Soma Yoga Institute - Arcata, California

Simone Maduro

I loved all of it, this 300 hour, yoga, teacher, teacher training, especially the teachers. It was a whirlwind of self-love, learning so much and grounding. The location and food is at Okreblue in Greece is great. I loved the rhythm of the course. -Simone

Julie Colletti

The way this 200 hour yoga teacher training courses laid out was smartly done. I liked the structure of the days, I loved how in-depth we went into sequencing and all of the group work. The concept of jumping into imperfect action spoke to me and everything deepened as a result. There was a lot I did not know about Yoga before. I refocused my own practice and now I am fully ready to get out there and be a yoga teacher. I LOVED the chakras class, I feel like the creativity of it cracked me wide open. I have such deep gratitude for my teachers, Liz and Molly, and the insane kindness they extended towards me is unforgettable. Thank you for holding the space for me and all the hard work you put into this. The dedication and care you both possess simply radiated out of this program and you brought together an inspired and beautiful group of people. Thank you for permanently altering the trajectory of my life.

Jennifer Kapin

I attended the 18 day YTT in beautiful Costa Rica this summer, and it far surpassed my expectations! I would recommend Soma Yoga Institute to anyone who wants to teach or simply wants to deepen their own practice. I cannot emphasize how profoundly meaningful my experience was, and I’m so thankful to have made the connections that I did with my fellow yogis in training. It was challenging, fun, and I learned so much…Thank you Liz and Molly!

Brit J

If you are searching for a therapeutic teacher training program that is inclusive, well put together and nothing short of life changing... look no further.

Soma Yoga Institute is amazing! The instructors are passionate, skilled and supportive. The content is thorough, diverse and well thought out. Whether you are just starting your journey or have years of experience - their programs will fit your needs.

As a disabled individual it hasn't always been easy finding accessible programs. I was pleasantly surprised to feel so well understood, that every single one of the faculty are proficient in adaptations and that they were patient with my "quirks" like intermittent vocabulary loss and debilitating fatigue.

They've also always got great content on social media, offer complimentary info sessions on an ever changing variety of subjects and are quick to respond to inquiries!

I can't possibly thank Liz and the instructors at Soma enough. This program has changed me in so many ways and I can't wait to share my new skills with others!

Thanks again, Soma!

Gaia Bernhard

I loved everything about this program, especially the therapeutic approach, variety of topics studied, and the teachers! I am much more aware of my body and how to focus on proper alignment and organize sequences. This whole program is one big life changing experience. I am so much grateful for all the knowledge and goodness I received. I would definitely train with Soma Yoga Institute again – when Peggy and Jess are going to be the instructors again, I’m there!

Chase Adams

I took my 200 hour trauma informed yoga teacher training with Soma. I cannot say enough good about the experience. Liz and Alison were incredibly knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic about everything they taught. I attended the ~3 week intensive in Costa Rica, and the way it was structured fostered an immediate sense of camaraderie among what was an otherwise diverse group of people. I left the experience feeling qualified and capable of teaching, and excited to begin to do just that. I plan to return to the Soma Yoga Institute for my 300 hour teacher training when I'm able. If you're considering yoga teacher training, you'll be hard pressed to find a better program than Soma, and I encourage you to sign up.

Rachel Drummond

As an educator and teacher trainer, I have very high standards for educational programs and my 200 hour yoga teacher training with Soma Yoga Institute far exceeded my expectations. The instructors were masters at sequencing the content including alignment, cueing, yoga philosophy, anatomy, chanting, and more. Each participant had two practicum teaching experiences which was very useful for getting teaching feedback and experience. I recommend this training to anyone who wants a high-quality science and heart-blended program in a gorgeous remote location in Costa Rica in the company of wonderful humans.

Dawn Stern

I went feeling apprehensive about a million things and left feeling enriched, excited, and enthralled at the entire experience! Exceptional balance of mind body practice with firmly compassionate invitations for deeper exploration. The program ignited my knowledge to learn more about the way of yoga. Teachers are inspirational and masters at holding the room. Brought an eclectic group of 20 yogis at different levels together and facilitated us taking care of ourselves and each other. Went with my husband and we both signed up for more on-line training with Liz and Peggy. They created a space so conducive to learning and growing and practicing and loving that we’d recommend them for anyone looking to explore or deepen their practice.