A 50-Hour Training to Deepen Your Practice and Prepare for Teaching

Build a Confident Foundation in Leading Yoga and Somatic Practice

Yoga & Somatic Foundations is a 50-hour training designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge you need in yoga, somatics, and asana fundamentals.

If you feel called to our Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy Teacher Training but don’t yet hold a 200-hour yoga certification, this is your pathway in.

And if you want to deepen your practice, gain a deeper understanding of your body, and start building confidence in guiding others, this training will meet you right where you are.

By the time you finish, you’ll have the skills, knowledge, and embodied presence to feel steady in your own practice—and clear about your next steps as a teacher or practitioner.

What You’ll Walk Away With

This training is designed to help you:

  • Develop a solid foundation in yoga philosophy and somatic principles.

  • Learn how to lead safe, effective, and accessible asana practices.

  • Understand the basics of sequencing, cueing, and biomechanics.

  • Explore an introduction to trauma-sensitive yoga and how to create safe spaces.

  • Receive direct mentorship and feedback from Wendy Black Stern and the teaching team.

You’ll leave with more confidence in your own practice, and the tools to begin guiding others with clarity and care.

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Led by Wendy Black Stern and the CSG Team

Founder of CSG and the Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy curriculum.

Module 1

Fundamentals of Yoga & Somatics

  • Introduction to Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy

  • Yogic Principles & the Eight Limbs of Yoga

  • Yamas and Niyamas

  • Vayus (Energy Currents)

  • Pose / Counterpose (Expansion & Contraction)

  • Anatomy and Breathwork

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Module 2

Foundations of Teaching

  • Cueing and Sequencing

  • Biomechanics of Asana

  • Trauma-Sensitive Yoga: Creating Safe Containers

  • Practice Teaching and Feedback

  • Preparation for Mindful Grieving YTT

Essential Reading

  • The Key Muscles of Yoga: Scientific Keys, Volume I

    You Can Order It Here

Training Schedule

Module 1: November 8–9, 2025 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM MST

Module 2: December 6–7, 2025 | 9:30 AM–3:30 PM MST

Weekly Classes: Tuesdays, Nov 11–Dec 16, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM MST

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More About Our Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy Teacher Training

Our Yoga Therapy Teacher Training (YTT) program offers a unique blend of mindfulness, yoga, and somatic techniques to support individuals navigating grief.

This training focuses on the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of healing, equipping participants with the tools to create compassionate and supportive spaces.

Join our global network of certified facilitators and transform personal loss into a powerful teaching tool. Discover how you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others through our YTT program.

Ready to Begin?

Yoga & Somatic Foundations is your gateway to a deeper practice and teaching. You will gain the tools, clarity, and embodied presence to move forward with confidence.

Investment:

Pay in full – $899
or choose a payment plan – 4 monthly payments of $250

*On the next page, you may choose to register for the Asana Prequsite Training and the Mindful Grieving YTT if you’d like to join both.

Interested? Schedule a free Information Session