Santosha Yoga Institute

Discover a Deeper Connection to Yourself and Your Yoga Practice

Learn The Foundations of Yoga Online on our
Yoga Lite Course

Experience life-changing benefits in your own practice and access ancient wisdom to support your heart, soul, and nervous system. Our comprehensive online course gives you a taste of deep yoga study, offering a transformative foundation for your personal growth.

Start your Santosha Yoga journey today…

17+ Years

Training & Retreat
Experience

16,000+

Yoga Teachers
Trained & Qualified

3 Training

Locations Around 
the World

Specialists

and experienced Master Yoga Teachers

Internationally-recognized

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Hear From These Transformed Santosha Students

‘‘Thank You so Much for Sharing all of your Experience, Knowledge and Wisdom’’

I held my workshop on Saturday afternoon. It was a practice run through with my husband to see how the format went and how I went!

I absolutely loved it, and so did my husband. He is one of these who find it very difficult to sit and do nothing. He also has a science background, so unless there is science behind something he will not believe it has any benefit. He loved the two Yoga Nidra sessions, and was really impressed by the information around what each step is and why we do the steps. He also like the brain wave information. He said the workshop was well paced, a good balance between practical and knowledge.

Overall, doing the practice run through was great as I now feel confident to advertise and run the workshop for a small group of people!

Thank you so much for sharing all of your experience, knowledge and wisdom. I would never have had the confidence or the knowledge to pursue this without you.

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Lyn Russell
Santosha Online Yoga Nidra Teacher Training Graduate

‘‘Learning via Online was Easy with Santosha’’

The online material was so thorough and informative that I never felt I was lost or missing something. Learning via online was easy with Santosha because their online platform was well organized. It took the doubt of online learning completely away.

The teachers were also amazing! Sunny is a very well trained and knowledgeable yogini. That care and intellect carries on with the teachers of Santosha. My experience of training with Santosha gave me a whole different understanding of yoga. The mental, spiritual, meditative side of yoga was so beneficial to my life and especially in these crazy times we are in currently.

My many, many thanks to Sunny and the entire Santosha team for all your love and support!

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Elisa Santamaria, South Africa
Santosha Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate

Expand Your Potential With Our

Unique Foundational Yoga Course From the
Comfort of Your Home

Self-Paced Personal Enrichment

Deepen your practice and understanding without the pressure of exams. Perfect for "dipping your toes" into yoga study for personal growth.

Access Life-Changing Wisdom

Learn philosophy, anatomy, breathwork, and meditation to bring light, ease, and peace to your daily life and nervous system.

Learn From Master Teachers

Be guided by Santosha's expert team with decades of experience in comprehensive and easily accessible video content.

Flexible Online Learning

Access the full course materials immediately and work through the transformational modules and practices entirely at your own pace.

Easy Upgrade to Certification

Decide you want to teach? Upgrade to our Certified 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at any time and only pay the difference.

Questions about our Online Yoga Lite Training?

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Experience a Profound Journey of

Yoga and Self-Discovery With the Online Lite Yoga Immersion

In a World of ‘Doing’,
Yoga is a Chance to Explore ‘Being’...

Whether you have been practicing Yoga for a while, you are new to the practice, or you simply love how Yoga feels, the same thing drives you: a burning desire to deepen your self-discovery and experience lasting breakthroughs. With the life-changing wisdom of the Online Lite Yoga, you will be equipped to support your heart, soul, and nervous system while taking your practice to the next level.

The Online Lite Course is a comprehensive immersion that restores physical and mental well-being through transformational practices including Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Philosophy, and Meditation. An opportunity to tap into the healing benefits that come when we expand our knowledge and dip our toes into deeper Yoga study.

Gain the Wisdom You Need to Deepen

Your Yoga Practice for
Health, Healing, and Increased Wellbeing

Everyone is craving peace and healing in this hyper-connected world, and our Online Lite Yoga Immersion is the key. Through these transformational practices, you can experience benefits such as:
Better sleep for a more restful and restored life - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Better sleep for a more restful and restored life
Increased energy and vitality to take on the day ahead - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Increased energy and vitality to take on the day ahead
Elimination of stress, and relief from anxiety in everyday life - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Elimination of stress, and relief from anxiety in everyday life
Improved focus and productivity in every area of life - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Improved focus and productivity in every area of life
Reduced pain in the body - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Reduced pain in the body
Freedom from mental chatter for more peace and clarity - Yoga Nidra - Santosha Yoga Institute
Freedom from mental chatter for more peace and clarity
And so much more…

Develop a Deep Understanding of

Yoga and Experience Its Healing Power Through Your Own Practice

With family, work and other responsibilities, finding time to dedicate to deepening your practice and expanding your yoga knowledge can be difficult. That's why we have made it easy to embark on a journey of self-discovery with this self-paced immersion course. 

