SOMA
School of Yoga and Somatics
At The Bhakti Yoga Movement Center
​A comprehensive, 300-hr program ​
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Open to all, regardless of prior teacher training experience
Virtual and in-person options​​ - Learn about distant learning options in our FAQs.
Reasons to join our program
Inspiring quotes from cohort members
Schedule
Oct. 25th, 2025 - June 28th, 2026
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10/25 - 11/13: self-directed study
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11:14 - 6/28: Classes in session as outlined below with winter and spring breaks
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See detailed schedule for exact dates and format
Weekly classes Tuesdays and Fridays​
Tuesdays, 6:15am - 8:15am, livestream
Fridays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, in-person or pre-recorded
Montlhy weekend immersions
Saturdays, 12:30pm - 6:30pm, in-person
Sundays, 12:30pm - 5:00pm, in-person​​​
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Plus...
4 extra Saturdays, 12:30pm - 5pm, in-person
A peak into what you'll learn...
TRAUMA HEALING
YOGA PHILOSOPHY
POWER + LIBERATION
EXPERIENTIAL ANATOMY
TEACHING METHODS
YOGA ENERGETICS
ALIGNMENT + ACCESSIBILITY
PERSONAL PRACTICE
Learn more about our curriculum in the FAQs
Meet Your Teachers
Our core faculty brings decades of experience teaching yoga and training others. Their perspectives are enriched by backgrounds in public and mental health counseling, bodywork, love of nature and art, community organizing and advocacy.
Tara Sonali Miller
Tara (they/them + she/her) offers warm and skillful guidance, supporting trainees to hone their skills and teach from a centered and grounded place. Tara's decade-long experience in justice advocacy and education informs her approach to examining power dynamics within yoga contexts and beyond.
Use code SAMPLECLASS for free access
Zeyah Rogé
Zeyah (she/her + they/them) is a bodyworker, somatic psychotherapist, and trauma healing specialist. Zeyah brings 15 years of experience training yoga teachers and enjoys utilizing creative and experiential approaches so that learning can be fun, empowering, and a site of healing.
Use code SAMPLECLASS for free access
Khushi Malhotra
Khushi (she/her) is a global teacher and offers accessible approaches to yoga philosophy, pranayama, and subtle-body anatomy. She holds a masters in Social Work and Public Health and is informed by art and nature. She honors these ancient teachings as she inspires modern application.
No code needed
Investment
Amplifier Tuition Rate (optional): $5,199+
The amplifier rate supports the Community Care spots. Any additional amount over the Standard Tuition Rate makes it more possible for others to join. Thank you for your generosity!​​
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Standard Tuition Rate: $4,799
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Community Care Rate: $3,999
Reserved for Black and brown applicants
Limited spots available - apply early
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Tuition Includes:
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300+ hours of education
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An Unlimited Membership at the BYMC with access to weekly classes and our on-demand library
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Discounts for most BYMC workshops during the program and for future teacher trainings
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Connection to BYMC alumni network
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Other things to note:
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Payment plans are available
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All rates include a non-refundable $700 deposit
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Space is limited, early applications get priority
You're welcome to apply if...
​You’ve been practicing yoga cumulatively for at least one year OR have a weekly practice for 6+ months. Practice can be asana, meditation, and/or pranayama. ​​​​​​
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You're enthusiastic about engaging with critical race theory and examining dynamics of power and oppression.
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You have a network for logistical, physical, and emotional support during this intensive course of study. ​
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​You have a genuine wish to deepen your understanding and practice of yoga.​​​​​ No previous yoga teacher training is required, however, those who've already had training are welcome! Reach out to see if this training is right for you.
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You have thoroughly reviewed the program information here on our website, including the entire FAQ section.
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You can commit to the program:
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Attend all scheduled sessions (if you know you have to miss certain sessions, please include the specific dates in your application)
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Dedicate time outside of sessions for review and reflection (about 3 - 5 hours of study / week)
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Take a weekly yoga class at The BYMC
Got questions?
Check out our FAQ​
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Join a virtual info session. Regsiter for an upcoming date to receive the ZOOM link.
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Wed., 9/3, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Can't make it?​
Reach out to Zeyah, co-director and core faculty member for a 1:1. ​
something deep inside is calling...
and you’re listening
Core faculty member, Khushi, speaks on the role of the inner teacher
We imagine you’re here because yoga has had a positive, and maybe even transformational, impact on your life.
Yoga has been a refuge, a healing salve, a place to rest and a way to re-energize to engage more meaningfully with the world.​​
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You crave a deeper, more nuanced and healing-centered understanding of yoga
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You’re committed to honoring yoga's roots and want to learn with South Asian teachers, in a program that weaves cultural and historical contexts
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You desire to grow and learn in community and with mentorship
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You believe in making yoga more accessible and equitable and, perhaps, you want to see yourself and your communities reflected in yoga space
