You are invited to attend our LIVESTREAM Deep Dive Workshops

Our Deep Dive experiencial workshops feature newly created Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired methods that combine the neuroscience & philosophy of GSY and blend it with other complimentary self-care practices.
Emphasis is placed on “Learning Laboratories”, which add an extra educational component with intent to customize the movements for you and your students/clients. CEU’s available to yoga teachers and yoga therapists.

Please scroll down to discover our other exciting 2024 events.

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 All are welcome!

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 ~ Our NEXT LIVESTREAM DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP ~

Theme: "Somatic Stability™" Building core muscle strength and bone density

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 10am - 1pm PT

 Purpose and cumulative benefits to Somatic Stability™: Building core muscle strength and bone density

After age 30, the average person’s muscle mass decreases approximately 3–8% per decade, and this rate of decline is even higher after the age of 60.  Muscle weakness contributes to fatigue, lack of coordination, and reduced activity tolerance. After age 50, bone mass and bone density decrease as well. Women can lose up to 20% of their bone density within 5 to 7 years following menopause. With weak muscles and bones, it’s no wonder there is such a high incidence of falls and broken bones as we age.

A common question people ask is what form of exercise to stay fit would complement Somatics and beat what Thomas Hanna referred to as the myth of aging. This question is especially relevant for people with pain, stiffness, and posture imbalances as a result of lifestyle, repetitive movements, injuries and surgeries, and mental and emotional stress.

In this session, James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga®, will guide us through safe weight-bearing somatic movement sequences that will not only strengthen muscles and increase bone density, but also repattern muscle groups to their optimal length in a resting position. Somatic Stability™ is inspired by mat Pilates combined with the technique of pandiculation (brain-to-muscle repatterning & strengthening). Modifications and tips will be offered to encourage people of all ages and abilities to follow along.  


 

SATURDAY, August 24, 2024

10 AM - 1 PM (PT)

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CEU’s

Yoga Instructors may claim 3 CEU hours for this event through Yoga Alliance, and Yoga Therapists can apply for IAYT CEUs

Fee: This workshop is offered as a sliding scale to provide accessibility for more people.

$25 - $35 - $45 USD

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~ Proposed schedule ~

10 am - 1 pm (Pacific Daylight Time)
 

  • Brief introduction of Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) and Somatic Stability™ 
  • Gentle Somatic Yoga® inspired classe(s). This could be either one 90-min. class, or (2) 45-min. classes
  • A small break between classes
  • Learning Laboratory and Q & A session: James will expand upon the nueroscience, philosophy, and method of Somatic Stability. You can ask for tips and modifications for your own body, or if this is your profession, you can ask questions that would support your student and/or client.  

RECORDINGS:

 All sessions are livestreamed and recorded.* If you are unable to join us live for all, or a portion of the sessions, you will have access to the video recordings for 30 days after the event ends. Recordings of all sessions are usually emailed within 3 days and are available to program participants only. After 30 days, the video recordings can be found in our Somatic Wellness TV.  

*Only the facilitator(s) will be spotlighted on your screen for most of the workshop. The exception is during the Learning Labs and Q & A sessions. You're welcome to turn off your camera if you don't wish your image  to be recorded.

April 27, 2024

 THEME ~ Somatic Chair™
Customized Somatic Movement Flows® designed for the use of a chair as a prop. Taught by James Knight and Lori Hill

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Recorded session available in our Somatic Wellness TV
August 24, 2024

THEME ~ Somatic Harmony™
Combining sound (Nada Yoga) with Somatic Movement Flows®. Taught by James Knight and Rynn Burkett.

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Recorded session available in our Somatic Wellness TV
November 16, 2024
Theme ~ Somatic Stability™
Combining Somatic Movement Flows® with mat Pilates. Taught by James Knight and Rachael Shepherd.
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During these livestream workshops you will go deeper into learning how to tap into your own somatic intelligence and make nourishing choices how to incorporate movement as a lifestyle. 

Learn and explore:

Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired classes and discussions that nuture and empower the Whole-Self (SOMA). Often James Knight, founder of GSY invites experts from complimentary fields of somatic movement to join him and we learn, heal, and grow in conscious community.

"Learning laboratory" sessions where you are invited to ask questions and customize these somatic movement and self-care techniques into your daily home practices. This is especially useful for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, body workers, or other health care professionals.

How to unwind from deep subconscious stress-related patterns & symptoms within your soma (body).

Therapeutic somatic movements that relieve muscle pain, significantly increase your flexibility, and generate a feeling of peace & wellbeing.

New skills that you can implement into your classes or private sessions if you are a yoga teacher/therapist, bodyworker or health care professional that supports your students getting long lasting results

All are welcome! 

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James Knight, E-RYT, CHSE, is the Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga. He has been an Integrative Therapist and experienced yoga teacher for over 30 years. He is one of the early pioneers to bridge Somatics and Yoga. James is certified as a Hanna Somatic Educator by the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training.

One of his unique gifts is the ability to blend the neuroscience of Hanna Somatics with traditional Yoga to help people reembody their natural birthright of peace and wellbeing. Through this, James lives his life's purpose by inspiring others to live a fulfilling life of physical, emotional and spiritual freedom. 


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