Soma Yoga Institute (somayogainstitute.com) has a 5.0 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 60 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 100% rating it 4 stars or higher; 22 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
I took the 200 hour teacher training in Costa Rica from The Soma Yoga Institute. The teachers cultivated a warm and supportive environment to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time. This training balanced the fundamentals and spirituality of yoga, providing a solid foundation for me to teach yoga in the future.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-09-09
Hi Nikki, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy you joined us for the Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training and that you felt supported throughout the journey. It means a lot to know the training helped you build a solid foundation for your teaching path. Wishing you all the best as you continue to grow and share yoga with others!
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Si Eun Kim · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2025-08-20 ·
★★★★★
200-Hour YTT
The 200-Hour Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training has been a truly transformative experience. What stood out to me most was the high-value, knowledgeable content and the wide variety of topics—especially the focus on yoga therapy. The teachers were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, with a depth of understanding not just of the physical practice, but also of yoga’s philosophy, history, and lifestyle. This opened my eyes to a much richer and more meaningful perspective.
The training went far beyond poses and sequences—it helped me understand yoga as a way of life, a philosophy, a practice, and a community. I now carry with me a stronger foundation in teaching and a deeper connection to myself and to others. I feel confident, prepared, and genuinely excited to begin sharing yoga with others. With the skills, insights, and experience I’ve gained, I’m ready to hold space, guide students safely, and teach from a place of authenticity and heart.
I leave this experience recharged and inspired, with the energy and clarity to live more fully in my own unique way. I’m so grateful for this journey and the wisdom that was shared throughout. Highlights included Ayurveda and chakra studies, chakra painting, and the morning yoga practices that anchored each day.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-09-01
Thank you so much, Si Eun 🌸 We’re thrilled to hear the Costa Rica 200-Hour YTT was such a transformative and inspiring experience for you. So grateful to have shared this journey together! 🙏✨
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Nick · 114 reviews · Experienced 2025-04-12 ·
★★★★★
Working alongside Soma Yoga Institute…
Working alongside Soma Yoga Institute has been an incredibly enriching experience. Their commitment to integrating therapeutic practices with deep yogic wisdom truly sets them apart in the field of yoga education. What struck me most is their unwavering dedication to body inclusivity and emotional wellness—it’s not just something they teach, it’s something they embody in every aspect of their work.
The team, led by the inspiring Liz Heffernan, brings a remarkable level of professionalism, care, and insight to everything they do. Whether discussing curriculum or witnessing the supportive mentorship model in action, it’s clear Soma fosters not just skilled yoga teachers, but deeply compassionate leaders. Collaborating with them has given me a front-row seat to the kind of transformative impact thoughtful, evidence-based education can have. I can absolutely see why they’ve earned the title of Best Yoga Teacher Training in the U.S. for 2025—it’s more than well deserved.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-09-09
Thanks Nick for the great review. We enjoyed the collaboration.
What an amazing experience, the course was very well structured, with exceptional teachers, I would like to do more for sure!!!
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much! We're so happy to hear you had such a great experience in the Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training. It means the world to us that you found the course well-structured and the teaching exceptional—that’s exactly what we hope to offer. We’d absolutely love to welcome you back for more whenever you’re ready. Blessings to you on your yoga journey.
Amazing first 200 Hour Training with Soma!! I knew Soma as the school for me when I found them online, but the experience far exceeded my expectations. Instruction was delivered with such authenticity and a huge breadth of knowledge, making it modern, relevant, and digestible. The adaptability of teaching, meeting the class where they are and allowing time for growth, was truly exceptional. So grateful to Liz and Peggy to have been able to begin my "true" study of yoga with Soma. I look forward to more opportunities to learn through the amazing programs you have created.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear your Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training experience with Soma exceeded your expectations. It was such an honor to support you in your first 200-hour journey, and we’re so glad the teaching felt authentic, relevant, and accessible. Your presence in the training added so much heart and curiosity, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for more learning and growth down the road. Here’s to the beginning of your “true” study of yoga—what a beautiful path ahead!
Words will never do justice in describing the phenomenal experience I had as a student in Soma Yoga Institute's Costa Rica RYT-200 Training Program. This experience opened the door to new paths and options in yoga for me. It has also added great insight and value to my continued journey in self-discovery and building healthy relationships with myself and others. The program was well-rounded, thoughtful, and insightful. It introduced me to areas of yoga that I was unfamiliar with and that I thoroughly enjoyed learning about. The training also provided extensive knowledge and experience in areas I was already interested in, such as trauma-informed practices, alignment, therapeutics, and somatic. Peggy and Liz are top-notch teachers, and their genuineness shines through. My confidence in things I've always enjoyed but never externally pursued is through the roof. I'm excited to see what happens next.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much for your heartfelt reflection! We’re beyond grateful you chose to join us for the Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training and so glad to hear how transformative the experience was for you. Your openness to explore new areas of yoga and dive deeper into your own self-discovery was truly inspiring. It was a joy to witness your growth and confidence blossom throughout the training. We're excited right alongside you to see where this journey leads next—you have so much to offer, and the world needs your light!
