The International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association
A collaborative of individuals and organizations dedicated to growing the
profession of Somatic Movement Education and Therapy
Thank you to everyone who attended our conference in Spain, Cultivating Connections: Somatic Movement with Ourselves, Others, and the Earth. You can still access the conference program with presenter bios and session descriptions here.
For glimpses of our generative time together, feel free to view this video. And our wonderful, central on-site coordinator, Bibiana Badenes, captured the spirit of the conference beautifully in this short video. We hope you enjoy her reflections and that they bring back some of the inspiration we all shared together!
Global Somatic Movement Day – October 4, 2026
with Opening at 12pm and Closing at 7 pm ET
Find your local times here.
Join us for our third annual Global Somatic Movement Day on Sunday, October 4, 2026 to celebrate the growth of our profession! The event will include an Opening Session at 12pm Eastern U.S. time and a Closing Session at 7 pm Eastern U.S. time. (Find your local time here.) We intend that the two times will be accessible to somatic movement practitioners and explorers across the globe, including Australasia! On October 4th, we will launch a new 2026 Global Somatic Movement Day Playlist with up to 40 pre-recorded mini sessions from ISMETA Approved Training Programs and Affiliated Professional Organizations on our YouTube channel. Register here and invite your friends and colleagues to join us for this free community celebration!
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