🌿 Somatic Practitioner Foundations Certification

(January–June 2027)

A mentorship‑based training in embodied presence, nervous‑system literacy, and integrative somatic support.

The Somatic Practitioner Foundations Certification is a 6‑month, 90‑hour training for wellness professionals, helping professionals, and individuals seeking deeper embodiment, relational ease, and somatic skillfulness.

This program blends nervous‑system education, somatic movement, relational presence, and supportive somatic contact within a mentorship‑based learning environment.

It is designed for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, coaches, counselors, caregivers, and anyone drawn to somatic work for personal or professional growth.

Training Schedule (January–June 2027)

The Foundations Certification meets:

• One Sunday per month (9:00 AM–1:00 PM)

• One Tuesday evening per month (6:00 PM–9:00 PM)

• Plus self‑study, reflections, and optional partner practices between sessions

This rhythm supports embodied learning, integration, and sustainable pacing.

Your full calendar will be provided after registration.

Optional Somatic Retreats (Fall 2026)

The Somatic Retreats are not required for certification, but they offer a beautiful way to enter the work through nourishment, embodiment, and receiving.

If you completed the Somatic Retreats series, you receive a $100 tuition credit toward this January certification.

Tuition

$1,980 when paid in full by cash or check. If using a payment plan or credit card, a different tuition amount applies.

What You’ll Learn

You will learn how to:

• Support others through nervous‑system literacy and embodied communication

• Offer somatic movement and integrative somatic support

• Facilitate small groups with more attunement, pacing, and presence

• Bring somatic principles into your existing work or personal life

• Build or expand a private practice rooted in embodied, relational care

This certification supports both professional development and personal transformation, helping you cultivate more ease, clarity, and connection in your relationships, work, and daily life.

CEUs: Eligible for Yoga Alliance continuing education hours; massage CEUs may be added pending approval.

Expertise & Embodied Teaching

The program is led by Madia Swicord, a trainer with nearly 30 years of experience in somatic education, yoga therapy, integrative bodywork, trauma‑informed facilitation, and embodied leadership. Her teaching is relational, attuned, and grounded in lived experience — offering a training environment that is both professionally credible and deeply human.

Program Philosophy

• Mentorship‑based learning

• Integration‑focused pacing

• Embodied, experiential education

• Rooted in nervous‑system literacy

• Supportive of both personal and professional growth

After You Reserve Your Spot

Once you register, you’ll receive:

• Your full training calendar

• A welcome packet

• Preparation guidance

• What to bring to each session

• Optional study materials

• Community connection opportunities

Everything you need to feel supported, prepared, and excited for the journey ahead.