GSY Events
upcoming events you don’t want to miss…
A MONTHLY ongoing 2-hr Livestream Workshop
Saturday, June 3 ~ This month’s theme: Somatic Vinyasa Flow™
Facilitated by GSY Faculty Lori Hill and James Knight. This is a NEW GSY inspired practice intended to “somaticize” traditional hatha vinyasa flows. The intent is to offer somatic movements that will not only build strength and bone density, but also help reprogram muscles to their optimal length in a resting position.
Through a process of brain-to-muscle repatterning most people find beneficial results that are immediate and long lasting.
10am San Francisco & Vancouver | 1pm New York & Ottawa | 6p UK
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This ongoing LIVESTREAM series of Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) workshops created by GSY founder, James Knight, happens each month with a new anatomical focus and theme. Through mindful movement, with the attitude of exploration & discovery, we connect with our Whole-Self.
For June’s Somatic Sanctuary Lori Hill and James Knight have been working on a GSY inspired class that caters to the need of weight bearing movements to develop muscle strength and bone denisity. Both of what is needed as we age to support optimal heath for all systems within the soma.
If you are not able to make these livestream sessions, you can still access the replay recordings and practice the workshops at your convience. AS WELL you can purchase this recording after the fact, if you weren’t able to sign up in time.
Time: Each workshop is 1 1/2-hrs with an optional 1/2-hr Q&A following. Many people like to stay the Q&A to ask questions about thier own body conditions or to learn more about the methods/concepts presented.
Fee: sliding scale $5 – $20 USD. Video recordings are available for 30 days.
Next Dates: For future dates beyond the current months, click the link below “Learn More”.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
San Francisco | Tucson | Vancouver:
10am – 1pm PDT
Miami | New York | Ottawa: 1pm – 4pm EDT
London Time: 5pm – 8pm BST
Fee: Sliding scale ~ Video recordings of all sessions avail for 30 days
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This Deep Dive Livestream Workshop is faciliated by James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga, and Dr. Keith Motes, Founder of Shaking Medicine. Shaking Medicine is a somatic therapy for embodying your instinctive therapeutic tremor mechanism.
TUITION: $80 – $100 – $120 USD
This Workshop is offered as a sliding scale to provide accessibility to those affected by the pandemic, and also unfavorable currency exchange rates.
In addition, for an additional 20% discount you can use this coupon code upon checkout: CURRENCY20
During this livestream workshop you will learn how to release/integrate truama in your body, go deeper into learning how to tap into your own somatic intelligence, and make generative decisions for every day living.
Practice and explore:
- Two Somatic based movement classes to help you learn simple and reliable techniques that will help you unwind from deep stress holding patterns within your soma.
- Two sessions of reviewing each Somatic movement sessions. These “learning laboratory” classes hold intent for you being able to ask questions and customize these techniques into your daily home practices.
- Therapuetic tremoring to help unwind from deep subconscious stress-related patterns within your soma (body).
- 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
For more information about Shaking Medicine visit Keith’s website: https://www.shakingmedicine.com/
Yoga Instructors may claim 4.50 CEU hours for this event through Yoga Alliance, and Yoga Therapists can apply for IAYT CEUs
RECORDINGS:
All sessions are livestreamed and recorded.* If you are unable to join us live for a portion of the sessions you will have access to the video recordings for 30 days after the program ends. Recordings are usually emailed within 3 days and are available to program participants only.
*James and Keith will be the only ones spotlighted for most of the sessions. The exception is during the Q & A. You’re welcome to turn off your camera if you don’t wish your image to be recorded.
Seasonal 3-hour LIVESTREAM Deep Dive Workshop Series ~ Featuring experts in the field of Healing Arts that are aligned with Gentle Somatic Yoga® neuroscience, philosophy, and method.
2023 Deep Dive schedule at a glance:
- June 24th: THEME ~ A Day Well Spent: Medication practices for self-care to bring balance and inner peace. Facilitated by Avi Gordon and James Knight
- July 15th THEME ~ Somatic Movement Flows® modified for the chair. Practices for use with seniors and corporate wellness. Facilitated by Lori Hill and James Knight
- November 11th THEME ~ NEW GSY inpsired method: Somatic Energy Flow™. Techniques to manage and possible reverse chronic pain syptoms associated with autoimmune diseases like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, limes disease, athritis, and more. Facilitated by Alison Hughes and James Knight
- December 16th THEME ~ NEW GSY inpsired method: Somatic Stability™. Core strength practices inspired from Mat Pilates. Facilititated by with Rachael Shepherd and James Knight
Fee: Sliding scale ~ Video recordings of all sessions avail for 30 days
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During these livestream Deep Dive 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.
These Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired classes and discussions empower the Whole-Self (SOMA) for alignment, vitality, and an embodied sense of peace & wellbeing. 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.
These Workshops are designed for anyone wanting to learn tools for self-care. And, if you are a yoga teacher/therapist, bodyworker or health care professional these the skills that you learn can be immediately implemented into your classes and/or private sessions. Most people find immediate beneficial results that are long lasting.
Fee is offered at a sliding scale: $25 – $40 – $55 USD
In addition, we are offering a coupon to offset unfavorable exchange rates for participants from other countries where the US currency exchange rate is high. Please use this code for an additional 20% off listed price upon checkout: EXCHANGE20
Yoga Instructors may claim 4.50 CEU hours for this event through Yoga Alliance, and Yoga Therapists can apply for IAYT CEUs
RECORDINGS:
All sessions are livestreamed and recorded.* If you are unable to join us live for a portion of the sessions you will have access to the video recordings for 30 days after the program ends. Recordings are usually emailed within 3 days and are available to program participants only.
More additional information and to sign-up, use this LINK
Theme: Your Healing Journey Begins with a Supportive Foundation…
August 5 & 6, August 12 & 13, August 19 & 20 (*Aug. 20 is for students wanting certification) All sessions will be recorded if you need to miss one or more sessions
In Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) Level 1, we guide you into learning 25+ Somatic Movement Flows®. GSY is a science-based AND heart-informed method to empower you with reliable foundational skills for self-care and self-healing.
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***If you are not able to make every session, no worries. All sessions will be recorded and you’ll have access up to 3 months for non-certification students, and 6 months for students wanting certification. As well all participants have complimentary access to our self-paced online course. The combination of this access supports a well-rounded education***
Some highlights of this course. You will learn:
- 25+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing
- 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
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are suitable and effective for your body. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this Livestream Training, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 1 Course
This Online Course gives you access to the 25+ Somatic Movement Flow Videos and illustrated PDF step-by-step handouts taught in the Livestreaming Level 1 Course!
Theme: Your Healing Journey Continues with the Whole Self…
September 16 & 17, September 23 & 24, October 14 & 15 (*Oct. 15 is for students wanting certification) All sessions will be recorded if you need to miss one or more sessions
Continuing from the foundation in Level 1, Level 2 expands your self-care tool kit to gift yourself and others. This includes learning techniques to expand the Energy Body (aura and chakras), and also create balance with the Emotional Body.
Prerequisite: You must have completed the Level 1 training to be able to take this course.
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***If you are not able to make every session, no worries. All sessions will be recorded and you’ll have access up to 3 months for non-certification students, and 6 months for students wanting certification. As well all participants have complimentary access to our self-paced online course. The combination of this access supports a well-rounded education.***
Some highlights of this course. You will learn:
- 29 NEW Somatic Movement Flows®
- Practices inspired from the methods of Core Energetics and Bioenergetics to enliven auric field and chakras
- Deeper understanding and embodiment of the GSY philosophical underpinnings, along with practices to balance the Whole-Self
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this Livestream Training, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 2 Course
This Online Course gives you access to the 29+ Somatic Movement Flow Videos and illustrated PDF step-by-step handouts taught in the Livestreaming Level 2 Course!
- November 3rd – 5th: Spiritual Retreat Weekend ~ Facilitated by James Knight
- November 3rd – 8th: GSY Level 1 Training ~ Facilitated by James Knight
Would you like to immerse yourself within a spiritual community experience, all the while practicing/learning GSY? Enjoy taking part of the Ashram’s daily activities: complimentary yoga and meditation classes, spiritual talks, eat organic vegan food, and walking forest trails on their 750 acre property including along the James River.
The GSY Level 1 training is part of the Spiritual Retreat Weekend. The difference is that participants from the Retreat weekend will stay a few days longer to complete the GSY training. Please email us if you have any questions.
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These in-person events are hosted by Satchidananda Ashram. Yogaville is a serene oasis in the heartland of Virginia. With a unique community, spiritual center, and Yoga academy, Yogaville opens doors to spiritual growth.
The nearest airports to Yogaville is Lynchburg (LYH) or Charlottesville (CHO). You can rent a car, or you can arrange and purchase transportation from Yogaville’s guest services.
James Knight has had the privilege of hosting Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) events at Yogaville for many years. He appreciates the opportunity to invite others into a thriving spiritual community and learning the other important limbs of hatha yoga.
