Discover Your Inner Teacher: Free 15-Hour Online Yoga Training Series
For Everyone Who's Ever Thought "I'm Not Ready for Teacher Training" yet is Secretly Curious!
200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga Alliance CE | IAYT APD
Live on Zoom/Recordings Available:
May 30 - June 3, 2025
Sessions twice daily: 9:30-11:00am Pacific (that's 12:30-2:00pm New York or 5:30-7:00pm London) AND 4:00-5:30pm (that's 7:00-8:30pm in New York)
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You Don't Need to Be Perfect to Begin. You Just Need to Begin.
- Have you secretly wondered what yoga teacher training is really like?
- Do you practice yoga but worry you're "not good enough" or "don't know enough" to become a teacher?
You're not alone. Many of our most successful graduates started exactly where you are now – curious but uncertain.
Join us for this judgment-free 15-hour exploration of yoga teacher training with Soma Yoga Institute's award winning faculty, recently named "Best Yoga Teacher Training in the United States of 2025."
No pressure, no expectations – just an opportunity to discover if this path is calling you.
15 hour Certificate Available Upon Completion of ALL sessions.
What You'll Experience
Each 1.5-hour session provides a judgment-free space to explore different aspects of yoga teaching. No flexibility requirements, no Sanskrit knowledge needed, no perfect poses expected – just open minds and hearts welcome.
Your Going to LOVE this Yoga Training Line-Up: Come to One, Come to All
🗓️ May 30, 2025 | 9:30 -11:00 AM PST | that's 12:30-2:00 PM in New York | or 5:30-7:00 PM in London
Rethinking the Flow: Alignment, Biomechanics & the Power of Therapeutic Vinyasa
with Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Are you ready to step into the future of safe, inclusive practice. In this dynamic workshop, you’ll explore how biomechanical principles and alignment-based insight can transform the way we teach—and experience—vinyasa. Learn to recognize and skillfully address common misalignments, prevent wrist and shoulder strain, and adapt postures for diverse bodies and abilities. We’ll uncover the key distinctions between conventional sequencing and all-bodies therapeutic vinyasa—and you’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately to enhance your own practice or teaching. This is yoga that heals, uplifts, and empowers—from the inside out.
🗓️ May 30, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30 PM PST | that's 7:00-8:30 PM in New York | or 8:00-9:30 AM in Tokyo Japan + 1 day
The Art of Sequencing — From Practice to Purposeful Teaching
with Jess Trudeau, E-RYT 500
Have you ever wondered how yoga teachers create inspiring and intelligent classes? This session demystifies the art of sequencing—offering you a behind-the-scenes look at how themes, anatomy, intention, and flow come together. Whether you're simply deepening your practice or considering yoga teacher training, this workshop reveals how thoughtful sequencing supports transformation on and off the mat. Leave with tools to enhance your own practice and a clearer vision of what's possible as a future teacher.
🗓️ May 31, 2025 | 9:30 -11:00 AM PST | that's 12:30-2:00 PM in New York | or 5:30-7:00 PM in London
Yoga History - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Teachers
With Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Are you curious about yoga's deeper dimensions? Connect your practice to yoga's rich philosophical roots. Learn how ancient wisdom can address modern challenges and bring depth to your teaching. Bring home 5 sutras to take yoga off the mat into your daily life.
🗓️ May 31, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30 PM PST | that's 7:00-8:30 PM in New York | or 8:00-9:30 AM in Tokyo Japan + 1 day
Chakras, Nadis & Prana — Energy Anatomy Unveiled
with Peggy Profact, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Curious about the energetic side of yoga? Explore the subtle body systems that bring depth, insight, and transformation to your practice. In this illuminating workshop, you’ll journey through the chakras, nadis, and the flow of prana—learning how these energetic maps connect to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Discover accessible, down-to-earth tools to apply these ancient teachings in modern life. Whether you're a student or teacher, you'll leave with fresh inspiration to bring more vitality, balance, and meaning to your yoga journey.
