5 Keys of Healing
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The 5 Keys of Healing is a nervous system–focused recovery programme designed by Cedar Sacred Well for people living with ME/CFS, Long Covid, or stress-related chronic illness. It introduces five foundational concepts – Surrender, Rest, Care, Adapt, and Hope – with an additional Foundations module and teaching on Polyvagal Theory.
Each key is taught through a mix of somatic practices, guided meditations, journaling, songs and poetry, and opportunities for reflection and connection. The programme is designed to help shift the nervous system into a state of safety, reprogramme limiting beliefs, and restore the body’s natural capacity for healing.
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Two pathways are now offered:
Self-Directed Course
Start anytime, move at your own pace.
Includes video lessons, daily practices, journal prompts, 13 somatic practices and visualisations, songs/poetry, a private Facebook group, and downloadable MP3s of all guided practices.
Access to materials for 12 months, with MP3s yours to keep forever.
Designed in short, manageable chunks to be accessible even for people who are more severely affected.
Group Coaching Cohorts
Run a few times a year in small groups.
Include live 60-minute calls alternating between teaching and co-regulation, peer discussion, and group coaching.
Each “Key” runs for two weeks, combining embodied practice, journalling, and peer support.
Pricing varies depending on length (6–12 weeks).
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Pitched as a nervous system healing program relevant to all chronic health challenges
Includes both live support and peer community (breakout groups for discussion and co-regulation).
Especially relevant for people who’ve tried other approaches like brain retraining without success – the course aims to prepare the nervous system for deeper change.
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Participants describe the programme as “making the elusive feel concrete,” particularly when navigating complex recovery concepts.
Many valued the balance of teaching and co-regulation calls, with peer discussions helping them feel less isolated.
Several found the somatic practices and belief work useful for shifting from survival mode into a state where healing felt possible.
(cedarsacredwell.com)
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Self-directed: $299 USD (or 3 x $104)
GBP: ~£236
EUR: ~€278
AUD: ~$463
CAD: ~$407
Group coaching cohorts: Price varies depending on length (6–12 weeks).
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No ongoing discount codes advertised at the time of writing.
Cedar has previously expressed commitment to accessibility and may offer options via smaller group coaching or free supportive resources.
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