Certifications

Dynamic Embodiment Certificate (DE-SMTT)

DE-SMTT is a pre-eminent training in somatic movement education & therapy that has been approved by ISMETA.org since 1993. It is offered in four phases providing the flexibility that allows you to meet your work and financial needs. You can choose to study intensively in NYC or to do parts of the training in your own home area. Some students receive credit for prior studies. You have the option to link your DE-SMTT certification process with undergraduate, graduate, masters – www.SUNY.ESC.edu/MALS, and doctoral www.sbgi.edu, www.IUPS.edu degree programs.

Download the DE-SMTT Brochure, Catalogue, Application, DE-SMTT 2010 Schedule and The course lists for Empire State College

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BodyMind Fitness ® Training Certificate - (B.Fit)

BODYMIND FITNESS Certification is a curriculum developed by Martha Eddy, Lesley Powell and Doris Pasteleur Hall. B.Fit offers the next level of education for movement specialists. Pilates, Yoga, Gyrotonics, Gyrokinesis and Personal Fitness trainers come together to learn holistic approaches to fitness and health. B.Fit uses somatic movement education to expand your skills in the rich arena of neuro-muscular retraining and its relationship to human behavior. Motivate your client with psycho-physical wisdom and great rapport! Learn to use theories of how the body moves 3-dimensionally in space, the importance of the balance of stability/mobility for every action, and subtle biomechanics for efficiency and self-care. Always use a whole body/whole person perspective. You and your clients learn to move and live with efficiency and satisfaction.

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Moving On Aerobics © Instructor Certificate - (MOA)

Moving on Aerobic teachers are most often Moving on Center graduates and/or registered as Somatic Movement Therapists. Some fitness professionals with skill in teaching group classes may fast track with a background in Laban Movement Analysis and Body Mind Centering. Specific training MOA includes Phase One DE-SMTT courses, attending a minimum of ten Moving on Aerobics classes with master Movement for Life/MOA teachers, participation in periodic teacher training workshops, continual study groups, and passing a take home exam. Instructors must also practice supervised teaching, and demonstrate their teaching in person or on DVD before becoming certified.

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BodyMind Dancing © Instructor Certificate - (BMD)

BodyMind Dancing teachers are also usually Moving on Center or Dynamic Embodiment graduates. Other Somatic Movement Therapists interested in the special dance education of Martha Eddy may apply to train. They will be required to develop their background Dynamic Embodiment through classes in Laban Movement Analysis. Training requires specific Phase One DE-SMTT courses, prior training or track record in dance education, attending a minimum of twenty BodyMind Dancing© classes, and participation in teacher training workshops sponsored by Martha Eddy/Moving On Center-East. Instructors must participate in supervised teaching before becoming certified. This is an individualized mentorship program­: readiness for teaching BodyMind Dancing will be assessed by founder Martha Eddy or her advanced instructors.