Gentle Somatic Yoga® events and trainings
Join us for upcoming trainings, retreats, and workshops to release tension, restore vitality, and deepen your somatic wellness journey…
A MONTHLY ongoing 2-hr Livestream experiential Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) workshop
- January 24th, 2026 ~ 10am-12pm (PDT) Theme: Somatic Chair™. This is a much-requested and highly effective approach to Gentle Somatic Yoga®, adapted for use in a chair as a supportive prop. Somatic Chair™ offers accessible, nourishing tools for deep self-care while inviting new sensory feedback and awareness through seated movement. Ideal for anyone seeking greater comfort, mobility, and ease — and especially valuable for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and bodyworkers looking for practical tools to integrate into classes, private sessions, or off-site visits. All are welcome! Facilitated by James Knight
- February 28th, 2026 ~ 10am-12pm (PDT) Theme: Somatic Stability™. We’re happy to welcome back one of our newest GSY-inspired methods, blending the foundations of mat Pilates with the neuroscience of Gentle Somatic Yoga®. This innovative approach builds core stability while simultaneously supporting flexibility, mobility, and neuromuscular re-patterning.
Co-facilitated with experienced yoga teacher-trainer, Pilates trainer, and GSY-Certified Practitioner Rachael Shepherd, alongside James Knight.
10am PDT San Francisco & Vancouver | 1pm EDT New York & Ottawa | 6p GMT United Kingdom
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This monthly series of livestream Somatic Sanctuary EXPERIENCIAL workshops, are designed to bring balance and nourishment to the whole-self (Mind, Body, Emotions, Energy, and Spirit). Learn and discover more what you soma craves for deep self-care.
In stressful life experiences, we can temporarily lose our ability to self-regulate and control our physiology. In Gentle Somatic Yoga we call this sensory motor amnesia (SMA). When we are in this state, natural everyday movement can become limited and less enjoyable.
With an attitude of exploration, we can learn how to listen to our inherent somatic intelligence and intuitively unwind from stressful life experiences stored in our tissues (muscles and fascia) and energy field. We can initiate this process through finding creative body shapes through Somatic Movement Flows® and meditation (soma scans).
All are welcome! These practices are designed and adaptable for most people and skill levels.
For more specific information on each month’s theme, please visit our landing page for Somatic Sanctuary HERE.
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Fee: Sliding Scale ~ $15, $20 or $25 USD
Each livestream Somatic Sanctuary workshop is approximately 1.5-hours of nourishing movement practices with an optional .50-hour Q&A session following. CEU’s available for yoga teachers and yoga therapists upon request.
RECORDINGS:
When you sign-up for this workshop, you will receive a Zoom invite via email. For those that live in other time zones that make it difficult to join us, you can still sign up and you will receive replay videos of the sessions for future practice. You will have access to the recordings for 30 days after the event. Beyond that timeframe, the follow-along videos will be available long-term in our ever-expanding virtual video library: Somatic Wellness TV.
International Feng Shui School Summit
Livestream ~ January 23 – 25, 2026
Where Ancient Teachings Meet Modern Mastery
Whether you are new to Feng Shui or a seasoned consultant, this summit opens a gateway into deeper wisdom, new perspectives, and elevated professional growth.
- January 23rd, 2026 ~ 10am-11am (PDT) James Knight presents with Theme: Sacred Soma Design™
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This Summit = Your 2026 Vision Board in Motion
Think of this summit as your 2026 Vision Board in motion. It is an invitation to Feng Shui your home, your mind, and your life with clarity, consciousness, and inspiration.
Whether you are a complete beginner, a curious explorer, or a seasoned Feng Shui consultant, this summit is designed to activate transformation.
You will learn about:
- Day in the life of a Feng Shui consultant
- Space clearing and energy alignment
- Decluttering and emotional release
- Building Wealth and Prosperity
- Feng Shui & Astrology
- Real Estate, and Intentional Design
- Daily Conscious Alignment
- Creating sacred spaces that support purpose, balance, and well-being
20+ Expert Speakers – Experts in Feng Shui & Holistic Practices share their wisdom & experience, including James Knight presenting on January 23, 2026 from 10am – 11am PDT.
FREE Live Classes
Watch the Summit LIVE for FREE and have FREE access to the recordings for 48 hours.
Livestream workshop: March 25,2026. 4pm – 6:30pm MT ~ Facilitated by James Knight.
The theme is: Re-educating the Soma ~ Gentle Somatic Yoga® as a Therapeutic Path to Sustainable Healing
Everyone is welcome to join this experiencial somatic yoga session: yoga instructors, yoga therapists, bodyworkers, and anyone interested in self-care tools to age gracefully.
Click link below for more info. This is a public event.
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Gentle Somatic Yoga® is rooted in the understanding that the soma—the living, sensing body experienced from within—holds innate intelligence for healing, self-regulation, and functional restoration.
In this experiential workshop, yoga therapists are introduced to the principles of pandiculation and Somatic Movement Flows® as powerful tools for addressing chronic tension, persistent pain patterns, and mobility challenges—particularly in aging populations and clients with long-standing neuromuscular habits.
