Somatic Yoga Therapy Training
Somatic Yoga Therapy
Therapeutic Tools For Nervous System Regulation And Embodied Recovery
October 24th-25th & November 14th-15th 2026
This Somatic Yoga Therapy Training invites you to “perceive your body from within” through an exploration of the functional, somatic, and energetic patterns that contribute to physical and emotional pain—and the relationship between them. Throughout the training, you will learn how to identify and re-pattern habitual tension, re-educate the neuromuscular system, and restore greater ease and pain-free movement using tools such as:
- Mobility-based asana
- The SomaSensing Interoception and Energetic Alignment Method,
- SomaRoll Myofascial Release Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing, Hanna Somatics and PolyVagal Theory tools, techniques and resources.
- Scripted classes for the Nervous systems responses to stress and trauma.
This Somatic Yoga Therapy training is designed for both yoga students who want to explore Somatics and functional movement and teachers who wish to teach the method. Delivered over two weekends, each weekend consists of four workshops for students, plus four optional Teachers’ Integration Labs focused on applying the material in teaching practice. Graduates leave with the tools and confidence to offer one-on-one and group therapeutic yoga sessions, addressing specific postural issues, pain management, and overall wellbeing
Weekend One
October 24th-25th 2026
The first weekend establishes strong foundations in alignment, mobility, and functional yoga therapy principles. Workshops focus on feet, hips, spine, shoulders, and postural re-patterning, while introducing somatic awareness to help students sense and shift underlying holding patterns. Teachers’ Integration Labs provide space to explore how functional strength and mobility can be combined with somatic practices in both one-to-one and group settings.
Saturday October 24th | 9.00 – 11.00 a.m.
Carol will lead a 2-hour experiential and theoretical deep dive into the feet, hips, and pelvic floor, exploring their interconnection in both movement and stillness.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 11.30 a.m – 1.00 p.m
Bridge practice and teaching through discussion, reflection, and applied learning.
Saturday, October 24th | 2:00 – 4.00 p.m
Carol will guide a 2-hour experiential and theoretical exploration of the spine, helping students uncover habitual patterns, release tension, and awaken healthy movement.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 4.15 p.m – 6:00 p.m
An opportunity to bridge practice and teaching through discussion, reflection, and applied learning
Sunday October 25th | 9.00 – 11 a.m
Focus on shoulder mobility, posture and neck release through functional yoga, somatic techniques and alignment-based practices.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 11.30 – 1.00 p.m
Integrate learnings with applied discussion and reflective teaching exercises.
Sunday October 25th | 2.00 p.m.- 4.00 p.m
Releasing and calming Fight / Flight patterns in the body through asana and breath.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 4.15 p.m – 6.00 p.m
Working with provided class plans for fight and flight somatic patterning.
Weekend Two
November 14th-15th 2026
The second weekend dives further into the somatic dimension of yoga therapy, exploring how the body stores experiences and how movement, breath, and myofascial release can support emotional release and nervous system regulation. Workshops include somatic disarmouring, SomaRoll for upper and lower body, breathwork, and polyvagal-informed SomaSensing. Teachers’ Integration Labs guide participants in applying these methods therapeutically, helping them to weave together functional and somatic tools for holistic mind-body healing.
Saturday November 14th | 9.00 – 11.00 a.m.
Release tension and restore mobility in the lower body through guided myofascial release and functional alignment exercises. In addition to address physical issues. working with the fascia helps to unlock held patterns and emotional “issues” stored in the tissues, supporting both physical freedom and mind-body integration.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 11:30 – 1.00 p.m
Discuss applications for teaching and practice, integrating somatic and functional approaches
Saturday November 14th | 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Restore mobility and release tension in the shoulders, neck, and upper back through guided myofascial release and alignment-based movement. This work addresses emotional and physical holding patterns embedded in the fascia, helping to integrate emotions and promote overall balance and resilience.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 4:15 – 6.00 p.m
Integrate learnings with applied discussion and reflective teaching exercises
Sunday November 15th | 9.00 – 11.00 A.m.
A Somatic journey through Flop and Feeze back into the flow.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 11.30 a.m.–1.00 p.m.
Working with scripted classes and on Flop and Freeze
Sunday November 15th | 2.00 – 4.00 p.m.
Develop awareness of interoception and breath, cultivating a deep mind-body connection and understanding how stress and emotions affect movement.
Optional Teachers’ Integration Lab | 4.15 p.m – 6.00 p.m
Integrate breathwork and somatic scanning techniques into teaching and personal practice.
Attendance Requirements
The workshops of the Somatic Yoga Therapy Training are open to both students and teachers. We welcome all levels including students and teachers with injuries and postural holding patterns in addition to teachers who want to learn more about Yoga Therapy and how to apply therapeutics into their classroom.
The training will take place in the Green Lotus Yoga Centre, Oranmore Galway or via Zoom | Recordings
Your Trainer
Carol Murphy is the founder and lead trainer with Green Lotus Yoga. She is also a confessed anatomy geek and has trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Yin and Vinyasa Yoga. Additionally, she is a qualified IAYT Yoga Therapist, Neuromuscular Therapist and a certified FRC® Mobility Specialist (FRCms). Carol brings a wealth of expertise to her trainings. On this course, she integrates all of her neuromuscular knowledge and somatic studies with the breath-led, functional wisdom of Hatha, Yin and Vini Yoga. Passionate about therapeutic, embodied movement, Carol’s teaching is grounded in alignment, nervous system care, and the power of mindful, connected practice.
Suitability
- Yoga teachers who want to explore somatics and how the mind creates and our physiology and our physiology creates our anatomy.
- Yoga Teachers who wish to work with mental health in their classes
- Yoga teachers who want to understand the body functionally in relation to posture, postural dysfunctions, joint health and injuries.
Pre-requisite
To attend this course, students should display a genuine passion and commitment to learn yoga and develop their practice. Additionally, to qualify for a place on this accredited course, you should be a qualified yoga teacher or a trainee on another programme.
To apply, please fill out the Online Application Form. If you have questions please reach out to me via email.
This training will be held at the Green Lotus Yoga Centre, Oranmore. Galway.
- Full Training – €350
- Full Training Early Bird €320
- One weekend €180
- One Day €90
- Individual classes €30
- Individual classes with Integration lab – €45
- The Soma Yoga Therapy Training manual for students doing the whole training over two weekends.
Next Steps
1. Register your Interest to stay updated on this training and receive helpful insights as you consider joining.
2. Book a Call – If you’d like to discuss your goals or have any questions, you’re warmly invited to schedule a call with Carol.
3. Application form – For teachers who wish do the full training for certification, please complete the short application form so we can learn more about your background and ensure the programme is the right fit.
4. Secure Your Place – After your application is approved, confirm your enrolment by paying the €400 deposit. You can then choose between one-time or staggered payment options.
