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200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program

 

Create Therapeutic Transformation — for Yourself and Others

 

Learn to practice and teach yoga as a path to vibrant health, deep healing, and personal empowerment — through a therapeutic, alignment-based online training designed for all bodies and real lives.

 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 Star Rating • Trusted by 1000+ Graduates. Top Rated Yoga Alliance School (9.6/10 NPS)

 Taught by C-IAYT Certified, World-Class Faculty
 Eligible for Yoga Alliance RYT-200 Certification
 Lifetime Access to all materials
 Learn at your own pace, on your schedule

Join us for our next start date: March 15

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Why Soma Is Different

Therapeutic. Accessible. Holistic.

Rooted in therapeutic yoga, modern science, and timeless wisdom, Soma’s training weaves alignment and anatomy with nervous-system awareness, breath, energy, and philosophy — supporting transformation across body, mind, emotions, and deeper layers of being.

Here, yoga is taught as a practice of deep listening, safety, and compassion.

Classes are adaptive and non-competitive, designed to support all bodies and real lives — creating the conditions for healing and meaningful transformation on and off the mat.

Soma Yoga Institute vs. Typical Online Yoga Trainings

Objective Quality Signals (Based on Yoga Alliance Public Profiles)

Yoga Alliance is the only independent organization in the yoga education industry where verified graduates submit reviews directly after completing their training.
Quality signal Soma Yoga Institute Typical Online Yoga Trainings
Yoga Alliance overall rating 4.89 / 5 ~4.75–4.80
Net Promoter Score (NPS) 9.6 / 10 ~8.5–9.0
Faculty credentials & experience E-RYT 500 & C-IAYT Yoga Therapists with decades of experience Credentials vary widely
Anatomy & biomechanics training Strong emphasis on anatomy, biomechanics, and safe alignment Often limited to basic anatomy overview
Required synchronous (live) hours Structured weekly live labs (required) Often optional or minimal
Personalized teaching feedback Direct mentor feedback on practicum teaching Sometimes written-only
1:1 live Zoom mentorship Included private one-on-one support sessions Rare or paid add-on
Therapeutic & somatics emphasis Core curriculum focus Often general vinyasa model
Cohort experience Smaller, mentored cohorts Large-scale self-paced
Learning structure Guided progression arc Self-directed pacing

What Our 200 Hour Online Graduates Say

If you’re looking for a program that meets you with kindness, depth, and real-world wisdom—and empowers you to step forward before you feel “perfect” this is it. Through the kindness and depth of Soma’s approach, I learned to trust myself, move forward with imperfect action, and understand yoga as a living practice far beyond the poses. This training didn’t just prepare me to teach yoga; it reshaped how I relate to my body, my practice, and my life. 

-Sai Nadimpalli 

This 200 hour Online training met me during a challenging time in my life and supported me in ways I didn’t expect. Through meditation, asana, and chakra work, I learned to move through my emotions with greater awareness and care. I now feel more grounded, connected to my intuition, and able to show up with greater authenticity, patience, and trust — both in my life and in how I guide others.

- Dominence Clifton

“I came in with little confidence that I could teach yoga in the body I inhabit, but through Soma’s compassionate, alignment-based approach, I learned that yoga truly is for everyone. The integration of philosophy, meditation, pranayama, and restorative practices expanded my understanding of yoga far beyond asana. I now feel grounded, confident, and prepared to offer classes that are welcoming, inclusive, and deeply meaningful.”

-Erica Silver

Comprehensive Curriculum

What You Will Learn

Our 200-hour program covers everything you need to become a confident, skilled, and safety-conscious yoga teacher.

Asana Techniques

  • Pose Study with Adaptations for ALL BODIES
  • Bio-mechanically Sound Alignment
  • Art of Vinyasa & Flow Yoga
  • Yin Yoga & Biomechanics of Stretching

Art of Teaching

  • Intentional Sequencing
  • Finding Your Unique Voice
  • Teaching Beginners, Seniors, Level ½ Flow
  • Practice Teaching with Mentor Feedback

Holistic Health & Wellbeing

  • Therapeutic Frameworks
  • Energy Body Anatomy & Chakras
  • Pancha Maya Kosha Model
  • Applied Ayurveda

Pranayama & Meditation

  • Establish Consistent Meditation Practice
  • Breath Practices for Vitality
  • Transform Your Inner Dialog
  • Techniques for All Levels

Experiential Anatomy

  • Fascia Exploration
  • Joint Safety & Protection
  • Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries
  • Confident Modifications

Yoga History & Philosophy

  • Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
  • Yoga History Deep Dive
  • Mythology & Storytelling
  • Mindful Awareness Practices

Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra

  • Down-Regulate Nervous System
  • Reduce Cortisol & Stress
  • Deep Relaxation Techniques
  • Restore Homeostasis

Current Research

  • Evidence-Based Yoga Benefits
  • Modern Science Integration
  • Stand Out as Informed Instructor
  • Make Real Community Impact

Business of Yoga

  • Launch Your Career
  • Generate Students
  • Create Online Content
  • Follow Your Dreams

Learn to Teach with  Confidence

Step confidently into the role of the teacher and share this powerful practice and help others.

