Who is this for?
SAP Level 2 is a continuation of the Introductory SAP training (Level 1) and is open only to those who have completed the Introductory SAP Training Course (Level 1).
Artists
Educators
Therapists
Psychologists
Dance and Movement professionals
Anyone interested in using somatic tools,
somatic pedagogy, art tools, and arts-based research
professionally in their approach to work, ethics, and life.
If you have any questions and want to chat in person,
set up a free call with me:
What is this programme about?
The Somatic Art Practice® Level 2 Professional Training deepens the principles of the methodology and pedagogy of somatic artmaking.
Following the SAP Introductory training, the Somatic Art Practice® Level 2 Professional Training aims to offer additional tools and deepen:
Somatic Movement Education by Body-Mind Centering®
Arts-based research methodology - for somatic artmaking
Somatic art practice pedagogy - for teaching.
SAP Level 2 is a continuation of the Introductory SAP training (Level 1) and is open only to those who have completed the Introductory SAP Training (Level 1).
During this 12-week course, you will have the opportunity to gain further embodiment tools from the fields/practices of:
Body-Mind Centering®
Fine arts (drawing, sculpture, installation)
Visual arts (Photography, Videodance)
Performance Autoethnography
Site-Specific Performance
The Poetics of Materiality
Ecosomatics
Somatics for Social Justice/The Body Politic
The Somatic Art Practice® Level 2 Professional Training deepens the principles of the methodology and pedagogy of somatic artmaking.
Following the SAP Introductory training, the Somatic Art Practice® Level 2 Professional Training aims to offer additional tools and deepen:
Somatic Movement Education by Body-Mind Centering®
Arts-based research methodology - for somatic artmaking
Somatic art practice pedagogy - for teaching.
SAP Level 2 is a continuation of the Introductory SAP training (Level 1) and is open only to those who have completed the Introductory SAP Training (Level 1).
During this 12-week course, you will have the opportunity to gain further embodiment tools from the fields/practices of:
Body-Mind Centering®
Fine arts (drawing, sculpture, installation)
Visual arts (Photography, Videodance)
Performance Autoethnography
Site-Specific Performance
The Poetics of Materiality
Ecosomatics
Somatics for Social Justice/The Body Politic
What does the online programme consist of?
Module 1
Somatic Art Practice® Philosophy/Ethics/Ground
Module 2
Somatic Art Practice® Transdisciplinary Research Methodology III
Module 3
BMC® Developmental Movement I & Material Qualities I
Module 4
BMC® Developmental Movement II & Material Qualities II
Module 5
BMC® Fluid System I & Site Specific Performance
Module 6
BMC® Fluid System II & Ecosomatics
Module 7
BMC® Nervous System I & Body Politics
Module 8
BMC® Nervous System II & Performance Autoethnography
Module 9
Somatic Art Practice® Teaching Skills & Presentation of Teaching Project
Module 10
Somatic Art Practice® Teaching Skills II & Presentation of Artistic Research Project
Module 11
Professional Issues & Community Somatic Art Practice
Module 12
Integration, Ritual & Closure
Module 1
Somatic Art Practice® Philosophy/Ethics/Ground
Module 2
Somatic Art Practice® Transdisciplinary Research Methodology III
Module 3
BMC® Developmental Movement I & Material Qualities I
Module 4
BMC® Developmental Movement II & Material Qualities II
Module 5
BMC® Fluid System I & Site Specific Performance
Module 6
BMC® Fluid System II & Ecosomatics
Module 7
BMC® Nervous System I & Body Politics
Module 8
BMC® Nervous System II & Performance Autoethnography
Module 9
Somatic Art Practice® Teaching Skills & Presentation of Teaching Project
Module 10
Somatic Art Practice® Teaching Skills II & Presentation of Artistic Research Project
Module 11
Professional Issues & Community Somatic Art Practice
Module 12
Integration, Ritual & Closure
An integral part of the course is the presentation of a teaching project
and an artistic research project.
For those parts, there will be support via supervisions, personal sessions, and practice during the course.
The final presentation of the artwork and of the teaching will take place during our in-person SAP residency in Autumn 2026.
SAP Level 2 offers additional Somatic Movement Education content and
Somatic Artmaking tools for a more in-depth application to a variety of educational, personal development, and creative environments with different abilities, ages, and languages.
2026 Online dates (Tuesdays):
February
3-10-17-24
March
3-17-24-31 (day off the 10th)
April
7-14-21-28
If you choose to get certified in Somatic Art Practice® Level 2 Professional Programme (210h) you'll need to complete both the online and the residency parts.
