A Virtual Training | November 8th, 2024 - April 19th, 2025
Deepen Your Practice, Transform Lives
The Center for Somatic Grieving offers a unique 200-hour grief-focused Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Program that is designed for certified yoga teachers and yoga therapists who are interested in supporting people through loss.
Join us on this profound exploration, where ancient wisdom and evidence-based techniques converge to create a nurturing space for healing hearts burdened by grief.
A Journey of Compassion and Personal Growth
Your Sanctuary for Growth and Healing
Join us for a sacred exploration into the heart of grief, where ancient yogic wisdom meets evidence-based techniques. In this training, you will learn how to facilitate CSG’s proven mindfulness-based, grief-focused curriculum, which supports you in fostering deep and meaningful relationships with your students as you hold a safe and empowering space for them to become more who they truly are.
The Path of Transformation
With the perspective that grief is a powerful catalyst for personal growth and change, this training will offer you the opportunity to dig deep within yourself, heal your wounds and gain greater insight into your personal experience of loss as you learn new tools and skills for supporting others.
Align with Your Heart’s Mission
If you're passionate about supporting others through grief, envision yourself as a transformative guide with the skills of a certified yoga therapy facilitator, and seek a comprehensive experience that combines the rich traditions of yoga with therapeutic practices for deep impact—then you've found your path. This training is meticulously designed for individuals committed to making a difference, eager to dive into their own depths of potential, and ready to assume the role of a compassionate mentor guiding others on their journey to healing and self-discovery.
Join us and become a vital part of a community intent on illuminating and transforming lives, one heart at a time.
What You’ll Gain from This Training:
Transformative Learning & Personal Growth
This training equips you with the skills to build deep, impactful relationships with your students, guiding them in a safe and empowering environment that nurtures their true selves. Embrace grief as a catalyst for growth and change, diving deep into your own experiences to heal, gain insight, and develop new tools for supporting others.
Deepened Understanding and Integration
This training goes beyond teaching skills; it's an invitation to personal transformation and self-awareness. Engage with your own grief story, undertake shadow work, and identify your strengths and areas for growth. Through practices like meditation, journaling, and personal reflection, you're encouraged to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself. Learn methods to support others in their healing journey, fostering a genuine connection and understanding between you and your students.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our curriculum blends ancient yogic wisdom, mindfulness, and modern therapy techniques for comprehensive understanding and application in grief and trauma-informed yoga therapy. The 200-hour program includes classroom sessions, webinars, readings, reflective exercises, and a practicum where you'll lead a grief-focused group, gaining hands-on experience and instructor feedback to grow as a Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy Facilitator.
Expert Guidance and Support
Our faculty, seasoned in both yoga practice and grief education and support, are dedicated to supporting you through your learning journey. Receive innovative grief support strategies, refine your teaching abilities, and enjoy personalized support throughout your training journey.
Bridging Healing with Business
In addition to the healing aspects of this training, we also provide insights into the business side of yoga therapy. You’ll gain the necessary tools, templates, and strategies for effective marketing and ethical promotion of your work, setting the foundation for a sustainable and impactful career in this field.
Cultivating a Supportive Community
Beyond the skills and knowledge, this journey is about connecting deeply with a community of like-minded individuals. You'll forge enduring personal and professional relationships, building a network of support and collaboration. This experience allows you to emerge as a proficient Mindful Grieving Facilitator and become part of a collective dedicated to making a meaningful impact on the world through empathy, understanding, and shared human experience.
KIND WORDS FROM PAST STUDENTS
Become a Beacon of Light
FOR THOSE WALKING THE PATH OF GRIEF
Whether you aspire to guide individuals, groups, or specialize in working with specific populations, our Mindful Grieving Yoga Teacher Training will equip you with the tools and wisdom to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Interested? Schedule a free Information Session
Prerequisites for Enrollment
Before joining our program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
Yoga Teacher Certification: Completion of a 200+ hour yoga teacher training program or our 50-Hour Asana Prerequisite Training, ensuring a foundational understanding of yoga practices and principles.
