Somatic Pedagogy Training in EN

The Somatic Pedagogy Training also provides an insight into the history and philosophy of somatics, its theories, principles, delimitations and its critical reflection within our current cultural context (Critical Somatics).

Through the analysis of human movement development and through the specific and synergistic attributes of the somatic methods taught, the material can be absorbed and integrated in an embodied and cognitive way, thus supporting sense-making, choice-making and acting in the world.

On the one hand, understanding the principles of the individual methods gives students the opportunity to survey a large part of the somatic professional field. On the other hand, the student gains the ability to use these principles as a basis for their own authorship and application.

Which didactic principles were experienced?

In the interplay of different methods such as Continuum, Feldenkrais Method, Middendorf's Breath Experience, Body-Mind Centering®, experiential anatomy, Authentic Movement, Somatic Yoga and Somatic Voice, experiences and cognitive processes arise that are of great value for one's own development. In the synergy of movement development and the pedagogy of different somatic approaches, participants are enabled to apply and teach general somatic principles independently and autonomously.

How is the Somatic Pedagogy training structured?

The Somatic Pedagoy Training is part of our Somatic Movement Pedagogy Training.
It forms part 2, comprises 50 days (300 hrs.) and is spread over 1.5 years in 10 five-day modules.

The entry requirement for the Somatic Pedagogy Training is completion of the Somatic Basic Year. Part 1 is dedicated to the somatic experience and individual process. Part 2 is primarily devoted to learning how to teach somatics.

Completion of Part 1 & Part 2 (500 hrs.) leads to certification in Somatic Movement Education and qualifies to teach groups based on general principles of Somatics.

Building on this, specialization in an individual area of interest is recommended. There is a wide range of specializations in our continuing education program. With a specialization you are able to work as a somatic movement educator in specific professional fields with expertise and competent knowledge and especially to offer individual work.

What does the Somatic Pedagogy Training involve?

Somatic methods:

• Continuum
• Feldenkrais Methode
• Erfahrbarer Atem nach Middendorf
• Body-Mind Centering®
• Erfahrbare Anatomie
• Authentic Movement
• Somatic Yoga
• Somatic Voice

Curriculum of the Somatic Pedagogy training

The Somatic Pedagogy training combines knowledge from 8 different somatic approaches in the following subjects:

• Somatic practice & reflection
• Somatic pedagogy
• Experiential Anatomy
• History & Philosophy of Somatics
• Embodied mediation
• Teaching practice
• Hands-on
• Processing & documentation
• Research & Integration

  Dates cycle 2025-2027

  Module 1	Sep 08 - Sep 12, 2025 | Basics of the Somatic Pedagogy Part 1
  Module 2	Nov 17 - Nov 21, 2025 | Basics of the Somatic Pedagogy Part 2
  Module 3	Feb 16 - Feb 20, 2026 | Viability
  Module 4	Apr 13 - Apr 17, 2026 | Dimensionality
  Module 5	Jun 08 - Jun 12, 2026 | Formation
  Module 6	Sep 14 - Sep 18, 2026 | Reflection
  Module 7	Nov 16 - Nov 20, 2026 | Resonance
  Module 8	Feb 08 - Feb 12, 2027 | Complexity
  Module 9	Apr 12 - Apr 16, 2027 | Cycles
  Module 10	May 31 - Jun 04, 2027 | Embodiment

  Dates cycle 2024-2026

  Module 1	May 27-31, 2024 | Basics of the Somatic Pedagogy Part 1
  Module 2	Jun 03-07, 2024 | Basics of the Somatic Pedagogy Part 2
  Module 3	Sep 16-20, 2024 | Viability
  Module 4	Nov 11-15, 2024 | Dimensionality
  Module 5	Jan 20-24, 2025 | Formation
  Module 6	March 24-28, 2025 | Reflection
  Module 7	Jun 16-20, 2025 | Resonance
  Module 8	Sep 15-18, 2025 | Complexity
  Module 9	Nov 24-28, 2025 | Cycles
  Module 10	Feb 09-13, 2026 | Embodiment

   

The completion of Part 1 (Somatic Basics Training) & Part 2 (Somatic Pedagogy Training) leads to the first level ISMETA certification as a Somatic Movement Teacher and enables you to teach individuals and groups on the basis of general somatic principles.

For whom is the Somatic Pedagogy training?

• People who want to integrate the work with and on the body more into their life or profession or who are looking for completely new professional perspectives
• Beginners who want an open, cross-method approach
• Researchers and people interested in somatic methods, who appreciate an interdisciplinary approach
• Professional bodyworkers who are looking for new inspiration and reflection for their own work
• Educators, therapists and doctors who are looking for a well-founded body and movement education

Prerequisites
The entry requirement for the somatic pedagogy training is the completion of the somatic basic training (part 1) or comparable previous experience. Part 1 is devoted to somatic experience and the individual process. Part 2 primarily serves to learn how to teach and convey somatics.