You’ll study vinyasa and hatha yoga grounded in trauma-informed practices, embodied anatomy, and nervous system awareness. We’ll cover everything from dynamic flow classes to meditation, breathwork, and restorative practices.
Both options are available. You can attend in person at our studio in Santa Barbara or participate via livestream. Either way, you’ll have full access to the teaching team, community, and curriculum.
We suggest having at least 6 months of consistent practice before beginning the training. You don’t need to master handstands or deep backbends—what matters is that you’ve developed a regular relationship with yoga and feel ready to go deeper.
Perfect. Many of our students come to deepen their own understanding without any plans to teach professionally. This training transforms how you relate to your body, breath, and mind—regardless of whether you ever lead a class.
Yes. This is a Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour training. When you complete the program, you’ll be eligible to register as an RYT-200 with Yoga Alliance.
Fall 2026 session runs October 14 –December 20. All sessions are in-person at Yoga Soup with a Zoom option available to attend virtually.
The weekly schedule is:
We get it—life is unpredictable. If you need to miss time, we’ll help you make it up through additional assignments, recordings, or practice teaching. Just stay in communication with us.
Yes, the required texts are:
Yes. You’ll practice teaching in small groups throughout the program with live feedback. By graduation, you’ll understand how to sequence a class, cue students safely, and hold space with confidence—not just in theory, but in practice.
You’ll need to:
Yes, we offer payment plans. Contact us at trainings@yogasoup.com to discuss what works for your situation.
We have limited scholarship funds available, including specific support for BIPOC students. If you’re interested, complete the scholarship section of the application.
Yes. If you want to pursue your RYT-500 credential, you can enroll in both programs and receive $500 off the total tuition. Just note that on your application.
Reach out anytime: trainings@yogasoup.com or call 805.965.8811. We’re happy to talk through whatever’s on your mind.