Directed by Jens Johannsen and Katy Dymoke
The Somatic Movement Educator (SME) programme runs over 2 years. See page Content and Fees for a breakdown of the units.
Through the study of individual body systems and the developmental movement process, participants learn the fundamental layering and interweaving of principles that establish the richness of embodiment practices; we touch and are touched in partnering hands-on techniques; we use sound, vibration, verbal dialogue and more to access the body's wisdom.
The SME material has immediate applications to movement based disciplines - such as dance, yoga, sports, martial arts - and to other therapeutic modalities such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychotherapy, bodywork and massage. This 500+ hour program requires two years of study. Graduates are qualified to use the work in educational context.
Learning Through Embodiment
In the SME programme we bring awareness to the major tissues and body systems through somatisation exercises, including movement, touch, vibration, sound and imagery. The experience of the inner tissues is brought to consciousness and taken into expression. As we experience different body-mind states and movement patterns we can open to changes and new possibilities within and around us. Whilst working on our-selves and others, we embody the anatomy and physiology of our physical structures. Exploring in this way is how we enter the BMC embodiment process.
Professional Affiliations
Students and graduates of our programmes can join the Body-Mind Centering Association (BMCA, www.bmcassoc.org), the professional organisation of Body-Mind Centering. Graduates gain authorisation to use the registered BMC name if they join BMCA as professional members.
Our Somatic Movement Educator programme is approved by the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA, www.ismeta.org). Through ISMETA, SME graduates are eligible to become Registered Movement Educators. Graduates of the Practitioner programme (year 3 and 4) are eligible to become Registered Movement Therapists.
For more information on the programmes offered go to www.bodymindcentering.com.