Somatics offers the gift of empowerment, awareness and freedom. For many Yoga teachers and students it is quite simply love at first sight! Cultivating somatics within Yoga asana leads to flexibility, strength and long-term change. Beyond the basics, this practice will teach you how to change your nervous system and repattern ease into your body, mind and life. Whether you are a teacher or a student, come experience for yourself how somatics can help you bud, grow and THRIVE.
Somatic Movement Education (SME) offers a safe, fast and profound way to release and recalibrate tight muscles by retraining the nervous system and re-patterning the soma (body-mind). This training unites modern neuroscience and ancient yogic wisdom within the practice of somatics. Learn how to make the unconscious conscious and feel how everything becomes easier and pain free from your head to your toes. For many movement teachers and students, it is quite simply love at first sight!
MANCHESTER TRAINING at Space at the Mill
Module One: Friday 13 to Monday 16 January 2023 (4 days)
Module Two: Friday 3 March to Monday 6 March 2023 (4 days)
Module Three: Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 June 2023 (2 days)
Assessment and Competency: Saturday 29 to Sunday 30 July 2023 (half day presence required over this time)
This is a 10.5 day training (ncluding one more day than previous trainings).
Investment: In order to support our UK friends we have decided to continue to offer the Early Bird rate of £1,400 STG with £150 payable on application, and the balance of £1250 when we have confirmed your place on the course. Payment plan is available.
Contact our UK host Gaby Porter for a flyer and full details at: [email protected]
DUBLIN TRAINING
Module One: Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 February 2023 (4 days)
Module Two: Thursday 13 April to Sunday 16 April 2023 (4 days)
Module Three: Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 July 2023 (2 days)
Assessment and Competency: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 September 2023 (half day presence required over this time)
This is a 10.5 day training (one more day than previous trainings).
Investment: €1,700. Early bird €1,450 until January 7th, 2023. €150 payable with your application form and €1,300 payable when your place is confirmed on the course.
Payment plan available.
Contact Lisa for a flyer and full details at: [email protected]
‘I am not the same body, mind or spirit that came to the mat at the start of the training. The somatic teachings seem simple but are profound and have added so much to the way I practice, teach and perhaps most importantly live my life.’
‘The somatics training exceeded all my expectations and has been immensely supportive and nourishing. Lisa’s teaching is generous, deeply insightful, clear, and concise. She teaches with authenticity, integrity and huge compassion.’
‘Lisa Petersen is one of the most inspiring teachers I have met in the area of movement education. She creates an all inclusive, kind and gentle environment for students to be at ease, and imparts her clear, intelligent knowledge to awaiting bodies.’
What am I qualified to do?
You are qualified as a Somatic Exercise Coach (SEC) which means you can safely, competently, and professionally teach somatic exercises to groups or individuals
TRAINING TIMES
10:00am – 1:00pm and 2.30pm – 5:30pm each day
Registration is open from 9.15am, and the workshop will start promptly at 10am
INVESTMENT
Manchester Training starting January 13th, 2023: In order to support our UK friends we have decided to continue to offer the Early Bird rate of £1,400 STG with £150 payable on application, and the balance of £1250 when we have confirmed your place on the course.
Contact [email protected] for full details.
Please be aware that your booking is for the entire course.
Dublin Training starting February 13th, 2023 is €1,700. Early bird €1,450 until January 7th, 2023. €150 payable with your application form and €1,300 payable when your place is confirmed on the course. Payment plan available.
Contact [email protected]
SCHOLARSHIPS
We accounced two full scholarships (one for Manchester and one for Dublin) in our October 31st Samhain newsletter. Sign up to the newsletter for full details here
CANCELLATION POLICY
Your payment can only be refunded (minus a EUR €46.76/£50 administration fee) if your place can be filled from the wait-list.
PARTICIPATION NUMBERS
Early booking is highly recommended as there are a limited number of places at the workshop. There will be a high ratio of participants to assistants to ensure clear and detailed personal attention.
WHAT TO BRING
We’re quite prop light in somatics, but comfort and support are key to nervous system releasing and repattering. We are happy to provide equipment for international students by prior arrangement.
1- 2 x yoga mats
2-3 x wool blankets (Iyengar style preferred)