Through accessible online learning and expert guidance, you will be inspired and equipped to apply life-changing philosophies and practices to your daily life immediately.

This highly-valuable wisdom will support your heart and soul, and provides the perfect opportunity to dip your toes into yoga study -  with the option to upgrade to certification whenever you are ready.

Here’s what to expect when you study
Yoga Lite Online with Santosha Yoga Institute:

Embark on your own amazing journey of self-discovery to serve as a powerful foundation for your teaching.
Learn all aspects of Yoga within a contemporary context and language, so you can apply what you’ve learned right away.
Grow, connect, and contribute to your overall mission as a yoga teacher, and as a yogi, through an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime study experience.
Build a comprehensive foundation for applying and teaching yoga skillfully for the self and others, with compassion and awareness.

Explore and Experience Authentic Yoga Wisdom and Practices 

Yoga Anatomy
Essentials
Authentic Yoga
Philosophy
Deep Healing
Yoga Nidra
Restorative
Yin Yoga
Meditation for
Inner Peace
Yoga Therapy
Foundations
Divine Tantra
Practices
Balancing the
Chakras
Foundations of
Ayurveda
Guided Video
Asana Practices
Practices for
Anxiety & Stress
History of
Yoga
Master Teacher
Guidance
Lifetime Access
to Content

Want to know more about our Yoga Lite Teacher Training:

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Who is This Training Program For?

This course is completely self-paced and suitable for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of Yoga - whether as a yoga teacher or not.

For those who want to expand their knowledge and practice of yoga, this course will guide and inform you into a deper relationship with yoga and the Self. 

For future teachers and non-teachers alike, this experience is a wonderful odyssey on your path to greater self-awareness and understanding.

Let’s Take a Closer Look at What You’ll Learn in Our Online Yoga Lite Modules:

Our comprehensive online course provides you with a clear understanding of life-changing yoga wisdom and practices, so you can embark on a journey of self-discovery and deepen your own practice. Here is what you will discover inside:

MODULE 1

ANATOMY & PHILOSOPHY

Gain foundational knowledge of basic Yoga anatomy to inform and protect your body during practice. Access life-changing Yogic philosophies and wisdom to bring inner peace and stillness to a busy mind.

MODULE 2

YOGA NIDRA & REST

Discover the deep healing and restorative power of Yoga Nidra 'Yogic Sleep' for rejuvenation. Plus, explore Yin Yoga to slow down, tune in, and discover the softer side of restorative poses.

MODULE 3

TANTRA & ENERGY

Discover the power of the divine masculine and feminine through Tantra, and access profound practices to heal and balance your energy. Learn about the powerful chakra system for inner harmony.

MODULE 4

MEDITATION

Deepen your knowledge of Meditation and access a diverse range of powerful guided practices for inner peace. Learn techniques to calm the mind and settle the nervous system.
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MODULE 5

AYURVEDA & THERAPY

Learn foundational Ayurveda and implement it daily for improved health. Dive into Yoga Therapy tenets for increased vitality, longevity, and holistic wellbeing.

MODULE 6

BREATH & PRANAYAMA

Learn how to access the power of the Breath to calm and settle the nervous system. Master Pranayama techniques to control prana (energy) and deepen your practice.
*Start your Yoga Lite journey today

Online Lite Yoga Immersion Course

Online Lite Yoga Course – JUST $39 USD!!!
Full Yoga Course Investment – $320 USD



 

Start Your Yoga Teaching Journey
With A Clear Pathway To Certification

While the Online Lite Course is designed for personal enrichment, it serves as the perfect stepping stone to becoming a registered Yoga Teacher with Santosha:

Upgrade to RYT-200 Certification Start here and upgrade to our Certified RYT-200 course at any time. Your full Lite Course payment is credited towards the professional training.

Build A Strong Foundation Gain the essential knowledge, anatomy, and philosophy needed to step confidently into a full Yoga Teacher Training when you are ready.

For Healers and Enthusiasts Perfect for health professionals or devoted yogis wanting to integrate yoga wisdom into their lives or existing modalities without the full teaching commitment.

Take the first step on your yoga journey without pressure. Dip your toes in now, and open the door to a professional career whenever you feel the call.

Receive Love and Support at 
Every Step of Your Yoga Journey

Our Caring and Knowledgeable Online Yoga Teacher Training Team

Meet our Santosha Founder

Sunny Richards

Sunny Richards is the founder of Santosha Yoga
Institute - born from her dream to create a sacred place for healing and transformation to awaken the incredible potential of happiness and connection within us all.

She has taught for over 30 years and trained in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Vini Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Pre and Post Natal Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yin Yoga, Children’s Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Meditation and is also a Functional Breath Coach.

