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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.

Start

Anytime (continuous enrollment)

Pace

9–12 months (up to 2 years allowed)

Tuition

$3,833 (discounts available)

Format

100% Live Online (with recordings and in-person when you choose)

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Yoga Teacher Training? Go For It!

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Flexible without feeling distant

What “Online” Actually Means Here

This is not a video library you work through alone with a few live mentorship sessions. 100% is available live, but you have the choice to do any of the live sessions by recording. Live online students are integrated into the in-person classroom through video conferencing, and interact with the in-person faculty and students.

The format choice can change with your life, allowing as much as possible live, then flexing to recording when you need to. You can later choose to attend any sessions in-person if a trip to Encinitas, CA is possible.

Student joining live online yoga teacher training

Live Online

Join faculty and classmates over Zoom at scheduled times, ask questions, practice teaching, and receive feedback in real time.

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Recorded Support

Watch any session’s recording when you can’t be there live, so the training keeps moving even when your schedule doesn’t.

Yoga teacher training in Encinitas

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.

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 whenever you need them. 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 available

Hatha & Gentle Yoga

Steady, accessible practice with thoughtful pacing, alignment, and inclusive adaptations.

50 hours • Live online available

Yin Yoga

Longer-held postures informed by functional anatomy, biomechanics, and mindful attention.

50 hours • Live online available

Shakti Kundalini Yoga

A dedicated path integrating kriya, breathwork, mantra, meditation, and subtle-body practice.

50 hours • Live online available

See the rhythm before you commit

What the Training Year Looks Like

Begin any time. The three Core Modules repeat each year in January, May, and September, 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.

Weekly

48 Asana Lab Hours

Two one-hour live time options are offered each week for guided practice and teaching development.

January Core

Spirit, Science, and the Power of Yoga

A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each January.

May Core

Samadhi and Skill

A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each May.

September Core

Tapas and the Courage to Change

A one-week Monday–Friday intensive, held each September.

Specialty

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.

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.

200-Hour

You are here

300-Hour

Advanced study

RYT 500

Combined pathway

Yoga Therapy

IAYT-accredited program

Master’s

Integral Health

Who stands behind the curriculum

Learn From Teachers Who Live the Practice

Your training is led by 13 world-renowned faculty who bring diverse backgrounds and exceptional expertise to Soul of Yoga’s learning community. Their guidance supports steady, meaningful development as you explore yoga’s philosophy, movement, and practice. You can learn more about the full faculty team in the Info Packet.

“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

Stacy McCarthy

Vinyasa, Asana Labs, teaching methodology, professional development

Joe Barnett

Joe Barnett

Yin Yoga, biomechanics, activism, and ethics of yoga

Flossie Park

Flossie Park

Gentle Yoga, Sutras, philosophy, and subtle-body studies

Visvambhar Sheth

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.

Faculty on why the program is shaped the way it is

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A foundation you can trust

Over two decades of practice, study & community

4.91/ 5Based on 363 reviewsYoga Alliance Registered Yoga School 200Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School 300Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School 500IAYT accredited yoga therapy training program — view Soul of Yoga Institute’s IAYT profile

Graduate stories

Hear It from Graduates

More than 1,550 teachers have trained here. Numbers like that are easy to print and hard to feel, so here are three graduates saying it themselves.

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Student reflections

Soul of Yoga brought in the most respected and renowned teachers to present their modules. I appreciated the strong foundation in yoga anatomy that I received, as well as the grounding in yoga philosophy and traditions.

Carol Whitehurst, graduate

"My training here was absolutely life-changing! I would recommend it to anyone interested in getting a well-rounded training. You will learn so many concepts and teachings across so many levels and be able to integrate them into your daily life, as well as your personal and professional practice. I am so grateful to have found this studio. Highly recommend!!"

Jennifer Keenan

"The training at Soul of Yoga Institute changed my life. The program is so well thought out. Ryan has put so much love and care into it. You are exposed to so many different teachings. You also have the opportunity to learn from so many amazing teachers. I truly believe this program is unlike any other. I would recommend the Soul of Yoga Institute to anyone who is curious or thinking about taking a training."

Jessica King

"Truly one of the TOP yoga schools in the world! I'll be a student for life @ the Soul of Yoga. Grateful to have the most dedicated & wonderful staff + really well crafted trainings/events/practices."

Anita Elliott

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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.

Standard tuition $3,833

Pay in full $3,683 $150 discount at enrollment

Payment plan 25% deposit Remaining balance plus 8% service fee in monthly auto-payments

Info packet offer 10% off Complete the form below and the special discount will arrive with your free info packet.

Also 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.

