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In Person
All sessions are held in person only, with no recording or live-streaming.
Hybrid
Most sessions are held live in person and streamed live on Zoom, so students may choose in person or online when available.
2026 Programs
Each program below includes the key details you may need: dates, location, teacher, tuition when available, and registration information.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
JUNE
CPD: Trauma, Sensory Processing, and Limited Language
Location: Hybrid / Central time / 5 Keys Yoga Chicago
Dates: June 19-21, 2026
Time: Friday 06:00 pm-09:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday 08:00 am-05:00 pm.
Teacher: Cheryl Albright
Tuition: Early bird $500 by March 01; $530 after.
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CERTIFICATION
JULY
Part 2 Training - The Sonia Sumar Method
Location: Sarasota, FL / Hybrid / Eastern time
Dates: July 11-12, 18-19, and 25-26, 2026
Time: Saturday and Sunday 07:00 am-04:30 pm.
Teacher: Sonia Sumar and Renata Sumar Gaertner
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CERTIFICATION
JULY
Part 1 Training - The Sonia Sumar Method
Location: Chicago, IL / Online / 5 Keys Yoga Chicago
Dates: July 24-26 and July 31-August 02, 2026
Time: Friday to Sunday 08:00 am-04:00 pm Central time.
Teacher: Shanthi Erin Haddock
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CERTIFICATION
SEPTEMBER
Part 1 Training - The Sonia Sumar Method
Location: London, UK / Hybrid / Mahadevi Roberta Sumar Yoga Centre
Dates: September 18-20 and 25-27, 2026
Time: Friday to Sunday 09:00 am-05:00 pm.
Teacher: SriDevi Denisa Nenova
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CONTINUING EDUCATION
OCTOBER
CPD: Beyond the Roles: Exploring Roles, Detachment, and Self-Awareness
Location: Sarasota, FL - Online
Dates: October 04, 11, and 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 am - 11:00 am EDT
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CERTIFICATION
NOVEMBER
Part 2 Training - The Sonia Sumar Method
Location: Seattle, WA / Online / PDT
Dates: November 06-08 and 13-15, 2026
Friday to Sunday: 06:00 am to 03:00 pm PDT
Teacher: Renata Sumar Gaertner
Questions: info@specialyoga.com
CERTIFICATION
DECEMBER
Part 2 Training - The Sonia Sumar Method
Location: Taiwan / English-Chinese / Online
Dates: Weekend 1: December 03-06, 2026. Weekend 2: December 10-13, 2026
Time: Morning and evening sessions, Taiwan time. Confirm your local time zone with Irene.
Teacher: Sonia Sumar and Renata Sumar Gaertner
Questions: Irene Gallagher at +886 930 870 711 (WhatsApp or Line).
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Before registering
Payment and reservation To confirm your reservation, please make a full payment or a minimum deposit of $300 per program. Payment in full must be received 30 days before the program start date. Payment may be made by PayPal, credit/debit card, Zelle, or check in US funds. If you need to pay differently, contact Renata Sumar Gaertner at renata@specialyoga.com.
Cancellation Policy Payments are non-refundable unless the program is canceled by The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities. Please do not make travel arrangements before the local program coordinator confirms the program. If a registrant cancels 10 or more days before the program start date, $300 is deducted as an administration expense. Any eligible balance may be applied to another program within one year.
Need help Email info@specialyoga.com for program questions, placement help, or registration support.