With a tried and true curriculum and signature teachings by somatic movement expert Nikki Baksh, our Somatic Movement Teacher Training program is designed to support your learning with the knowledge and skills that truly make a difference. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or taking the next step, this program is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Read more about our comprehensive Somatic Movement Teacher Training below!
A 100 - Hour Teacher Training Course
Embark on a comprehensive 100-hour journey that merges the art of somatic movement with the wisdom of the chakras. Our accredited program is designed for yoga instructors, movement therapists, creatives, and holistic practitioners seeking to enhance their teaching and personal practice.
About This Course
In 'Chakra Somatics' by Nikki Baksh®, we honor and celebrate your authentic self—your culture, your identity, your story. This is more than just another teacher training; it's a sacred space where diverse voices and experiences are not only welcomed but celebrated.
If you’ve felt unseen, unheard, or sidelined in traditional yoga spaces, this is your opportunity to reclaim your narrative. If you’re navigating the complexities of intersectional identities, this program is designed for you. We’ll work together to move beyond the narrow and commercialized practices of mainstream yoga, creating a path that truly honors your essence.
Transform your pain into power. Let your body, mind, and spirit guide you towards healing and empowerment through the wisdom of the chakras. This journey is yours—let’s walk it together.
Why Study with Nikki Baksh?
Nikki Baksh is not only a certified E-RYT 500+ yoga teacher but also a profound multidisciplinary artist with a deep understanding of somatic practices. Her unique approach integrates artistic expression, emotional healing, and chakra alignment, providing a transformative learning experience that goes beyond traditional yoga teacher training.
Program Structure & Curriculum
Our 100-hour program is divided into two parts:
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an online 30-hour self-paced course, The Artistry of the Chakras, laying the foundation of yoga science & the subtle energetic fields, and
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an immersive in-person 70-hour training course that deepens your physical understanding with the application of creative expression & somatic movement.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program (YACEP) Certified
Part 1:
The Artistry of the Chakras (30 Hours Online)
Part 2:
Somatic Movement & Teaching Methodology (70 Hours In-Person)
Objective: Explore and balance the chakra system through the practices of yoga science and creative expression.
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Key Components:
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Chakra Theory & Energy Work
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Techniques & Practice (Yoga, Meditation, Visualization)
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Creative Expression (Painting, Sound Healing, Journaling)
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Personal Growth & Healing
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Price: $299 (reg $500)
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Format: 100% Online
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Requirement: This course can be taken as a stand-alone course. Completion of this course is required before attending the in-person module of Somatics.
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Objective: Integrate somatic movement with yoga to create emotionally intelligent, safe, and transformative classes.
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Key Components:
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Somatic Movement Techniques
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Teaching Methodology (Creating Safe Spaces, Emotional Intelligence)
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Anatomy & Physiology
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Yoga Philosophy, Ethics & Lifestyle
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Practicum (Practice Teaching, Peer Observation)
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Format: In-Person / Hybrid
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Application Required
Deep Dive into the Curriculum
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Discover the modules that will guide your journey, designed to provide a balanced blend of theory, practice, and creative exploration.
Module Overview: (examples)
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Module 1: Music & Movement Integration
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Module 2: Creating Safe Spaces: Boundaries, Consent
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Module 3: Nervous System & Movement
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Module 4: Philosophy, Ethics, & Lifestyle Integration
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Module 5: Practicum
Additional Content:
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In-Person Contact Hours & Teaching Methodology
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Hands-on Practice
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Peer Observation & Group Work
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Final Teaching Practicum
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Pricing & Enrollment Section
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Trainees receive special pricing on membership during the course of the training.
Trainings require a minimum of 8 enrolled students to run. If there are less than 8 trainees enrolled in training, we will inform you two weeks ahead of the scheduled date with a full refund. Once training has started, payment in full will be required.
(30 Hours Online): $299 (reg $500)
Somatic Movement & Teaching Methodology
(70 Hours In-Person): $2,500 (reg $2,800)
Combined Price: $2,800*
Early Bird Discount: Save $500 by enrolling early (before Dec. 1st)
Package Discount: Sign up for the full 100-hour program and pay only $2300.
2025 Program Dates - New York City
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January 5 & 6-7, 2025
January 12 & 13-14, 2025
January 19 & 20-21, 2025
January 26 & 27-28, 2025
Gu = Darkness
Ru = dispeller of
GURU = Dispeller of Darkness
In Sanskrit, 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘆𝗮 was the *𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺* steeped in poetry, musical instruments, singing, rhythm, dance, gestures, dancing, ornaments, costumes, acting and literature.
Here, it's combined with the Science of Yoga and is known as:
Chakra
somatics
Nikki's embodied presence is a reminder, that the divine is inherent in all beings and accessible through the human form.
- Sarah Platt Finger -
Director of Yoga @Chopra
let your inner ARTIST
meet your inner GURU.
Become a Chakra Somatic Movement Teacher
Are You Ready to Journey Through the Chakras and Unleash Your Inner Power?
Dive into our Chakra Somatic Movement Teacher Training and let your inner ARTIST meet your inner GURU. Engage in Kriya meditation, expressive choreography, and guided visualizations designed to elevate your physical and subtle energy. Step into your creative power and transform your consciousness—this is your time to shine!
Benefits of this Practice
This course invites you to gently explore and heal through the wisdom of the chakras and somatic movement, guiding you to release emotional blockages and build lasting resilience:
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Find Grounding and Peace: By focusing on the Root Chakra, you can create a foundation of safety and stability, helping to ease stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
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Restore Your Vitality: Working with the Sacral Chakra helps you reconnect with your creative energy and passion, moving through stagnant emotions and reigniting your zest for life.
