Yoga Study Areas

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.

All are welcome.  These courses are open to those that are interested in studying these styles of yoga and for teachers that would like to add these specialties to their yoga classes and private sessions.

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BREATHWORK

February 7, 2026

The breath holds the key to healing, awakening, and human transformation. Emerge from this training with practical tools, ethical grounding, and a profound relationship with the breath being ready to support yourself, and others, at every level.

KUNDALINI YOGA

February 9-13, 2026

Explore a truly integrative approach to Kundalini Yoga, blending time-honored tradition with modern insight.

Gentle Yoga Teacher Specialty Training ~ 50 hours

HATHA AND GENTLE YOGA

April 20-24, 2026

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 and hatha yoga, this is an immersion into specific techniques. Learn to hone your teaching skills and support people where they are.

Restorative Yoga with Chiara Stella

RESTORATIVE YOGA

June 1-3, 2026

Providing the teacher with a clear understanding of the roles of the nervous system as well as the subtle energy body and how they relate to relaxation response.

YOGA NIDRA MEDITATION

June 9-13, 2026

A 5-day practical and experiential program that teaches the research-backed 10-Step iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation protocol.

Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Specialty Training

VINYASA YOGA

July 20-24, 2026

Learn methods that balances precise instruction, detailed alignment, breath and fluid movement.

Joe Barnett E-RYT 500

YIN YOGA

October 9-14, 2026

Analyze, observe and practice the Yin Yoga Postures in depth. Examine and compare each other, the real flesh and bones, with range of motion (ROM) tests, Assisted Yin Yoga stretching and other experimental analyses.

KIRTAN

2026 Dates TBA

Learn to lead kirtan, play harmonium, and dive into Bhakti Yoga philosophy

REIKI

2027 Dates TBA

Reiki is a journey into self-healing and healing others through universal energy and close connection. Through lecture, meditation, interactive practice, and attunement you will learn how to heal with Reiki.

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AYURVEDA

June 23-28, 2027

Learn to apply the deep and powerful healing wisdom of Ayurveda to your professional scope of practice, broadening your
skill set with competence and confidence.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

More courses for practicing yoga teachers, therapists, coaches, wellness guides and others that are looking for CEU’s or to focus on a specific topic.

ONLINE COURSES

Prerecorded online courses, taught by experienced yoga therapists, doctors and philosophers, empower you with advanced yogic understanding and skill.

The Soul is Here To Help You Realize Your Goals

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Flexible Training Options

Most courses are offer in person, live streaming online with recordings made available for a limited time.

independent studies & teaching ceu’s

Tuition Assistance

Most courses have flexible payment plan options.

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Beach Town Location

Encinitas, California, one of the world’s most revered spiritual hubs, our institute is more than a classroom. It’s a sanctuary for seekers, healers, and changemakers ready to deepen their practice.

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!
Stephen R. San Diego, CA