Finding Flow in Practice with Natural Lifemanship®
Join us in 2026 for a full calendar of experiential trainings grounded in movement, attunement, and real relationship.
The deepest healing doesn’t come from control
It comes from learning to move with what’s real, right now.
In the world of experiential work, the most profound breakthroughs often arise not from carefully laid plans, but from a willingness to follow the natural current of relationship, sensation, and connection.
Finding Flow 2026 invites you into a year of releasing the need to fix, to force, or to always “know.” Instead, we turn toward curiosity, responsiveness, and attunement—to ourselves, our clients, our horses, and the environment we share.
At Natural Lifemanship, flow isn’t passive. It’s a dynamic, embodied, relational presence. It asks that we develop flexibility, practice emotional regulation, and trust the intelligence of the moment. It means riding the edges of discomfort without collapse or control, and guiding our clients to do the same.
In 2026, our trainings will help you:
- Deepen your somatic awareness
- Navigate stress and regulation with presence
- Build authentic connection through responsiveness, not rigidity
- Trust what emerges, because that’s where the healing is
Make 2026 the year you stop pushing and start flowing—for your own growth and the deeper impact you bring to others.
Let’s Learn Together
To guide you in your journey, enhance your healing practice, and grow your impact, we offer the following:
A Note About Dates
We’re excited to share that trainings for winter, spring, and summer 2026 are now open for registration—giving you a chance to start planning ahead for the year.
As for fall 2026, we’re still in the process of finalizing those details. We want to stay responsive to changes in locations, trainer availability, and emerging needs within our community, so releasing the calendar in phases allows us to better serve you.
The dates we’ve shared so far for the fall are subject to change, and fall trainings will open for registration mid-year. At that time, free lodging will be available for a limited time.
Fundamentals of NL
The Fundamentals is one of our signature trainings, designed to teach you the powerful process we’ve developed for creating deep, connected relationships based on our unique principles—and implement it into your own life and practice.
This training has no pre-requisites and is step #1 in the certification process.
Upcoming Dates:
- January 26 – March 27, 2026
- May 4 – July 3, 2026
- September 7 – October 30, 2026
This training is online. Registration for each Fundamentals training will open up about two weeks before the training begins.
NL Intensive
The NL Intensive is taken after the Fundamentals when you’ve gained a solid foundation for using the Natural Lifemanship principles. In the Intensive, you’ll go deeper into your personal growth and embody your unique and powerful practice to build on your relationship with yourself, your clients, and your horses.
Being Fundamentals Level 1 trained is the pre-requisite for this training, and this is step #2 in the certification process.
Upcoming Dates:
- April 6 – July 17, 2026
- August 17 – November 11, 2026
This training is online. Registration for the Intensive training will open up about two weeks before the training begins.
Fundamentals Practicum
Enhance your Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship training with our in-person Practicums.
Fundamentals Practicum
January 16-18, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters
Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe & TBD
Fundamentals Practicum
April 18-20, 2026
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Marshall, NC
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: Shannon Knapp & TBD
Fundamentals Practicum
May 7-9, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters
Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: TBD
Fundamentals Practicum
August 29-31, 2026
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Marshall, NC
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: Shannon Knapp & TBD
Fundamentals Practicum
September 10 – 12, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters
Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: TBD
Registration for this training opens in July 2026.
Fundamentals Practicum
November 14-16, 2026
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Marshall, NC
Pre-requisites: Fundamentals of NL (any level)
Trainers: Shannon Knapp & TBD
Registration for this training opens in July 2026.
Intensive Practicums
Enhance your NL Intensive training with our in-person Practicums
Intensive Practicum
January 30 – February 1, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Intensive (any level)
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe & TBD
Intensive Practicum
April 9 – 11, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Intensive (any level)
Trainers: TBD
Intensive Practicum
May 16-18, 2026
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Marshall, NC
Pre-requisites: NL Intensive (any level)
Trainers: Shannon Knapp & TBD
Intensive Practicum
September 17 – 19, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Intensive (any level)
Trainers: TBD
Registration for this training will open in July 2026.
