Elevate Your Practice with Somatic Yoga Certification

300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

Deepen your knowledge, expand your skills, and become a specialized yoga educator with our comprehensive 300-hour program featuring exclusive Somatic Yoga Certification.

Program Overview

Our 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training is designed for certified 200-hour teachers ready to expand their knowledge, refine their skills, and develop specialized expertise. This transformative journey combines traditional yogic wisdom with modern somatic approaches, offering you a unique certification that sets you apart in the yoga community. Our program is structured in three distinct components: 100 hours of virtual Somatic Yoga Certification, 100 hours as an immersive in-person retreat, and 100 hours over three focused in-person weekends.

Somatic Yoga Certification

100 Virtual Hours

Become certified in somatic yoga principles focusing on nervous system regulation, somatic breathwork practices, and somatic journey and inquiry techniques that facilitate deep internal awareness and healing.

Immersive In-Person Retreat

100 Hours

Dive deep into advanced asana, pranayama, and meditation during our week-long in-person retreat, designed to transform your personal practice and teaching methodology.

Specialized Weekend Intensives

100 Hours

Complete your training with three focused in-person weekends covering Philosophy & Subtle Body, Advanced Assisting, and Business of Yoga.

CURRICULUM

Our carefully structured program is divided into three distinct components, each offering 100 hours of specialized training to create a comprehensive 300-hour certification.

COMPONENT 1

Somatic Yoga Certification

100 Hours

Develop expertise in somatic approaches to yoga through live virtual sessions that can be completed from anywhere in the world. This component focuses on the internal experience of yoga and developing embodied awareness.

Nervous System Regulation: Learn techniques to help yourself and students regulate the nervous system for healing and resilience

Somatic Breathwork Practices: Explore how breath influences nervous system states and emotional processing

Breathwork Integration: Methods for integrating somatic breathwork into asana and meditation

Somatic Journey and Inquiry: Facilitate inner exploration through guided somatic journeys and self-inquiry practices

Somatic Movement Patterns: Understanding developmental movement patterns and their influence on posture and practice

COMPONENT 2

Immersive In-Person Retreat

100 Hours

Experience the power of full immersion in your practice during our week-long in-person retreat. This intensive component allows you to deepen your practice in a supportive community environment.

Advanced Asana: Refine alignment, explore advanced variations, and understand the biomechanics of complex postures

Progressive Pranayama: Systematic approach to advanced breathing techniques and their effects on physiology and consciousness

Meditation Journeys: Experience and learn to guide various meditation techniques from different traditions

Applied Anatomy: Functional anatomy applications for advanced practice and teaching

Sequencing Methodology: Create powerful, purposeful sequences for transformation

COMPONENT 3

Specialized Weekend Intensives

100 Hours over 3 Weekends

Complete your training with three focused in-person weekend intensives, each addressing essential aspects of advanced yoga teaching.

Weekend 1: Philosophy and Subtle Body

Advanced yogic philosophy and its modern applications
Subtle body systems: chakras, nadis, and koshas
Integrating philosophy into asana teaching
Developing your authentic voice as a philosophical guide

Weekend 2: Advanced Assisting

Principles of effective verbal and hands-on adjustments
Creating safe containers for physical assists
Adapting assists for different body types and needs
Therapeutic applications of strategic assists

Weekend 3: Business of Yoga

Developing your unique teaching niche
Building sustainable business models
Ethical marketing and community building
Creating online offerings and hybrid teaching models

Meet Your Faculty

Learn from our team of experienced teachers, each bringing specialized knowledge and years of practice to your training journey.

Rachel Friedman

E-RYT 500, LMSW, Somatic Therapist

Lead Teacher with twenty years of teaching experience, specializing in Somatic practices, Subtle body integration, Therapeutic applications, and transformational experiences.

Stephania Rivera

E-RYT 500

Expert in creative Sequencing, Theming, Subtle body connections, Philosophy, and Anatomy - creating profound learning experiences that integrate mind and body.

Stephanie Wright

RYT 500

Functional Alignment Specialist with expertise in teaching Beginners and Yin Yoga. Brings precision, clarity, and accessibility to complex poses and concepts.

