200-HOUR
TRAUMA-INFORMED
THERAPEUTIC YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

"I loved this yoga teacher training so much, it is quite possibly the biggest gift I’ve ever given myself, and the beautiful part is that by improving my confidence as a teacher and a spiritual seeker, I can radiate this gift to so many others.   I loved the therapeutic focus and attention to alignment, artful sequencing, the study of the yoga sutras and pranayama.  It’s important for me to feel connected to a small and intentional community and because there was so much emphasis on creating a loving, supportive and nurturing environment throughout the program, I felt that with these teachers and this group. "

-Darcy Page

"As a Medical Doctor and yoga practitioner wanting to teach, I really appreciated the anatomy and alignment study this program offered. Learning alignment and applying it to pose analysis was incredibly helpful in learning to teach and practice safely. I also loved the morning meditations and the supportive community we created together. I highly recommend this program."

-Dr. Robert Johnson

"This course was amazing. I absolutely loved the course and our group. The content was exactly what I wished to study and I am so blessed and grateful I came to Hawaii. There was the perfect blend of asana, yoga nidra, meditation, pranayama and yoga philosophy.  I loved the fact that we were thrown into the deep end and asked to practice teach from the first day.  I loved the way the postures were broken down, I did poses I couldn't do before and I now understand where the obstacles lie in poses I haven't achieved yet.  I also now understand alignment whereas beforehand I felt I wasn't doing the poses properly.  This program will change my life. It has given me the tools to confidently do a home practice every day and take home to Ireland the skills gained to incorporate with my clients."

-Jennifer Coady

"I️ loved learning yoga with attention to alignment and balancing the muscle engagement with active extension. I️ was never taught this and it has brought an incredible amount of healing to my body.  I️ discovered that I️ had been practicing yoga with misalignments and actually creating self-harm pushing my body past its edge, overstretching and building patterns into my practice that were actually hurting me, much about my body. This is the best learning and healing I️ gained and I️ could not be more grateful as my body is feeling much more healthy and happy!  I️ also enjoyed the practice teaching experiences and receiving the opportunity to teach senior yoga.  I️ loved being able to gain the knowledge, practice, and skills to discover where my work lies. I️ have gained a greater self-confidence in clearly and authentically communicating with others and looking at all beings through eyes of compassion, choosing kindness as I️ take the seat of the teacher."

-Heidi Alexis Hall

"I felt seen the entire program, it was so supportive, so informed, and so compassionate.  The instructors, Liz and Molly, really live the yoga philosophy and modeled it every day for 21 days.  They are both so real and so accessible. I can’t think of a better place to begin a yoga journey. I leave confident in the tools I have received and I know with the wisdom and concrete knowledge provided within this immersion program that I will grow to be an amazing Yoga teacher. I feel that this program was made especially for me. I am so excited to continue my Yogic path."

-Chanin Hardwick

"This yoga teacher training was very comprehensive. Both instructors, Liz and Molly, are fonts of knowledge and wisdom. They have been doing this for a long time and it shows. They also took good care of us personally as well. They created a safe space in which to explore yoga’s deep transformational topics. On the physical level, I learned more about alignment which helped me even out muscle imbalances I have due to injuries. The anatomy was very interesting as it related to the alignment. I understood the philosophy of Yoga and the 8-limbs on a much deeper level and it leaves me wanting to pursue further study. The immersion format helped me further pursue my true Self which I will bring to my personal relationships. I’m not a better person, I’m just more me!"

-Genevieve Hebeka

I am so excited to have learned so much! Between yoga, meditation, breath, practice, I can’t wait to bring the sense of calm and curiosity into my daily life. I really appreciated how much Liz and Alison work to get to know us as individuals. The content was thoughtfully, delivered, and very interesting. The combo of sitting versus moving was perfect. The group vibes are great. The training felt very professional. I also love the thoughtful discussion of cultural appropriation, as I have long wondered about that and I am grateful it was addressed. I am also excited to have learned all the correct alignment to bolster my personal practice, I am so grateful, Soma Yoga Institute is professional, warm, and fun. 

-Ray Tiersky

"My heart feels blown open (like hanuman)! This 200 Hour yoga teacher training gave me the confidence to share my love of yoga, of breath and of mindfulness. I feel more confident with my ability to venture forth and share yoga with my friends, family, students, healthy aging groups, and absolutely everyone. I really enjoyed the morning silent and guided meditations, this time helped bring me to my sankalpa. I also really appreciated how the daily schedule was set up including our 1/2 day trips. These assisted in keeping us grounded. I absolutely reccomend this program!"

-Joy Aldrich

"This was an amazing experience. It was my second 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training. I learned so much and feel like I have become a stronger teacher. I now feel more confident in my awareness of my body and therefore my understanding of how to teach others proper alignment. I feel the daily classes advanced my yoga practice and increased my confidence as a teacher. I loved the morning meditation, yoga philosophy, our dance parties, the restorative yoga, and the alignment lessons."

-Clayton