The Trager® Professional Training: Level One
The focus of Level I is a deep grounding in the principles of the work. You’ll be shown how to do a full tablework session protocol of Trager Movement Therapy. You’ll also learn a variety of Mentastics that you can use personally and share with others. Discussion of ethics, preparation for fieldwork, and other issues pertinent to this level are included. The format of the class weaves discussion, somatic movement exploration, table play demonstration, and supervised practice.
Upcoming Training
Weekends
July 10-13 and August 7-10, 2025
in Charlottesville, Virginia
Join us in Charlottesville for Level 1 Trager® Training, held over two weekends: July 10–13 and August 7–10, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM each day.
This eight-day training provides a deep grounding in the principles of the Trager Approach. You’ll learn a full Trager tablework session protocol, along with a variety of Mentastics—gentle, mindful movements to support ease and integration of new felt experiences. The course also includes discussions on ethics, fieldwork preparation, and applying Trager principles in practice. The format weaves discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice to support an embodied learning experience.
Registration includes 8 training days, 48 NCBTMB-approved Continuing Education credits, lifetime-access to digital resources including review videos of the material, and two year student membership in US Trager Association.
Prerequisites: At least one Trager session and an Introductory Workshop or Somatic Foundations or instructor permission.
Cost: Sliding Scale Access — $1000 — $1300 — $1600
Register Now
Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today! To register please fill out this application form.
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$1600 Movement Arts Supporter Price
$1300 Regular Price (Note: This amount reflects the “real” value of this workshop)
$1000 Need a Hand Price
This price includes $100 fee paid to the US Trager Association for 2 years of Student Membership. Learn more about the USTA at tragerapproach.us
$150 non-refundable deposit to be paid at time of registration.
Our sliding scale payment model is inspired by and borrowed from the payment model of Bayo Akomolafe’s class, We Will Dance With Mountains: Into the Cracks.
This workshop offers a sliding scale based on your relative financial standing. In an effort to reflect disparity in economic condition and access to wealth, the following payment system is designed for those with more wealth to help cover the costs of those with less access to wealth and resources. We trust your discernment of your current financial situation and how you fit into the global economic context.
As you decide what amount to pay, please consider your present-day financial situation governed by income, but also the following factors: historical discrimination faced by your peoples; your financial wealth (retirement/savings/investments); your access to income and financial wealth, both current and anticipated (how easily could you earn more income compared to other people in your community, country, and the world; are you expecting an inheritance); people counting on your financial livelihood including dependents and community members; the socio-economic conditions of your locale (relative to other places in your country and in the world); your relationship to food & resource scarcity.
Please email Wilfred at wilfred.trager@gmail.com for more info, or if you are feeling challenged in any way by the financial requirements of participation.
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201 Douglas Avenue (corner of Lyman St.), in the Belmont Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
An intimate sun-filled, private studio. Convenient street parking. Entrance at rear.
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Thurs – 10:00-1, 2:30-5:30 (6 hours)
Fri– 10:00-1, 2:30-5:30 (6 hours)
Sat– 10:00-1, 2:30-5:30 (6 hours)
Sun– 10:00-1, 2:30-5:30 (6 hours)
We’ll take an hour and a half for lunch each day.
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The Trager® ApproachCertification is a comprehensive training in somatic movement education and therapy. It consists of three progressive levels of instruction combined with fieldwork (practice sessions and mentorship tutorials). Each level builds upon the previous, deepening your understanding of touch, movement, and somatic awareness, while refining the skills needed for professional practice.
Level 1: Foundations of Trager® Movement Therapy
Learn a full Trager tablework session protocol
Explore Mentastics (gentle, mindful movement for self-care and client integration)
Develop touch sensitivity, presence, and ease in movement
Discuss ethics, fieldwork preparation, and foundational somatic principles
Training format: Discussion, demonstration, and supervised practice
Level 2: Expanding Skill and Application
Deepen Trager tablework techniques, with adaptations for specific client needs
Expand movement vocabulary in supine, prone, and sidelying positions
Develop greater skill in sharing Mentastics for client self-care
Learn variations that allow for more refined and responsive touch
Continue ethics discussions and fieldwork preparation
Format remains similar to Level 1, with a focus on broadening application and intention
Level 3: Integration and Professional Readiness
Refine Level 1 and 2 protocols, focusing on clinical adaptability
Learn to work in a client-centered way, attuning to individual needs
Explore Trager Movement Education and Mind/Body Integration
Discuss professional ethics, private practice development, and promotional strategies
Gain experience in giving demonstrations and communicating the work
Finalize skill integration and prepare for certification evaluation
Practice & Supervision Requirements
Between each level, students complete:
✔ At least 30 practice sessions with documentation
✔ Receive at least 10 sessions (at least 2 from certified Trager Practitioners)
✔ Supervised mentorship & feedback with Trager TutorsThis structure supports embodied learning, professional confidence, and readiness for certification.
Level One Review Videos (Sample)
“This Feeling…”
A Trager Session with Commentary by Roger Tolle
