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Soma Yoga Institute - Costa Rica

4.89

Based on 574 reviews

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NPS Score 9.5/10


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Playa Coyote, Provincia de Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Specialty Yoga

Trainings Formats

Full-time
usually intensive/immersion

Part-time
spread out over time

Weekends only

Modules
several, shorter immersions

Residential
trainees stay on-site

Non-residential
trainees commute to the program

Destination / retreat

Languages

English

Other Locations

A. Soma Yoga Institute ONLINE & In Person in California
101 H Street
Arcata, CA, USA

Soma Yoga Institute California
101 H Street suite g
Arcata, CA, USA

Soma Yoga Institute Greece
Evia Silence
Boúfalon, Greece

About Soma Yoga Institute

Dedicated to a Therapeutic Approach, High Quality Content, and Accessible Practices Rooted in Tradition Backed by Science Soma Yoga Institute has a world-class faculty team steeped in the traditions of Yoga. Their excellence has been cultivated through decades of enduring...

Dedicated to a Therapeutic Approach, High Quality Content, and Accessible Practices Rooted in Tradition Backed by Science

Soma Yoga Institute has a world-class faculty team steeped in the traditions of Yoga. Their excellence has been cultivated through decades of enduring dedication to their own practice and in-depth study, often in a variety of lineages. We are comprised of master-level Yoga teachers, Certified C-IAYT Yoga Therapists, and those who have been teaching for over 25 years.


We are now enrolling for both LIVE IN-PERSON IMMERSIONS AND ONLINE 200 Hour AND 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings.

Next 200 Hour Immersion Dates

August 1-18, 2025 Costa Rica
December 1-18, 2025 Costa Rica
January 5-22, 2026 Costa Rica
May 18-June 4, 2026 California
https://somayogainstitute.com/

Next 300 HOUR Immersion Dates
Greece 2026 TBA
https://somayogainstitute.com/300-greece

Next ONLINE 200 Hour Program Start Dates:

September 1, 2025
October 15, 2025
February 1, 2026

**Complete in 8 weeks, 12 weeks, 16 weeks or up to 8 months. Register as an RYT-200 upon graduation.
https://somayogainstitute.com/course-200


ONLINE INFORMATION

Offering the 200 Hour ONLINE Yoga Teacher Training. Deepen your practice and/ or Become an RYT 200 certified to teach yoga.

Program includes Online Live Zoom Group Calls + One to One Faculty Mentoring + Pre-recorded Content + Lifetime Access 

Learn more about our 200 Hour Online YTT program and meet the teachers.  Sign Up For the Free Webinar Here

You may also get in touch with us by visiting our website here, calling us at 808-333-9591, emailing us at somayogainstitute@gmail.com or setting up a meeting via phone, zoom or facetime here.

Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-200. Please email us at somayogainstitute@gmail.com for more information). Our program has personalized one-to-one teacher mentoring and live zoom calls as well as prerecorded content.  

Please visit our website: https://somayogainstitute.com/course-200

Soma Yoga Institute offers 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs. 

The 200 Hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training includes vinyasa flow, bio-mechanically sound alignment principles and the path of Yoga as a framework for Holistic Health. This program offers students in-depth skills to explore Yoga as a vehicle for vibrant health, self-transformation, and personal empowerment. Our curriculum includes a unique blend of alignment based vinyasa flow, a solid foundation in Hatha Yoga and 200 hours of instruction offered within a holistic wellness framework. The instruction will cover a wide range of yoga techniques including yoga postures, anatomy, relaxation, breath awareness, pranayama, meditations to calm the mind, contemplations to transform limiting tendencies into life affirming thought patterns, and the application of clear principles of alignment to create safety, balance and freedom in yoga poses. Students explore concepts from Ayurveda, the Upanishads, Patanjali and the Chakra System as frameworks for the application of yoga as a journey towards radiant health and wellbeing. The asana emphasis includes both level one/two alignment based vinyasa flow sequencing as well as gentler and restorative variations. Rather than offer standard sequencing or rigid methodologies, students are exposed to frameworks that inspire each trainee to adapt the practices, awaken their creativity and find their own authentic voice as a teacher. Graduates of this program feel empowered to teach a variety of yoga class types, including: all levels vinyasa yoga, alignment-based classes, yoga foundations, senior, gentle, and restorative.