Not ready to teach? No problem. Not ready to teach? No problem. If you love yoga and know there is something more to wellness and wellbeing this program and community are for you. 

Begin Your Soma Journey

Is this training right for me?  

Book a quick call with our team and get your questions answered.

We’ll help you:

• Decide if this program fits your goals schedule, and experience level.
• Understand the time commitment
• Get your questions answered before enrolling

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Who This Training Is For

This program welcomes all bodies, ages, and levels of experience.

This training is designed for:

  • Yogis who want a therapeutic, intelligent, and compassionate approach to yoga

  • Those curious about teaching — or unsure, but open

  • Practitioners seeking healing, confidence, and deeper understanding

  • Teachers wanting to refine their skills with nervous-system-aware tools

  • Anyone who wants yoga to feel accessible, meaningful, and sustainable

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How the Training Works

Choose a start date, train with a supportive group, and build real teaching confidence through live mentorship and structured practice.

Choose Your Start Date & Train with Your Cohort

Live Mentorship Included

Our 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training begins with a cohort start date, allowing you to learn alongside a supportive group of students while receiving live mentorship and guidance from Soma Yoga Institute faculty.

Live Learning & Mentorship

12 Weeks

Students participate in 12 weeks of live cohort sessions, where the group gathers to practice, study sequencing, explore contraindications and therapeutic applications, and practice teach with feedback.

  • Guided yoga practice
  • Sequencing + class design
  • Contraindications + therapeutic applications
  • Practice teaching + feedback
  • Live discussion + Q&A

Recordings are available when needed, though live participation is strongly encouraged for the full mentorship experience.

2026 Cohort Start Dates

Feb 1
Mar 15
Jun 15
Oct 1

Your Weekly Live Group Mentorship Session Options

Wednesdays 3:30–6:00pm PT (weekly)
Saturdays 8:00am–1:00pm PT (every other week)

One-on-One Mentorship

6 Sessions

In addition to the live group sessions, students receive six personalized one-on-one mentoring sessions with Soma Yoga Institute faculty throughout the training. These sessions give you dedicated time with an experienced teacher to refine your skills and receive individualized guidance.

  • Individualized feedback on practice teaching
  • Sequencing guidance
  • Alignment refinement
  • Support for developing your teaching voice and professional path

This direct mentorship is built into the training — not an optional add-on.

A Clear Path

Enroll and begin studying
Start with your cohort
Participate in live sessions
Complete self-paced lessons and curriculum modules
Receive practice teaching feedback and one-on-one mentorship
Graduate with confidence

Flexible. Structured. Supported.

How Yoga Teacher Training Transforms - Graduates Speak

 "This YTT training transformed my life and reconnected me to my most authentic self. I now see life through a brighter and more vibrant lens, with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m walking away prepared to teach—and forever grateful to have found myself again through this experience."- Brooke Langston

"For years I struggled to understand my body and its pain patterns—this training gave me more insight in two weeks than years of searching ever did. The anatomy sessions completely transformed how I relate to movement, habits, and injury. I now see yoga through a whole new lens and would return to this program in a heartbeat."-Jalil Bouab

"I feel like a kid in a candy store—this program offers a yoga class for every mood, every body, and every occasion. The curriculum is incredibly holistic, thoughtfully designed, and endlessly inspiring. With lifetime access to the videos and generous mentoring, I know I’ll be learning from Soma Yoga Institute for years to come."-Inessa Magdalena Love

Yoga That Supports Your Whole Being

This 200-Hour Online Training is for those who want yoga to feel thoughtful, healing, and deeply meaningful — not performative or rigid.

Whether you want to teach or simply deepen your personal practice, you’ll gain tools that support lifelong wellbeing, embodied confidence, and real transformation.

 

Begin Your Soma Journey

Meet Your Faculty

Learn from deeply experienced yoga therapists and E-RYT 500 teachers — guiding with clarity, compassion, and decades of lived teaching experience.

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200-Hour Online Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training

For a limited time, receive 35% off tuition and begin your certification for as little as $279 per month.

 

200 Hour Online Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training. Special Rate. Payment Plans Available.

Lifetime access to all training materials, live Zoom sessions, and faculty support. Eligible for Yoga Alliance RYT-200 certification upon completion.  Limited-Time Tuition: $1,297 (Save $700 — Regularly $1,997)

$1,297.00 USD

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