Somatic Yoga Training with Shawn Cornelison

Curious about somatics? This practice uses the mind-body connection to help you tune into your internal self and recognize signals from your body about pain, discomfort, or imbalance. Somatics can offer insight into how we store experiences in the body. Experts believe that this awareness, combined with natural movement and touch, can support healing and wellness. The concept was first coined by educator Thomas Hanna in 1970 to describe techniques that boost bodily awareness through movement and relaxation.

Although somatic practices have become popular in the West over the past 50 years, many are rooted in Eastern philosophies and healing methods, including tai chi and qi gong. In this workshop, you’ll explore these movement and relaxation techniques and learn how to integrate them into regular classes like vinyasa, Yin, or Restorative yoga. This training is accessible to everyone, whether you’re a yoga teacher or not. By the end, you’ll have the tools to build a home practice that can relieve tension and pain and cultivate a more resilient nervous system. Personally, I’ve seen a significant reduction in daily tension and discomfort from incorporating these movements.

Workshop Details:

Dates: January 18–19
Time: 12:00–6:00 p.m. each day
Included: Video resources covering all movements taught during the workshop

Somatics Yoga Certification (2-Day Program)

Two-Day Teacher Certification
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, January 18 + 19
Time: 12:00–6:00 p.m. each day
Location: Wonder Yoga, 1305 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474

Early Registration (by December 15): $400
Late Registration: $450

This program is open to everyone; you don’t need to be a yoga instructor to participate. Videos covering all movements will be provided to all attendees.

No prior experience is needed and all learning materials are provided. A certificate of completion will be issued after the sessions are completed.

WHAT TO BRING:

Yoga Mat
Water
Blanket

Pre-registration is required for this certifications. This training is suitable for all levels.

*Tuition becomes nonrefundable and non transferable within seven days of this workshop.

Workshop Details

Date: January 18 & 19, 2025*
Time: 12p-6p
Place: Wonder Yoga
With: Shawn Cornelison

Price

$400 Early Registration Discount (Register by December 15th)
$450 Late Registration

*Full date attendance required.

Shawn Cornelison, E-RYT 500

Certified Yoga Therapist | Instructor | International Yoga Educator

With over 20 years of teaching experience across the U.S. and internationally, Shawn Cornelison is a highly skilled and versatile yoga instructor. An E-RYT-500 and Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), Shawn holds multiple specialized certifications, including Yin Yoga, Meridian Yoga, and Yoga for Anxiety & Depression. His extensive studies include an 800-hour Advanced Teacher Training in Yogic Philosophy. Shawn travels globally, sharing his knowledge through diverse yoga styles and offering 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs.

In the U.S., Shawn splits his time between Boston, MA, and Las Cruces, NM. In Boston, he serves as a lead instructor in the Open Doors 200-Hour Teacher Training Program and co-created the Open Doors 300-Hour Teacher Training Program. He also offers teacher certifications in Yin Yoga and Yoga for Anxiety & Depression.

Shawn’s classes emphasize breath and functional body movement, guiding students to explore their inner landscapes in a way that is both physically challenging and accessible. His teachings incorporate his knowledge of meridians, therapeutic yoga, and yoga philosophy, creating sessions that are deeply informative and tailored to support each student’s unique structure and needs.

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If you have any questions about this workshop, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can reach us at 781.281.9642 or by filling out the form below.

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