Body Connection Facilitator Training

Description:  Body Connection is a series of six mindful movement lessons designed for integration with nutrition education interventions.  Body Connection offers easy-to-follow and accessible mindful movement for adults (18+) and kids (grades 3-5) with a range of movement abilities.  Body Connection engages both the brain and body by focusing on:

• Body appreciation, mindfulness, and self-regulation
• Simple movements to incorporate into daily life
• Attention to body mechanics
• Breathing techniques to support mood and energy
• Sensory awareness
• Body literacy
• Understanding the connection between movement, nourishment, and body systems

Participants of this training program will learn how to implement the Body Connection lessons for adults and kids.

Audience:  Educators or supervisors working with youth or adults. [If an agency has multiple participants, each participant must register separately so that their registered email address can then be added to our online training system.]

Training Delivery and Dates:  This training includes self-paced content (videos, reflection activities, and readings) and live, instructor-led virtual sessions.  Training participants will be added to our online platform (TalentLMS) within 24-48 hours after registering.  On the online platform, training participants will need to complete about 90 minutes of self-paced work prior to each live session. Participants will have access to digital curriculum files and be mailed materials, including instructor guides. Please note that if you registered after November 2, your curriculum materials may arrive after the first live session. Key dates are as follows:

• Self-Paced Course Opens:  TBD
• Registration Closes: TBD
• Live Zoom Sessions:  Spring 2026

Total Training Time:  Approximately seven hours total (four hours of live sessions and about three hours of self-paced work)

Next Steps:  Upon completion of this program, participants are certified to deliver the Body Connection Adult and Kids curriculum.

*If you are purchasing this training for someone else, please note their name and email in the “Order note” box at checkout.

Note for CalFresh Healthy Living Participants:  Please visit the CalFresh Healthy Living Statewide Training platform to register for this training. Email CFHLStatewideTraining@leahspantry.org if you need assistance.