The schedule of the spiritual weekend retreat offers ample opportunity to explore all the variety of offerings at the Ashram. There will be four Gentle Somatic Yoga workshops where participants can learn up to 16 Somatic Movement Flows® (SMFs). These SMFs are also part of the GSY Level 1 training, so those that are interested in going deeper into embodying the GSY practice can stay on after the Retreat and continue learning the method, philosophy and neuroscience.
Although many participants drawn to this method 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.
Some highlights of the GSY Level 1 training course. You will learn:
- 25+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing
- 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
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are suitable and effective for your body. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this In-Person & Livestream Training Course, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 1 Course
This Online Course gives you access to the 25+ Somatic Movement Flow Videos and illustrated PDF step-by-step handouts.
In-Person GSY Level 1 Training and Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico!
Theme for GSY L1: Your Healing Journey Begins with a Supportive Foundation ~ Facilitated by James Knight and GSY Faculty
Dates: January 20-27, 2024
(NOTE: We just booked this recently. More details coming very soon. If you are interested more about this event, then please consider putting yourself on this WAITLIST. We expect this to sell out, as it did in 2023, so whoever is highest on the waitlist has first priority!
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Join James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY), for an unforgettable vacation getaway while you continue your educational journey with GSY.
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.
Some highlights of this course. You will learn:
- 25+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing
- 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
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are suitable and effective for your body. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this In-Person & Livestream Training Course, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY ONLINE Level 1 Course
James has been coming to Sayulita, Mexico almost every year since 2012 and it is one of his favorite places in the world (the nearest international airport is Puerto Vallarta, then you take a 45-min cab ride to Sayulita). Not only will you be empowered with new skills for personal and/or professional development, be ready for some great surprises of local culture, secluded beaches, yummy food, and more… Also, you are invited to bring a friend or family members to join you as complimentary guests if they are not taking the training and the accomodation you are booking has room. There is plenty of time for your guests to be fully entertained in Sayulita if they don’t mind waiting until your breaks to spend time with you (trust us… they won’t be bored!).
In-Person GSY Level 2 Training and Retreat in Sayulita, Mexico!
Theme for GSY L2: Energy Body (aura & chakras), and emotions ~ Facilitated by James Knight and GSY Faculty
Dates: January 27-Feb.3, 2024
(NOTE: We just booked this recently. More details coming very soon. If you are interested more about this event, then please consider putting yourself on this WAITLIST. We expect this to sell out, as it did in 2023, so whoever is on the waitlist has first priority!
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Join James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY), for an unforgettable vacation getaway while you continue your educational journey with GSY.
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.
Some highlights of this course. You will learn:
- 28+ Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing. The theme for this training is learning about the energy body (aura and chakras) as well as the embotional body
- 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
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are suitable and effective for your body. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this In-Person & Livestream Training Course, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced GSY Level 2 training course
James has been coming to Sayulita, Mexico almost every year since 2012 and it is one of his favorite places in the world (the nearest international airport is Puerto Vallarta, then it is a 45-min cab ride to Sayulita). Not only will you be empowered with new skills for personal and/or professional development, be ready for some great surprises of local culture, secluded beaches, yummy food, and more…
Also, 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 accomodation you are booking has the amount of beds you want. There is plenty of time for your guests to be fully entertained in Sayulita if they don’t mind waiting until your breaks to spend time with you (trust us… they won’t be bored!).
In-Person GSY Level 3 Training
Theme for GSY L3: Assisted Pandiculation ~ Facilitated by James Knight
Dates: March 2024 (Exact date and location TBA)
(NOTE: More details coming very soon. If you are interested more about this event, then please consider putting yourself on this WAITLIST. We expect this to sell out as we have not had an in-person GSY L3 training for a couple of years, so whoever is on the waitlist has first priority!
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Join James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY), for an unforgettable vacation getaway while you continue your educational journey with GSY.
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.
Some highlights of this 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.
- Therapeutic Somatic Movement Flows® for self-care, resiliency, health, and wellbeing. The theme for this training is learning about the energy body (aura and chakras) as well as the emotional body
- 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
- Ways to practice nourishing movements that are suitable and effective for your body. Emphasis will be on finding your own inner teacher and relying less on “doing it right” according to instruction or demonstration
As an ADDED BONUS, when you register for this In-Person & Livestream Training Course, we’ll also give you complimentary access to our self-paced, GSY Level 3 online training course.
It is most likely that this training will take place near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. James has been coming to this part of Mexico almost every year since 2012 and it is one of his favorite places in the world. Not only will you be empowered with new skills for personal and/or professional development, be ready for some great surprises of local culture, secluded beaches, yummy food, and more…
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. There is plenty of time for your guests to be fully entertained in Sayulita if they don’t mind waiting until your breaks to spend time with you (trust us… they won’t be bored!).