Personal Growth Work: A minimum of 25 hours dedicated to personal growth, which can include participation in workshops, private therapy sessions, retreats, or professional training courses. This requirement underscores the importance of self-exploration and personal development in the journey to becoming an effective facilitator.
Certification Requirements
To graduate from our program and receive your certification, the following components are essential:
Out-of-Classroom Assignments: Engage in reading and writing assignments to deepen your understanding and reflection on the course material.
Reflection Papers: Submit papers that capture your insights, growth, and experiences throughout the training.
Daily Practices: Commit to daily meditation and yoga practices, fostering personal well-being and deepening your connection to the teachings.
Journaling: Maintain a journal to document your journey, reflections, and revelations during the course.
Peer Mentorship: Participate in peer mentorship, offering and receiving support from fellow trainees.
Six-Week Practicum: Complete a six-week practicum, applying your knowledge and skills in a real-world setting to facilitate yoga therapy sessions.
Maintaining Mindful Grieving Licensure
Upon fulfilling these requirements, graduates will receive a certificate and licensure qualifying them to facilitate Community Circles, and Mindful Grieving Programs spanning 6 weeks, 6 months, and 9 months.
Once certified, Mindful Grieving Facilitators are required to maintain their licensure to stay current with the Mindful Grieving curriculum and uphold the integrity of the Mindful Grieving body of work.
This certification and licensure empower you to make a significant impact through specialized yoga therapy facilitation in various community settings.
Schedule and Curriculum
Virtual classes will be held via Zoom
Fridays from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM MST,
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 AM – 6 PM MST
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November 8th - 10th, 2024
Introduction to CSG’s Yoga Therapy Program:
Focus on Personal Process & Mindfulness-based Grief EducationPhilosophy & Guiding Principles of Community-Based Somatic Grief Work
Evolutionary Themes of Mindful Grieving
Format of CSG’s Signature Yoga Therapy Programs
Introduction to Group Facilitation - Group Dynamics & Sharing Guidelines for Yoga Therapy Programs
Body Scan Technique
Introduction to Shadow Work
Shifting the Culture of Grief
A Conscious Exploration of Death and Dying
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December 6th - 8th, 2024
Break down of Primary Skills: Focus on Guiding Key Components & Exploration of Grief Through Shadow Work
Grief as a Teacher & Exploration of the Four Bodies
How to Facilitate Key Components of CSG’s Signature Yoga Therapy Programs including:
Dharma Talk
Centering Meditation
Group Facilitation
4 Phase Asana
Integration Meditation
Learning your Triggers Embodying your Emotions Through Asana
Creating a Bridge Between your Practice and your Life
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January 4th - 5th, 2025
Grief in the Body: Focus on Asana & Dual Process Language from the CSG Perspective
Evolution of Identity Through Loss + Grief as a Catalyst for Change
How to Guide Dual Process Language
Creating Closure
Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Trauma in the Body + Physiology of Trauma with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
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February 8th- 9th, 2025
Facilitating Community Circles + Practice Teaching Sessions & Feedback
Facilitating Community Circles
Personal Strengths & Learning Edges
Practicum Preparation & Teaching
Practice Teaching Session & Feedback
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March 8th - 9th, 2025
Business of Mindful Grieving + Practice Sessions & Feedback
Practicum Teaching
Marketing & Business Practices with Chelsea Brady of Rising Creative
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April 19th, 2025
Graduation Ritual & Closing Circle
Q&A
Community Gathering
Our Faculty
Wendy Black Stern
LEAD FACILITATOR
Nancy Gruskay
COHORT LEAD
Laura Cummings
COHORT LEAD
Dr. Arielle Schwartz
GUEST FACULTY
Chelsea Brady
GUEST FACULTY
A Virtual Training | November 8th, 2024 - April 19th, 2025
Join us for 200 hours of comprehensive training that includes:
200 hours of comprehensive training
Live classroom sessions and video webinars
Enlightening reading materials
Reflective writing exercises
Peer mentorship opportunities
Hands-on practicum experience
Personalized feedback from experienced instructors
Teacher Tool Kit for Yoga Therapy Facilitation
Certification as a Mindful Grieving Yoga Therapy Facilitator
Pay In Full Investment: $3,499
12-Month Plan: $305/month
Wendy Black Stern
Wendy is the heart and soul behind the Center for Somatic Grieving, where her mission is to support individuals through the transformative process of grief. Her journey into this profound work began with a personal tragedy—the loss of her son Noah—which led her to a path of self-discovery and a deepened commitment to helping others. Wendy, a resident of Boulder, CO, finds solace in nature, and her passion for travel, deep human connections, and live music has provided a backdrop for her personal growth.
