The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300 · RCYS

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities

Seattle, WA, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2016 · 10 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.94 63 verified student reviews
Online trainingScholarships available
Founded
2004
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300, RCYS
Trainers
7
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese

About The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abiliti…

Founded as a Yoga Alliance RYS, The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities teaches out of Seattle, WA, United States. Yoga Alliance lists the school under RYS 200, RYS 300, and RCYS. More than 63 verified Yoga Alliance reviews — averaging 4.94 — speak to the school's track record. The program includes work in Alignment-Oriented Yoga and Specialty Yoga. 7 trainers are on the school's current Yoga Alliance roster. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Use the form below to reach out for current dates and pricing.

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities®, LLC is a comprehensive Program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance the natural development of children and adults with disabilities. Our style of Yoga is gentle and beneficial - safe for babies, toddlers, children, teens and adults with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Autism and other developmental disabilities. These methods also provide an effective help for children with Attention Deficit Disorder, ADHD and Learning Disabilities.

Our Program includes:

An integrated series of balanced Yoga poses to increase body awareness, strength and

Specialized breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to improve concentration and

An early intervention program to assure the healthy formative development of infants and toddlers

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for all Abilities®, LLC training Programs offer a unique learning environment for children and their parents, special education teachers, Yoga teachers and health care professionals. Courses are taught by internationally renowned Yoga Teacher and author Sonia Sumar, whose innovative teaching methods have been improving the lives of children with special needs for over 50 years.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200, RYS 300, and RCYS. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities hold teacher training?

The school is based in Seattle, WA. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities teach?

The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities teaches Alignment-Oriented Yoga and Specialty Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 7 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does The Sonia Sumar Method - Yoga for All Abilities have student reviews?

Yes — 63 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.94 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training
RYS 300
Advanced 300-hour training (RYT 500 path)
RCYS
Registered Children's Yoga School

What they teach

Alignment-Oriented YogaSpecialty Yoga
Formats: Part-time, Weekends only, Modules, shorter immersions), Non-residential, Destination / retreat

Meet the team

Sonia Sumar Lead
E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®
Renata Gaertner Lead
E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®
Kathy Randolph
E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®
Erin Haddock
E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®
Elizabeth Wivell
RYT® 200, RCYT®
Denisa Nenova
E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®
Cheryl Albright
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.94
average from 63 verified students
★★★★★
Cheryl Albright E-RYT® 500, YACEP® · Jul 11, 2025

Rated but no written review.

★★★★★
Gita Kali Natarajan E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP® · Apr 21, 2025

Amazing Teacher. Can't say enough good about Sonia, Renata and everyone involved in this School. You are amazing and life changing!

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Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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