Yoga Teacher Training
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
with Sarah Bentz & René Ross
Start Your Transformative Journey in Kommetjie
Meet Your Guides
Our 200-hour teacher training is a deep dive into both the art of teaching and the exploration of yoga as a transformative tool for personal growth. You’ll be guided by a team of experienced and passionate teachers who are committed to supporting you throughout this journey.
Here’s a little about each of them:
Sarah Bentz
Jivamukti Yoga Teacher & Co-Host
We are thrilled to introduce Sarah, a passionate and highly experienced Jivamukti Yoga teacher, now part of the Soul Space family! Sarah is the founder of Living Yoga, South Africa’s only Jivamukti affiliate studio. After five years of personal practice, she made the bold decision to leave a successful career in the film industry in 2008 to pursue her true calling—teaching yoga.
Sarah’s teachings are deeply inspired by ancient yogic texts like the Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutras, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Her classes are a unique blend of philosophy, chanting, energizing flows, challenging asanas, strong assists, and her signature warmth.
Jivamukti Yoga, the heart of Sarah’s practice, is a dynamic and holistic style that integrates physical movement with ethical and spiritual principles. Expect a transformative experience rooted in non-harm, meditation, devotion, and the study of yogic teachings.
René Ross
Founder of Soul Space Studio, Yoga Teacher, and Trainer
With over 25 years of experience in yoga, René’s approach blends fluid movement, strong foundational alignment, and deep relaxation. She has completed over 800 hours of certified yoga training in Sivananda, Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Pregnancy Yoga, and creative sequencing, and has studied across the globe, including Bali, Rishikesh, and Spain.
René believes yoga is a transformative force that can enrich every aspect of life, and through this training, she aims to help students cultivate their unique teaching voice while connecting more deeply with themselves and others.
Tracy Bertish
Tracy is passionate about rehabilitation, symmetry, and movement. With an extensive career dedicated to rehabilitating, training, and optimizing the body’s ability to function at its full potential, Tracy brings a wealth of expertise to the field.
With a background rooted in Sports Science and an Honours Degree in Biokinetics, Tracy has a special interest in injury prevention as well as pre- and post-operative/injury rehabilitation. Having worked in private practice for many years, Tracy began her career in Australia, facilitating and supporting Olympic Team Athletes in preparation for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Specializing in biomechanics, injury prevention, and functional movement, Tracy approaches anatomy education in a way that deepens students’ understanding of the human body and its direct application to their yoga or movement practice.
Tracy has led numerous rehabilitation and clinical Pilates workshops, focusing on integrating science into movement. Through these trainings, she empowers instructors, therapists, and students with practical, hands-on methodologies that build strength, confidence, and conviction in their teaching.
Renée Lambert
Guest Teacher - Ayurveda & Nutrition
René Lambert has dedicated her life to holistic wellness, healing, and self-discovery. With over 35 years of experience, she first became certified in massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy, laying the foundation for her lifelong journey in bodywork and therapeutic practices. In 1999, she pursued a Yoga Teacher Training course, and by 2003, she had qualified in Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda at Ananda Kutir Ashrama. Her passion for supporting the nervous system led her to expand into Watsu Therapy in 2022, followed by completing her Mastering in Ayurvedic Digestion in 2023.
René seamlessly integrates these diverse modalities into her bodywork practice, yoga teaching, and workshops. Her deep understanding of the mind-body connection allows her to create space for individuals and groups to unlock their innate potential. By blending therapeutic movement, bodywork, and ancient healing traditions, she helps others find balance, ease, and a greater sense of well-being.
Through her work, René empowers students and clients to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery, healing, and fulfillment. In a world that often feels chaotic and ungrounded, she offers guidance toward inner peace, wellness, and a deeper connection to the true self.
Course Overview
This 200 hour teacher training is a comprehensive and flexible program designed to give you the tools, knowledge and confidence to become a skilled and empowered yoga teacher.
Running as a 30-day intensive in February, the course is held in-person in Kommetjie, with the added flexibility to attend weekday lectures live via Zoom or watch the replays at your own pace.
Accredited by Yoga Alliance India, this immersive journey is open to anyone ready to deepen their practice or step into the role of teacher, all within a supportive and inspiring community.
What You’ll Learn:
- Yoga Philosophy & History: Deepen your understanding of the roots of yoga.
- Anatomy & Physiology: Learn how the body moves and how to safely guide students in their practice.
- Teaching Methodology: Gain the skills to confidently lead yoga classes.
- Sequencing & Hands-On Assists: Master the art of sequencing and supporting your students’ practice with hands-on adjustments.
- Meditation & Pranayama: Learn techniques to cultivate mindfulness and breath awareness.
Course Format:
- In-person classes
- Workshops, lectures, and practice teaching
- Weekly assignments and group discussions
- Guest teacher sessions to deepen your learning
- Daily Yoga practice
Why Choose This Training?
- Intimate Learning Environment: With a maximum of 20 students you’ll receive personal attention and support throughout your training.
- Experienced Teachers: Learn from seasoned instructors who are passionate about yoga and teaching.
- Holistic Approach: This training offers a well-rounded approach to yoga, incorporating philosophy, anatomy, mindfulness, and practical teaching experience.
- Yoga Alliance Accreditation: This training is accredited by Yoga Alliance India, ensuring a globally recognized certification.
Join us
Spaces for this transformative training are limited. If you’re ready to take the next step on your yoga journey and become a certified yoga teacher, click the button below to learn more and reserve your spot on the waitlist.
Pricing & Dates
Dates: 2nd Feb - 1st March 2026
Location: Soul Space Studio, Kommetjie
Investment: R25,000
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50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
with Gila Sowter
Deepen your Yin Yoga Experience in Kommetjie
Step into the stillness and depth of Yin Yoga with the guidance of Gila Sowter, a highly experienced and beloved teacher. This 50-hour training is designed for anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Yin, expand their teaching skills, or add onto their teaching hours — including as an optional extension immediately following the Soul Space 200-Hour YTT.
Whether you’re seeking continued education or a personal journey into the richness of Yin, this immersive training offers the tools, insight, and experience to integrate Yin principles confidently into your practice and teaching.
About Gila Sowter
Gila’s journey into teaching began with the magic of creating sacred spaces where people can connect deeply with themselves—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She discovered Yin Yoga “by chance” and was captivated by the transformative stillness it brings.
As a Yoga Therapist and Teacher, certified Breathwork Practitioner and Sound Healer, her teaching draws on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, the integration of breathwork, Himalayan sound therapy, and her love of the natural world—climbing mountains, surfing waves, and snorkeling through kelp forests—to guide students into an embodied place of balance and compassionate self-discovery.
Course Overview
What You’ll Explore
- Yin Yoga philosophy and the overlap with Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Creative Yin Yoga sequencing and elemental theme integration
- Hands-on modifications and the use of props
- The use of breathwork practices to deepen relaxation and promote self-healing
- Safe and effective ways to guide students (and self) into stillness and deep release
- How to complement active practices like Vinyasa with Yin’s restorative depth
Spaces are limited to 12 participants
To ensure an intimate and supportive learning environment.
Whether you’re adding to your teaching hours or simply looking to deepen your own practice, this Yin Teacher Training is a chance to immerse yourself fully in stillness, presence, and the gentle but profound power of Yin Yoga.
Dates: 4th – 8th March 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Soul Space Studio, Kommetjie
Investment: R5,900
Max Participants: 12