Southwestern College
🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, CA, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2020 · 6 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.99 39 verified student reviews
Online trainingGI Bill acceptedMyCAA acceptedScholarships available
Founded
2019
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300
Trainers
2
Languages
English

About Southwestern College

Southwestern College is a Yoga Alliance–registered school based in Chula Vista, CA, United States. Registered designations include RYS 200 and RYS 300. 39 verified Yoga Alliance reviews average 4.99 out of 5. The program includes work in Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga. The teaching team consists of 2 registered trainers. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Part-time scheduling spreads hours over an extended timeline. Upcoming program dates are listed on the school's Yoga Alliance profile.

Southwestern College is a Registered Yoga School (RYS) with Yoga Alliance, which designates this teacher training program as one which follows Yoga Alliance's standards. Students who complete a verified training with this school may be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs)

Frequently asked questions

Is Southwestern College Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. Southwestern College is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.

Where does Southwestern College hold teacher training?

The school is based in Chula Vista, CA. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.

What yoga styles does Southwestern College teach?

Southwestern College teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Spiritually-Oriented Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 2 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does Southwestern College have student reviews?

Yes — 39 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.99 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.

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Programs offered

RYS 200
Foundational 200-hour teacher training
RYS 300
Advanced 300-hour training (RYT 500 path)

Upcoming cohorts

ProgramStartEndStatus
RYS 3002026-02-022026-05-27
RYS 2002026-08-242026-12-11

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaGentle YogaSpecialty Yoga
Formats: Full-time, Part-time

Meet the team

Amanda LaLonde Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Kari Ross-Berry Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.99
average from 39 verified students
★★★★★
Charlene Steward RYT® 200 · Jan 13, 2026

I had an amazing teacher that genuinely love what she does and is passionate about teaching. She helped with all areas giving us understanding to every little thing we wanted to learn. I am grateful for swc providing such an amazing program.

★★★★★
Sandy Ruelas RYT® 200 · Dec 13, 2025

Rated but no written review.

About this listing

Data about Southwestern College is sourced from the public Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School directory — including ratings, reviews, trainer information, and school details. Online Yoga Planet is not affiliated with Yoga Alliance.

Yoga Alliance directory last synced April 2026.

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