Rather than stretching or externally adjusting the body, Gentle Somatic Yoga® works through voluntary, internally guided movement to improve brain–muscle communication, recalibrate resting muscle tone, and restore ease of movement. This approach complements yoga therapy by supporting long-term change without strain, force, or exhaustion.
Designed as both a therapeutic education and a personal somatic inquiry, this workshop invites practitioners to refine how they work with the nervous system—helping clients reclaim agency, safety, and trust in their own bodies.
What You Will Learn
- Release Chronic Tension
Learn foundational Gentle Somatic Yoga® Somatic Movement Flows® that support the release of habitual muscle contraction and improve functional mobility—especially useful for seniors and clients with long-standing tension patterns. - Regulate the Nervous System
Explore practical, trauma-informed strategies for working with clients experiencing chronic pain, stress, and mobility limitations through gentle neuromuscular re-education. - Restore Functional Movement & Agency
Gain an understanding of a science-informed somatic method that empowers clients to actively participate in their healing process—supporting sustainable change rather than temporary symptom relief.
This workshop is ideal for yoga therapists, yoga teachers, and healthcare professionals seeking to integrate a gentle yet effective somatic approach into their work. It is also open to individuals who wish to experience the therapeutic benefits of Gentle Somatic Yoga® for their own health, longevity, and wellbeing. It is hosted by Inner Peace Yoga Therapy School and offered as continued education.
Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat™ — Wales
September 4–7, 2026 | In-Person UK
Join James Knight and special guest teacher Carolyn Clarke for an extended long-weekend Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat® at a historic manor nestled in the heart of the Welsh countryside.
This immersive retreat weaves Gentle Somatic Yoga®, somatic self-care practices, nature exploration, and conscious community into a deeply nourishing experience designed to restore vitality, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect you with the joy of embodied living.
CEUs available for yoga teachers & therapists • We expect this to fill up quickly, so sign up for our interest list!
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) Level 1 Training — England
September 10–16, 2026 | In-Person UK
Explore 25+ Gentle Somatic Yoga® Somatic Movement Flows® to relieve pain, restore mobility, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with your body. This immersive training integrates movement, neuroscience, and somatic principles for both professionals and everyday practitioners.
Certification optional • CEUs available • Bring a Guest • Audit pricing available for GSY graduates
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Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-patterning (and strengthening) that goes to the root cause of persistent pain, stiffness, poor posture, anxiety, and lack of energy. Explore simple and reliable tools for self-care, self-healing, and also to share these gifts with others.
This course is not only designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, bodyworkers, and health care professionals but also for the everyday person who wants to invest in learning how to develop a home practice of deep self-care.
What you will learn in this GSY Level 1 Training:
- 25+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing
- How and why somatic movements can significantly increase flexibility & mobility with long-term results
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are adaptable for most body types. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
- How to practice mindful and compassionate ways to move that inspire deeper connection with your body
- How GSY is firmly rooted in leading-edge neuroscience and balanced with heart-based wisdom
- Tips, guidelines, and modifications you can use to customize for your own body, students, or clients ~ both in group classes and private sessions
- How to replace static stretching with innovative brain-to-muscle re-education
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this hybrid training, we will also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 1 Course.
Certification for GSY Level 1 is optional and encouraged for those who want to teach and share this method with others. Up to 32 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available upon request. Future livestream, and in-person GSY training courses can be mixed-and-matched depending on your learning preferences.
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) Level 3 Training England — Hybrid Livestream + In-Person
In-person dates: September 18–22, 2026 UK
Facilitated by GSY Founder, James Knight
This advanced Gentle Somatic Yoga® training focuses on assisted pandiculation for customized one-on-one sessions and adapting Somatic Movement Flows® for chair-based practice. Designed to expand your professional skill set, Level 3 bridges hands-on application with accessible modifications for diverse body symptoms and settings.
Ideal for certified GSY practitioners seeking to deepen therapeutic work and refine private sessions.
Prerequisite: Completion of GSY Levels 1 & 2
36 CEUs available • Guest-friendly in-person option • All livestream sessions recorded
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Livestream Training (via Zoom – live & recorded)
All livestream sessions take place from 1:00–3:00 pm (PDT). No worries if you need to miss a session, all sessions are recorded for replay and practice.
2026 Livestream Dates: Saturday, July 27; Sunday, July 28; Saturday, August 3; Sunday, and August 4
Highlights of this GSY L3 course. You will learn:
James Knight offers his tried-and-true, long-term solution-oriented results for many common (and complex) physical conditions. These are hands-on techniques from successful case studies from over 30+ years James has been in clinical practice. He has helped countless people come out of chronic pain, stiffness, and other health challenges. These assisted pandiculation techniques are sought after for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, bodyworkers, and other health care professionals that offer customized on-on-one sessions.
- 12+ Assisted Pandiculation sequences that are designed for use with one-on-one student & client sessions to address common physical complaints and conditions.
- 50+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® adapted for use in the chair.