If you only want a certificate of attendance, you can complete either only the online or only the residency part.
(There will be possibilities to complete the missing hours of training in the future programmes and then certify, if you decide to do so)
Certification Training hours
*Online modules (30h)
*In presence retreat: 6 days (42h)
*Individual Artistic Research Project (20h)
*Professional Practice/Teaching hours (16h)
*Individual Mentoring on Artistic Project (1h)
*Individual Supervision on Professional Practice/Teaching (1h)
Total: 110 hours
Non-Certification Training hours
*Optional Online modules (30h)
*Optional In presence retreat: 6 days (42h)
Total: 72 hours
At the end of the SAP Introductory course, a certificate will be offered by the Corpografies Association, with the specific hours of study.
If you only want a certificate of attendance, you can complete either only the online or only the residency part.
(There will be possibilities to complete the missing hours of training in the future programmes and then certify, if you decide to do so)
Certification Training hours
*Online modules (30h)
*In presence retreat: 6 days (42h)
*Individual Artistic Research Project (20h)
*Professional Practice/Teaching hours (16h)
*Individual Mentoring on Artistic Project (1h)
*Individual Supervision on Professional Practice/Teaching (1h)
Total: 110 hours
Non-Certification Training hours
*Optional Online modules (30h)
*Optional In presence retreat: 6 days (42h)
Total: 72 hours
At the end of the SAP Introductory course, a certificate will be offered by the Corpografies Association, with the specific hours of study.
Payment Options for the Programme & Residency
Online Programme 2026:
650€ Full Fee
600€ Early Bird
(if the deposit of 100€ is transferred by the 6th of January 2026)
6 day Residency 2026:
1000€ Full Fee
950€ Early Bird
All deposits are non-refundable.
In case of cancellation of participation in the programme less than one month before start, the fee can not be refunded.
For payment options in instalments, please contact me personally to discuss your situation and make arrangements.
You can reserve your place on the course with a deposit of 100 euros via this button:
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If you book both the Online Programme & Residency, you get a Bonus of a personal online session with Marina! In this session, you can address your personal questions related to health, somatic psychology, somatic material or your artistic process. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What language is the programme taught in?
The programme is taught in English. However, I speak fluent Castellan, Catalan and Greek, so if you understand English well enough to participate online and read the resource materials, I can help with some clarifications in those other languages.
Is the programme live or pre-recorded?
The programme is taught online Live, so it's a unique opportunity to get feedback, participate in discussions and experiential group work and get your personal questions answered. Apart from that, the mentoring and individual supervision give you a chance to bring your doubts, case studies and explorations for deepening the practice.
Will I get access to recordings if I can't join some online sessions?
Yes, all recordings will be made available to you through a platform along with resources, extra materials, and images.
Can I participate only in the residency or only in the online programme?
Yes, you can choose to do only the online course or book only the in-person retreat. Just keep in mind that if you want to get a professional certificate, you will need to complete both as well as prepare some extra hours of your own professional practice and teaching.
Can I do the online course and then decide about the residency later?
Yes, you can finish the course and then decide whether to join the residency or not.
When can I decide to do the professional certification? Can I change my mind?
After the online course ends, there will be a break of a few months dedicated to a personal project and professional practice hours, for those who want to get certified. If you decide to join the certification path, you'll need to let me know one month before the end of the online course, so I can prepare your assignments and set up mentoring sessions.
The programme is taught in English. However, I speak fluent Castellan, Catalan and Greek, so if you understand English well enough to participate online and read the resource materials, I can help with some clarifications in those other languages.
Is the programme live or pre-recorded?
The programme is taught online Live, so it's a unique opportunity to get feedback, participate in discussions and experiential group work and get your personal questions answered. Apart from that, the mentoring and individual supervision give you a chance to bring your doubts, case studies and explorations for deepening the practice.
Will I get access to recordings if I can't join some online sessions?
Yes, all recordings will be made available to you through a platform along with resources, extra materials, and images.
Can I participate only in the residency or only in the online programme?
Yes, you can choose to do only the online course or book only the in-person retreat. Just keep in mind that if you want to get a professional certificate, you will need to complete both as well as prepare some extra hours of your own professional practice and teaching.
Can I do the online course and then decide about the residency later?
Yes, you can finish the course and then decide whether to join the residency or not.
When can I decide to do the professional certification? Can I change my mind?
After the online course ends, there will be a break of a few months dedicated to a personal project and professional practice hours, for those who want to get certified. If you decide to join the certification path, you'll need to let me know one month before the end of the online course, so I can prepare your assignments and set up mentoring sessions.