"Learning yoga through a therapeutic lense has deepened my understanding of yoga on all levels. Every detail of the training was programmed with thoughtful intention. Liz and Jess are amazing and beautiful people that balance each other so well!! They made us all feel so empowered and accepted on every level. I feel equipped and confident to go and share the gifts of yoga with others. This experience has deepened my own practice and enriched my life in many ways. It has helped me develop more self-love, confidence, and a deeper realization of my true self. The study of alignment has made such a difference in how my body feels as I practice. I also loved learning about yoga philosophy, pranayama, different mudras, and the chanting was so lovely! I am so very grateful for this experience, and my knowledge of yoga has expanded more than I could have imagined. I am excited for this lifelong journey of yoga ahead of me." - Jamie
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you, Jamie! Your words truly mean so much to us. We’re so grateful you joined us for the Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training and so happy to hear how deeply the experience resonated with you. Your openness, curiosity, and presence added so much to our group. It’s beautiful to hear how the therapeutic lens, alignment work, and philosophy practices supported both your personal growth and your confidence as a teacher. We have no doubt that you’ll continue to inspire others as you share the gifts of yoga. Wishing you all the best on this lifelong journey—stay connected!
It was a very well-paced learning experience! They balanced practice, learning and studying in a beautiful setting. Liz and Jess, the instructors, were a perfect blend so that we learned from two different styles and perspectives of yoga practice and instruction. They created a safe space for learning and self exploration.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you for your lovely words! We’re so happy you felt supported and inspired during your Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training with us. Creating a safe, balanced space for both practice and self-exploration is exactly what we aim for, and it’s wonderful to hear that the blend of teaching stylesvresonated with you. It was such a pleasure to have you in this beautiful setting, and we hope your yoga journey continues to unfold with clarity, confidence, and joy!
I really enjoyed the complementary vibes of the teachers, Liz and Jess. The teaching approach made me feel that I understand and process it without having to study extra. The time schedule was smooth with ritual in the morning with meditation and a nighttime philosophy. Along the way, this program helped me grow in self-confidence and understand that everything is already inside me. I learned about the Yoga Sutra's philosophy and will probably go on reading it as well as the Bhagavad Gita. I like the alignment, the anatomy, and the sequencing. I love the ways of teaching made me realize how alignments and foundation is the beginning of everything. This training is amazing. It’s not only about becoming a yoga teacher, but also being just me. I am learning about myself and see the beauty of each person around me. Yes, I would definitely do another course with Soma Yoga Institute.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear how meaningful the Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training was for you. Your insight that “everything is already inside me” is so beautiful and true. It was a joy to witness your journey, and we’d be absolutely thrilled to welcome you back for another course someday. Keep shining and exploring—you’ve got so much to offer!
I recently completed the 200-hour yoga teacher training with Soma Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and the experience was amazing. The program was unique as it went beyond the traditional scope of yoga, incorporating a deep understanding of therapeutic applications. This is definitely what attracted me to take my training through them. The depth of knowledge both Liz and Molly demonstrated, their inspiring teaching styles along with their personalized attention and patience clearly portray they are experts in their fields. They created an encouraging and supportive environment, where I felt safe to explore both my physical practice and inner work. The training was set out in such a way that was easy to understand and apply, both in the philosophy of yoga and in the practice of yoga. The class size was perfect and allowed for meaningful connections with both instructors and with the wonderful group of yogi-peers. We were encouraged to share our experiences, challenges, and progress in a safe and nurturing environment. After completing the training, I am confident I will continue to develop my own unique strengths as a teacher and absolutely cannot wait to teach! I have grown not only as a yoga practitioner but definitely as a person. This program is both exceptional and invaluable! I can’t recommend Soma Yoga Institute enough!
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a joy having you in our Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training. We're so glad the therapeutic approach resonated with you—it’s truly at the heart of what we love to share. Watching you grow in both your practice and personal journey was incredibly inspiring. Your openness, curiosity, and dedication brought so much to the group. We can’t wait to see where your teaching path takes you—you’re more than ready, and your future students are lucky to have you!
This entire training was like a piece of beautiful music; orchestrated smoothly, one teacher at a time shining brightly with her particular passion, yet all held together under the purpose of Yoga. Magically bringing each of us closer to our own essence. These teachers are in tune, in sync, well practiced, and deliver an inspiring yoga teacher training.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2025-03-30
Thank you so much for your beautiful words and presence in our 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece. Your reflection captures the heart of our intention—to offer a cohesive, inspiring, and deeply transformative experience. It was a joy to witness you embrace each moment with such openness and grace. We’re so grateful you joined us and became part of this incredible community. Wishing you continued growth and inspiration on your path as a yoga teacher.
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Jennifer · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2024-05-23 ·
★★★★★
The Soma Yoga Institute 300 hour…
The Soma Yoga Institute 300 hour teacher training was amazing. The teachers were fantastic, the curriculum was thorough and thoughtful, the environment was perfect for the experience and the pacing was considerate of the needs of the group. I am so grateful that I chose this training.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-06-27
We are so happy you joined us for the 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece. Our group was very special and it was a very magical time for all. Thanks for the wonderful review. We appreciate that and you. Keep in touch with news of your teaching adventures and please know that we are always here to support you as needed as you deepen into teaching and practice.
