAnna, these webinars are designed to deepen your knowledge, answer your questions, and provide hands-on guidance for implementing self-care practices.

Edible Ayurveda Course

Dive into the healing power of food with our Edible Ayurveda Course. This course teaches you how to use food as medicine, helping you understand the elemental properties of different ingredients and create balanced, nourishing meals. Learn to bring Ayurveda into your kitchen and nourish and heal your body from our most fundamental medicine.

MyBody Mapping Course

In our MyBody Mapping Course, you’ll learn to be your own health detective. Using our unique body mapping technique, you’ll recognize patterns in symptoms and emotions, make connections between diet and health, and pinpoint the best treatments for your body. This course is perfect for those who want to master the art of listening to their body’s signals.

Clinical Foundations Course

For those wanting a deeper understanding of holistic health, the Clinical Foundations Course is a comprehensive training that combines foundational wellness practices with the latest insights into anatomy and biochemistry. This course is ideal for practitioners and wellness enthusiasts alike who want to expand their expertise and apply holistic principles effectively.

Guides and eBooks

Expand your knowledge with our selection of eBooks. Each one is a practical manual on topics ranging from nutrition and self-care to holistic health strategies. Also, explore our collection of articles and videos.

Our Vision: Empowering You to Thrive

Sickness and pain are not the natural state of the body: Our approach, built around the concept of the "100-Year Human Body Manual," encourages you to see your body as a living system capable of longevity, resilience, and vitality. Through elemental balancing, we teach you how to make choices that foster this natural state of wellness, allowing you to thrive at every age.

Our mission is to equip you with a shame-free, empowering approach to wellness. Each course is designed to help you understand your body deeply, recognize early signs of imbalance, and apply meaningful self-care. When needed, we also guide you on when to seek medical support, giving you the sovereignty to make informed decisions about your health.