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2025 PROGRAMS
2025 Programs - ONLINE, IN PERSON OR HYBRID
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ONLINE - all sessions will be online, live, on ZOOM
IN PERSON - all sessions will be in person only, with no recording or live-streaming
HYBRID - most sessions will be live in person and streamed live on ZOOM. The person has the choice to join in person or online.
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JANUARY
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CPD Agind and Yoga - The Sonia Sumar Method
Sarasota, FL (online) - 14H
January 18 and 19, 2024
Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am to 12 pm and -2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST)
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar
$300(early bird - sign up by Dec 01, 2024)/ $450
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
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NEW CPD Introduction to The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities (teaching yoga to kids with disabilities)
Sarasota, FL (online) - 14H
January 27 and 28, 2024
Saturday and Sunday - 9:00 am to 12 pm and -2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST)
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar
$300(early bird - sign up by Dec 15, 2024)/ $450
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
Register soon
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FEBRUARY
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PART 1 TRAINING (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program)​
Sarasota, FL (online)
Dates: Feb 07 to 09 | 21 to 23, 2024
Friday to Sunday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar and co-teacher
$800(early bird)/ $980
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
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MARCH
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Hatha Yoga INTERMEDIATE Teacher Training (100H)
The dates of the online meetings are March 08 and 09, April 05 and 06, May 03 and 04, and May 31 and June 01.
Times for online meetings: 07 am to 12 pm and 02 pm to 05 pm
Bi-monthly live Hatha Classes: 07:30 am to 09:00 am (March 12, 26 | April 09, 23 | May 07, 21 | June 11, 25)
Retreat: USA - June 27-29 (HYBRID)
Teachers: Sonia Sivakami Sumar and Renata MahaJyoti
more info and sign up: renata@specialyoga.com or WhatsApp: +1 941-320-9290
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PART 1 TRAINING (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program)​
Seattle, WA (online)
Dates: March 14-16 | 21 to 23, 2025
Sunday to Friday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (PST)
Teacher: Renata Sumar Gaernter
$900(early bird)/ $1080
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
Register soon
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APRIL
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CPD Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities Continuing Education)​
Sarasota, FL (HYBRID)
Dates: April 25-27, 2025
Friday - 06 pm to 09 pm (online) (EST)
Saturday and Sunday (hybrid) - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar
$400(early bird)/ $530
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
Register soon
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MAY
CPD Autism and ADHD (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities Continuing Education)​
Location TBA (HYBRID)
Dates: May 16-18, 2025
Friday - 06 pm to 09 pm (online)
Saturday and Sunday (hybrid) - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday to Sunday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Renata Sumar Gaertner
$400(early bird)/ $530
For more info, contact our office at info@specialyoga.com
Register soon
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JUNE
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PART 1 TRAINING (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program)​
Chicago, IL (HYBRID)
Dates: June 16-21, 2025
Monday to Saturday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Teacher: Sonia Sivakami Sumar
$980(early bird)/ $1080
For more info, contact Shanthi at erin@5keysyoga.com
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JULY
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Yoga Retreat in Brazil with Sonia Sivakami Sumar and Renata Sumar Gaertner
July 07-12, 2025 (IN PERSON)
More info soon
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AUGUST
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SEPTEMBER
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OCTOBER
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NOVEMBER
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PART 2 TRAINING (The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities 95H Certification Program)​
Seattle, WA (ONLINE)
Dates: November 07-09 and 14-16, 2025
Friday to Sunday - 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (GMT-7) PST
Teacher: Renata Gaertner
$980 early bird until September 28, 2025 - $1080 October 31, 2024 and $1180 after
more info and sign up: info@specialyoga.com
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DECEMBER
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We are still working on the schedule and will add more trainings as needed. Stay tuned!
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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1. To confirm your reservation, please make full payment or a minimum deposit of $300 per program. Payment in full must be received 30 days before the program start date. We accept payments via PayPal or credit/debit card, ZELLE, or check (US$ funds only). If you need to pay differently, please contact Renata Sumar Gaertner at renata@specialyoga.com. Thank you!
2. All payments made are non-refundable unless the program is canceled by The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities, in which event you will receive a full refund. However, YAA shall not be responsible for refunding airline tickets or hotels under any circumstances. Please don't make any travel arrangements before the local program coordinator confirms the program with The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities.
3. If the registrant cancels 10 or more days before the program start date, by way of YAA receiving notice from the registrant within that time, YAA shall deduct the sum of $300 as an administration expense. Any balance paid over $100 shall be held for the registrant without interest and may be applied by the registrant to another program within one year of cancellation. If not applied within one year, all money paid shall be forfeited.
4. If the registrant cancels less than 10 days before the program start date, the sum of $300 shall be deducted by YSC as an administration expense. Any balance paid over $300 shall be held by YAA without interest and may be applied by the registrant to another program within one year of cancellation. If not applied within one year, all monies paid shall be forfeited. ​
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