Our Somatic Healing Certification is an online, self-paced program designed for wellness professionals, yoga teachers, and therapists who want to integrate somatic practices into one-on-one client work. This certification offers foundational and advanced tools rooted in yoga therapy, body awareness, and cognitive integration to support healing and nervous system regulation.

Table of contents

• Program Overview
  • Instructor
  • MVP Student Office Hours
  • Practicum
  • Continuing Education Credits
• Tools & Techniques
  • Key Somatic Techniques
  • Cognitive Techniques
  • Distinguishing Factors
• Related Courses & Bundles
• More Information

Program Overview

The Somatic Healing Certification is a flexible, self-paced course that you can complete from anywhere at your own pace. Whether you're looking to enhance your current offerings or begin integrating somatic tools into your wellness practice, this training will equip you with practical, effective techniques to support your clients’ healing journeys.

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Instructor

Michelle Young, C-IAYT and founder of My Vinyasa Practice, leads this training. With extensive training in yoga therapy, somatic healing, and practical clinical experience, Michelle brings a rich understanding of body-based healing. She has studied under renowned educators like Leslie Kaminoff and Richard Miller, and has collaborated with licensed therapists and organizational psychologists to support client transformation.

MVP Student Office Hours

As an MVP student, you receive access to Office Hours during the week, a space to ask questions, deepen your understanding, and connect with lead trainers for guidance as you integrate somatic tools into your practice.

Practicum

This program includes a hands-on practicum, giving you real-time experience facilitating somatic healing in a 1:1 setting. Over 4–6 weeks, you’ll:

• Conduct an initial intake

• Facilitate follow-up sessions

• Take session notes and track client progress

• Create a tailored plan aligned with your client’s healing goals

• Submit a final summary and recommendation

This practical component ensures you leave the training confident and prepared to apply what you’ve learned.

Continuing Education Credits

Graduates earn 100 CEUs through Yoga Alliance and IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists), supporting your continued growth as a professional.

Tools & Techniques

This course blends physical and energetic somatic practices that address trauma, dysregulation, and disconnection from the body.

Key Somatic Techniques

• Pranayama (Breathwork): To support nervous system regulation and embodied presence

• Mindful Movement & Body Awareness: To increase somatic sensitivity and self-understanding

• Somatic Self-Adjustment: Subtle body-based shifts that encourage balance and ease

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation: A guided approach to releasing tension

• Somatic Holding Techniques: Gentle touch or positioning to promote calm and release

• Hands-on Adjustments & Assists: Offered with therapeutic intent and trauma awareness

• Reaction/Response Awareness: Cultivating choice in moments of stress or overwhelm

Cognitive Techniques

The course integrates mind-body modalities to engage both the conscious and unconscious mind in the healing process. These include:

• iRest-style guided inquiry

• Yoga Nidra for inner integration

• Pratipaksha Bhavana to support emotional balance through reframing and perspective work

These practices help clients rewire limiting patterns and connect with deeper states of awareness.

Distinguishing Factors

This training is distinct from our other certifications:

• The Pranayama & Breathwork Certification focuses on group-based breath techniques. While some overlap exists, Somatic Healing is centered around 1:1 client application.

• The Trauma-Informed Certification explores supporting trauma in group environments (e.g., classes). The Somatic Healing Certification is specifically tailored for individual therapeutic sessions, integrating both physical and cognitive tools for deeper impact.

Related Courses & Bundles

Explore additional training paths:

• Somatic Healing Certification & Advanced Somatic Practices

• 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Somatic Healing

• 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Somatic Healing Certification
• 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Somatic Healing Certification
• Healing Arts Bundle
• Self Care Bundle
• Somatic Coaching Bundle

More Information

Here are a few Blog Post Articles you might want to explore:

• How to become a Somatic Healing Practitioner through My Vinyasa Practice

• Somatic Therapy for Trauma