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Somatic Yoga Teacher Training
Move beyond techniques and poses into a deeper understanding of how the body and nervous system create transformation. A grounded, science-informed path for teaching yoga as a living, practical discipline.
Somatic Awareness
& Transformation
Develop the capacity to sense, regulate, and understand your inner world through the body and nervous system. This training offers practical tools for emotional stability, clarity, and meaningful change in everyday life.
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World’s First Complete Somatic Yoga Training!
The first training to unite somatic science, nervous system regulation, and classical yoga into one complete, embodied system. Go beyond techniques to understand how real transformation happens—through the body, lived experience, and human biology.
Why Students Choose the Somatic Yoga Teacher Training
What Sets It Apart
✅ Physician-Developed and Neuroscience-Informed
Created by Dr. Jivasu, this approach bridges modern science with accessible yoga and somatic practices for clinical, caregiving, and therapeutic settings.
✅ Science-Based, Body-Aligned
This training helps you understand the biology of emotion, nervous system regulation, and the nature of consciousness — not just postures.
✅ Beyond Certification — A Journey of Self-Discovery
Learn your somatic personality, build emotional resilience, and uncover your natural teaching voice through guided introspection.
✅ Small Cohort, Deep Mentorship
We limit class size to ensure you receive personal guidance, hands-on teaching feedback, and meaningful community support.
✅ Real Life Integration
Whether or not you plan to teach, the tools you’ll learn apply to parenting, caregiving, relationships, leadership, and more.
Whats included in the
Somatic Yoga Teacher Training
✅ Understand your unique somatic personality & inner wiring
✅ Regulate your emotions, energy, and nervous system
✅ Build resilience, clarity, and calm through science-based practices
✅ Reconnect with your body’s wisdom and creative vitality
An Integrated Curriculum Rooted in Science, Soma & Self-Awareness
Learn classical yoga postures, breathwork, and the foundational teachings of Soma Yoga — a system that blends traditional Hatha with somatic movement. It is accessible to all ages and body types. It is easy to learn, practice and teach.
Explore how emotions and trauma live in the body, and how breath, sensation, and interoception rewire the nervous system.
Discover your unique somatic personality and how it influences your life path, health, relationships, and leadership style.
Understand the evolution of human consciousness, the chakras, and their scientific relevance to mental clarity and self-realization.
Develop your voice as a teacher. Practice cueing, alignment, adapting to all bodies, and sequencing transformative yoga classes.
Train in emotional intelligence, trauma sensitivity, and ethical teaching practices. Learn how to create safe, inclusive spaces for all.
Learn how to apply these teachings beyond the mat — into real life, your career, or future yoga offerings.
Guided by Experienced Teachers with Heart, Depth & Science-Based Wisdom
"This training has truly been life-changing. I’ve taken other yoga programs before, but this one filled the gaps in my understanding that I didn’t even know I had. I’m excited to share what I’ve learned with others on my path — it was a deeply unique and meaningful experience."
Vittoria D.
"The Soma courses are simply transformative."
Rico
Everything You Want to Know
(Before You Say Yes)
In-person classes begin on February 7th, 2026, and run every weekend until June 21st. You’ll meet in person at So’ham Studio on Saturdays for 6 hours, and online via Zoom on Sundays for 2 hours.
Online Training Info: coming soon...
In-Studio Training: Saturday classes run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at So’ham Studio, and Sundays are held online from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. You’ll also have access to on-demand resources for flexible self-study throughout the week.
Online Training:
Not at all. This training is open to all levels, whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice and understanding.
Soma Yoga is a science-based system developed by Dr. Jivasu, combining somatic awareness, classical yoga, and neuroscience. It’s a transformational method for both teaching and personal growth.
In-Studio Training: classes are held at So’ham Studio — 361 Jackson St. West, Hamilton, with free studio parking and nearby access to Locke St.
Online Training: Zoom video conferencing and on-demend video catalogue
In-Studio Training: All Saturday sessions are held in person at So’ham Studio, while Sunday sessions take place online. You’ll also get full access to on-demand video courses from Dr. Jivasu, class recordings, and course materials through our online student hub.
Online Training: All components of the training are held online.
In-Studio Training: Yes — we offer payment plans for both the Early Bird price of $3,199 CAD and the Regular price of $3,499 CAD.
* Please note that to receive the Early Bird discounted rate of $2,999 CAD, payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
Online Training: Yes - please contact if unable to pay in full.
A Science-Based Path to Transformation
This 100-hour online training offers one of the most comprehensive, body-based programs available for personal healing and guiding others in somatic transformation. Grounded in neuroscience, biology, and the wisdom of Soma, this course invites you to reconnect with your natural self and support others in doing the same.
No yoga postures. Just presence, practice, and personal truth.
Whether you're joining for personal growth or to bring somatic awareness into your work with others, this training gives you the tools, frameworks, and mentorship to guide real transformation.
Registration Options
Starts Feb 7
From 618.58 Canadian dollars
What You’ll Learn
✅ How to awaken the body's innate wisdom through somatic practices
✅ How to heal six core life traumas and live with peace, vitality, and freedom
✅ How to discover your unique somatic personality & design a self-care plan
✅ How to connect with the Earth and others through Somatic Universal awareness
✅ How to access freedom through Somatic Non-Dual awareness
✅ How to teach these principles and practices to individuals and groups
What You’ll Receive & Who It’s For
This training is open to anyone interested in:
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Personal healing and trauma transformation
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Supporting others through somatic awareness
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Learning science-based, non-physical practices for nervous system healt
No prior yoga, therapy, or teaching experience required.
Frequently Asked Questions
No prior training or somatic experience is needed. This program is accessible to anyone interested in body-based healing, personal growth, or helping others.
We require 80% live attendance, but missed sessions can be made up by attending other Soma programs or through recorded replays.
Yes! You’ll receive a 100-hour certificate through Soma in partnership with the Canadian Yoga Alliance.
Yes—but unlike traditional yoga, the physical component of this training focuses on gentle somatic poses that are guided by your body's own capacity and comfort. These movements are accessible to all body types and do not require any prior yoga experience.
Absolutely. Many participants apply what they learn in therapy, coaching, education, caregiving, and wellness settings.
Yes, the program includes mentoring sessions with Dr. Jivasu and other experienced faculty members.
Registration
Online 100-Hour Certification in Somatic Awareness and Transformation Training
Starts Feb 28
400 Canadian dollars