WHO IT IS FOR
Who this training is for
Therapists and educators
For occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, teachers, aides, and school-based professionals.
Parents and caregivers
For families who want to understand the method more deeply and bring supportive practice into daily life.
Yoga and movement teachers
For teachers who want to adapt yoga safely and meaningfully for students who need more individual attention.
TRAINING PATH
The certification path
The full 95H certification is completed in two parts, with practice and integration between them.
STEP 1
Part 1 / 48 hours
The foundation of the Sonia Sumar Method: philosophy, practice tools, safety, observation, relationship, and adapting yoga for different needs.
STEP 2
Practice requirement
After Part 1, students complete guided practice and begin applying the work with real students, families, or teaching situations.
STEP 3
Part 2 / 55 hours
A deeper training focused on sequencing, teaching practice, assessment, adaptations, case study work, and integration of the method.
CURRICULUM
What students learn
Part 1 includes
Foundations of Yoga for All Abilities, the Sonia Sumar Method, breathing, sound, movement, relaxation, attention, relationship, safety, contraindications, observation, and adapting tools for individual students.
Part 2 includes
More advanced sequencing, teaching practicum, case study work, deeper adaptations, therapeutic thinking, communication, classroom and family contexts, and how to build confidence as a practitioner.
How The Training Is Taught
Students learn through live teaching, practice, discussion, observation, demonstration, reflection, and direct application. The work is experiential rather than only theoretical.
WHO THE METHOD SUPPORTS
Who this work can support
The method can be adapted for many children, teens, and adults, including people with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, chromosomal conditions, rare syndromes, developmental delays, sensory processing differences, neurological differences, intellectual disabilities, learning differences, speech and language delays, motor planning challenges, trauma histories, complex medical histories, and early-intervention needs.
ACCREDITATIONS
Accreditations and recognition
Yoga Alliance
The 95H training connects with Yoga Alliance children’s yoga and continuing education pathways where applicable.
IAYT Continuing Education
Eligible continuing education may be available for yoga therapists, where applicable.
AOTA
The 95H training includes AOTA-approved continuing education for eligible occupational therapy practitioners.
Professional responsibility
This training supports yoga teaching and therapeutic yoga education. It does not replace medical, therapeutic, or professional licensure.