Gentle Somatic Yoga® Weekend: Practices for Deep Self Care

Join us for a weekend of whole-self nourishment and restoration!
In this workshop you will learn innovative and therapeutic Somatic Movements, meditation, organic farm-to-table food, and be inspired by the sacred Blue Ridge Mountains.

Gentle Somatic Yoga® is a simple, practical, and effective form of brain-to-muscle re-education that goes to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain and stiffness. This heart-informed and evidence-based method can be incorporated into other spiritual practices. The beneficial results can be immediate and long-lasting.

This is a wonderful retreat for anyone wanting to build or enhance a daily home self-care practice. If you are a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, bodyworker, or health care professional you can implement the Somatic Movement Flows® you will learn from this workshop easily into your group classes and/or customized personal sessions.

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.
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 7.5hrs.

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




Testimonials
James Knight is an amazing instructor with a vast amount of knowledge. His workshops are beneficial to people of all levels—from the most basic to the advanced level students. He takes time to listen to the participants and answer all questions. I highly recommend taking a workshop with James!
— Ruby J
A highly experienced and skilled teacher. James is great.
— Judy
James offers a program that is easily received, both in body and mind. He brings in the neuroscience aspect and also speaks from the heart. I found the Somatic Movement Flows he offered were very clear and helpful. I also appreciated the modifications. I highly recommend him!
— Alexandra W
This workshop with James was a delightful experience! He is very approachable, honest, humble, caring and professional. I hope to learn from him again sometime.
— Kathy G



Tentative Schedule





FRIDAY



4:00–6:00
Registration Staff


6:30
Supper (at reserved tables)


7:30–8:00
Welcoming and Ashram Orientation


8–9:15
Restorative Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY) Class James



SATURDAY



7:10–8:40
Hatha Yoga Class


8:40–9:30
Breakfast in SH


9:45–11:15
Introductions, overview of GSY, Gentle Somatic Yoga Class James


11:15–11:45
Gentle Somatic Yoga Learning Laboratory with Q & A James


11:45
Announcements Staff


12:00–12:30
Noon Meditation at LOTUS


12:45
Lunch in SH


2:15–3:15
Gentle Somatic Yoga Class James


3:15–4:15
Gentle Somatic Yoga Learning Laboratory James


5:30
Supper in SH


6:15–7:30
Free time


7:30–9:00
Satsang (gathering of the seekers of Truth)
Kirtan (Music & Chanting), Video of Swami Satchidananda
Speaker



SUNDAY



7:10–8:40
Hatha Yoga Class


8:40–9:30
Breakfast in SH


9:30–10:30
Gentle Somatic Yoga Class James


10:30–11:30
Gentle Somatic Yoga Learning Laboratory James


11:30
Announcements and WS Evaluations


12:00–14:00
Check-out time for Retreat participants