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🏆 Top Rated 2026
RYS 200 · RYS 300

Yoga Soup

Santa Barbara, CA, United States
Verified by OYP Since 2015 · 11 yrs Synced Apr 2026
★★★★★
4.86 21 verified student reviews
Online training
Founded
2017
Designations
RYS 200, RYS 300
Trainers
5
Languages
English

About Yoga Soup

Based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States, Yoga Soup is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. The school holds RYS 200 and RYS 300 designations through Yoga Alliance. Graduates have submitted 21 Yoga Alliance reviews, averaging 4.86. Training emphasizes Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga. The lead team includes 5 trainers listed in the Yoga Alliance directory. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Use the form below to reach out for current dates and pricing.

Founded in 2001, Yoga Soup is a fluid, organic idea that is constantly re-shaping itself. As it grows it will no doubt assume different forms but it’s hard to imagine its intention much changing: to provide a safe, vibrant, serious and light-hearted space for self-observation and transformation to occur.ms but it’s hard to imagine its intention much changing: to provide a safe, vibrant, serious and light-hearted space for self-observation and transformation to occur.

We host over 100 classes a week, serving all levels of flexibility & inflexibility, with a wide variety of expert instructors– averaging 16 years of teaching experience.

Our schedule also includes unique events, workshops, meditation classes, soundbaths, and yearly 200 and 300 Hour Yoga Alliance compliant Teacher Trainings.

We have healthy, organic food & drink offerings and a retail space filled with unexpected treasures: an eclectic variety of books, posters, instruments, clothing, gifts and locally-sourced, organically-made body care tonics, potions and remedies.

Frequently asked questions

Is Yoga Soup Yoga Alliance registered?

Yes. Yoga Soup 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 Yoga Soup hold teacher training?

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

What yoga styles does Yoga Soup teach?

Yoga Soup teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 5 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.

Does Yoga Soup have student reviews?

Yes — 21 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.86 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)

What they teach

Flow YogaAlignment-Oriented YogaFitness YogaSpiritually-Oriented YogaGentle Yoga
Formats: Full-time, Part-time, Modules, shorter immersions), Non-residential

Meet the team

Cynthia Abulafia Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Denise Zaverdas Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Erica Blitz Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Julia Jazmin Ment Lead
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®
Dora Chan
E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Student reviews

★★★★★
4.86
average from 21 verified students
★★★★★
Robyn Rose RYT® 200 · Feb 12, 2025

Rated but no written review.

★★★★★
Heather Shea RYT® 200 · Feb 05, 2025

Rated but no written review.

About this listing

Data about Yoga Soup 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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