What You Will Learn

– Articulation of the platforms/principles/pillars (somatic practices) and landscapes (relational inquiries) of Soul Motion
– How to offer embodied explorations of gravity/ground, center, breath, 360, spiral, echo and pause.
– Simple methods for teaching awareness, meditation, and stillness practices
– The art of giving clear instructions and asking the right questions that bring your students back into the body
– How to include all dimensions of embodiment in your teaching – physical, emotional, imaginal, and spiritual.
– Using the potency of music and silence to create soundscapes that move the room
– Listening from rather than to, and letting that quality of listening inform your teaching
– Ministering of music and playlist curation (including the basics of DJ software)
– How to use poetry, storytelling, and core texts as sources of inspiration
– Ways to prepare and care for your body that allow for ease and relaxation when leading.
– The artistry and practical logistics of movement facilitation including business and marketing.
– Skills for teaching both in person and online

Upon Successful Completion You Will Be Able To

– Design and lead a Soul Motion class or session
– Translate everyday lived experience into somatic language that you can use in your teaching
– Use the map and language of the Soul Motion practice in other group settings
– Teach about boundaries and explore them as they arise in real time
– Facilitate sessions that include emotional explorations
– Come back to embodied presence, on and off the dance floor
– See the room and respond to what’s needed in the moment
– Use inclusive language and hold space with awareness of who is in the room
– Create a container with integrity and fluid authority
– Navigate group dynamics, power, safety, and ethics as a leader
– Recognize and develop your own natural leadership and teaching style
– Creatively promote and share your offerings

We promise to

– Show up with a rich curriculum that supports your exploration of the platforms and landscapes of Soul Motion.
– Help you understand and apply what it takes to develop into a Soul Motion teacher.
– Welcome your questions and feedback about your experience, especially if something is making it hard for you to participate wholeheartedly.
– Give you constructive, compassionate feedback/feed-forward about your teaching skills.
– Address any concerns about your participation promptly, directly, and with kindness.
– Not presume you will like everything we offer, or that you’ll never feel uncomfortable.
– Assume you’re here for personal and professional growth — and that some growing pains may be part of that.
– Provide the guidance and resources to certify everyone who meets the criteria outlined in the training guidelines.
– Do our best to make sure you’re learning what you came here to learn and support you toward successfully completing the program.