SOYA Yoga Teacher Training Modules
SOYA's 300 HR Modules Are Open For All To Register or Reserve Now! Stay tuned for our exciting 200 HR Foundational Modules in Summer 2026
January 2026
- Advanced Anatomy – Physical Body
- Red Deer, AB; Jan 23-25; Lead: Rebecca Stone; Fri 4-9pm, Sat Sun 7-6pm MT
- Advanced Pranayama and Svara Yoga
- Penticton, BC; Jan 16-18; Lead: Lalita Scott; Fri 4-9pm, Sat Sun 7-6pm PT
- The Upanishads
- Online; Jan 8/9/15/16; Lead: Rebecca Stone; Thurs/Fridays 9-230pm MT
February 2026
- Sacred Words of Power
- Penticton, BC; Feb 6-8; Lead: Lalita Scott; Fri 4-9pm, Sat Sun 7-6pm PT
- Advanced Anatomy – Physical Body
- Online; Feb 3/4/10/11; Lead: Rebecca Stone; Tues/Wednesdays 2-7:30pm MT
March 2026
- Advanced Anatomy – Physical Body
- Vancouver, BC; Mar 27-29; Lead: Rebecca Stone; Fri 4-9pm, Sat Sun 7-6pm PT
- Sacred Words of Power
- Online; Mar 14/15/21/22; Lead: Mugs McConnell; Sat/Sundays 12-5:30pm MT/CT
- Karma and Reincarnation
- Penticton, BC; Mar 13-15; Lalita Scott; Fri 4-9pm, Sat Sun 7-6pm PT
Sacred Words of Power
This module explores the transformative power of sacred language, sound, and song through the wisdom pathways of Bhakti, Mantra, Nada, and Raja Yoga. Building on the 200 hour foundation lessons in meditation and Sanskrit, we deepen our study of the sacred language of yoga and its direct relationship to the Subtle Body.
Together, we will engage with wisdom found in traditional yoga practices, gain insight and respect for the language of Sanskrit, and dive more into the wisdom, love and guidance that is found in the mythology of the Hindu pantheon, which is deeply interwoven into the teachings of yoga.
Learning Objectives
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Learning Objectives for Understanding Mantras, Words of Power
- Understand the various types of mantras, such as bija, abstract, and mantras for Deities
- Know the Ajapa Gayatri Mantra
- Understand the relationship of Sanskrit to the chakras
- Understand the concept of nyasa
- Know the use of the endings namaha and svaha
- Know the precaution for saying mantras for others
- Know how to create a “stack of mantras”
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Learning Objectives for the Mythology of Yoga
- Understand why there are so many deities in Hindu Mythology
- Know that there is still only one ultimate God in Hinduism
- Learn about the various deities and their qualities
- Know that each deity represents a quality or qualities of the Divine
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Learning Objectives for Sanskrit Pronunciation and Writing
- Understand the basic pronunciation of the Sanskrit Devanāgarī Alphabet (varṇa mālā, or garland of letters)
- Be familiar with the Rules for Sanskrit Writing in Devanāgarī
- Be able to write in Sanskrit Devanagari script according to the rules (this will not be on the exam, nor necessary by memory, but enough to understand the process of writing in the script)
- Understand the importance of diacritic marks on the transliterations Know and be able to pronounce some key Sanskrit terms and asanas
Course Details
Every 20 HR training module includes 10 hours of standard daily components and 10 hours of synchronous lesson components. Non-contact lesson components vary based on estimated homework hours.
- Sanskrit – 2.5 hours
- Mantra, Nyasa, Meditation – 4 hours
- Mythology – 3.5 hours
- Homework lessons to complete – 10 hours
- Suggested prerequisite: SOYA 200hr Foundations Meditation lesson or equivalent
- Suggested readings: Stories Behind the Poses, Dr. Raj Balkaran
March 14-22, 2026 with Mugs McConnell ERYT500
Sat/Sundays 12-5:30pm MT/CT
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Mar 24-26, 2028 with Rebecca Stone
Friday 4:45-9, Saturday/Sunday 8-5pm PT
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Nov 5-7, 2027 with Rebecca Stone
Friday 4:45-9, Saturday/Sunday 8-5pm MT
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Nov 21-Dec 3, 2027 with Rebecca Stone
As part of an accellerated immersion program blending 5 300HR Advanced Yoga Studies modules into one fantastic Mexico retreat experience.
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