SomaChi Yoga
Established 2000Our yoga style
Soma is the alive body and Chi is energy. SomaChi is a fluid and flowing style of yoga. It is about being in the movement rather than just merely doing it – ‘enjoyment in motion’. It is contemporary in nature, but holds respect to tradition and lineage.
As a body practice
SomaChi adopts the Ashtanga-Vinyasa yogic techniques for strength, including traditional down dog, chaturanga, and up dog transitions. We use circular and rolling motions to bring more presence to our movements. Energy techniques are also incorporated for sensory and kinaesthetic awareness of our bodies and the space around us.
As a mind practice
We incorporate traditional mindfulness techniques, mantra, mudra and visualisations to help with constricted patterns of anxiety or distress. These are grounded in tradition, and have been tried, tested and proven as a means to everyday well being .
As a spiritual practice
We consider spiritual practice to be an art form and a science. Our contemporary methods can be found in the weaving of sequences and enjoyment in movement. Our traditional methods find its roots in Buddhism and Taoism examining what spirituality and mindfulness is through self-enquiry, and how it can be incorporated and useful to daily life.
SomaChi—the yoga specialists
We focus on small classes to provide individualised assistance and adjustments to participants. Regardless of whether you are new to yoga or experienced, Lianne’s classes will provide attention and support to further your yoga.
SomaChi Yoga Class: Monday evenings
SomaChi Yoga with Lianne
Where:
Rialto towers – Level 20, 525 Collins street, Melbourne CBD.
Price:
Casual drop-ins are available for $25.
Contact Lianne@somachi.com.au if you would like to attend.
Mindfulness and Buddhism as the Yoga path
Over thirty years of experience in educating and practicing yoga and mindfulness.
Online mindfulness courses
We offer a three-module series of mindfulness education. Each module will be online and self-paced.
SomaChi is a registered Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), through Yoga Alliance.
Next course:
Coming soon. Please register your interest below.
Registration
To register, please email sia.foundations@gmail.com or use the form below.
Foundations one Enquiry
SomaChi Yoga Teacher Training
200-hour and 300-hour internationally Yoga Alliance certified trainings. Become a yoga teacher, or further your teaching education. SomaChi Yoga has been running Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2004.
Elevate Your Teaching: SomaChi Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Embark on a transformative journey with our Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. Designed for certified 200-hour+ Yoga teachers, these immersive training offer accredited hours that deepen your teaching expertise and refine your understanding of the art of yoga.
‘Gain Accredited Hours and Expand Your Teaching Horizons
Our comprehensive modules, accredited by Yoga Alliance, focus on refining the quality of touch in adjustments, exploring the intricacies of internal and external space, mastering seamless transitions, and delving into advanced mindfulness techniques. Each certified module propels you closer to achieving the reputable 500-hour registered teacher status.
‘Requirements: 200-hour YTT certificate through Yoga Alliance or a similar qualification.
Ready to take your teaching to new heights? Enquire or register your interest here:
Advanced training enquiry
About us
Over thirty years of experience in educating and practicing yoga and mindfulness.
Lianne Metcalf
Director, SomaChi Yoga
Lianne has over 30 years experience teaching and practicing yoga. She developed her first teacher training in 2004, the first SomaChi Yoga Teacher Training. By 2007, her school was accredited with the international body of Yoga Alliance. For the past 3 years her trainings have included 70 hours intensives in India.
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Peter Watts
Co-Director, SomaChi Yoga
Peter is the Co-director of SomaChi, a meditation instructor, YA certified SomaChi yoga instructor and a philosophy teacher for the SomaChi Teacher Training with over 30 years of experience. Peter began his study of yoga in 1991 with ISKCON, studying Sanskrit, Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Mantra and Bhakti Yoga.
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