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The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities

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6255 Sturbridge Court

Sarasota, FL, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Weekends only

Destination / retreat

Languages

ENGLISH, PORTUGUESE, SPANISH, JAPANESE, CHINESE

About The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities ®, LLC   is a comprehensive Program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children and adults with disabilities. Our style of Yoga is gentle and beneficial - safe for babies, toddlers, children,...

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities®, LLC is a comprehensive Program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children and adults with disabilities. Our style of Yoga is gentle and beneficial - safe for babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults with Down SyndromeCerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective help for children with Attention Deficit DisorderADHD and Learning Disabilities.

Our Program includes:
  • An integrated series of balanced Yoga poses to increase body awareness, strength and 
  • Specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and 
  • An early intervention program to assure the healthy formative development of infants and toddlers
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities®, LLC training Programs offer a unique learning environment for children and their parents, special education teachers, Yoga teachers and health care professionals. Courses are taught by internationally renowned Yoga Teacher and author Sonia Sumar, whose innovative teaching methods have been improving the lives of children with special needs for over 50 years.

First Registered May 2004

Upcoming Training Dates

RYS® 200

Feb 17, 2024—Nov 3, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 200H Hatha Yoga Training Program

RYS® 300

May 10, 2025—Aug 10, 2025
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program
Nov 8, 2024—Nov 10, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program
Oct 11, 2024—Oct 13, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program
Sep 21, 2024—Sep 22, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program
Sep 20, 2024—Sep 22, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program
Aug 30, 2024—Sep 1, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - 300H Hatha Yoga Training Program

RCYS®

Nov 22, 2024—Dec 1, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Nov 8, 2024—Nov 17, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Nov 3, 2024—Nov 9, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Oct 23, 2024—Oct 28, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Oct 13, 2024—Oct 18, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Oct 12, 2024—Oct 18, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Sep 10, 2024—Sep 15, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Sep 2, 2024—Sep 7, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Aug 16, 2024—Sep 1, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
Aug 2, 2024—Aug 11, 2024
The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program
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Financial Assistance

Scholarships

Parents of children with additional needs/disabilities are eligible to receive a partial scholarship.

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First Registered May 2004

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 57

By Teacher Red RYT® 200, RCYT®

Jul 23, 2024

I learned so much from Sivakami Sonia Sumar during the 95-hour teacher training course I attended with The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities. Our yoga instructor modeled competent and caring teaching of children with special needs. Full Review

By Marjolijn Nepveu E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®

May 22, 2024

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Teaching Staff

Renata Sumar Gaertner (MahaJyoti)

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Sonia Sumar

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Cheryl Albright

E-RYT® 200, YACEP®

Erin Shanthi Haddock

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Denisa Nenova Denisa Nenova

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®

Kathy Randolph

E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Elizabeth Wivell Elizabeth Wivell

RYT® 200, RCYT®

All Teaching Staff (7)
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