The Science of Mindful Awareness, Professional Yoga Therapy Training (SOMA PYT) is accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

Applicants to the SOMA PYT must hold certification from a Yoga Alliance approved 200 Hour yoga teacher training (RYT200), plus a minimum of one year of personal yoga practice. Applicants must also have taught yoga for a minimum of one year, however this
requirement may be fulfilled concurrently while attending the first year of SOMA PYT.

Applicants who are RYT500 may apply as "Transfer Students" (see Transfer Student policy).

This 800 hour IAYT accredited program requires 500 contact or “residential” hours, attended live through Zoom. These 500 hours are broken down into 13 “Course”. Courses are held every other month, Friday through Tuesday, from 9am-5pm Eastern Time, for a total of 35 hours per course. Students must also complete 45 hours of residential practicum delivery and mentorship. The remaining 300 hours may be completed asynchronously.

The SOMA Professional Yoga Therapy Training, costs $6,999 for "full track/RYT200 "students.  
Payment Options or “full-tack” students:
( ) Single payment by check: $6,999
( ) Single payment by credit card: $6,999 + $200 credit card processing fee = total of
$7,199
( ) Ten monthly payments of $685: + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $7,250

( ) Fifteen monthly payments of $468 + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $7,420
( ) Twenty monthly payments of $360 + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $7,600

The SOMA Professional Yoga Therapy Training, costs $4,999 for "transfer /RYT500" students.  
Payment Options or “Transfer” students:
( ) Single payment by check: $4,999
( ) Single payment by credit card: $4,999 + $100 credit card processing fee = total of
$5,099
( ) Ten monthly payments of $485: + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $5,250
( ) Fifteen monthly payments of $335 + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $5,425
( ) Twenty monthly payments of $260 + $400 deposit, (deposit due at registration, non-
refundable) = total of $5,600

Books, approximately $125
IAYT Final Exam, approximately, $150.

Upon successful completion of all program requirements and receiving a passing grade on the IAYT Final Exam, students are eligible to receive the C-IAYT credential.

Students must attend a minimum of 90% of all required contact/ “residential” hours to receive a passing grade. For each 35 hour course, that would be an average of 3.5 allowable missed hours
per course. If more than 10% of the required hours are going to be missed, students may request
make-up options. Make-up hours are not guaranteed and students should prioritize attending the
required courses. If make-up options are not available or not sufficient to cover all of the hours missed, students may take the corresponding course again the next time it is offered. This will
add time to their completion date.

The SOMA PYT offers a convenient online format, with rolling admission- allowing students to
attend from anywhere and to enroll at any time! Additionally, the SOMA PYT uniquely focuses on the scientific, evidence basis for the use of yoga and related mindfulness practices in a clinical setting. TMC Founder and head Faculty Dr. Deborah Norris, has over 40 years of experience as
a neuro-research scientist, in the field of psychology, pharmacology, toxicology and behavioral health as well as a background in ballet, modern dance and exercise physiology in addition to over 25 years of experience in teaching yoga and mindfulness. Dr. Norris brings this unparalleled
experience and insight on the human body, health and scientific methodology to her teaching of yoga therapy. Students who graduate from the SOMA PYT will be well versed in the evidence
basis for the clinical applications of yoga therapy and will be uniquely prepared to work alongside medical professionals and/or to conduct research in the field of yoga therapy. Dr.
Norris and the SOMA PYT have been recognized by leaders at the IAYT for this unique aspect of this training.

The SOMA PYT also provides graduates additional certifications in:
- Yoga Science and Research Certificate
- Yoga & Mindfulness for Mental Health Certificate
- Ayurveda Certificate
- Mindfulness Meditation as Therapy, Meditation Teacher Training Certificate (*n/a for transfer students)

TMC affiliates will receive 15% of the total tuition rate, and will be paid on the same schedule as the payment plan the student selects. Ie, if a student enrolls in the full track program, with the 10
month payment plan, the affiliate will receive a total of $1,087.50 paid out over 10 months, at $108.75 per month.