🗓️ June 1, 2025 | 9:30 -11:00 AM PST | that's 12:30-2:00 PM in New York | or 5:30-7:00 PM in London
Trauma-Informed Kids Yoga — Sharing the Gift of Yoga with Young Minds
With Christine McArdle, E-RYT 500
Are you called to nurture the next generation? Channel your playful spirit into meaningful work with children. Learn how your natural creativity and compassion create transformative experiences for kids. Discover the joy of planting seeds of mindfulness in young hearts.
🗓️ June 1, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30 PM PST | that's 7:00-8:30 PM in New York | or 8:00-9:30 AM in Tokyo Japan + 1 day
LIVE from California — Experience YTT Transformation in Action
with Peggy Profact, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
Are you inspired by authentic learning communities? Join us live “on-site” at a real live 200 hour yoga teacher training and witness first hand what it is really all about. Experience our supportive community in action and see how diverse practitioners are transforming their passion for yoga into purposeful teaching. Topic of the day TBD.
🗓️ June 2, 2025 | 9:30 -11:00 AM PST | that's 12:30-2:00 PM in New York | or 5:30-7:00 PM in London
Chair Yoga — Expanding Yoga's Healing Reach
With Sundari Lucey, E-RYT 500
Ready to make yoga accessible to all? Expand your teaching toolkit to serve diverse populations. Learn creative adaptations that make yoga's benefits available to everyone. Discover the profound impact of accessible teaching and how it can open new career pathways.
🗓️ June 2, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30 PM PST | that's 7:00-8:30 PM in New York | or 8:00-9:30 AM in Tokyo Japan + 1 day
Business Breakthrough - Yes, You Can Actually Do This
With Liz Heffernan, E-RYT & C-IAYT
Transform your love of yoga into meaningful, sustainable work. In this session, you’ll explore essential business foundations that help yoga teachers create careers aligned with their values and lifestyle — without sacrificing authenticity. Discover how to stay rooted in your core values while building income and impact, and why your genuine presence is your greatest strength as a teacher and entrepreneur. You'll walk away with real-world insights and practical next steps to craft a fulfilling, sustainable path forward in your yoga journey.
🗓️ June 3, 2025 | 9:30 -11:00 AM PST | that's 12:30-2:00 PM in New York | or 5:30-7:00 PM in London
Trauma-Informed Yoga — A Somatic Approach to Healing
With Alison Scola, E-RYT 500 & C-IAYT
Are you drawn to yoga's healing potential? Discover how somatic practices and trauma-informed yoga principles foster deep nervous system healing, resilience, and empowerment. Uncover the secrets of yoga teachers that create truly safe spaces for transformation.
🗓️ June 3, 2025 | 4:00 -5:30 PM PST | that's 7:00-8:30 PM in New York | or 8:00-9:30 AM in Tokyo Japan + 1 day
Ask Me Anything — Your Path to Purposeful Teaching
With Liz Heffernan, E-RYT & C-IAYT
Curious about now what? Bring your questions about transforming your practice into teaching. Get personalized guidance on finding your unique path as a yoga teacher. Connect with our faculty to explore how teacher training can align with your life goals and aspirations.
Is This For Me? Yes, Especially If You're Unsure
This free series is specifically designed for:
- The curious practitioner who loves yoga but isn't sure about teaching
- The secret aspirer who dreams of teaching but thinks "I'm not ___ enough"
- The hesitant yogi who worries about not being able to do advanced poses
- The knowledge-seeker who wants to deepen their practice regardless of teaching
- The uncertain explorer who wants to "try before they buy" a full training
From Our Graduates Who Once Doubted Themselves
"I was really nervous about signing up—not having a typical yoga body, and I didn’t know if I would fit in. But Soma Yoga Institute embraced me with compassion, alignment-based wisdom, and a belief that yoga truly is for everyone. I now teach with confidence and joy, knowing I have the skills to create inclusive spaces where all bodies feel welcome."— Erica Silver, 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"At over 65, I was nervous about attending—but everything about this training just worked, and I felt completely at home. I dove into yoga philosophy, chakras, and the Sutras for the first time and felt lit up with curiosity and purpose. After years of practice, I finally did a handstand and headstand—with skilled instruction, compassionate support, and a sense of pride I’ll carry forever."— Nanette Turanski, Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"Through this immersion, I found the inner peace I had been seeking. The program eased us in with care, building from foundational concepts to a deep understanding of how yoga supports everyday life. The alignment work helped me connect with my body in transformative ways—this was truly an experience of a lifetime."-Shezelle Weekes, Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Complete all 10 Sessions & Get These Free Gift
🌿 The Yogi’s Asana Companion – A beautifully designed PDF visual guide to key yoga poses, joint actions, and Sanskrit terms across multiple styles.
