Yoga Teacher Training

Soma YTT Teaching Philosophy:

At Soma, we believe yoga doesn’t need to be intimidating, life-perfecting or reserved for a certain type of person.

This training is designed for real humans who want to move, learn, question, connect and eventually share yoga with others confidently and authentically.

We don’t create carbon-copy teachers.
We help you become more yourself.

Expect deep learning, big laughs, occasional overwhelm, honest conversations and a lot of time on the mat figuring things out together.

Yoga is called your ‘practice.’ And that’s what we expect, practice, not perfection. How can you bring your real, raw & authentic self to your practice as a teacher.

YTT Syllabus:

The Foundations - Asana, Pranayama & Meditation - 60 hours contact time

Practice sits at the heart of this course. Covering about 30%. Students will explore yoga through embodied experience, developing both personal practice and teaching understanding. Taught by Georgie.

We explore:

Vinyasa yoga as the primary teaching methodology

Foundations of Ashtanga

Breath-led movement

Functional alignment rather than aesthetic perfection

Pranayama techniques

Meditation and nervous system regulation

Finding presence rather than chasing performance

By the end students will:

Teach safely and sustainably

Understand why we teach what we teach

Adapt postures for real bodies in real rooms

Integrate breath, movement and awareness

Wisdom & Being - Philosophy & Ayurveda - 14 hours contact time

One weekend (14 hours) taught by Jenny. This weekend introduces yoga philosophy as a living practice. Something to question, apply and experience rather than memorise. We’ll Cover history and context of yoga traditions, introduction to Ayurvedic principles, lifestyle awareness and energetic balance. Students are encouraged to explore philosophy with curiosity rather than dogma.

The Functional Body - Anatomy & injury prevention – 14 hours contact time

One weekend (14 Hours) taught by Carly dedicated to functional anatomy and injury prevention.

Focus areas:

Functional anatomy for yoga teachers

Movement patterns and joint health

Injury prevention and common contraindications

Teaching safely across varied abilities

The Creative Process - Sequencing & Play - 21 hours contact time

With the guidance of our SYT we will explore the heart of vinyasa teaching. Students will learn how to creatively sequence and theme their classes and be given the freedom to play with the ‘rules’ on and off the mat. We’ll explore intelligent transitions, peak pose planning and when to follow the rules and when to soften them. Because great teaching lives somewhere between knowledge and play. Taught by Georgie and Sian.

Methodology & Authenticity – Establishing your Teaching Practice – 14 hours contact time

Approx. 40% of the course is dedicated to students working together to practice their teaching including verbal cues and hands on adjustments. Students will teach early and will be given space to develop their own authentic voice and style of teaching. Taught by Georgie & Sian.

We will cover:

Verbal cueing and communication skills

Consent-based hands-on assists

Teaching small groups and full classes

Observation and feedback cycles

Developing presence and confidence

Hands-on assisting skills

Modifications, props and accessibility

Finding your authentic teaching voice

The Thought Lab - Yoga ethics & psychology – 10 hours contact time

Every training day includes space to talk things through. Teaching questions, ethical dilemmas, moments of doubt, unexpected wins are all welcome here. Learning happens as much in conversation as it does in downward dog. Taught by Georgie, Sian & Jenny.

Finding your Power - Self Development - 14 hours contact time, 14 hours non contact time

Teaching yoga starts with self-study.

Students will:

Participate in a monthly book club

Maintain a reflective journal

Develop an independent practice

Explore boundaries, identity and responsibility as teachers

Expect growth both on and off the mat.

Strategic Branding and Business Development - 10 hours contact & non contact time

Because teaching yoga also means running a life. Learn the basics of being self-employed and everything teaching involves behind the scenes. Develop your own unique ‘brand’. Taught by Georgie.

We cover:

Self-employment basics

Insurance and professionalism

Finding teaching opportunities

Authentic branding (without selling your soul)

Holding integrity in the wellness industry

The goal isn’t influencer culture, it’s sustainable teaching.

The Holding Space - Therapeutics & Yoga - 7 hours contact time

Yoga is for people, not perfect bodies. This is about inclusivity, holding space and protecting boundaries. Taught by Georgie.

Students learn to:

Teach inclusively and compassionately

Support beginners and diverse populations

Understand pre/postnatal considerations

Create psychologically safe environments

Maintain professional boundaries

Hold space responsibly

Community & Connection – 4 hours contact time

Yoga translates to yoke, the binder of many things. Let us explore the meaning and value of connection and community within your practice. Taught by Georgie & Sian.

Students are supported to:

Provide funded learning/employment opportunities to experience yoga delivery in harder to reach areas of the community

Establish what ‘connection’ means and how we can apply that in the field of teaching

Explore ways of establishing community cohesion & group dynamics

How to support our students beyond the mat using yoga philosophy

Teacher trainers will support students through ongoing mentoring, support and analysis of their yoga teacher training experience

*Additional assignments, observations and theoretical learning will be set for each student – 14+ hours non contact time.

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