Training Journey
A complete path, from foundation to mastery
The Barral curriculum is a progressive structure. Every level builds on the previous, every discipline speaks to the others. This is the map.
The three stages of your journey
Foundation — the first year
You begin with VM1: Visceral Manipulation — Abdomen. This is the door to the entire method. From there you can continue into VM2 to deepen abdominal work, or branch into LT1: Listening Techniques to refine your palpation skills. Most students complete VM1 and LT1 in their first year of study.
Core curriculum — the next two to three years
The core curriculum of Visceral Manipulation (VM1–VM5) and Neural Manipulation (NM1–NM4) can be completed in two to three years of progressive training. Parallel to these core programs, many students begin the Manual Articular Approach or specialize in Vascular Manipulation. This is the stage where your practice transforms.
Advanced & specialization
With the core completed, you enter advanced territory: the Manual Approach to the Brain (MAB1–MAB4), Advanced Visceral programs (trauma, neuroendocrine, osteoarticular), Polyvagal Manual Therapy and the path to formal Certification. This stage is continuous — mastery is never a destination.
The ten disciplines
Visceral Manipulation
5 courses
Neural Manipulation
5 courses
Listening Techniques
2 courses
Manual Approach to the Brain
4 courses
New Manual Articular Approach
4 courses
Advanced Visceral Manipulation
3 courses
Visceral Vascular Manipulation
2 courses
Polyvagal Manual Therapy
1 course
Pediatric Applications
1 course
Certification Programs
2 courses