Sounder Sleep System Teacher Training
NEW IN PERSON teacher training starts Fall 2025 in New England
New Teacher Training starting Nov. 7th, 2025
Accepting applicants for training and /or workshop
For More information: pariskern@comcast.net
Training Overview
Course Completion Requirements
EXPLANATION OF THE MODULES- This system’s efficacy requires immersive experience as much as it relies on varied curricula. The teacher training is taught over 45-60* hours in three -four unique modules.
*55 hours for the live translation training Ukraine 1
Full participation in all three modules of the Sounder Sleep System,
Completion of 45-60 hours of training ( trainings with live translations are the longest )
In-between segments: a one-hour check-in call
Participation in the ‘buddy system’
Completion of a practicum in the final practicum module
Eligibility
Our Teacher Training Program is open to all. Non-Feldenkrais Practitioners must take a minimum of 10 Awareness Through Movement lessons , do the Online “ Good Night’s Sleep” program or make other arrangements with Paris.
Educational Materials:
Educational materials for the course are distributed on-line.
At the start of the course, participants will be directed to the course’s educational resources page where the materials for the course can be retrieved as they are assigned.
We are using Google Classroom to distribute materials and provide an easy communication network. You will need to have an gmail account ( it’s free).
Language Requirement
Both the online and in person Programs are taught in English with live translations each for the Ukrainian and Chinese trainings. Your participation requires conversational command of reading and writing in English. Ukrainian or Mandarin.
Teacher Authorization
Upon satisfactory completion of the Live On-Line Program practicum, participants are graduated as Teachers of the Sounder Sleep System. There is no charge for the application, and authorization is usually granted within four weeks once all requirements includng payments have been met.
Copyright Notice
All educational materials provided in conjunction with this course are for your personal study and use only. All materials are protected by International Copyright law. They may not be republished, redistributed, shared, translated, copied, broadcast, emailed, uploaded, or otherwise disseminated in any form except by prior written permission of the copyright owner Paris Kern.
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Curriculum
The curriculum of this course is varied and employs a variety of media. For most techniques, you will receive an audio or video recording; printed notes, outline, and commentary; and supplementary materials. You will have access to an extensive on-line library of supporting materials including popular articles, scientific research, and explanatory graphics. You will also interact directly with trainer Paris Kern in the Live Zoom modules and the check-in calls in between the modules. In this way, we can offer you a complete, well rounded, and satisfying learning experience. At the same time, we’ll be open to hearing your feedback as the course proceeds, so that we can respond to any constructive comments or criticisms you may have and modify the program to suit your specific learning needs.
The practical curriculum includes:
Attended Natural Breathing™ techniques to restore the natural rhythm of the breath.
DayTamers™ to reduce hyperarousal during waking hours.
Mind Management techniques to quell late-night anxiety, worry, or fear—clear your mind so you can sleep through the night.
Sleep-inducing NightTamers™ for falling asleep at bedtime or recovering from awakenings during the night.
Organic Movement for self-healing and self-awareness
The use of the Voice in teaching
For each Sounder Sleep technique, you will receive the following materials:
An audio or video recording of the technique for your personal study and review.
A text outline of the principal movements, useful for review or as a guide to teaching.
The theoretical curriculum includes:
Insomnia: causes and effects
Classical sleep stages and hypnograms
Respiration during the sleep-wake cycle
Heirloom sleep (Sleep in pre-industrial societies)
The Feldenkrais Method® Functional Integration® and sleep
Working with the Teaching Voice
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2025 Course Schedule
Participation Requirements
*NEW* In Person training Starting Fall 2025.
Module 1
November 7-9, 2025
Friday Nov 7, 12:00-6:00pm
Saturday Nov.8th, 10am-4:30 pm
Sunday, 10:00am-4:30pm
Course start and completion dates may be adjusted at the trainer’s discretion.
Once you've enrolled, you will be informed of any schedule changes as soon as possible in a timely manner.
This is a professional program leading to Authorization as a Teacher of the Sounder Sleep System. Your full participation and demonstrated comprehension of the material are required for course completion.
So what exactly will be expected of you? The following will give you a general idea.
Either In-Person attendance for those trainings . or you will need to attend the online, live Zoom classes
You should establish a time and place to practice the Mini-moves to fully embody the work
You will need to check in with your buddy to practice and support each other.
You will need to attend the one hour monthly check-in zoom call with Paris
What if I miss part of the training?
That is not a problem. You can always catch up. All the teaching will be recorded and made available for review so you can easily catch up on what you missed before the next module. This course is not designed to dominate your life. It will unfold at an easy, relaxed pace. If you're busy or going away for an extended period, we can work that in as long as you stay in touch with me. We will not leave you behind. There are live makeup requiremtnst for more than 10 hours of missed class time.
Basic computer skills required for participation in this course:
To participate in this course, you must have a modern computer or deice with a broadband internet connection. For ZOOM it is best if you can connect through an Ethernet cable rather than a wireless connection. Here are the Computer/ Device/ Zoom-related skills you'll need:
Have a free g-mail account to access the google classroom where all the materials are housed
Check, read, and respond to email.
