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Somatic Sanctuary™ is an ongoing monthly 2-hour LIVESTREAM Somatic Movement Workshop Series
Our Next Somatic Sanctuary:
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 | 10am – 12pm (PDT) <<Click HERE for time zone converter>>
Theme: Somatic Stability™
We are very excited to announce the return of an enhancement of GSY called Somatic Stability™.
This new Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired method includes the blending of mat Pilates with the neuroscience of GSY. This innovative technique builds core strength and supports bone density, while at the same time re-programming muscles to significantly increase flexibility.
It is co-facilitated with experienced yoga teacher-trainer, Pilates trainer, and GSY-Certified Practitioner, Rachael Shepherd, and James Knight.
Part of the philosophy of Gentle Somatic Yoga is creating harmony and balance throughout one’s entire Soma, with this in mind Somatic Stability was created. This session will provide you with a deeper connection to your inner strength as well as tools and techniques to offer participants who are looking to improve their balance and coordination, increase bone density, and improve muscular strength. Inspired by mat Pilates and through combining the technique of pandiculation, Somatic Stability can be modified for all ages and abilities.
Benefits:
- Reduce risk of injury and falls through increased stability and balance
- Improve muscular strength
- Support your bone density
- Increased flexibility
- Maximize your mobility
- Build your core strength
- Strengthen Pelvic floor
All are welcome. No prior experience required.
Facilitated by James Knight and Rachael Shepherd
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Format & Replay Access
Each Somatic Sanctuary™ livestream workshop includes:
- 90 minutes of guided, experiential somatic movement
- Optional 30-minute live Q&A with James Knight and guest facilitators
Themes change monthly and are designed to support whole-self nourishment and nervous system regulation.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, and bodyworkers.
How It Works:
Once you register, you'll receive a Zoom link via email.
Can’t join us live? No problem! All registered participants receive access to the replay video for 30 days after the event. After that, the video will be archived and available for long-term viewing inside our Somatic Wellness TV library.
Sliding Scale Registration:
Choose the amount that feels right for you:
$15 • $20 • $25
Would you like to have a whole year (12 consecutive workshops) of Somatic Sanctuary™ for a reduced price? (Approx. $13 for each workshop. No worries if you miss one, as you will receive the recordings to watch and practice later)
***Special NOTE: All of our past Somatic Sanctuary livestream workshops have been recorded as
follow-along videos, and are available on our Somatic Wellness TV subscription.***
Try it for 7 days FREE!
follow-along videos, and are available on our Somatic Wellness TV subscription.***
Try it for 7 days FREE!
These Somatic Sanctuary workshops, are designed for whole-self (Mind/Body/Spirt) nourishment.
Through this journey of deep self-care we invite you will learn and embody:
these Gentle Somatic Yoga’s key principles:
These Somatic Sanctuary workshops, are designed for whole-self (Mind/Body/Spirt) nourishment.
Through this journey of deep self-care we invite you will learn and embody:
these Gentle Somatic Yoga’s key principles:
Interoception: sensing your body from the inside/out. Through building more internal awareness, this skill assists you in self-healing and invites a greater sense of peace and wellbeing
With an attitude of exploration and discovery, learn how you can reconnect with the abandoned parts of yourself, due to stress, and to become whole again
Learn how to discern the important difference between stretching - versus - pandiculation and also fitness - versus - wellness
Embody a series of Somatic Yoga Movement Flows® to erase chronic pain, stiffness, mis-aligned posture, and other effects of stress throughout the soma (body). These Flows can be easily learned and implemented into a daily home practice
Discover areas of Sensory Motor Amnesia (SMA). SMA happens within the body when muscles stay contracted regardless of your best efforts to release them. SMA can happen as a result of overuse of specific muscle groups, accidents, surgery's, and other traumatic experiences.
Through Gentle Somatic Yoga muscles can be repatterned out of Sensory Motor Amnesia. When this happens you can retake control over your muscles and return to ease and freedom of movement.
All are welcome!
All are welcome!
Who can benefit?
Who can benefit?
Anyone looking for solutions to common health challenges, and/or want to develop a daily home movement practice… these Livestream Workshops are for you!
The yoga teacher, yoga therapist, bodyworker, or other health care professional looking to enhance their current skill set and offerings… these Livestream Workshops are for you!
Current Certified Gentle Somatic Yoga® Practitioners who want to keep up with the practice and learn new enhancements for the Somatic Movement Flows®
Cost:
Sliding Scale ~ $15, $20 or $25
Our intentions for offering a sliding scale price is to:
- Acknowledge the folks whose jobs have been affected by the current pandemic that is still ongoing
- Recognize our friends in countries where the US dollar conversion rates are not in their favor
- To attract new participants who haven’t tried this method of therapeutic and healing movement practice
Accessibility
Each Somatic Sanctuary™ workshop will be recorded and available for viewing 30 days after the event. Replay recording links will be sent via email up to three days after the workshop. (Thank you in advance for your patience in regards to this timing. There is much for us to do on the backend of our website to make this recording available to you).
If you miss it during that time, you can always subscribe to our new Somatic Wellness TV™ by clicking here. You can try it out for FREE for 7 days.
Reminder: James and/or his faculty facilitates these livestream Somatic Sanctuary workshops with intent to cater to our worldwide audience with different time zones. If you are not able to make a session, you can still sign up for it and practice with the replay recordings at your convenience.
James Knight, E-RYT, CHSE, is the Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga® and has been an integrative therapist and experienced yoga teacher for over 30 years. He is recognized as one of the early pioneers bridging the fields of Somatics and Yoga, bringing neuroscience-informed movement together with mindful, embodied practice.
James is a certified Hanna Somatic Educator through the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training. One of his unique gifts is the ability to translate the principles of Hanna Somatics into accessible, compassionate movement experiences that support nervous system regulation, pain relief, and healthy aging.
Through his teaching, James inspires others to reconnect with the body’s innate intelligence and rediscover their natural birthright of peace, vitality, and wellbeing — supporting greater physical ease, emotional resilience, and embodied freedom in everyday life.
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