- How and why Somatic Movements get to the root cause of persistent pain, stiffness, and poor posture so you can unwind from these unconscious reflexes
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) is a simple, practical and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain: the way in which the brain senses, controls, and organizes muscles with movement. The result is living life with an embodied sense of ease and freedom through everyday movement and vibrant health.
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HYBRID MODEL FOR LEARNING: For the past couple of years, we at GSY, have been exploring different platforms to offer our training programs. A new one offers part livestream and part in-person experience. This not only cuts down on cost, but it also offers the best of both worlds: learning out of the comfort of your own home, and also the in-person experience where the direct transmission can come through hands-on exchange.
Another perk to the in-person training is that you are invited to bring a friend or family members as guests to join you as complimentary guests if they are not taking the training and the accommodation you are booking has the number of beds you want.
Prerequisite for this course is the completion of GSY Levels 1 & 2. Which, can both be taken online or in-person.
In-person: October 9th – 11th, 2026 ~ Gentle Somatic Yoga® Weekend Retreat: Practices for Deep Self Care. Facilitated by James Knight.
Join us for a weekend of whole-self nourishment and restoration! Enjoy taking part of the Ashram’s daily activities and accommodations: complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspiring spiritual talks, organic meals, and walking forest trails on their gorgeous 800-acre property.
*NOTE: If you want to deepen in your practice, you might consider staying on a few more days (ending Oct. 14th) at Yogaville and sign up for our GSY Level 1 training course. This retreat and training are happening individually, and in-tandem.
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Enjoy taking part of the Ashram’s daily activities and accommodations: complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspirational spiritual talks, organic vegetarian (vegan options) food, and walking forest trails on their 800-acre property including along the James River.
*Special NOTE: This is a stand-alone event, but is also part of the Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY) Level 1 training. So if you would like to extend your visit by a few more days, you are welcome to stay and learn more Somatic Movement Flows, the history, method, neuroscience, and philosophy of GSY
In-Person Gentle Somatic Yoga® Level 1 Training at Yogaville ~ Satchidananda Ashram, Virginia.
October 9-14, 2026 ~ Facilitated by James Knight.
Theme: Your Self-Care Journey Begins with a Supportive Foundation. Learn 25+ Somatic Movement Flows®, the neuroscience, philosophy, and method of GSY. This course is not only designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, bodyworkers, and health care professionals but also for the everyday person who wants to invest in learning how to develop a home practice of deep self-care.
*NOTE: When you sign up for this training, you will also be participating in the Spiritual Retreat Weekend at Yogaville, faclitated by James.
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Join James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY), for an unforgettable spiritual vacation while you embark on a Somatic Healing Journey.
Gentle Somatic Yoga is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-patterning (and strengthening) that goes to the root cause of persistent pain, stiffness, poor posture, anxiety, and lack of energy. Explore simple and reliable tools for self-care, self-healing, and also to share these gifts with others.
Although many participants attracted to this training are Movement Educators, you don’t need to be a yoga teacher/therapist or bodyworker to take this course. Anyone interested in learning new tools to take charge of their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health are welcome.
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this In-Person training, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 1 Course.
What you will learn in this GSY L1 Training Course:
- 25+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing
- How and why somatic movements can significantly increase flexibility & mobility with long-term results
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are adaptable for most body types. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
- How to practice compassionate ways to move your body that inspires expanded states of self-awareness and inner confidence
- How GSY is firmly rooted in leading-edge neuroscience and balanced with heart-based wisdom
- Tips, guidelines, and modifications you can use to customize for your own body, students, or clients ~ both in group classes and private sessions
- How to replace static stretching with innovative brain-to-muscle re-education
This event is hosted by Yogaville and the Satchidananda Ashram.
Yogaville is a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a diverse community of heart-centered people and its world-renowned Yoga Academy ~ Integral Yoga, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth and self-mastery.
Enjoy taking part of the Ashram’s daily activities and accommodations: complimentary yoga and meditation classes, inspirational spiritual talks, organic vegan food, and walking forest trails on their 800-acre property including along the James River.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 32
- Yoga Alliance (YA)
- International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) *You must apply. GSY can give you the codes.
- 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.
Transportation:
The nearest airports to Yogaville are Charlottesville (CHO) or Lynchburg (LYH). You can rent a car, or hire an Uber or a taxi to get to Yogaville.
NEW Somatic Adventure and Wellness Retreat™ ~ Japan ~ November 2026. Facilitated by James Knight and Shigeko Leveque.
Please click the link below to add yourself to our interest list. We will notify you when our registration page is published. With love, James and Shigeko.
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More exciting details of this NEW Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat™ coming soon!
NEW Somatic Adventure and Wellness Retreat ~ New Zealand, South Island ~ September 4 – 11, 2027. Facilitated by James Knight and Tracy Aleksic.
This is a Soul Design Retreat ~ A Journey of Inspiration and Transformation!
Please click the link below to add yourself to our interest list. We will notify you when our registration page is published. With love, James and Tracy.
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More exciting details of this NEW Soul Design Retreat coming soon!
