Infant Developmental Movement Education
offered by Sonder Movement Project
taught by Amy Matthews, Sarah Barnaby and guests
July 22 - Aug 4, 2025
This program is designed to train people to evaluate and facilitate normal development in infants using an embracing, child-centered approach.
In this training, participants will learn:
- the layering of movement patterns that leads to typical ‘developmental milestones’
- how to observe infants and see ‘normal movement pattern’ development
- how to hold and handle infants, to support their movement experiences
- how to identify ways to support infants who might be having movement difficulties
- how to support parents and caregivers in learning new movement patterns with their infants
More information is available at https://sondermoves.com/idme
This program requires an application and acceptance to be able to attend.
The below registration link is for people who have completed the application process and been accepted into the program, to register for Housing at WildHeart for this summer’s modules.
Food
WildHeart is offering a communal food system for participants to join.
All accommodations have access to a full kitchen (separate from the main/commercial kitchen), so you can “opt out” and do your own shopping+cooking if you prefer.
We pride ourselves on accommodating a wide range of diets, serving meat and dairy daily, but always with vegan and gluten-free options available.
By sourcing bulk foods we decrease plastic packaging, and by pooling our resources we support the farms that supply our local/organic produce and humanely raised animal products.
Beverages include: coffee and tea, dairy and non-dairy milk, flavored seltzers, lemon and lime juice, beer, red and white wine!
We have found that the communal food system that best supports Sonder programming is:
- DIY breakfasts, with abundant bulk groceries available for your own morning rhythm
- Abundant leftovers lunches, supplemented by any additional foods you choose from the communal pantry
- Cheffed dinners, with participants joining for either “prep” or “clean” shifts.
Cost per person to opt in to the food system is $35 per day
Retreat Location
WildHeart is located on 46+ beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley. Retreatants will have the option to stay in a single room, double room, dorm, or camping in either our main retreat center or in private two-bedroom cabins. All options have access to shared kitchens and bathrooms. Daily events will take place in the studio, shared common spaces, and outdoors. Retreatants are welcome to enjoy the lawns, walk in the forest, and swim and boat in the lake during their stay! More info about directions and transportation options HERE.
If you have any questions, concerns about pricing, or need assistance attending, please do not hesitate to email contact@wildheartcenter.art
Housing Options
A range of housing options at WildHeart ideally help make this retreat financially accessible. IDME participants are also welcome to secure their own housing in the area, without booking through WildHeart.
Program arrivals are 3-5pm July 22. 6 pm welcome dinner.
First class is the morning of Jul 23rd, last class finishes the afternoon of Aug 3.
Program departures are morning of August 4th.
Housing prices:
- Single-occupancy / private room: $100/night
- Double-occupancy room, shared with one other retreat participant: $60/night
- Single bed in our spacious “Dorm,” sharing a big room with a maximum 5 other people: $30/night
- Camping, with shared bathroom / shower / kitchen access. (Bring your own gear.) $30/night
Sonder Movement Project is a licensed organization of the School for Body-Mind Centering® and graduates of this program are certified by the School for Body-Mind Centering® as Infant Developmental Movement Educators (IDMEs).
(Body-Mind Centering® and BMC® are registered service marks of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.)