🎶 Three Curated Yoga Playlists – Move, flow, and unwind with soundtracks for every mood. 1. Deep Relaxation & Bliss, 2. Yoga Flow for Energy, 3. Gently Sweet for Mellow Days
🌀 Free Chakra Yoga Series – Activate or soften each energy center with your choice of gentle or active practices—one for every chakra.
🌙 Guided Yoga Nidra Practice – Experience deep restoration and nervous system reset through this powerful, meditative rest technique.
📜 Certificate of Completion – Celebrate your dedication to yoga studentship. While this isn’t a teaching credential, it’s a meaningful step forward on your path.
Register Now - No Experience Necessary, Just Curiosity
The Soma Difference - Pillars of Excellence
Learn from C-IAYT Yoga Therapists with 25+ years of experience—where ancient wisdom meets modern science in service of whole-person healing.
🟣 Scientific Foundation
Grounded in evidence-based anatomy, biomechanics, and functional movement—our therapeutic approach empowers teachers to support healing and prevent injury.
🔵 Authentic Expression
Find your voice. Teach with confidence and clarity while honoring the depth of yoga’s philosophical and spiritual roots.
🟢 Adaptive Mastery
Gain the skills to safely modify for any body, condition, or level of experience. Learn to teach inclusively with precision, compassion, and confidence.
🟡 All-Bodies, All Backgrounds
Our trainings are designed for real people—not idealized forms. You’ll learn inclusive methodologies that serve students of all shapes, sizes, ages, and abilities.
🟠 Personalized Mentorship
Experience true support with one-on-one guidance, small-group sessions, and responsive feedback from expert faculty throughout your training journey.
🔴 Engaged Global Community
Join a vibrant network of passionate yoga teachers and therapists committed to transformation, service, and embodied living—worldwide.
About Soma Yoga Institute
Soma Yoga Institute specializes in making yoga teacher training accessible to everyone. Recently named "Best Yoga Teacher Training in the United States of 2025" by Best of Best Review, we're known for our therapeutic, alignment-based approach that honors all bodies and backgrounds.
Our exceptional faculty includes teachers who came to yoga through their own healing journeys, career transitions, and personal challenges. They understand the doubts and questions you have because they once had them too.
With over 550 five-star reviews on Yoga Alliance (4.89/5 average rating), our graduates consistently share how our supportive, non-competitive environment helped them find confidence they never knew they had.
Our Faculty
What Makes this Training Different
Our community is spectacular.
Body-Inclusive Teaching for All
Our award-winning training embraces all bodies, abilities, and backgrounds. You don’t need to be the most flexible, strongest, or youngest person in the room to become an exceptional teacher.
Awareness Over Achievement
We emphasize mindful movement, safe alignment, and embodied presence over chasing ideal shapes. Your ability to teach from awareness matters far more than physical feats. Yo
Begin Exactly Where You Are
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you are welcome here. We honor the wisdom of beginner’s mind—showing up with curiosity, humility, and an open heart.
Graduates Speak!
"This training gave me tools not just as a yogi, but as a human being. I discovered self-kindness, intuitive listening, and inner peace. It’s an experience of empowerment that will stay with me forever."— Sierra Martin, Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"As a Medical Doctor, I deeply appreciated the alignment and anatomy education. The pose analysis supported safe teaching and practice. I highly recommend this program for its depth, dedication, and transformative impact."— Robert Silber, Hawaii Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"Before this training, I was too focused on making my poses look a certain way and constantly judged myself for not measuring up. This course with its emphasis on yoga for everyone transformed my personal practice by teaching me self-acceptance." —Hira Piracha Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
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Discover Your Inner Teacher: Free 15-Hour Yoga Training Series
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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, Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"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, Greece Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
"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, 200 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
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Discover Your Inner Teacher: Free 15-Hour Yoga Training Series
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