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Shin Somatics Events 2025&More

Workshops, Conferences, Community Classes, Virtual Studio on Zoom, Training and Retreats for Yoga and Somatic Movement Arts. Professional Certification and personal development.

Conferences are one-day events. Certification Workshops span five days. Community classes on our Virtual Studio are offered weekly or with a discounted monthly membership. The start dates for each event are provided below.

Ongoing workshops in the USA, UK, Japan, New Zealand, Mexico, Greece and More. See International Page.

2025-6 Schedule

RYT 200 Training Program on Zoom
  • Introduction to Decentering through Butoh
    Introduction to Decentering through Butoh
    Sat, Jan 25
    Zoom Online
    Jan 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Zoom Online
    Experience the transformative power of Butoh with Lani Weissbach, a unique somatic movement practice that guides you to decenter and deeply reconnect with the interconnected web of life.
  • Open House: Intro to Contact Unwinding as Somatic Therapy
    Open House: Intro to Contact Unwinding as Somatic Therapy
    Sat, Feb 01
    Zoom Online
    Feb 01, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
    Zoom Online
    In this FREE introductory class, discover the intuitive art of Contact Unwinding, an engaging movement process within Shin Somatics® Methods led by Michele Iklé.
  • Expanding Education Through Somatics
    Expanding Education Through Somatics
    Sat, Feb 08
    Online Via Zoom
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM MST
    Online Via Zoom
    Conference led by Kelly Lester, Michelle Iklé & Denise Purvis. With Sondra Fraleigh as a Guest Presenter
  • Open House Valentine Gift of Moon Salutation, Land to Water Yoga
    Open House Valentine Gift of Moon Salutation, Land to Water Yoga
    Fri, Feb 14
    Zoom Online
    Feb 14, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    Zoom Online
    Join Christina Marie Sears, for a FREE Land to Water Somatic Yoga Class. This will be a quiet celebration of self-acceptance, admiration, and love through the moon salutation. Christina teaches our upcoming home study yoga certification on the Virtual Studio beginning in March.
  • Land to Water Somatic Yoga
    Land to Water Somatic Yoga
    Sat, Feb 22
    Zoom Online
    Feb 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    Zoom Online
    Rediscover your connection to the natural world in this rejuvenating 'Land to Water' somatic yoga class led by Eastwest Graduate Debra Lacey.
  • An Intuitive Dance Exploration
    An Intuitive Dance Exploration
    Wed, Mar 19
    Zoom Online
    Mar 19, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
    Zoom Online
    Unveil your intrinsic movement in this soulful dance class led by Eastwest Graduate Debra Lacey.
  • Eastwest Greece Retreat
    Eastwest Greece Retreat
    Sat, May 24
    Epidavros Greece - Retreat Center
    May 24, 2025, 4:00 PM GMT+3 – May 31, 2025, 4:00 PM GMT+3
    Epidavros Greece - Retreat Center, Epidavros 210 52, Greece
    Retreat and Certification or Personal Development Workshop in Epidaurus, Greece With Amy Bush, Denise Purvis, and our Eastwest Team Featuring Somatic Yoga, Meditation with Dance and Movement Therapies, and three excursions on the Peloponnesian Peninsula.
  • Certification Workshop: Form to Flow
    Certification Workshop: Form to Flow
    Thu, Jun 26
    Hobart & William Smith Colleges
    Jun 26, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT – Jun 30, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
    Hobart & William Smith Colleges, Geneva, NY 14456, USA
    Moving with Ease at Any Age with Michelle Iklé, Amy Bush, and Sarah Andreacchi.
  • Certification Workshop: Image, Dream, Empathetic Listening, & the Intelligent Body
    Certification Workshop: Image, Dream, Empathetic Listening, & the Intelligent Body
    Sat, Jul 19
    Online Via Zoom
    Jul 19, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT – Jul 20, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
    Online Via Zoom
    Weekend Certification Workshop with Dr. Jeanne Schul & Sondra Fraleigh.
  • Certification Workshop: Butoh, Somatic Yoga, Shin Restore Bodywork, & the Intelligent Body
    Certification Workshop: Butoh, Somatic Yoga, Shin Restore Bodywork, & the Intelligent Body
    Sat, Jul 26
    Online Via Zoom
    Jul 26, 2025, 9:00 AM EDT – Jul 27, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
    Online Via Zoom
    Weekend Workshop with Debra Lacey & Lani Weissbach
  • In-Motion EcoSomatics Methods: Certification Workshop
    In-Motion EcoSomatics Methods: Certification Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 04
    Utah Tech University
    Oct 04, 2025, 9:30 AM MDT – Oct 05, 2025, 4:30 PM MDT
    Utah Tech University, St. George, UT, USA
    Certification Workshop over two weekends in St. George, Utah With Sondra Fraleigh and Sara Gallo

Eastwest Somatics Retreat in Greece

A photograph of Epidaurus, Greece
Amy Bush, director of Greece Retreat

Amy Bush

Enjoy the Morning and Evening Program of Somatic Yoga, Depth-Movement Dance, Meditation & Breath work to earn one full level of certification credit with Eastwest Somatics, ISMETA, and Yoga Alliance.

 

The program is open to everyone for personal development or certification. It includes free time during mid-day for guided excursions, walking tours, sight-seeing, and beach activities. A Zoom check-in and check-out, a short reading list, and a home study practicum focused on reflection & healing will be provided for certification students.

Join Amy Bush, Denise Purvis, and our Eastwest Team 

 

Embark on a transformative journey with our retreat in Greece. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Epidaurus and holistic healing. Experience scenic beaches and historic sites on the Peloponnesian Peninsula. The ancient sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus was built as a center for medicine and healing and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

The retreat includes a double or triple room with a private bath, breakfast & dinner, transfers from the airport in Athens to Epidaurus and return, and three excursions on the peninsula.

 

The cost is $1895 per person, with an additional $385 for a single room.

 

Reserve your spot and secure pricing with a non-refundable deposit of $349 and make two payments of $773 due on Feb 10, 2025, and March 15, 2025. Limited space available, so book early with a deposit through the  Registration link on this page.

 

Contact workshops@eastwestsomatics

for more information.

For refund policy, see the Registration Page.

Denise Purvis, Assistant of Greece Retreat

Denise Purvis

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Individual and Small Group Mentorships

Opportunities to Train as a Yoga Teacher

Yoga 200, Certification/Registration through Yoga Alliance       and Shin Somatics, apply after Level 5 Shin Somatics: See yoga certification page on this website.

Apply for individual and Small Group Mentorships with

Sondra Fraleigh in St. George, with option for certification credit. Mentorships limited to 2 days. 

Tuition $620 four weeks in advance.

Email: workshops@eastwestsomatics.com 

Writing & Reading Roundtable with Sondra Fraleigh

Apply for The Roundtable for online sharing and critical engagement with Sondra and others. Schedule to be determined after registration with deposit. Send your writing to Sondra and the Roundtable  See Conference and Roundtable Page for details and fees. 

Nathalie Guillaume on Sondra's Birthday
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