BodyMind School

Immerse yourself…

in Wellness and Ritual at our IAYT member School

Located at Elbow Lake Environmental Education Centre.

Dive into the magic of your body and its interconnectedness with the natural world through experiential somatic education.

Embodied Somatics: An Experiential Journey Through the Elements of Self

A Comprehensive Foundation in Somatic Practice

60-Hour Experiential Somatics

This immersive program invites you to explore the elemental forces of water, sound, movement, ritual, the nervous system and self-care. Each module offers a rich sensory experience, guiding you toward greater presence, sense of connectivity and felt sense of self. Through movement, breath, sound, and reflection, you will deepen your access to the body’s innate wisdom and capacity for healing, supporting both yourself and others.

This program serves as an excellent entry point for those interested in deepening their knowledge and continuing their education in the field of Somatics. Designed to be accessible to all bodies, this program welcomes therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, healthcare professionals and those that seek to explore somatically for personal growth or continuing education.

Flexible Learning Options
Modules can be taken individually as stand alone experiences or as part of the full 60-hour program. Each module focuses on a key somatic theme and a process of yoga inquiry. Completing the full program provides a comprehensive somatic foundation and qualifies for continuing education credits with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Supportive Learning Container

This program is experiential and education-based, inviting deep listening and embodied exploration. Because somatic practices can sometimes touch personal material, participants are asked to have access to supportive resources outside of the group container.

Participants are welcome to work with Norah individually during the program, or to draw on other forms of trusted support, to help integration unfold in a resourced way.

  • Theme: How is our biology a Somatic Resource

    Key Concepts

    • Water as a resource for flow, adaptability, and connection

    • Resonance as a felt sense and vibration within the body

    • Anatomy & Physiology: Understanding interstitial fluid, lymph, and cellular resonance within the somatic body.

    Experiential Practices

    • Fluid Movement Exploration: Follow the natural rhythm of water within your body

    • Continuum Somatic Practice: Movement based

    • Oceanic Breath Practice: Breath techniques to enter states of calm and ease

    • Resonance Practice: Use sound to feel resonance

  • Theme: Mantra, Vibration, and the Voice as a Healing Tool

    Key Concepts

    • Sound as a pathway for nervous system regulation

    • The impact of vibration on fascia, muscles, and tissues

    • The power of voice as an internal and external healing tool

    • Yoga & the Mind: Exploration of the power of sound to influence mind states.

    Experiential Practices

    • Vocal Toning

    • Sound Bath Immersions

    • Mantra Practice

  • Theme: Moving with Awareness & Shifting Habits

    Key Concepts

    • How habitual movement patterns shape our sense of self

    • The role of movement in transformation and emotional release

    • How small, subtle shifts that can create profound changes

    • Framework for Health & Disease: Introduction to the Kosha’s (5 layers of the human system) as it relates to movement & stagnation

    Experiential Practices

    • Embodied Anatomy: seated somatic meditation

    • Continuum Somatic Practice: Movement based

    • Somatic Movement Inquiry: Follow your body’s natural impulse for movement

    • Facial Unwinding: subtle movements aimed to shift chronic tension patterns

  • Theme: Understanding and Supporting the Nervous System

    Key Concepts

    • The autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its role in safety and regulation

    • Fight, flight, freeze, and the experience of co-regulation

    • Techniques to increase capacity, support calm, and create safety

    • Samskara and Somatic Imprints: How past experiences create patterned responses, behaviours, and nervous-system tone.

    Experiential Practices

    • Nervous System Mapping: Track and map your own states of being

    • Somatic Touch Practice: Use intentional touch to support grounding and safety

    • Co-Regulation Practice: Practice being with others in ways that promote safety and connection

  • Theme: Engaging Fire, Water, Earth, and Air in Somatic Practice

    Key Concepts

    • The four elements (fire, water, earth, air) as resources for growth and transformation

    • Sankalpa: Setting a Clear Intention -Anchoring your practice with purpose and alignment

    • Designing meaningful personal and collective rituals

    • Symbolic movement and intentional action as a form of healing

    Experiential Practices

    • Fire Ritual: Energizing

    • Water Ritual: Cleansing

    • Earth Ritual: Grounding

    • Air Ritual: Rejuvenating

      (Use of breath, movement and sound)

  • Theme: Rituals to promote wellbeing

    Key Concepts

    • Self-care as a sustainable, daily practice

    • How to design personalized somatic self-care rituals to support the holistic human system

    • Self-study. How to recognize your body’s cues for rest, support, and nourishment

    Experiential Practices

    • Self-Care Assessment: Reflect on your current self-care patterns and needs

    • Embodied Ritual Design: Create a self-care plan to sustain yourself through life's demands

    • Daily Integration Practices: Breath, movement, and grounding as daily practice

    • Meditation & Contemplative Practice: Deep rest and embodied stillness

  • This program has been designed to support the Scope of Practice for Yoga Therapy as defined by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). It aligns with the principles of ethical practice, client care, and scope of practice required for IAYT-accredited training.

    This program offers 60 hours of professional development and continuing education for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, healthcare providers.

Registration Now Open

Enrollment is open for the January - June 2026 program.

  • Program Flow & Structure
    This 60-hour somatic training unfolds over six months, with one 10-hour module each month. Modules are offered in-person.

  • Class Schedule: One Sunday per month:
    January - June 2026. Jan 4, Feb 22, Mar 29, Apr 12, May 3, and June 7.

  • Location: Elbow Lake, Central Frontenac, ON K0H 2K0

  • Format: In-person. Spaces are limited to 8 participants to foster intimacy and comfort within the group.

Daily Schedule

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM — Arrival & Nature Walk
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Learning Through Practice
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM — Lunch (farm-to-table lunch provided)
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM — Experiential Movement, Sound & Voice Practice
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM — Integration
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM — Break
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Sound Bath (optional)

Schedule offers a balanced flow of learning, experiential practice, and integration to support an embodied experience.

Pricing & Enrolment

  • Full Course (6 Modules): $300 CAD per module + HST (includes lunch)

  • Drop-In (Single Module): $350 CAD per module + HST (includes lunch)

    Enrolment priority is given to those registered in the full course. If space remains, drop-ins for individual modules are accepted on a first-enrolment basis.
    After the second module, the cohort is closed to new participants. Returning students may join select modules on a drop-in basis, space permitting.

    Payment Plans: Available for students registering for three or more modules at once.

    ✨ To apply, please complete the application below, and we’ll reach out with next steps.

Learning that awakens the wisdom of the body.

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If you’d like to join or have questions, I invite you to reach out to me directly through the form below. I’ll follow up with you to share next steps and address any questions you may have.

I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your journey.


- Norah Greatrix