Best Yoga Classes in Penticton, BC

Yes! Our 200 hour Foundational and 300 hour Professional Upgrade programs are registered with Yoga Alliance (headquarters in USA), which is recognized in 140 countries around the world. As soon as you have completed the 200 hour training program and received your certificate, you can apply for their designation as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200). To apply for RYT500 you must complete the 300 hour upgrade plus have 100 hours of teaching experience since your 200 hour certification.

Without a doubt! SOYA 200-hour Foundational programs help students to understand the roots of yogic wisdom while developing teaching skills, business skills and class design. You will graduate with a set of completed and tested lesson plans so that you can begin teaching right away! What is more, if you are feeling unsure or overwhelmed, you are free to contact your SOYA lead trainers with any questions or concerns you have any time after you complete the training program. We consider all graduates as part of the SOYA family and will take care of you endlessly!

We suggest that you maintain a regular, consistent practice, which is a must for any yoga teacher. Start a personal practice and if possible, attend different classes to get a feel for various teaching styles. Keeping a journal to track thoughts, experiences, inquiries, and ideas can be beneficial before (and during) the training program.

Yes! Both the 200 hour Foundational and 300 hour Professional Upgrade programs have written assignments in philosophy and anatomy for you to complete prior to arriving on the first day. It is very important that these assignments are done in advance so you can fully participate in the group discussion and grasp the concepts being presented. If you are attending a weekend or online training, you will only need to have the preliminary assignments complete prior to each session. If you are attending an immersion training, all lessons must be complete prior to arriving at the immersion as you will have very little time for extra homework. Completing these lessons at home prior to the immersion is part of the training allows you time to focus on your teaching skills and class creation during the program sessions.

Information on up and coming program dates and locations are also listed on our teacher training pages. Please select the program you are interested in for more details.