Training at ORA
Somatic Retreats
Begins Fall 2026
A nourishing, experiential introduction to somatic work.
These retreats are ideal for anyone wanting to deepen embodiment, cultivate relational ease, or explore somatic work in a grounded, accessible way. They also offer a natural entry point for those considering the Somatic Practitioner Certification beginning January 2027.
The Somatic Retreats are a four-part immersion designed to help you settle, receive, and reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence. Each retreat offers an experiential introduction to somatic movement, nervous-system literacy, relational attunement, and supportive contact in a non-clinical, educational setting.
You’ll be invited into guided rest, embodied inquiry, supportive touch options, and spacious practices that encourage greater awareness, regulation, and connection.
2026 Retreat Dates & Times:
Saturday
October 17, 9am - 1pm
Sundays
October 18, 9am - 1pm
November 8, 9am - 1pm
December 6, 9am - 1pm
Price:
$650 for all four sessions
$185 for 1 individual session
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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Begins Fall 2026
Dual Certification Included:
Yoga Alliance RYT‑200 + ORA Center Somatic Practitioner Certification
This training blends yoga, somatics, nervous‑system literacy, and embodied leadership into one integrated pathway. You’ll graduate with two certifications — a Yoga Alliance–approved 200‑hour yoga teacher credential and ORA Center’s Somatic Practitioner Certification.
This is a deeply supportive, experiential training for yoga practitioners, bodyworkers, massage therapists, mental health professionals, nurses, coaches, educators, wellness practitioners, and anyone drawn to embodied living and relational presence. You do not need to want to teach yoga to join; many people come simply to grow, heal, and reconnect with themselves.
You’ll be held in a relational, attuned learning environment that honors nervous‑system pacing, somatic depth, and authentic leadership. This training helps you know yourself more fully and lead from your center — in your life, your work, and your relationships.
Somatic Practitioner Certification
Beginning January 2027
A mentorship‑based training in embodied presence, nervous‑system literacy, and integrative somatic support.
The Somatic Practitioner Foundations Certification is a 6‑month, 90‑hour training for wellness professionals, helping professionals, and individuals seeking deeper embodiment, relational ease, and somatic skillfulness.
This program blends nervous‑system education, somatic movement, relational presence, and supportive somatic contact within a mentorship‑based learning environment.
It is designed for yoga teachers, bodyworkers, coaches, counselors, caregivers, and anyone drawn to somatic work for personal or professional growth.