Hybrid Somatic Facilitator Training Certification
A comprehensive 6-month hybrid certification blending online masterclasses, personal mentorship, and a 5-day deep immersion in sunny Florida.
January - June 2027
HOW IT WORKS
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Enroll Now: Lock in your discounted price today.
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Program Timeline: The next cohort January - June 2027.
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January – April 2027: Live monthly online sessions with replay
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May 1–5, 2027: 5-day in-person training (travel and lodging not included).
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May – June 2027: Follow-up mentorship sessions online
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Practice teaching sessions and group facilitator calls
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Graduation: Complete all requirements to receive your certificate.
Who is this for?
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Somatic Coaches, Therapists, and Healers
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Yoga teachers, Dance facilitators, Sound Healers
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Those who want to add movement to their offerings
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Those who want to lead somatic-based dance and movement
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Those who want to lead ecstatic dance with depth and integrity
This training may not be a fit if you’re looking for:
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DJ technique only
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A fast-track certification without personal practice
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A prescriptive formula for “how to facilitate”
An embodied approach to facilitation
This training emphasizes:
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A 5-Day Training Immersion
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Monthly Master Classes
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Live Facilitator Sessions
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Follow Up Mentorship
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One Month Practicum
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If you do not complete the training in six months - you keep all of the materials, and complete when you are ready.
The 5-Day Immersion:
May 1-5, 2027
Lake Worth Beach, Florida
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You must attend all 5-days of the training.
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Daily Schedule 9am - 6pm (lunch included)
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Arrive the day before training begins.
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Depart the day after training ends.
Day 1 and 2 Retreat:
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Expansive
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Emotional
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Transformational
Day 3, 4 and 5 Training:
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Structured
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Skill-based
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Reflective
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Practice-oriented
A deeper step in the embodiment pathway
The In-Person Training is taught by Master Teacher Arielle Star, author of the bestselling somatic movement and ecstatic dance book, Heal Through Dance. Star has been offering teacher trainings for 17 years.
You are invited to explore the training at the link below. If you have questions, please send us an email—we would be happy to help you find out if this is the right fit for you. Star is also available for free 15-minute consultations.
you'll take away masterful skills:
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Embodied Grounding: Moving beyond theory into 'bone-deep' practices that anchor you, so you can lead from presence rather than performance
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Energetic Sovereignty: Master energy healing practices designed specifically for facilitators to protect your field and maintain your own vitality while holding space for others.
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The Science of Safety: Trauma-informed somatic movement that respects the body's pace, prevents re-traumatization, and uses Vagal-vocal informed tools for regulation.
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The Art of Expression: Embodied ecstatic dance experiences that move beneath the layer of the mind to access the body’s innate wisdom.
What you'll develope
Immerse in somatic-based learning: You will learn to integrate somatic practices and nervous system co-regulation into freeform dance aligned with the Earth elements.
Multi-Dimensional Intelligence: Weave ecstatic, somatic, shamanic, and chakra expressive elements together to build unforgettable journeys for your students.
Moving Meditation: Craft fun, highly engaging experiences that effortlessly bring people into their bodies with conscious awareness.
Sacred Space-holding: Confidently create and hold a safe, deeply restorative container designed for profound, embodied transformation.
Soul Alchemy: Layer ritual, intention, mindfulness, music, and your own intuitive guidance to create a signature modality.