KIN Somatic Body YTT Certification - 200 Hours
The first multi-style yoga teacher training to incorporate the latest somatic research and evidence-based leadership teachings, to deepen your understanding of mind-body connection and equipping you to promote resilience and well-being through safe and effective teaching.
Our Teacher Training is a comprehensive and immersive program designed to deepen your understanding of yoga and the body-mind connection. This training combines traditional yoga techniques with the latest somatic movement practices to create a unique and transformative experience. You'll learn how to work with the body in new and innovative ways, helping you become a more effective and confident yoga teacher.
Yoga Teacher Training
By the end of this module participants will be able to:
- Understanding of Yoga Philosophy and Ethics
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
- Skill in Asana Alignment and Teaching
- Proficiency in Pranayama and Meditation
- Understanding of Somatic Body Practices
- Ability to Sequence Safe and Effective Classes
- Increased Self-Awareness
- Improved Emotional Regulation and Resilience
Somatic Body 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training - 2026
Welcome to KIN’s Somatic Body 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training! We are excited for you to discover Yoga’s healing practices and the science of somatic movement, pranayama, and meditation. Over time you will develop the foundational, professional skills and confidence to hold space and safely teach to a range of diverse communities.
Together we will learn how to authentically instruct 100+ Hatha Yoga Asana postures, sequence safe and creative classes, guide breathwork, meditation, mantra and more. All elements of teaching is informed by the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, traditional lineages, modern vinyasa and latest research on applicable trauma informed psychology and somatics. Somatics describes any practice that uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of imbalance. Through multi-media readings, lecture, study and practice, you will gain a deep understanding of anatomy, nervous system, and subtle body through both functional and holistic lens. We will also enhance your teaching toolkit introducing multi-style yoga practices of yin, restorative, and yoga nidra, meditation and more.
Books/ references: Mandatory
- *The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- *The Yamas and Niyamas - Deborah Adele
- *Science of Yoga- Ann Swanson
- *The Yoga Bible-Christina Brown
- *The Science of Breath - Yogi Ramacharaka
- *Yoga of the Subtle Body- Tias Little
- *Mindfulness in Plain English- Bhante Gunaratana
- *Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition- Alanna Kaivalya
Essential reminders:
- Have a beginners mindset, simply keep an open mind as there will be learning curves
- Get comfortable with the uncomfortable.
- There is no one way, this is your journey.
- It takes time to incorporate these principles into your practice.
200hr YTT Layout and Requirements
Total YA Elevated Standard Topic Breakdown =200 hrs (150 hr contact/ 50 hr non-contact)
- 42 Hours Yoga Humanities, Philosophy, Lifestyle and ethics
- 76 hours Yoga Techniques, Training and Practice
- 30 hours Anatomy and Physiology
- 52 hours Professional essentials- Teaching Arts, Safety & Practicum
200 hour Time Breakdown
94 Hours Lab Sessions In studio- 14 sessions, 7 learning hours 94 hr contact
- 9-10am Meditation and Yoga Practice 14 hour practice Yoga Training and practice
- 10-11am Yoga Philosophy - 14 hour philosophy Humanities
- 11-12am Anatomy Physiology 14 hours Anatomy & Physiology
- 12-1pm Asana Lab 14 hours Yoga Techniques
- 1-2pm Lunch Break -hrs n/a
- 2-4pm Teaching strategies 24 hrs Professional essentials- Teaching Arts Safety
- 4-5pm Practicum 14 Professional essentials- Practicum
60 hours Co/Independent Reading studies- 30 hr contact/ 30 hr non-contact
- The Yoga Sutras -ebook ~2 hrs Humanities
- The Yamas and Niyamas - Deborah Adele ~8 hrs Humanities
- Myths of the Asanas: The Stories at the Heart of the Yoga Tradition- Alanna Kaivalya ~8hrs Humanities
- Mindfulness in Plain English- Bhante Gunaratana ~8 hours Humanities
- Science of Yoga- Ann Swanson ~8 hrs Anatomy & Physiology
- The Yoga Bible-Christina Brown ~ 10 hrs Yoga Techniques
- The Science of Breath by Yogi Ramacharaka -ebook ~6 hrs Teaching Arts
- Yoga of the Subtle Body- Tias Little ~10 hrs: 4 hr Teaching Arts , ~6 hours Anatomy
12 Hours~ 6 Hrs recorded lecture & 6 hrs reading manual 12 hr contact
- 2 hour Humanities lecture 1
- 2 hours Anatomy & Physiology lecture 2
- 4 hour Yoga Techniques, Training and Practice lectures 3 & 4
- 4 hours Teaching Arts/ Safety/ Professional essentials lectures 5 & 6
34 Hours - Elective Practice/ Community Involvement- 14 hr contact/ 20 hr non-contact
- Lead Trainer Yoga Practices (in person or virtual)- 14 hours Yoga practice
- Community Yoga Practices (in person or virtual)~ 20 hours Yoga practice