The Soul Body Flow Method - Level 1 Teacher Training

Established 2026

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Soul Body Flow Method

Program Instances

Hybrid

Dates: TBD

200 hours • TBD

Led by

Edna Balboa

CYT-L3

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Purpose

Whether you aspire to lead packed classes or simply wish to deepen your personal practice, this immersive experience will reshape your relationship with yoga and yourself.

What to expect

The Curriculum

A comprehensive 200-hour journey designed to build your foundation, refine your voice, and prepare you to lead.

Embodied Anatomy & Alignment

Move beyond standard cueing. Learn functional anatomy, biomechanics, and how to adapt postures for different bodies. We explore the nervous system's role in movement and how to create sustainable practices.

The Art of Sequencing

Discover the architecture of a transformative class. Learn to weave peak poses, energetic arcs, and thematic elements into cohesive, intuitive flows that resonate deeply with your students.

Philosophy & Subtle Body

Dive into the rich history of yoga traditions. Explore the Yoga Sutras, the chakra system, nadis, and koshas, translating ancient wisdom into modern, accessible teachings.

Finding Your Voice

Cultivate authentic leadership. Practice teaching from day one, receive constructive feedback, and develop the confidence to hold space, use your voice effectively, and guide with presence.

Style/Lineage

The Soul Body Flow Method transcends physical postures. We teach you how to read bodies, understand energy, and sequence with purpose. This training is designed for those who want to teach from a place of deep authenticity and somatic awareness.

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Teaching Skills	Build a class outline that follows the Soul Body Flow arc for a chosen population. Write a full set of cues for a short sequence using inclusive, breath centered language throughout. Design a plan for teaching a mixed level class that includes beginners and advanced students together. Plan a full teaching segment that combines demonstration, verbal cueing, and consent based hands-on assists. Plan and teach a full length class as the final graduation practicum.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Explain how joint structure and muscle length affect a student's range of motion in a pose. Choose breath and movement practices that support a student who shows signs of sympathetic activation. Guide a student toward diaphragmatic breathing during a moment of tension.
Practice Skills	Offer modifications for yoga postures to fit different body types. Select a safe modification for a student who cannot fully enter an inversion. Design a short breathwork sequence for a specific population, such as trauma survivors. Design a class plan that uses pendulation to build nervous system resilience over time. Design a full integration flow class that draws on skills from every earlier intensive.
Yoga History & Theory	Explain how ancient texts and traditions shaped the yoga practices taught in modern training. Apply a chosen yama or niyama to a real teaching situation with a clear example. Match a class theme to a specific kosha or dosha using appropriate breath and movement choices.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Write a personal ethics statement that outlines boundaries for touch, disclosure, and referral. Maintain a personal practice routine alongside a regular teaching schedule. Write a personal policy statement that commits to honoring yoga's cultural and spiritual roots.
Business Skills	Design a simple business plan for a new graduate that includes niche, offerings, and self care practices. Design an outreach plan for launching a new class built around a defined population. Build a simple decision framework for comparing two studio teaching offers.

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Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Oral Exam
Solo Project Or Presentation
Written Exam
Written Submission
Direct Observation
Graded Skill Demonstration
Group Project Or Presentation

Students will be evaluated through a combination of oral and written exams, skills demonstrations, solo/group projects, and practicums.

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Edna Balboa

I have more than 20 years of experience as a yoga teacher. My work bridges evidence-based mental health care with compassionate, accessible yoga, empowering individuals to cultivate resilience, reconnect with themselves, and foster lasting mind-body wellness.

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