“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
This Yoga Alliance-accredited 200-hour training offers a rich study of yoga philosophy & practice including an in-depth survey of the founding principles of yoga, including the philosophies, key texts, ethics, 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.
Over the course of 200 + hours, 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 & Tantra Philosophy – Explore the roots of yoga, sacred texts, and non-dual Tantra, 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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Student Testimonial
“My practice on and off the mat has grown. I feel that my devotion to my personal practice has deepened. I also have so much motivation to continue reading and learning.”
- Angela. 2024 Student -
The Embodied approach to teaching yoga
Yoga is more than just a practice—it’s a path to self-discovery, transformation, and deep connection. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice, step into the role of a teacher, or integrate yoga into your life in a more profound way, this 200-hour Yoga Alliance-accredited training is designed to meet you where you are and take you further than you imagined.
Unlike traditional teacher trainings that focus only on memorization and repetition, this program is an embodied experience of yoga. You won’t just learn how to teach—you’ll learn why yoga works, how to guide others with confidence, and how to cultivate a practice that is safe, accessible, and deeply transformational.
Why This 200-Hour Training
is Different:

A Unique Fusion of Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science
We integrate classical yoga philosophy with trauma-informed practices, nervous system resilience, and non-dual Tantra, 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 three highly skilled E-RYT 500 teachers, you’ll receive hands-on guidance, mentorship, and a built-in network of like-minded yogis who will support you long after the training ends.
Designed for Every Body & Every Background
You don’t need to be an advanced yogi 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.

Student Testimonial
This yoga soup training was the most impactful training I’ve
done. The instructors are
experts, the
content made me want to never stop learning and my personal
practice has
grown immensely. I look
forward to getting on my mat everyday with this new
knowledge!!
Thank you Luca, Cynthia,
Kendall, Eddie and others!!!
-Mycah K, 2020-
Learn to teach with Confidence
You’ll leave this training prepared to teach, with practical
skills in sequencing, class planning, the business of yoga,
and all tools that will give you the foundation to share your
passion in a skillful way.
If you
feel the pull to explore yoga on a deeper level, to
cultivate a practice that transforms not just your body but
your entire life—this training is for you. Don’t wait. Your journey starts
now with clicking the button below.
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Detailed Schedule and Class times
Fall 2025 Session: September 26 - December 11
Weekly schedule
Wednesdays
Online Only
5:30-8:00 PM
Learning + Yin Class
Fridays
In Person + Online Hybrid
2:30-6:30 PM
Learning + iRest Class
Saturday + Sunday
In Person + Online Hybrid
9:00 - 12:00 PM Class
12:00 - 2:00 PM Lunch
2:00 - 6:00 PM Learning + iRest Class
Session 1
Friday - Sundays: September 12-14; September 26-28; October 3-5
Wednesdays: Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8
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Meditation, Chanting, Mantras
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History of the term “yoga,” the Om
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Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Physiology Principles
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Asana, Looking at Bodies, Workshopping Postures
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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, Ujjayi Pranayama
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The Yogic Body: Koshas, Nadis, Prana Vayus
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Certain Upanishads, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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Practice Teaching
Session 2
Friday - Sundays: November 1-2 (no Friday class on Halloween), November 7-9, 14-16
Wednesdays: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
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Physiology of Breathing
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Meditation, Chanting Mantras, Pranayama
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Ethics of the Yoga Sutras
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Asana, Anatomy, and Biomechanics
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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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Looking at bodies, Workshopping Postures, Hands on Assists
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Practice Teaching
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The Chakras
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Business of Yoga: Marketing, Promotion, Private Teaching
Session 3
Friday - Sundays: December 5-7, 12-14
Wednesdays: Dec 3, 10
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Meditation, Chanting, Pranayama, Bandhas
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The Yogic Body Fully Analyzed
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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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Practice Teaching and Testing Out with a full Sequence
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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The iRest Program for Treating PTSD by Richard Miller
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Any translation of The Bhagavad Gita
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TheYoga Sutras by Edwin Bryant
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.
Open every day for 19 years, 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 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 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 2025 Session
September 14th - December 14th 2025
Tuition covers the cost of the 200-hour
training and 50 in-studio classes.
Early Bird Tuition
$2,950
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Deposit Due by Aug 01, 2025
Regular Tuition $3,250
Payment Plans are available.
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.