With over 25 years of experience as a yoga student and teacher, Wendy's expertise lies in integrating yoga with grief support. She is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and instructor, with additional qualifications in yoga teacher training and Reiki. Her work is heavily influenced by the teachings of Ram Dass, Shiva Rea, Twee Merrigan, Shannon Paige, and Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.
In 2012, Wendy founded the Grief Support Network (GSN), a non-profit organization that emerged from her personal loss. After GSN, Wendy founded CSG, where she is dedicated to transforming how individuals and communities perceive, experience, and navigate loss, promoting a culture that embraces grief as an opportunity for growth and connection. Wendy's approach combines personal reflection, group sharing, and a grief-focused, somatic curriculum to guide others in their healing journeys.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Not sure yet?
If you're looking to dive deeper into what the Mindful Grieving Yoga Teacher Training can offer you or have specific questions, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with Wendy. This call is a great opportunity to discuss your interests, any concerns, and how this training can meet your needs.
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Having a safe and nourishing container to attend to my grief process and physical body needs has been profound and deeply healing for me.
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My work with Wendy was nothing short of life-changing.
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This is an incredible program, there is a new layer I shed off from my personal self into my growth and healing in every circle that I attend. I am so grateful to Wendy and her loving team.
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This program has offered me the best opportunity to somatically experience my grief in a private way, while simultaneously feeling a greater connection to those around me.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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The program is for certified yoga teachers and yoga therapists interested in supporting people through loss, and integrating yoga therapy into the healing process of grief.
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Participants must have a 200+ hour yoga teacher certification and at least 25 hours dedicated to personal growth work, which could include workshops, therapy sessions, or retreats.
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Skills for supporting others through grief, a deepened personal understanding of grief, a comprehensive curriculum blending yogic wisdom with modern therapy techniques, and insights into the business side of yoga therapy.
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Topics cover somatic grief work, mindfulness-based education, trauma-informed yoga, shadow work, and practical teaching techniques. The program includes classroom sessions, webinars, readings, reflective exercises, and a practicum.
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Yes, these include completing out-of-classroom assignments, reflection papers, daily practices, journaling, peer mentorship, and a six-week practicum.
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It's a virtual training held via Zoom, with sessions on specified Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at specified times MST.
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Yes, graduates can facilitate Community Circles and Mindful Grieving Programs of various lengths.
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The training offers expert guidance from experienced instructors in both yoga practice and grief counseling, along with a supportive community of peers.
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Upon fulfilling the requirements, you will receive a certificate and licensure qualifying you to facilitate Community Circles and Mindful Grieving Programs spanning 6 weeks, 6 months, and 9 months.
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Once certified, Mindful Grieving Facilitators must maintain their licensure by staying current with the Mindful Grieving curriculum and upholding the integrity of the Mindful Grieving body of work.
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This certification and licensure empower you to make a significant impact through specialized yoga therapy facilitation in various community settings.
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If you're looking to dive deeper into what the Mindful Grieving Yoga Teacher Training can offer you or have specific questions, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 30-minute call with Wendy. This call is a great opportunity to discuss your interests, any concerns, and how this training can meet your needs. Schedule your call here: Schedule a Call with Wendy.
ENROLL TODAY
Fostering Global Connections in Mindful Grieving
With over 50 certified Mindful Grieving facilitators, the CSG teacher community is rapidly expanding. Over the past 3 years, we have certified facilitators in countless states throughout the US and in several countries throughout the world! Our global community of teachers offers a rich, diverse learning community in which we can explore our cultural backgrounds and beliefs on living and dying and create a healthier, communal, and inclusive relationship to grief and loss.