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Questions On the Path

We get several questions that center on the many elements of yoga teacher training. Here are some of the most common.

How long does it take to complete the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training?

The program is designed with flexibility so you can move through your 200-hour yoga teacher training journey at a supportive pace. Most students complete their hours within nine to twelve months, though you’ll have up to two years if you need more time for your 200-hour yoga teacher training certification requirements. Whether you progress steadily or take each module at your own rhythm, the structure of our 200-hour yoga instructor training allows room for reflection and integration.

Do I need to be an experienced Yogi to join?

Not at all. Our 200-hour yoga teacher training welcomes students of all levels. You can begin whether you’ve practiced for years or are just starting, each stage of the 200 hr yoga training builds your foundation in movement, philosophy, and self-awareness. The program meets you where you are and supports your growth into a confident, 200-hour certified yoga instructor through a thoughtful and well-paced structure.

What’s included in Soul of Yoga’s 200-Hr Teacher Training Certification course?

Our comprehensive 200-hr yoga teacher training certification course includes study of philosophy, anatomy, teaching methodology, pranayama, mantra, meditation, and ethics. You’ll also explore subtle body systems, alignment, cueing, and trauma-sensitive approaches that support you in becoming a grounded certified 200-hour yoga teacher who can teach with clarity and compassion.

How are the classes structured?

The classes follow a steady rhythm that blends weekly Asana Labs, live group discussions, and four focused week-long modules, helping learning feel manageable and cohesive. In Asana Labs, you’ll work with alignment, safety, and sequencing, while the module weeks expand your study of philosophy, anatomy, and the art of teaching. This approach offers consistency without overwhelm, giving you space to practice, reflect, and integrate what you’re learning as part of your 200-hr yoga training, your progress toward the certification, and the complete structure of your 200-hour yoga teacher training course.

Can I choose between in-person and online learning?

Yes, and you can mix them. You can train in person at our Encinitas campus, join live on Zoom from anywhere, or study by video for make-ups or self-paced learning, and switch as you go. Yoga Alliance requires at least 15% of your hours (30 of 200) to be live, in person or on Zoom. Beyond that, the mix is up to you. This flexibility ensures that our 200-hour online yoga teacher training still offers the connection and quality you expect. Whether you join us in Encinitas, live online or by recording, you’ll have the same faculty, curriculum and commitment to embodied learning.

Who will I be learning from?

You’ll learn from experienced faculty who bring decades of study and practice to this 200-hour yoga teacher training program. Each instructor represents a unique lineage and offers mentorship rooted in compassion, clarity, and lived experience. Their support helps you move with confidence through your 200-hour YTT course, whether you join us in-person or discover the program while exploring online options for the 200-hour yoga training.

What are the requirements to graduate from a 200-Hour program?

To complete your 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, you’ll complete every Asana Lab and module (in person, live on Zoom or by recording), log at least 30 live hours, participate in practice teaching, complete written reflections, and show a solid understanding of the material. Completing these requirements lets you register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200.

What happens after I graduate?

After graduating from the Soul of Yoga Institute, you’ll receive your certificate and can then register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT 200, to be recognized worldwide. Many graduates go on to teach in studios, wellness spaces, and online platforms, while others integrate their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification into careers in healing, coaching, or education. Completing this training also fulfills the requirements for RYT 200 certification, supporting your growth as a 200-hour certified yoga instructor in the next stages of your journey. Graduates often continue their studies at Soul of Yoga through advanced trainings, 300-Hour certification, and Yoga Therapy pathways as part of an ongoing relationship with the institute.

Can I teach yoga immediately after completing a 200-Hour YTT Certification?

Yes. After finishing your 200-hour yoga instructor training, you can register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and begin teaching in studios, community spaces, or online. Whether you complete your program in-person or through the online 200-hour yoga teacher training option, you’ll meet all requirements for teaching as a recognized graduate of a 200-hour YTT pathway.

How much does the program cost?

Tuition for the 200-hour yoga instructor training course is $3,833, with flexible payment plans and scholarships for qualifying students. This includes all required sessions, mentorship, and materials needed for your 200-hour yoga certification and completion of your Yoga Alliance-accredited pathway.

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 whenever you need them, as long as at least 30 of your 200 hours are live.

Is this a self-paced video course?

Not in the usual sense. Live Zoom teaching, faculty interaction and weekly labs are at the center of the training, and we encourage you to join live as often as you can. You can watch the recording of any session when you need to, as long as at least 30 of your 200 hours (15%) are live, in person or on Zoom. That’s Yoga Alliance’s minimum for registered trainings.

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. Across the whole training, at least 30 of your 200 hours (15%) need to be live, in person or on Zoom.

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 whenever you need them.

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.

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