Discover why Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) has gained worldwide recognition as a method for an immediate and lasting solution to chronic pain, stiffness, and other tension-based patterns in the body. Experience a weekend of complete restoration and inspiration for renewed lifestyle choices. You will be guided through therapeutic corrective movement sequences called Somatic Movement Flows®. Instead of traditional stretching, these mindful sequences reprogram muscles to dissolve chronic pain, dramatically improve flexibility, and re-establish good posture. The results return us to our natural state, which is peace and well-being.

You will be invited to embody progressive and innovative techniques that combine Hatha Yoga, Hanna Somatic Education, Core Energetics, pranayama (breathing exercises), and healing visualizations. As the practice of Yoga continues to become mainstream, people are searching for more gentle, kind, and nourishing ways to move.

Dispel the myth of aging, discover your “inner yes”, and build confidence to take charge of your own health and wellbeing. Bring back comfort to the movement of your body, improve your health, and amplify the overall quality of your life.

This is a great introductory course for anyone wanting to build or enhance a daily home practice. Also, if you are a Yoga teacher, Yoga therapist, bodyworker, or health care professional you can learn new skills and immediately implement them into your group classes or customized personal sessions.

This weekend workshop program is included with the Gentle Somatic Yoga Level 1 Training, May 20–25, 2022—a longer, more in-depth certification program. Therefore, you are welcome to extend your stay for a few more days at Yogaville and continue with your Gentle Somatic Yoga education. During this in-person live event learn more about the method, neuroscience, history, and philosophy behind GSY. James Knight will teach you 25 Somatic Movement Flows along with “learning labs” and breakout sessions for questions and answers about healing your own body. At the completion of the 6-day program, you qualify to become a GSY Practitioner Level 1 with a Certification add-on option.

Continuing Education (CE) Opportunities

• Yoga Alliance (YA): Approximately 7 contact hours.
  You can input your contact hours using your YA login information.
• Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA) can provide you a CE certificate with your program’s total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members.) For more information, email ce@iyta.org.

Testimonials

James is a fountain of knowledge and at peace with himself. He shares openly both aspects with his students in a playful, humorous way allowing me to understand his message in a light way. Somatics and slow movement Yoga are truly our medicine. — Alicia S.

James has an incredible way of showing and explaining. His teaching style encourages us to explore and make the movements our own. I am grateful to have been able to be a part of this special weekend. — Sharon B.

The program was great! I love Somatics, it is going inside yourself to discover so much about old patterns. If you’re willing, it is a perfect way to let go of old patterns and learn a better way of moving through life. — Donna C.

Gentle Somatic Yoga is accessible to many different types of bodies and it is so therapeutic. The Ashram is a welcoming, warm environment for hosting the learning experience. — Jane R.

Please Note: James Knight has every intent to come to Yogaville and share the Gentle Somatic Yoga® practice in person. Since COVID restrictions are still a concern, should traveling or large group gatherings be restricted, we wouldn’t cancel this event fully. It might become a hybrid of virtual and in-person, or fully virtual.