At Soma Yoga Institute, we believe that yoga is for every body.
We are committed to making yoga teacher training accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. To support this mission, we offer two scholarship pathways:
Yoga for All Scholarship – Online Programs
Designed for our 200-Hour, 300-Hour, and Continuing Education online courses, this program provides substantial financial assistance for individuals passionate about deepening their yoga practice and teaching skills but who may face financial barriers.
Work-Trade Scholarship – In-Person Programs
For our destination and in-person trainings, students can apply for a work-trade position, exchanging skills such as administrative support, social media, or event logistics for partial tuition support.
Through these two programs, we aim to remove financial barriers and ensure that our offerings remain inclusive and representative of the diverse communities we serve.
When we train one teacher, entire communities are empowered to heal.
Yoga For AlL SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE PROGRAMS
WORK TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS
In-Person Programs
At Soma Yoga Institute, we believe that meaningful education happens at the intersection of access, integrity, and care. We offer tuition support to students who feel called to this work but may be navigating financial barriers, life transitions, or limited resources.
Our scholarship program is intentionally tiered to provide meaningful support where it is most needed, while also sustaining the teachers, staff, and systems that hold this training. This approach allows us to continue offering accessible, high-quality education while remaining accountable to the long-term wellbeing of our community.
Since 2020, Soma Yoga Institute has awarded over 250 scholarships to students worldwide across our teacher trainings and continuing education programs—reflecting our ongoing commitment to access, representation, and responsible stewardship.
Soma Yoga Institute Scholarships
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PARTIAL SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Example Scholarship Awards for the 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Course:
Full tuition: $1,997
Community Tuition — $998 (50% off)
Payment plans: 4 months- $249/month, 6 months: $166/month
This option is designed for students who can contribute closer to the full cost of training but would benefit from modest financial support.
Extended Support Tuition- $798 total (60% off tuition)
Payment plans: 4 months – $199/month, 6 months – $133/month
Intended for students experiencing financial strain due to life transitions, caregiving responsibilities, or limited income.
Access Scholarship (Limited Availability)- $499 total (75% off tuition)
Payment plans: 4 months – $125/month, 6 months – $83/month
Designed to expand access to students who feel strongly called to the training but cannot afford the standard tuition levels.
Stewardship Scholarship — $340 (83% off tuition) – Very Limited
Payment plans: 4 months: $85/month, 6 months: $57/month
This scholarship is reserved for rare situations where financial hardship would otherwise make participation impossible. It is offered on a limited basis each year and is intended to ensure the training remains accessible to those who feel deeply called to the work.
The Stewardship Scholarship (83% tuition support) is currently available for our 200-hour program. Due to the advanced and resource-intensive nature of the 300-hour training, this level of support is not available for that program at this time.
We ask that applicants choose this option thoughtfully, honoring both their personal circumstances and the shared responsibility of caring for this learning community.
ONLINE PROGRAM Scholarships
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW TO APPLY
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ONLINE PROGRAM Scholarships
PARTIAL SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Work-trade scholarships provide partial tuition support in exchange for contributing a small amount of time and skills to support the training program and community.
Typical work-trade awards range between $500–$700 off the program tuition price, depending on the nature of the project and the experience of the applicant.
Projects may be completed remotely before the program or during the training itself. Work-trade roles vary based on the interests and skills of each applicant and the needs of the program.
Examples of work-trade contributions may include:
• assisting with social media during the training
• writing blog posts or reflections about the experience
• photography or video documentation
• graphic design or website support
• administrative or organizational assistance
• helping with simple studio or retreat space tasks during the program
Work-trade positions typically involve a small number of hours of support before, during, or shortly after the training. Specific responsibilities and scholarship amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis.
WORK TRADE SCHOLARSHIPs
For Residential Programs
HOW TO APPLY
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WORK TRADE Scholarships
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
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