The 300 hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training course is designed specifically for those who are ready to deepen their knowledge base, teach with more authenticity, expand their repertoire and increase their efficacy in offering yoga as a vehicle for positive personal and planetary transformation and change. The program is open to yoga teachers from all disciplines with six months or more teaching experience (or by permission).

First Registered May 2014

Upcoming Training Dates

RYS® 200

Jan 5, 2026—Jan 22, 2026
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Dec 1, 2025—Dec 18, 2025
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Aug 1, 2025—Aug 18, 2025
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
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Financial Assistance

Scholarships

Soma Yoga Institute is dedicated to making yoga teacher training accessible to individuals who face financial barriers. We offer several scholarship options to help prospective students join our online programs, including our 200 Hour and 300 Hour Online Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as our continuing education programs. Scholarships include substantial support and partial support with payment plan options.

Work Exchange Programs

Soma Yoga Institute has a limited ability to offer partial work-trade scholarships to cover tuition expenses for the residential yoga teacher training programs. Projects can be completed remotely via the internet or in person. Work trade positions will vary based on the interest and skills of the applicant and often include assistance with social media during the program and/or blog writing, although other tasks are sometimes assigned. The amount of scholarship and specific work trade projects will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Typical scholarships range between $500 - $700 off the program tuition price. If you are interested in applying for a work trade scholarship, please apply in writing via a formal email request sent to: yoga@somayogainstitute.com. In this request, please clearly indicate in the subject line that you would like to apply for a work-trade scholarship. In the body of your email, please answer the following questions: 1. Name, Pronouns (optional), Address, Phone, Email, Ethnicity (optional) 2. What program you are interested in attending (include program dates and location). 2. Please tell us more about your story/ life experience and interest in yoga. 3. Please let us know the amount of scholarship support you are requesting. Please describe your financial situation and include details that explain your scholarship request. 4. What in particular attracted you to the Soma Yoga Institute 200-hour Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training specifically and what would you like to receive from this opportunity? 6. Do you feel committed to your personal and spiritual growth at this time and how do you express this? 7. Please list and describe your skillset skills you have to offer? In the past, students have completed administrative work, written blogs about their experience, performed cleaning at the yoga studio, and worked on other projects such as advertising, graphic design, website support, video, camerawork, and even building projects. If you have computer skills please include on your resume or in the email what types of programs you are skilled in using (facebook, twitter, Microsoft word, excel, graphic design programs, conducting Google searches, etc). 8. Attach a resume or CV if you have one.

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First Registered May 2014

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 574

By Claire Scarisbrick RYT® 200

Jun 30, 2025

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By Simone Maduro RYT® 500

Jun 28, 2025

My experience in Greece with this yoga school was absolutely amazing. I loved all the teachers—Jess, Liz, and Peggie are seasoned, highly experienced, and truly inspiring. Their teaching styles are thoughtful, engaging, and full of heart, making every session something to look forward to. Everything about the retreat was well planned and flawlessly executed. The schedule struck a perfect balance between practice, relaxation, and exploration. The food was absolutely incredible—nourishing, delicious, and clearly prepared with care. And what can you say about Paros, Greece, except that it’s pure paradise? The natural beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and warm local culture made it the perfect setting for a transformative yoga experience. This school is wonderful in every way. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for growth, connection, and an unforgettable journey. Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Samantha Akers

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Liz Heffernan

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Molly Masaoka

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Peggy Profant

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Alison Scola C-IAYT

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Christine McArdle Christine McArdle

RYT® 500, E-RYT® 500, RCYT®, YACEP®

Jessica Trudeau

E-RYT® 500

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