Format & Dates

Our 300-hour training combines the flexibility of virtual learning with the depth of in-person experiences.

Training Format

The Somatic Yoga Certification is conducted virtually, while the week-long retreat and weekend intensives are in-person immersive experiences.

2025 Schedule

Somatic Yoga Certification (100 Virtual Hours):
3 live virtual day-long retreats:
August 24th, 2025 (12:00-5:00 PM ET)
September 14th, 2025 (12:00-5:00 PM ET)
October 19th, 2025 (12:00-5:00 PM ET)
Plus weekly Friday sessions from August 29th through October 25th, 2025
Week-long In-Person Retreat (100 Hours):
Dates TBA
Daily schedule will include asana, pranayama, and meditation practices
Weekend Intensives (100 Hours):
Weekend 1: Philosophy & Subtle Body
- Dates TBA
Weekend 2: Advanced Assisting
- Dates TBA
Weekend 3: Business of Yoga
- Dates TBA
Each weekend will include Friday, Saturday, and Sunday sessions

Training Platforms

All virtual sessions will be conducted via Zoom. In-person components will be held at our studio location (details provided upon registration).

Investment

Virtual Somatic Yoga Certification (100 Hours):$1,500
Week-long In-Person Retreat (100 Hours):Pricing TBD
Weekend Intensives:$400 per weekend ($1,200 for all three)

You can register for each component separately or inquire about package pricing for the complete 300-hour certification.

What's Included

Comprehensive digital manual for each component
Somatic Yoga Certification upon completion of the full program
Lifetime access to our graduate community and resources
Recordings of sessions available for review during the training period

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"Absolutely life-changing!"

"This training completely transformed my approach to yoga and my own body. The somatic components have given me powerful tools to help my students develop true body awareness and healing. Absolutely life-changing!"

Sarah K., 2023 Graduate

"My clients are experiencing breakthroughs"

"As a physical therapist and yoga teacher, the somatic yoga certification gave me exactly what I needed to bridge these worlds. My clients are experiencing breakthroughs I couldn't facilitate before."

Michael T., 2022 Graduate

"Extraordinary."

"The depth of knowledge of the teaching faculty is extraordinary. Every module felt like peeling back another layer of understanding both in my teaching and personal practice."

Leila M., 2023 Graduate

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

You must have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and have at least one year of teaching experience. A regular personal practice is also required.

Do I need to complete all components consecutively?

We recommend completing the components in order (Somatic Certification, Virtual Retreat, then Weekend Intensives) as they build upon each other. However, we understand scheduling conflicts may arise, and we can work with you to create a personalized timeline that fits your needs.

What is somatic yoga and how does it differ from regular yoga?

Somatic yoga integrates principles of somatic movement education with traditional yoga practices. It emphasizes internal awareness, nervous system regulation, and movement patterns that emerge from within rather than being imposed from outside. Our certification focuses specifically on nervous system regulation, somatic breathwork, and guided somatic journeys that help release chronic tension patterns and develop greater embodied intelligence.

Is this training Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes, our program is registered with Yoga Alliance as an advanced training. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to register as an RYT-500.

What if I need to cancel my enrollment?

Cancellations made more than 60 days before the start date receive a full refund minus a $250 administrative fee. Cancellations within 30-60 days receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 30 days before the start date are non-refundable, but your payment can be applied to a future training within one year.

Will I need to travel for this training?

Yes, for part of it. The Somatic Yoga Certification (100 hours) is entirely virtual, so you can complete this component from anywhere with a reliable internet connection. However, the week-long retreat and the three weekend intensives are in-person experiences that require travel to our location.

What technology do I need for the virtual Somatic Yoga Certification?

For the virtual component, you'll need a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera (computer, tablet, or smartphone), and enough space to practice yoga (approximately the size of a yoga mat plus 2-3 feet around it). We recommend using headphones with a microphone for optimal audio quality during interactive sessions.

Where will the in-person components be held?

The week-long retreat and weekend intensives will be held at our studio location. Detailed information about the venue, accommodations, and travel recommendations will be provided upon registration.