Yoga Alliance RYS 200 • Live online • Start anytime
200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training
Train live over Zoom with weekly guided labs, respected faculty, and four specialty paths you can complete online. Recordings give you flexibility without leaving you to learn alone.
A little encouragement
Yoga Teacher Training? Go For It!
If part of you keeps wondering what it would be like to step into teacher training, this short message is for you.
A recognized first credential
A Yoga Alliance Registered 200-Hour Pathway
Soul of Yoga Institute is a Registered Yoga School. Complete the same curriculum and learn from the same faculty whether you join live online or in Encinitas, then apply for the RYT 200 credential after graduation.
What you will study
A Broad Foundation for Personal Growth and Teaching
The 200-hour curriculum brings together 48 weekly Asana Labs, three Core Modules, and one 50-hour Specialty Path. Across them, you explore the major systems and practices of yoga while learning to embody the teachings—not only study them intellectually.
Asana and practicum
Learn how to safely build and teach yoga poses through weekly Asana Labs and practice throughout the Core Modules.
Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
Explore the body and movement, including principles of balanced posture and alignment.
Yoga philosophy and traditions
Study yoga history and meaning, the Sutras, Bhakti, yoga mythology, the Heart of Yoga, mantra, and mudra.
Pranayama, breathwork, and meditation
Develop direct experience with breath, meditation, and contemplative practices as part of your own growth.
Teaching methodology
Develop teaching skill through Asana Labs, practicum opportunities, and teaching-methodology sessions.
Accessibility, equity, and ethics
Study accessibility, equity in yoga, the Yoga Alliance Code of Conduct, and scope of practice.
Professional development
Prepare for the professional side of teaching, including a development workshop on the business of yoga.
One credential, four ways to teach
Choose the Specialty Path That Fits You
Every 50-hour specialty path is available live online, with recordings for missed portions. Your choice shapes the audience, pace, and style you are prepared to serve.
Vinyasa Yoga
Breath-linked movement, intelligent sequencing, and the skills to lead a dynamic flow class.
50 hours • Live online availableHatha & Gentle Yoga
Steady, accessible practice with thoughtful pacing, alignment, and inclusive adaptations.
50 hours • Live online availableYin Yoga
Longer-held postures informed by functional anatomy, biomechanics, and mindful attention.
50 hours • Live online availableShakti Kundalini Yoga
A dedicated path integrating kriya, breathwork, mantra, meditation, and subtle-body practice.
50 hours • Live online availableFlexible without feeling distant
What “Online” Actually Means Here
This is not a video library you work through alone. Live interaction stays at the center, and the format can change with your life.
Live Online
Join faculty and classmates over Zoom at scheduled times, ask questions, practice teaching, and receive feedback in real time.
Recorded Support
Review key material and make up missed portions without turning the whole program into solitary, self-paced study.
Optional In Person
Come to Encinitas for any part of the training whenever you wish—simply let Admissions know—or complete the entire pathway online from anywhere.
See the rhythm before you commit
What the Training Year Looks Like
Begin any time. The three Core Modules repeat each year in September, January, and May, and you start with whichever one comes next. Weekly labs continue throughout your training, while your chosen 50-hour specialty follows its own published schedule.
48 Asana Lab Hours
Two one-hour live time options are offered each week for guided practice and teaching development.
Tapas and the Courage to Change
A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each September.
Spirit, Science, and the Power of Yoga
A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each January.
Samadhi and Skill
A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each May.
One 50-Hour Path
Choose Yin, Kundalini, Hatha/Gentle, or Vinyasa. Each follows its own published schedule.
The Core Modules form a repeating annual cycle, not a required sequence. Each runs 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Pacific, with scheduled breaks to reduce screen fatigue for online students.
Is this the right format for you?
Built for a Full Life—not an Empty Calendar
The online path may fit if…
- You work, care for family, or live far from Encinitas.
- You want a live teacher—not only recorded lessons.