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Embrace Joy and Sensuality: Engaging the Sacral Chakra also helps you rediscover pleasure and sacred sensuality, fostering a deeper connection with your emotions and body.
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Build Confidence and Personal Power: The Solar Plexus Chakra empowers you to step into your strength, overcome self-doubt, and express yourself confidently through movement and creativity.
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Heal Emotional Wounds: The Heart Chakra allows you to open to love and compassion, guiding you through the process of emotional healing and helping you to connect more deeply with yourself and others.
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Express Your Authentic Voice: Focusing on the Throat Chakra encourages you to communicate your truth with clarity and confidence, overcoming fears of being seen or heard.
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Enhance Your Inner Wisdom: The Third Eye Chakra supports you in developing greater intuition and mental clarity, helping you to see beyond old patterns and subconscious blocks.
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Connect with Your Higher Self: Working with the Crown Chakra invites a deeper connection to your spiritual wisdom and the guidance of your higher self, offering a sense of purpose and direction.
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Cultivate Emotional Balance: Through this journey, you’ll harmonize your emotions across all seven chakras, creating a more balanced, resilient, and joyful state of being.
This program is an opportunity to heal and grow, not just for yourself, but to guide others on their own journeys as well. Let your inner ARTIST meet your inner GURU and explore the transformative power of Chakra Somatics in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Real People, Real Reviews
Credentials are Important
Know who you're studying with
Breaking the boundaries of traditional Yoga and traditional Dance classes, The Movement, is the place where the realms between feeling & knowing become one. Sharing this space, where the vessel of the physical body communicates beyond the instruments of sense perception, has led me to travel and teach workshops, retreats, and international classes in Paris, Tulum, Croatia, Greece, Bali, Miami, Los Angeles, Paris, Switzerland, Bosnia and Denmark. I look forward to sharing my offerings and gifts with you.
In addition to my professional artistry, I have trained under distinguished teachers in their respective fields, including:
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B.A., Drew University: Comparative World Religions & Theatre Arts; Art Studio
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Studio Art: Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy
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Mentorship under Dr. Karen Pechilis Prentiss, Drew University
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Balinese Initiation under Spiritual Guru, Made Lunas
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Internationally Certified 500-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher ISHTA lineage NYC
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Alan Finger, Meditation
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Sarah Finger, Mentorship
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Mona Anand, Ayurveda and Yoga Nidra
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Reema Datta, Yatri - Yoga for Emotional Healing
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Heather Lenz - Yin Yoga to Balance the Chakras
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Zoe Lepage, Exhale to Inhale - Trauma-Informed Yoga
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Manorama, Jivamukti
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Domenic Savino, Yoga Vida
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Dana Trixie Flynn, Laughing Lotus
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Marianne Wells, Really Real Yoga
Professional Dance Credits
Nikki has performed and creatively collaborated with:
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The Joffrey Ballet (2 Seasons of Nutcracker in NYC)
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Gwen Stefani (Harujuku Line - Bloomingdale's NYC)
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Snoop Dogg (Rhythm & Gangsta' Tour)
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Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz (MTV TRL)
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Kat Deluna (SONY, NYC)
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Ultra Nate (NYC)
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Ledisi (SOB's, NYC)
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Cherie Lily and Andrew WK (Santos Party House)
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Unisex Salon (Gramercy Theatre/ Santos Party House)
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Alternative Arts Association (NYC)
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Chic.TV
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MTV
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Nickleodeon
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BET, VH1, FOX, CBS, Rouge,
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Bollywood Awards (NYC)
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Hip Hop Odyssey Awards (NYC)
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Chrysler Dodge (Commercial)
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She is the private Yoga and Movement teacher to Oscar winner Annie Hathaway, having trained the actress for her celebrated role as Rebekah Neumann in the Apple TV+ Series, We Crashed. (Nikki was also the series’ Yoga Advisor.)
Nikki has taught and presented workshops, retreats, and classes in both yoga + dance globally at resorts in:
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New York City - Broadway Dance Center, Peridance, New Dance Group Studio
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Paris - Studio Harmonic/ LAX Studio/ L’Academie du Danse de Spectacle
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Greece - Aegealis Amorgos Resort & Spa
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Bali - Komune Resort
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Sweden - Wayin Yoga
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Switzerland - PM Eranus/ Tanwerk 101
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Bosnia - Genesis Sarajevo
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Denmark - Dansegulvet
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Zagreb - Mali Mrak
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Los Angeles
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Miami
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Tulum
Yoga Science meets Artistry
History of this Programming
No MUD, No Lotus
𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘀𝗵: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁® birthed during a time of deep personal healing.
I took a sabbatical from the professional world of commercial Dance & Acting to focus inward and allow the fragmented pieces of myself to find each other. The marriage of Yoga and Natya (The Arts) allowed my life to become a beautiful array of new Artwork, like Japanese Kintsugi.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁® became my truest ally, where I met and united all of the various parts of myself.
Use the body to transcend the body.
Use the mind to transcend the mind.
Use this practice to reconnect the landscape of your emotional subtle body to your beautiful physical body.
The Journey is the Reward
ARTISTIC WELLNESS AWAITS
Experience the brand, Nikki Baksh: The Movement® – a transformative blend of dance, music, mantra, and Yoga Science fostering healing and balance. Rooted in Tantra & Kriya, these offerings address challenges through choreography, dance, arts, and Kriya techniques, promoting grounding and wholeness. Embrace transformation as you merge your inner Artist with your inner Guru in a safe, inclusive environment.
Created by Nikki Baksh, a seasoned Dance and Yoga teacher, explore and harness the power of the seven subtle body chakras through expressive movement, intelligent discourse, and unbounded support. Break free from linear patterns of previous conditioning and find healing within your own consciousness.
Nikki's Artistic Reel
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