Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
Liz Heffernan, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT is a gifted international yoga teacher, a certified Yoga Therapist and long-term practitioner. She combines her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and bio-mechanically safe alignment principles with insights and practical wisdom gained from over 26 years of yoga teaching & immersive study.
She is the Founder and Director of Soma Yoga Institute, a world-wide yoga teacher training school that embraces a therapeutically-oriented, heart-centered approach. These programs, heralded by many as truly inspirational, combine modern day biomechanics and research driven science with ancient teachings and serve to teach adaptive Yoga for all BODIES as a practice for vibrant health, self-transformation and personal empowerment.
Liz’s dynamic teaching style is influenced by many, many wonderful yoga teachers. These include Ashtanga Yoga’s Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Tim Miller, Nancy Gilgoff and Bhavani Maki; Anusara Yoga’s Desiree Rumbaugh, Jenny Otto, Noah Maze, and Jim & Ruthie Bernaert; Integrative Yoga Therapy’s Joseph Le Page; and yoga philosophers Ram Das, Douglas Brooks, and Carlos Pomeda.
Liz is known is for her ability to bridge the gap between the ancient perspectives of yoga and contemporary daily life. In her work as a yoga therapist, Liz specializes in helping seniors age gracefully and is highly skilled in adapting practices to meet the complex health challenges associated with aging. In collaborative partnership with Yoga 4 Brain Health she has co-founded the Memory Maintenance Yoga Teacher Training program that certifies Yoga teachers to help their communities delay the onset of memory loss related diseases through Yoga. Liz also serves as a faculty-mentor for the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy supporting professionals on their journey to become yoga therapists.
Liz believes that the path of Yoga brings greater ease, not just to the individual, but to all beings everywhere, and ultimately uplifts planetary consciousness one conscious breath at a time.
Upcoming Programs by Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist
200-Hour Online Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
Also With Peggy Profant, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, Samantha Akers, CMT, E-RYT 500 Certified Yoga Therapist - C-IAYT and Molly Masaoka, E-RYT 500 Yoga Studio Owner
OUR CURRICULUM INCLUDES A UNIQUE BLEND OF ALIGNMENT BASED VINYASA FLOW, A SOLID FOUNDATION IN HATHA YOGA AND 200 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION OFFERED IN A THERAPEUTIC FRAMEWORK Upon full completion of this program, you will receive a 200 hour yoga teacher training certification through Soma Yoga Institute and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance […]
18 Day 200-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Course in Arcata, California
Also With Peggy Profant, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500
Join this Yoga Alliance registered program that includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. You will explore Vinyasa flow, Hatha, and Restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will also learn modifications and adaptations for all bodies, including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries.
18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training in Evia Island
Also With Christine McArdle MA, AUTHOR, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Join this program which includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. You will explore Vinyasa flow, Hatha, and Restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will learn modifications and adaptations for all bodies including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries. The therapeutic perspective explores yoga as a vehicle for vibrant […]
14 Day Soma Yoga Retreat on the Enchanting Greek Island of Evia
Also With Christine McArdle MA, AUTHOR, E-RYT 500, YACEP
It's more than a retreat - it's a journey of self-discovery! This 14-day immersion is more than just a retreat; it’s a journey of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment through the practice of yoga. Experienced and passionate instructors provide a supportive, nurturing environment for exploring yoga deeply and safely. Arrive with the intention to learn, grow, […]
18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Salvatierra Retreat, Playa Coyote, Costa Rica
Also With Molly Masaoka, E-RYT 500 Yoga Studio Owner
Join this Yoga Alliance registered program which includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. We will explore vinyasa flow, Hatha, and restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will learn modifications and adaptations for ALL BODIES, including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries. Our therapeutic perspective explores Yoga as a […]
14-Day Soma Yoga Immersion Retreat in Costa Rica’s Blue Zone: Playa Coyote, Guanacaste
Also With Molly Masaoka, E-RYT 500 Yoga Studio Owner
Take a deep dive into the transformative world of therapeutic yoga with the 14-day immersive experience! This is more than just a retreat - it's a journey designed for those passionate about deepening their practice, expanding their knowledge, and retreating with meaningful purpose. Explore poses through safe biomechanics and anatomy-informed alignment, ensuring that your learning […]
18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Salvatierra Retreat, Playa Coyote, Costa Rica
Also With Jess Trudeau E-RYT 500
Join this Yoga Alliance registered program which includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. We will explore vinyasa flow, Hatha, and restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will learn modifications and adaptations for ALL BODIES, including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries. Our therapeutic perspective explores Yoga as a […]
18 Day 200-Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Salvatierra Retreat, Playa Coyote, Costa Rica
Also With Peggy Profant, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500
Join this Yoga Alliance registered program which includes a transformational and therapeutic approach to yoga. We will explore vinyasa flow, Hatha, and restorative yoga through an anatomy-informed alignment system. You will learn modifications and adaptations for ALL BODIES, including special populations such as seniors and those with injuries. Our therapeutic perspective explores Yoga as a […]