- You value a steady practice rhythm more than a rushed certificate.
- You need the option to review or make up missed portions.
Consider mixing in campus learning if…
- Hands-on, room-based learning is essential to your confidence.
- Being physically present helps you protect time for practice.
- You want selected module weeks to feel like a retreat.
- You would benefit from changing formats as your schedule shifts.
A foundation with somewhere to go
Continue Your Study at Soul of Yoga
The 200-hour training is a complete first credential and the beginning of a wider learning path if you choose to continue.
- 01200-HourYou are here
- 02300-HourAdvanced study
- 03RYT 500Combined pathway
- 04Yoga TherapyIAYT-accredited program
- 05Master’sIntegral Health
Who stands behind the curriculum
Experienced Faculty. A Proven Community.
“Ryan has put so much love and care into it. You are exposed to so many different teachings and have the opportunity to learn from so many amazing teachers.”
Jessica King, graduate
Stacy McCarthy
Vinyasa, Asana Labs, teaching methodology, professional development
Joe Barnett
Yin Yoga, biomechanics, activism, and ethics of yoga
Flossie Park
Gentle Yoga, Sutras, philosophy, and subtle-body studies
Visvambhar Sheth
Bhakti Yoga and the living traditions of practice
Why the program is shaped this way
The Ethos Behind the Training
Hear faculty describe the principles, learning environment, and care that shape the program.
Clear costs before the conversation
Tuition and Payment Options
The complete program tuition is $3,833. Choose the option that fits your finances, then use the info packet or a conversation with the team to confirm the details for your start date.
Get Full Tuition DetailsAlso included:
- 12 yoga classes
- The Yoga Poster
- Teaching practicum opportunities
- Business-of-yoga development workshop
Start with the facts
Get the Free 200-Hour Training Info Packet
Review the complete curriculum, faculty, 2026–27 module dates, tuition, and payment options. It costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Special 10% tuition discount: Complete the form and your discount will arrive with the information packet.
- Full schedule and course descriptions
- All four online specialty paths
- Tuition, discounts, and payment arrangements
- Next steps for a discovery call, application, or enrollment
Questions or need support? Your info packet includes phone and email contact details for Admissions.
Send Me the Info Packet
Common questions
Online 200-Hour Training FAQs
The practical details most students want before taking the next step.
Can I complete the entire 200-hour training online?
Yes. The weekly Asana Labs, three Core Modules, and all four specialty paths can be completed live online. Recordings are available to review material and make up missed portions.
Is this a self-paced video course?
No. Live Zoom teaching, faculty interaction, guided practice, and weekly labs are central to the program. Recordings support the live experience rather than replacing it.
When can I start, and how long does it take?
You can start at any time and pace the training around the module schedule. Students can finish in as little as nine months, many plan for about a year, and up to two years is available when more flexibility is needed.
What are the weekly live requirements?
The curriculum includes 48 hours of weekly Asana Labs. Two one-hour live time options are offered each week, giving students a practical way to maintain consistent guided study. These can also be done by recorded video if the timing of the live session does not work for you.
Are all four specialty paths available online?
Yes. Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha and Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Shakti Kundalini Yoga can each be completed live online, with recordings for missed portions.
Can I switch between online and in-person training?
Yes. You can move between live online, recorded support, and in-person training in Encinitas at any time. Simply let Admissions know when you would like to attend in person.
Is Soul of Yoga registered with Yoga Alliance?
Yes. Soul of Yoga Institute is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School at the 200-hour level. Graduates who complete the requirements may apply to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.
How much is tuition?
Tuition is $3,833. Paying in full at enrollment reduces tuition by $150. A payment plan is also available with a 25% non-refundable deposit and an 8% service fee on the remaining balance.
Do I need advanced poses or prior teaching experience?
No. The prerequisite is a love of yoga. The training welcomes students who want to teach and students who primarily want deeper personal study.