Scholarships at Soma Yoga Institute
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.
Scholarships at Soma Yoga Institute
Yoga For AlL SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE PROGRAMS
WORK TRADE SCHOLARSHIPS
In-Person Programs
At Soma Yoga Institute, we believe that yoga is for every body.
We are dedicated to making high-quality yoga teacher training accessible to individuals facing financial barriers, with a special focus on reaching those from historically underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Since 2020, we’ve awarded 250+ scholarships to support students worldwide in joining our 200-Hour and 300-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Trainings and our Continuing Education programs.
Our Diversity Scholarship Program helps dismantle barriers and create opportunities for students who are passionate about serving others. This program is designed to increase representation in the yoga teaching landscape, so it better reflects the diverse communities it serves and creates a ripple effect of healing and inclusion.
Soma Yoga Institute Scholarships
Therapeutic • Inclusive • Evidence-Informed
PARTIAL SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Because awards are limited, not all requests can be granted or funded at the full amount requested.
Scholarship decisions are based on:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Alignment with Soma Yoga Institute’s mission and values
- Potential for positive community impact
Examples of Scholarship Awards for the 200-Hour Online Yoga Teacher Training Course:
Substantial Support — 83% Tuition Covered
- Tuition covered: $1,657
- Your responsibility: $340
- Payment plans: 4 months – $85/mo or 6 months – $57/mo
Substantial Support — 75% Tuition Covered
- Tuition covered: $1,498
- Your responsibility: $500
- Payment plans: 4 months – $125/mo or 6 months – $83/mo
Partial Support — 60% Tuition Covered
- Tuition covered: $1,198
- Your responsibility: $799
- Payment plans: 4 months – $200/mo or 6 months – $133/mo
Scholarship amounts apply to tuition only and cannot be combined with other discounts.
ONLINE PROGRAM Scholarships
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
HOW TO APPLY
“Scholarship Application – [Your Name]”
Include the following details:
- Contact information: Name, address, phone, and email
- Online program you’re interested in: Include the start date and course name (Note: For in-person programs, please apply for a Work Trade Scholarship - see below).
- Background: Your life experience and interest in yoga
- Scholarship request: The amount of support you are requesting and a description of your financial need
- Why Soma Yoga Institute: What specifically attracted you to our programs and what you hope to gain
- Commitment to growth: How you currently express your personal and spiritual growth
- Additional information: Anything else you’d like the selection committee to consider
Who We Prioritize
While all students with financial need are encouraged to apply, priority is given to applicants who:
- Have been historically underrepresented in yoga education, including individuals from diverse racial, cultural, and gender identities
- Are committed to bringing yoga to underserved or marginalized communities
- Face significant financial barriers to professional education
- Plan to integrate yoga into service-based settings, such as schools, healthcare, trauma recovery, or community outreach programs
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences.
Our goal is to foster a diverse and inclusive yoga community that reflects the wide range of practitioners worldwide and ensures everyone has access to the healing benefits of yoga.
Soma Yoga Institute has a limited ability to offer partial work-trade scholarships to cover tuition expenses for the residential yoga teacher training programs and for our in person retreats.
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
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 Retreat or 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.
WORK TRADE SCHOLARSHIPs
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