Intensive Practicum
October 17 – 19, 2026
Horse Sense of the Carolinas
Marshall, NC
Pre-requisites: NL Intensive (any level)
Trainers: Shannon Knapp & TBD
Registration for this training will open in July 2026.
Specialty Trainings
Trainings to support your personal and professional life, wherever you are on your journey
Connected Horsemanship
February 13-15, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe & TBD
Connected Horsemanship
April 23 – 25, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe & TBD
Principles of Trauma Processing
May 13 – 16, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of NL
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe & Kate Naylor
Principles of Trauma Processing
September 24 – 27, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of NL
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe & Kate Naylor
Registration for this training opens in July 2026.
Connected Horsemanship
November 13 – 15, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe & TBD
Registration for this training will open in July 2026.
Immersions
Where deeper connections are cultivated in an intimate setting to enahnce your practice
Rhythmic Riding
March 4-7, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Level 2 trained
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe
Rhythmic Riding with EC-EMDR Add-On
March 4-8, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Level 2 trained
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe, Kathleen Choe
Already joining us for Rhythmic Riding? Add on one extra day to integrate EC-EMDR into your practice. The two trainings complement each other beautifully, with just enough overlap to make this an easy, valuable addition.
The Equine Connected EMDR Add-on is not for everyone. To qualify, you must:
- Complete the Fundamentals of Natural Lifemanship, the NL Intensive, AND the Rhythmic Riding Immersion
- Fall into either of the following categories:
- An EMDRIA trained EMDR practitioner
- An Equine Professional (EP) accompanying his or her therapy partner who is an EMDRIA trained EMDR practitioner.
To add on this training, you must attend the entire Rhythmic Riding Immersion because the add-on builds on the days that precede it. If you’ve already completed the Rhythmic Riding Immersion and want to attend the EC-EMDR portion, you’ll need to attend the entire training, including the Rhythmic Riding portion. However, you may contact us at support@naturallifemanship.com for a $499 discount.
Relationship Logic
Wild horse training!
November 18 – 21, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Level 2 trained
Trainers: Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe, Bettina Shultz-Jobe
Registration for this training will open in July 2026.
Relationship Logic
Wild horse training!
December 9 – 12, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: NL Level 2 trained
Trainers: Tim Jobe, Tanner Jobe, Bettina Shultz-Jobe
Registration for this training will open in July 2026.
Personal Growth & Wellness Retreats
You cannot take clients down a path you have not traveled yourself
Personal Immersion
April 14-17, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Kate Naylor, Kathleen Choe, Mary Oliver, Beth Burgmeyer, Laura Hutler
Personal Immersion
November 4 – 7, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Kate Naylor, Kathleen Choe, Mary Oliver, Beth Burgmeyer, Laura Hutler
Registration for this training opens in July 2026.
Personal Immersion
December 3 – 6, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Kate Naylor, Kathleen Choe, Mary Oliver, Beth Burgmeyer, Laura Hutler
Registration for this training opens in July 2026.
Professional Retreats
Transform your practice by deepening the personal work that makes powerful experiential healing possible
Connected Leadership
March 10-12, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: TBD
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Heather Neely, Tim Jobe, Kate Naylor
The Reflective Provider
April 1 – 3, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
Pre-requisites: TBD
Trainers: Bettina Shultz-Jobe, Kate Naylor & Scott Burgmeyer
Partnerships & Collaborations
Training opportunities created through shared vision and collective effort—expanding impact together to serve and strengthen the NL community
Embodied Developmental Movement, Part 2
Life on Land: Embodying the Vertebral Patterns
February 18-21, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Mark Taylor and Bettina Shultz Jobe
Embodied Developmental Movement, Part 3
Fluid Communication: Embodying the Nervous System
April 29 – May 2, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Mark Taylor and Bettina Shultz Jobe
Embodied Developmental Movement, Part 4
Moving In and Out of Relationship: Embodying the Primitive Reflexes
June 10-13, 2026
Natural Lifemanship Headquarters Brenham, TX
No pre-requisites, but Fundamentals of NL is encouraged.
