SomaFit YOGA incorporates asana (alignment), vinyasa (connecting the poses to movement with the breath), bandhas (energetics), pranayama (breathing), svadhya (self-observation), and surrender. The idea is to provide the full breadth of yoga’s spiritual and physical tradition, giving the students the opportunity to develop a deep and fulfilling connection to yoga.

SOMAFIT offers one of the most comprehensive Teacher Training programs in the city. The 200 hour program, consisting of Part I and Part II, is compliant with the Yoga Alliance standards for inclusion in the national registry for yoga teachers. In addition, Part II individual sessions may be offered (at the discretion of the Director) to individuals who need to take Continuing Education Credits for Yoga Alliance accreditation.

Part I consists of the Yoga Immersion program and the first half of the Teacher Training Program. Running from Sept 2008 to Dec. 2008, it is designed for both students who want to deepen their practice, and to individuals studying to become teachers. The curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, history, philosophy, and the science of yoga.

Part II will be held Feb. to May of 2009 and delves deeper into teaching methodology to further develop teaching skills and more advanced asana.
Part I and Part II are recommended to be completed for Yoga Alliance recognition and Somafit certification taken for the 200 hour Yoga Alliance recognition and for the full certification.

• Lectures
  
• Workshops
  
• Self study
  
• Asana
  
• Practicals
  
• Apprenticeship
  
• Reading assignments
  
• Journaling
  
• Meditation
  
• Hands on adjustments
  
• One on one mentoring
  
• Structural yoga therapy

Since 2000, The Director, Bhekaji has been teaching a program that ensures strong, safe and effective teaching. The program’s mission is to present clear consistent standards, ensuring that the trainees will have the ability to teach with the highest level of skill while honoring their own unique voice and style.

Part I, 2008
$1200.00

Part II, 2009
$1200.00 (This may be payable in increments of 3 at $400.00, (2ndpart only))

Prices include teacher training sessions, practical training, and 15% discount off SomaFit spa treatments during the span of the course.

REGISTRATION
To register for the SYTT Program, please complete an Application Form (Download PDF) and send it in with the deposit. Once the applicant is accepted, required material and information will be sent out.
Somafit, 2121 Wisconsin Ave, Wash.,DC, 20007 202-965-2121  

Becca Lynch, Director, ERYT 500, RYT 500
Somafit Yoga Teacher Training

Bhekaji has been practicing and studying yoga since 1970.  Discovering that asana and pranayama are methods to explore the true nature of the self, she began a life long quest.

Erich Schiffman, master teacher, encouraged her to “teach the teachers”. She has attended workshops and teacher training programs with most of the major western yoga masters.