The UCSB Recreation 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program is designed to fully align with the Yoga Alliance Elevated Standards and maintain accredited status with the Yoga Alliance. The program is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025 and run through the end of Spring 2026, with a specific start date to be announced soon.
Our comprehensive 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program will offer in-depth studies in yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, meditation practices, breath-work techniques (pranayama), sequencing methodologies, ethical guidelines, and teaching methodologies. This training is specifically structured to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely and effectively lead yoga classes. Additionally, it serves as a meaningful yoga immersion experience for anyone wishing to deepen their personal practice and understanding of yoga.
Become a certified yoga teacher by Spring 2026!
- Our program aligns with the Yoga Alliance Elevated Standards!
- At the end of the program, you will receive a certificate from the UC Yoga Teacher Training Program, a Yoga Alliance Accredited Program.
- The Mentorship program and Seva project are unique compared to other yoga teacher training programs.
- Seva: Give back to community with a service project (For example: teach a free yoga class)
- Mentorship: Get personalized feedback and all of your questions answered by experienced instructors throughout the program.