Trainers: Mark Taylor and Bettina Shultz Jobe
NEW: In-Person Certification
(Beginning Summer 2026 June 15 – July 11)
For the first time ever, you can complete the entire NL Certification process fully in person—immersed in real relationships, real practice, and real transformation.
This intensive four-week experience brings together every element of certification—Fundamentals, Intensive, Practicums, consultation and mentorship, and client hours— into one seamless, embodied journey.
Learn. Practice. Live the Work.
From day one, you’ll be learning side-by-side with experienced NL instructors, engaging with real clients, and practicing within a supportive community that lives and breathes this work. Every day, you’ll deepen your understanding, refine your skills, and strengthen your capacity for connection.
By July 12th, you’ll leave ready to carry this work forward—with clarity, confidence, and heart.
Program Details
📅 Dates: June 15 – July 11, 2026 (Monday–Saturday each week)
💰 Tuition: $10,000
🌟 Early Enrollment Discount: Save $1,500 + get free lodging when your application is accepted and you pay before January 1, 2026
How to Apply
Because participants will work directly with clients in our community, fit matters. After reviewing applications, we’ll invite selected candidates to an interview to ensure that this program is right for both you and the people we serve.
Ready to take the leap?
👉 Apply below to join the 2026 In-Person Certification Experience.
NEW TRAINING:
Principles of Trauma Processing
In the mental health fields, the sciences of neurobiology, attachment, polyvagal theory, and affective neuroscience have illuminated the integral role trauma plays in mental illness, toxic stress, and life satisfaction. So, of course, and thankfully, many modalities for treating trauma have emerged. To be trained in one or two gives us a toolbox – but a limited one.
In order to fully support the unique traumatized individual that stands before us, we must learn to integrate trauma modalities, and find the mechanisms of change that lie underneath protocols, gadgets, and new terminology.
In this training, Bettina Shultz-Jobe and Kate Naylor will guide trauma professionals in exploring the principles that underlie effective trauma processing, so that an integrated, comprehensive framework can emerge. Not a protocol, not new acronyms, but a skillset to answer the question “What should I do next, in this moment?”
Processing trauma can be relational, grounded, safe, and productive – and adaptable – when we know what, at its most basic, is necessary for trauma to move through the body and mind.
When we support clients toward wholeness, from our own place of wholeness, the work transforms.
This revolutionary and embodied approach is multi-modal, pulling from models like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, IFS, TIR, Somatic Movement and Psychodrama.
Learning will include:
A foundation of intentionality, somatic skills, and co-regulating presence
How and Why to “build out” and externalize a trauma memory
Various ways to move within, work with, and ‘move through” this memory
The completion of movements in trauma work
Movement and reflex integration in trauma work
Parts work, inner child work, and addressing shame
The importance of the reparative experience and how to facilitate this
And of course how to integrate horses into it all!
Learning will be didactic and experiential. Come prepared to learn both personally and professionally!
NEW: Internship for
Client Hours (Starting
Summer 2026)
Certification requires 60 client hours. You may complete these through your own practice—or apply for our on-site Summer Internship program. This structured internship provides mentored, supportive client hours so you can meet requirements while growing in confidence and skill. Details coming soon! Sign up to be notified.
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Become an NL Member.
When you become an NL member, you get the following exclusive benefits:
- Discounts on courses, products, and events.
- Exclusive access to our Regional NL MasterMind Groups.
- An NL online community to connect, learn and grow TOGETHER!
- Access to other professionals who share your passion for supporting others in their growth and healing through Equine Assisted Therapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning, and trauma informed care.
- Expand your toolbox for helping clients regulate, connect, and grow.
- Resources to support the nuance of the horse-human relationship.
- TOTAL-ACCESS to hours of rich online content.
- Opportunities to earn CE credits online.
Natural Lifemanship Certification fees include NL membership.
