“You are what you believe in. You become that which you believe you can become”
-Bhagavad Gita
Earn your 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training & Certification
WITH Dora Chan and Jazmin Ment + Guest Teachers Luca Cupery, Isaac Osborne & Linda Cassidy
This Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour training offers a rich study of yoga philosophy & practice including an in-depth survey of the foundational principles of yoga, including the philosophies, key texts, ethics, science of the nervous system and methods of teaching asana.
You’ll learn a hands-on approach to how the body moves safely with postures supported by breath, curiosity, and approaches appropriate for every body and skill level. Rather than memorizing set sequences, you’ll learn the subtlety of sequencing that is creative, inspiring, safe, and accessible.
This curriculum exceeds the Yoga Alliance Standards. you will learn and experience:
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Embodied Anatomy & The Energetic Body – Understand how anatomy, physiology, and the subtle body work together to create a deeper, more holistic yoga practice.
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The Art of Teaching & Sequencing – Learn to design safe, inspiring classes and workshops that go beyond memorization to creative, accessible sequencing.
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Yoga Philosophy – Explore the roots of yoga through sacred texts integrating ancient wisdom into modern practice.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga & Safe Spaces – Discover how to create inclusive, healing environments that support both personal and student transformation.
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Meditation, Breathwork & Energetics – Learn to guide meditation and pranayama practices while deepening your understanding of the chakras and energetic body.
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Building a Yoga Career & Community – Gain practical tools to teach in public and private spaces, develop a sustainable yoga business, and connect with a lifelong community of fellow yogis.
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Historical Context – Explore the rich history and sacred texts that inform modern yoga.
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Physiology & Biomechanics – Unpack the intricacies of the nervous system & the Polyvagal Theory- and gain a better understanding of how the body works.
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Ethics, Equity & Accountability in Yoga - Learn to teach with integrity and take responsibility for the space you hold, honoring all bodies and backgrounds.
It is recommended that you have had at least 6 months of regular practice prior to the start of the course.
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Student Testimonial
This training has been a truly transformative experience. It gave me a strong foundation in both the practice and philosophy of yoga, while also helping me grow the confidence to teach authentically. The balance of in-person and online learning made it accessible yet deeply engaging, and the supportive environment allowed me to overcome challenges, like studying in a second language, with encouragement and care. Most of all, it showed me that yoga is not just about poses, but about cultivating awareness, compassion, and connection in everyday life.
-Ines Guarriello. 2025 Student-
AN Embodied approach to teaching yoga
Yoga is more than just a practice—it’s a path to self-discovery, deep connection and community. The Stillness Movement 200-hour Yoga Alliance–accredited teacher training is designed to meet you exactly where you are—whether you’re ready to deepen your personal practice, step confidently into the role of a teacher, or integrate yoga more meaningfully into your life, you will be held in a loving container of over 65 years of combined teaching experience.
Jazmin Ment and Dora Chan, founders of The Stillness Movement, have created this training on the shared vision of yoga as a means to holistic healing—honoring the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of well-being. We believe in the power of stillness as a catalyst for profound change.
This is more than a certification—it’s a journey into self-discovery, inner peace, and purposeful leadership. Join us and become part of a community devoted to living, teaching, and embodying the transformative power of yoga.
Why This 200-Hour Training
is Different:
A Unique Fusion of Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science
We integrate classical yoga philosophy and the history of modern day yoga with trauma-informed practices and tools for nervous system resilience so you don’t just practice yoga—you live it.
More Than a Certification - A Journey of Growth
This training isn’t just about learning poses; it’s about stepping into a new way of being, expanding your awareness, and embodying the wisdom of yoga in your daily life.
A Supportive Community & Experienced Mentors
With highly skilled E-RYT 500 lead senior teachers, you’ll receive hands-on guidance, mentorship, and a built-in network of like-minded community who will support you long after the training ends.
Designed for Every Body & Every Background
You don’t need to be an advanced practitioner to join. Whether you want to teach or to deepen your personal practice, you’ll learn how to apply yoga in a way that is safe, inspiring, and adaptable for all bodies and skill levels.
Dear Student of Yoga,
Welcome to our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training—an embodied, experiential immersion into the heart of yoga.
This training is rooted in embodied practice, nervous system regulation, and the power of community. You won’t just learn how to teach—you’ll understand how and why yoga works. Through in-depth study of asana and alignment, pranayama, meditation, and sacred texts like the Yoga Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, you’ll embody the wisdom of the practice.
Grounded in both science and lineage, this journey weaves functional movement, subtle body awareness, and philosophy into an integrated whole. You’ll develop the confidence and clarity to guide others safely, skillfully, and compassionately—creating accessible, inclusive, and deeply meaningful classes.
More than a certification, this training is an invitation to live your yoga—to act with intention, stay centered in complexity, and let your practice ripple beyond the mat.
It is with joy and open hearts that we welcome you.
With love,
Dora, Jazmin & Luca
Student Testimonial
I discovered a deep understanding of my body (proprioception) that has become more of a personal exploration and now a passion for my career. When you start the training, you may think you know where it's going to lead you — instead, it will lead you to where you have subconsciously been wishing to go and were meant to be.
-Erin Donohue, 2025 Student-
Learn to teach with Confidence
You'll leave this training prepared to teach — with practical skills in sequencing, class planning, and the business of yoga. Everything you need to share your passion in a skillful, grounded way.
