Electives, Independent Studies and CEUs
Expand your skills as a teacher or simply enrich your life. The Soul of Yoga Institute offers specialized trainings throughout the year that are open to anyone. You may be able to apply these course hours for CEUs with Yoga Alliance, or with Soul of Yoga towards a 500 hour or Yoga Therapy training program.
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50 Hour Breathwork Certification
December 6, 2025
Subtle Anatomy
February 20-23, 2026with Nischala Joy Devi & Monique Lonner
Intricate exploration of the mystical teachings of subtle anatomy, energy, dis-ease and healing. Students learn and experience how the body, mind, spirit and breath interconnect and influence each other using the tools of mudra, mantra and pranayama.
25 hours • A la Carte: $500
Hatha Gentle Yoga Teacher Training
Apr 20-24, 2026with Flossie Park
People searching for gentle yoga is by far the fastest growing inquiry in the yoga world. For Yoga Teachers or those yoga students who wish to deepen their understanding of the various components of gentle yoga, this is an immersion into specific techniques. Learn to hone your teaching skills and support people where they are.
50 Hours
Foundations of Yoga Meditation Retreat
May 4-9, 2026with Richard Miller PhD
Retreat offers you the opportunity to dive deeply into awakening to your most essential nature, that which is calling you above all other tendencies in your life. Meditation is not just something you do. It is a way of living life. It’s your call to action from the underlying essence that has given birth to the entire cosmos and to every atom in your body.
40 Hours
Teaching Yin Yoga
October 13-15, 2026with Joe Barnett
A practicum intensive. Guiding the student-teachers through a review of the 3-Stage cycle of a Yin Yoga practice while offering the budding Yin Yoga teachers time, space and guidance to use their voice, as well as receive precious feedback from teachers and colleagues.
25 Hours • Tuition $550
Advanced Teaching Skills
November 4-9, 2026
Holistic Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga
Online CourseHolistic Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga provides you with an understanding of structural anatomy and holistic physiology as it relates to yoga. The course is segmented by areas of the body. In each session you will explore common injuries, illnesses, and therapeutic practices associated with the topic.
80 hours • A la Carte: $1399
The Profession of Yoga Therapy
2027 Dates TBA
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Tuition Assistance
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We offer payment plans for our courses, discounts for early registration, and discounts for payment-in-full. Contact Shannon Ramo for more information. shannon@soulofyoga.com
Location
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Whether you are coming in from out of town or traveling to Soul of Yoga locally, you can’t beat the ease of access to the center.This place holds what the name indicates: ‘Soul of Yoga’! As an explorer of life, I have travelled a lot through the world and have seen a lot of yoga studios. This one has a special feeling. Here, there is the possibility to truly connect to the Soul, to the true self. Because of this I chose the Soul to complete my advanced teacher trainings. These trainings have supported my transformational process and connected me to my heart! This place is for those who really are interested in learning all facets of Yoga, not just the physical practice. Thank you Soul of Yoga for these unique experiences!
Financial Aid Services
The Soul Institute is committed to investing in motivated yogis by helping students accommodate the financial commitment of education. We offer a number of discounts to financially reward qualifying students. We are MyCAA approved and offer assistance with navigating the MyCAA scholarship process for military spouses. Lastly we offer customized payment plans. Explore the information below and reach out with any questions while you are moving through the application process.
Military Financing Available
MyCAA Funding gives eligible military spouses the opportunity to train for portable jobs in growing career fields, including becoming a Yoga Teacher. Soul of Yoga Institute is MYCAA approved. Click below for more information about MyCAA or email Shannon@soulofyoga.com.