“Sunny is a very well-trained and knowledgeable yogini. She is so hands-on and always there whenever you need her. She feels like a swan taking all her hatchlings under her wing as we coast through the course and life.” ~ Elisa, South Africa, Santosha Graduate

Sunny’s goal is to fully support and uplift our students and spiritual family. She has hand-picked a team of Master Teachers for our Bali courses – highly trained yogis, physiotherapists, anatomy experts, yogic philosophers and yoga therapists who will guide and support you on your Bali Yoga Teacher Training journey.

Santosha Yoga Institute - Sunny Richards
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JOHN RICCIO

Ayurveda Master
ANDREA ABIAN - Anatomy, Postures - Yoga Teacher Training Team

ANDREA ABIAN

Yoga Therapy, Yin Yoga, Anatomy
PIERA - BALI - Meditation + Pranayama

PIERA FROMM

Philosophy, Meditation, Yin Yoga
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BARBARA KUNDIG

Yoga Nidra Expert

Become a Lifelong Member of our

Santosha Family and Loving Online Community When You Join…

Santosha Family and Loving Online Community - Online Yoga Teacher Training - Santosha Yoga Institute

Our goal is that all those we encounter can gain an experience of Santosha Yoga Institute – and then share and spread this experience back into the communities through teaching; creating a ripple effect that will change the world and the hearts of all beings in it.

Physically, mentally and spiritually rewarding, Santosha Yoga Institute Training certifications are some of the most comprehensive yoga teacher training in the world. Embark on this next-step in your career or personal practice with confidence, knowing you're supported by a network of like-minded experts and individuals cheering you on.

Hear What These Transformed Graduates Have to Say:

‘‘Such a Strong Sense of Community, Love and Passion through my Laptop!’’

I never thought I could feel such a strong sense of community, love and passion through my laptop! The courses are well organized and very complete.

I have learned so much. The challenging part for me was to deconstruct what I had learned in my own yoga practice, in order to teach in a safe way for my future students.

My life has been turned upside down with the COVID crisis. This training not only gave me new future perspectives, it also helped me go through a difficult time and listen to myself. I can only recommend!

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Héloïse Lambert
Santosha Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate

‘‘Most Wonderful and Knowledgeable Instructors’’

I’m so grateful that this opportunity came up and I was able to learn from the most wonderful and knowledgeable instructors from around the world. There is so much to learn and I have been fully supported both during the course and ongoing. I’ve come away with such amazement at what I learnt as yoga is really so much more than I thought. I’m so happy to have found answers and I want to share my love for yoga with all.

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Melanie Ceveri
Santosha Online Yoga Teacher Training Graduate

Ready to Discover the Healing Power of Yoga and Deepen Your Own Connection to the Practice?

Enhance your ability to find balance, facilitate your own healing, and provide breakthrough transformations for your daily life. Our Santosha Yoga Institute Online Lite Yoga Immersion Course is your opportunity to learn 100% online, at your own pace, and add life-changing wisdom to your personal practice. Embark on your journey of self discovery now, and get started today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yoga is for everyone – all levels welcome! Our Online Lite Immersion Yoga course is suitable for total beginners through to those who have years or practice and what to take this opportunity to go deeper. Wherever you are on your Yoga journey, we are here to welcome you!
Save $200 AUD with our 2022 Launch Rate! Our Online Lite Course course cost at our Special Rate is $390 Australian Dollars. We also offer a payment plans that can be made in 2 x monthly instalments.
Upon signing up you will gain access to our online learning portal so you can begin working through your incredible course modules and practices at a pace that best suits you: Yoga Anatomy, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Therapy, Tantra & the Chakras.
Absolutely! The course is completely self paced. We have had so many full-time workers, parents and students join us the Lite Yoga course for this reason. You are given life-long access to your course modules - so you can access these precious teachings and practices forever.
Yes, we offer a payment plan options of 2 x monthly payments of $195 AUD - just select this option at time of enrolment. Circumstances change during the course? We can work with you to assist with deferred payments or longer payment time.
We have designed this Online Lite Yoga Course to be accessible to EVERYONE - with no complicated tech requirements to join. As long as you have access to a laptop or device with wifi enabled you are ready to join us!
Yes, absolutely! If you feel drawn to continue your studies and join us on our Certified RYT-200 Yoga Teacher training, you can upgrade at any time - and only pay the difference in costs between the two courses.
At Santosha we base all our teachings from the Sri T Krishnamacharya lineage - a therapeutic and holistic approach to yoga the goal of which is to create healing and wellbeing in mind, body and breath. As all of our teachings have been passed down through the Sri T Krishnamacharya lineage, this builds a strong and authentic foundation for your practice, ensuring what you learn is safe and effective and from a legitimate source.
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