If you feel called to deepen your practice and explore what yoga can offer beyond the mat, we invite you to join us.
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Detailed Schedule and Class times
Fall 2026: October 14 - December 20
All days/times are in-person and online hybrid
Weekly schedule
Wednesdays
5:30-7:30 PM
Lecture + Discussion
Fridays
2:00-5:00 PM
Lecture + Discussion
Saturday
9:00 - 12:00 PM Lecture
12:00 - 1:30 PM Break
1:30 - 6:30 PM Asana, Sequencing, Workshopping
Sunday
9:00- 12:00 PM Lecture
12:00 - 2:15 PM Break
2:15 - 6:30 PM Asana + Practicum
Session 1
Friday - Sundays: Oct 16-18, 23-25
Wednesdays: Oct 14, 21, 28
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Meditation, Chanting, Mantras
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History of the term “yoga,” the Om
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Anatomy, Biomechanics and Physiology Principles
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Asana, Workshopping Postures and Hands on Assists
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Intro to Trauma-Informed Yoga
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The Nervous System and Polyvagal Theory
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Natural Breathing and Pranayama
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The Yogic Body: Koshas, Nadis, Prana Vayus
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Classical Yoga and the Yoga Sutra
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The Full Arc of Yoga Philosophy
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Practice Teaching
Session 2
Friday - Sundays: November 6-8, 13-15, 20-22
Wednesdays: Nov 11, 18
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Physiology of Breathing
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Meditation, Chanting and Pranayama
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Ethics of Yoga
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Asana, Workshopping Postures, Hands on Assists
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Anatomy, and Biomechanics
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The Chakras
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The Bhagavad Gita: Politics and Allegories
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Trauma and the Nervous System
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Accountability, Appropriation, and the Politics of Yoga
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The Full Arc of Yoga Philosophy
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Practice Teaching
Session 3
Friday - Sundays: December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20
Wednesdays: Dec 2, 9, 16
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Meditation, Chanting, Pranayama, Bandhas
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The Yogic Body
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Introduction to Tantra (Kashmiri Shaivism)
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Anatomy and Biomechanics
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Asana, Workshopping Postures, Hands on Assists
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The Yoga Professional
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Business of Yoga: Marketing, Promotion, Private Teaching
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The Full Arc of Yoga Philosophy
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Practice Teaching and Final Assessment
Detailed Schedule and Class times
Fall 2026: October 14 - December 20
All days/times are in-person and online hybrid
Required Reading
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Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar
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Yoga Body by Mark Singleton
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When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron
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Yoga Anatomy (third edition) by Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews
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The Bhagavad Gita
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The Yoga Sutras
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My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem
Student Testimonial
Yoga Soup is a supportive space with talented and generous teachers. I highly recommend this program to anyone either wanting to dive into a journey of self-discovery or to teach.
-Elizabeth Diaz MacPhee, 2025 Student-
More Than a Studio
A Sanctuary for Growth & Transformation
Yoga Soup is a fluid, organic idea that is constantly reshaping itself. As it grows it will no doubt assume different forms but it’s hard to imagine its intention much changing: to provide a safe, vibrant, serious and light-hearted space for self-observation and transformation to occur.
At Yoga Soup, we offer a space for inquiry, growth and self-study through a wide variety of offerings. We walk in the door from frantically-lived lives – or so they seem at least in our heads. We are running around trying to attain, to achieve, to maintain, to endure... And then we enter a space whose very heartbeat pauses us to remember: “There is nothing wrong anymore.” You don't have to strive or grasp or hold. You are the thing you’re reaching for. You’ve arrived.
About our Teacher training
For over 19 years, our Santa Barbara yoga studio has been a hub for connection, growth, and lifelong learning. Just minutes from one of the Central Coast’s most beloved beaches in Santa Barbara, you’ll be part of a vibrant yoga community that welcomes both locals and visitors seeking inspiration and renewal with a side of stunning scenery.
Since 2018, our in-house yoga teacher training has empowered students with deep knowledge and authentic practice. Led by three highly experienced instructors, and expert guest teachers, this program is designed to elevate your personal practice and the foundation for those intending to become professional teachers.
Tuition and Details
Fall 2026
October 14th - December 20th 2026
Available in-person or via live-stream with full community experience
Tuition covers the cost of the 200-hour
training and unlimited in-studio classes.
Early Bird Tuition
$2,950
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Deposit Due by Sept 01, 2026
For early bird tuition.
Regular Tuition $3,250
Registration deadline October 7, 2026
Payment Plans are available.
A completed application and $500 deposit will secure your spot in the program. We have a limited number of scholarship opportunities, including specifically for our BIPOC community. Please fill out the scholarship application if you are interested in applying.
Requirements for Certification
Attend all scheduled classes and be on time
Complete all assignments and required readings
Practice teach minimum of 15 hours
Take 30 public classes with lead teachers and faculty, observe 8 public classes with lead teachers
Complete a final review and teach a 20 minute assigned sequence
Interested in obtaining an RYT 500 credential?
If you would like to complete all 500 hours with us, you can enroll in both our 200 and 300 hour programs and receive $500 off the combined tuition. Simply let us know your preference on the application.
For questions about the training or registration, contact Yoga
Soup:
trainings@yogasoup.com