Download files and save them to a folder in your computer.
Play MP3 audio files on your computer and save them on your hard drive.
View Zoom Video recordings
Sufficient lighting and space to do the work that will enable Paris to see you as you are doing the movements
Tuition
Full Tuition:
Tuition for $1200 USD - XXXX % off before extra early and early registrations
First module only as workshop $400 USD
10% travel discount for those traveling more than 150 miles
$50 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. Full tuition due 10 days in advance of the module
Includes all educational materials for the course including PDF / printable 193 page Teachers Lesson Manual for the full training .
If necessary we will start a waiting list
*Please note: Tuition will be adjusted for those who have already completed Module One or the equivalent of 3 days of training with Paris Kern or Michael Krugman.
If price is a barrier due to currency exchange instability or any other reason, please contact Paris at pariskern@comcast.net.
Full Payment Deadline:
10 days before the start of the training
Timely enrollment helps us orient you and enables your full participation as the course begins.
Early-Bird Payment Deadline:
Enroll 30 days before the start of the training to qualify for a $100 discount on the full training or $25 discount on a Foundation Module .
Mode of Payment:
Check or bank transfer preferred. Pay pal or Credit card we can accommodated as well. Credit Card payments require contacting Paris by phone. If you can't do that, please email us to arrange payment by other means.
Please do not initiate alternate forms of payment without consulting us first.
Pariskern@comcast.net Cell 001-410-303-8003 or What’s App 410-303-8003
Non-Refundable Deposit:
Tuition payment includes a $50 non-refundable deposit.
In the event, you need to withdraw from the course before it starts or due to unforseen events, a refund, minus your $50 deposit will be given.
Refund will be made after consultation with Paris Kern.
Registration
How to Enroll
Please click the button to the right and fill out the form to enroll in the Sounder Sleep System Teacher Training Program
When you submit the form, you will be directed to the payment page to submit a deposit or full payment.
For full payment, check , or bank transfer is preferred. Pay Pal with 2.5% fee added .If you can't do that, please email us to arrange payment by other means.
Please do not initiate alternate forms of payment without consulting us first.
Pariskern@comcast.net or What’s App 410-303-8003
There will be a $50 non-refundable deposit required to hold your place in the session.
If you have any questions about your registration or payment, feel free to email us at pariskern@comcast.net.
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What Our Participants Say
"I have been a Feldenkrais practitioner for 16 years. I have known about Sounder Sleep that whole time, but finally got around to taking it in August from Paris. I am completely blown away! The simplicity and ease of the movements are so powerful and effective. It’s only been 10 days and my sleep has already improved. I’m finding that it just takes a moment during the day to find that calm, relaxed state. Paris made it very enjoyable and easy to understand and learn. I can’t wait to learn more! "
Nancy Linsley -Feldenkrais Practitioner and Sounder Sleep System Teacher
Sounder Sleep System workshop with Paris Kern
“Thank you for a very relaxing and informative workshop. I felt so relaxed afterwards! I loved the variety of techniques you taught us, found the supporting material very useful, and have found it easy to continue practicing regularly since the workshop. Since the workshop, I have stopped grinding my teeth. Amazing – and so wonderful to wake up in the morning feeling refreshed rather than as if I have been chewing on tough leather all night! And, that’s not all, the other day, I used “The big squeeze” during two very stressful situations (a very painful dental treatment and then a very stressful journey): both times within a few seconds of starting “the big squeeze” I felt my heart rate and breath rate normalizing and my stress levels dropping. I had never thought that a dental visit could feel like a calm meditation but it did! Finally, as a teacher, I have also taught a few of the techniques to my students who absolutely love this work. Sothank you! I look forward to continuing my training with you.”
Katharina Hesse
Pilates, Yoga, Feldenkrais®, Bones for Life, England
“Paris teaches the sounder sleep system so clearly with practical skills or methods for helping us to be the sounder sleepers. The workshop materials are easy to use and well organized. We can do it at my own pace, at any time and anywhere to calm down our nervous system. I would highly recommend this workshop to everyone!”
Simon Sng
Founder & Director, Life Origin – Centre for Expressive & Somatic Psychotherapy, Hong Kong
“Taking the Sominar with Paris Kern was a present of Calm to my body. Just after the Sominar my naps became deep, waking up was peaceful and easy. During the weeks after the Sominar, I shared with friends and clients some of the little exercises day by day. This sharing brings me improvement in the Sounder Sleep practice and a deepening in relational contexts. Through the lessons from Paris, we discover a mutual peace. Personally, I find myself exploring without remorse that part of me that wants (and needs) to rest.
It was a beautiful gift that came from inside me: a reconciliation with my resting self. In Somatic education and healing, we know the importance of cultivating natural presence and connection to bring the restorative energy that we need daily.”
Alfo Humano,
Focusing trainer, Cordoba, Argentina
“The Sounder Sleep Sominar with Paris gave me the confidence to see sleep as a moment that could come without me noticing it and at moments where I did not believe it could happen anymore.”
Sabrina Castillo-Gallusser
Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement® Teacher. Guatemala