Outstanding experience. Experienced teachers, exceptional pedagogy, kind people. I am grateful.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-06-27
We loved having you join us for the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Greece. It was lovely to get to know you through yoga. Thanks for joining us and keep in touch with news of your teaching adventures.
Thank you for the high quality courses and teaching you deliver. Always a wonderful experience
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-06-26
What a pleasure it was to get to know you through the 200 hour online yoga teacher training and our 300 hour immersion in Greece and thank you for your lovely review. Keep in touch with news of your yoga path, we are also always here for you if questions arise. :)
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Paul Rich · 2 reviews · Experienced 2024-06-12 ·
★★★★★
About pulled my spleen out of my…
About pulled my spleen out of my sphincter. Great experience. Did things I don't think I can ever do but am going to keep trying. Felt like i got hit by a train the next day but 8 days later I felt amazing:)
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-06-19
Hello Paul, Please note that you have left a review on the wrong yoga school, and we would appreciate it if you can delete it. This can happen as there are a lot of schools out there and many with similar names. We are a yoga teacher training institution and do not offer yoga classes or retreats. We only offer yoga teacher trainings that are 18 day and 25 day immersions in Costa Rica, California, Hawaii, Peru and Greece. We also offer online CE courses for yoga teachers. Finally we are a therapeutic focused school and typically make sure to teach with great bio-mechanically sound alignment and a flare for safety. Perhaps double check and if possible delete this review. Thank you kindly. Liz from Soma Yoga Institute
Everything here was wonderful. The location is just paradise, the learning was holistic and thorough, the practices were well laid out and thought through. Now looking back through my notes after these 18 fantastic days, I realized how much I have learned. I improved my personal practice through the alignment study. My understanding of yoga changed from seeing it as a way to stretch and restore from cardio, to a holistic practice to increase awareness and well-being. It effected my relationships as I learned to gain more empathy and widen my perspective on other people’s paths. Finally, my confidence received a massive boost. I am very grateful to our teachers, Liz and Peggy, for guiding us through with such kindness, care, diligence and professionalism. They are both wonderful teachers and their love for yoga shines and inspires
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-02-25
We are touched to hear your kind words.
Thank you immensely for sharing your heartfelt reflections on the 200 Hour Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training course. Reading about your journey fills us with joy. The depth of learning and personal growth you've encountered over those unforgettable 18 days is truly remarkable.
Your journey with us has been a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do, and we're so grateful to have been a part of your path. As you continue to explore and share the beauty of yoga with the world, remember that this experience has not only shaped you into a more empathetic and confident individual but also into a beacon of inspiration for others.
We're here cheering you on every step of the way and can't wait to see where your journey takes you next. Keep shining, and know that your yoga family is always here for you. Namaste.
I loved to be immersed in my yoga training, not only in such a spiritual atmosphere, but my instructors were the best! I'm looking forward to taking my next training with them. They have really inspired me to pursue my goals in the industry, but beyond that they are so in tune with the love for yoga. It was the best decision ever made for me.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-02-25
We are so grateful you chose to join us in Costa Rica Yoga Teacher Training this January. It's students like you, with a genuine passion and love for yoga, that make our community so vibrant and inspiring. We're equally excited about the prospect of having you with us for your next training, and we can't wait to support you as you continue to explore and deepen your practice. Thank you for choosing to walk this path with us and for the wonderful review. Your journey is a beautiful testament to the transformative power of yoga, and we're honored to be a part of it. Keep shining your light, and know that your yoga family is always here, cheering you on every step of the way.
Everything about this YTT was great. Teachers, curriculum, materials, accomodation.....It was everything I wanted.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-02-25
We loved meeting you this January and it's so heartwarming to hear that your experience with the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica was everything you hoped for! From the teachers to the curriculum, materials, and accommodations, we're thrilled that each aspect of the program met your expectations. Thank you for embracing this transformative experience with such openness and grace. We're here to support you as you continue to grow and share your love for yoga with the world.
The experience was amazing for many reasons. The instructors were both great educators as well as experienced yogi’s and compassionate teachers. Liz and Peggy explained everything so well and did their best to make sure everyone was involved in all aspects of the learning process. Unforgettable life experience. Highly recommend.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-02-08
Ashley, we are thrilled that you joined us in Costa Rica for the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training immersion. Thank you for your "amazing" :) review. We loved meeting you and are excited to hear how your yoga journey unfolds, keep in touch in the future with updates.
The 200 hour yoga teacher training environment was exceptionally welcoming and fostered openness. The instructors with their wealth of knowledge and approachable demeanor played a pivotal role in making this journey enriching.
Reply from Soma Yoga Institute2024-02-08
Sam, it was great to meet you in Costa Rica! We appreciate your review and are so glad to have met you. I am happy you found the environment welcoming and the journey enriching. We love diverse groups and creating a welcoming environment is something we consciously strive to create. Keep in touch with news on your yoga journey. Namaste and Peace, Liz
