TRAIN WITH US
From our comprehensive 200-hour Teacher Training to Sound Facilitation Training and much more, our immersive programs are designed to deepen your practice, expand your understanding, and cultivate the skills to share your gifts with others. Every training meets you where you are and guides you toward growth with care and intention.
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Our Trainings
Our specialty programs and immersive trainings are designed to deepen your practice, expand your teaching skills, and support personal growth within a connected community. Our advanced programs evolve throughout the year, offering new pathways for study and transformation. Scroll for what's next!
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Sound Healer Certification
Pranayama Training
Reiki Training Levels 1 & 2
Sound Bath Training
Go beyond technique. Learn to hold space, facilitate transformation, and bring healing sound into communities. Our two-level pathway blends spirituality, intention, and integration, empowering you to lead healing experiences with voice, instruments, and presence both professionally and in your life.
Sound Bath Training
September 19, 2026
Urban Souls Yoga, Hoboken
Led by Brendan Gibbons
Schedule
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Awaken You Office (Hoboken)
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The Foundations of Sound Bath Facilitation
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The history and evolution of sound healing
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The science of sound and the nervous system
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Simple breathing and somatic practices to support the sound healing
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How sound supports relaxation, regulation, and presence
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Creating psychological safety and an atmosphere for healing
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The role of intention, presence, and the facilitator
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Structuring an effective sound bath experience
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM / Lunch Break
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Urban Souls Yoga
Hands-On Facilitation & Instrument Practice
Participants will spend the afternoon practicing with instruments, developing confidence, learning transitions, and creating complete sound bath experiences.
Participants Will Learn To
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Understand the science of sound and its effects on the nervous system
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Create an environment that supports relaxation, regulation, and healing
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Hold space with confidence, presence, and authenticity
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Structure a complete sound bath from beginning to end
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Work skillfully with silence, pacing, and intention
Participants will gain hands-on experience with a variety of sound healing instruments, including:
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Crystal Singing Bowls
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Ocean Drums
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Rain Sticks
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Hand Drums
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Chimes
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Additional sound healing instruments
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...and your Voice!
We'll provide a full selection of instruments for you to explore and practice with throughout the day, or you're welcome to bring your own if you'd like to learn on the instruments you already have.
We've also partnered with Soundtopia, a trusted provider of high-quality sound healing instruments. Following the training, you'll have the opportunity to receive personalized guidance in selecting instruments that fit your goals, along with an exclusive training discount on crystal singing bowls and other professional-quality instruments.
Participants will also learn to:
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Transition smoothly between instruments to create a cohesive experience
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Adapt for different groups, intentions, and settings
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Begin integrating sound into yoga classes, meditation, coaching, therapy, Reiki sessions, or standalone offerings
What Participants Will Receive
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Comprehensive Level 1 Training Manual
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Certificate of Completion
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Hands-on practice with multiple sound healing instruments
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Confidence facilitating a foundational sound bath
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Exclusive Soundtopia training discount on professional-quality instruments
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Practical tools to begin incorporating sound into their own offerings immediately
This training is ideal for:
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Yoga Teachers
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Meditation Teachers
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Reiki Practitioners
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Therapists
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Coaches
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Breathwork Facilitators
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Wellness Professionals
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Energy Workers
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Healthcare Professionals interested in complementary practices
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Anyone curious about sound healing
No musical background or previous experience is required.
What to Bring
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Comfortable clothing
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Water bottle
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Journal and pen
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Yoga mat (optional)
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Small pillow or blanket for comfort during the sound bath experiences
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An open mind and willingness to practice
Investment
$450
Yoga Teacher Training
Join our globally recognized 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training, certified with Yoga Alliance. Led by the Urban Souls team: Brendan Gibbons, Allie Vespa-Gibbons, Dana Halsted-Moss, and guest teachers.
Our dynamic teaching team will guide you, step by step, through this truly transformational experience. Whether you wish to dive more deeply into your personal practice or envision becoming a certified yoga teacher, you’ll be ready to do both after this comprehensive training.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Winter/Spring Training
January - May, 2027
Urban Souls Yoga, Hoboken
Led by Brendan Gibbons, Allie Vespa-Gibbons, Dana Halsted-Moss, and Melissa Sapol
Guest Teachers - Radha Devi Om, Ida Kenna, Jeff Scios, Chelsey Forbes, Jill Stout, and Misha Iman
Schedule
Training is a total of 12 weekends.
From Friday, January 22nd, to Sunday May 8th, we will meet on the following days each weekend:
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Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 PM
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Saturday, 12:00 - 7:00 PM
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Sunday, 12:00 - 7:00 PM
We will be OFF the following dates:
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2/12/27 - 2/14/27 (President's Day Weekend)
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3/12/27 - 3/24/27 (Break)
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3/28/27 (Easter Day)
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4/9/27 - 4/11/27 (Break)
All training will be in-person, either at the studio or at an off-site location in Hoboken near the studio
Training Topics Covered
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Asana & Sequencing
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Meditation
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Anatomy
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Sanskrit & Sutras
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Chakras
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Ayurveda
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Mantras, Myths, Mudras
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Yin Yoga
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Restorative Yoga
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Prenatal Yoga
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The Business of Yoga
Exclusive Pricing & Benefits
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$2,595 before 9/7/26
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$2,995 before 12/1/26
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$3,500 after 12/1/26
Trainees receive a Free Monthly Membership during the length of the training, as well as 1:1 mentorship with a lead teacher.
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Yoga Teacher Training Cancellation Policy
1. Deposit (Non-Refundable):
A non-refundable deposit of $750 is required to secure your spot in the training. This deposit goes toward your total tuition.
2. Cancellation Timeline:
Before 10/22/26 : Full refund of any payments made, minus the deposit. Between 10/23/26 - 11/22/26: 50% refund of payments made, minus the deposit. OR Option to transfer full tuition (including deposit) to a future YTT within 12 months. After 11/22/26: No refunds. Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable unless under exceptional circumstances (e.g., medical emergency with documentation).
3. Withdrawal After Program Begins:
No refunds or transfers once the training has started, regardless of attendance or completion status.
WHY TRAIN WITH US
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A Faculty with Depth and Authority
Together, our lead teachers bring more than 100 years of dedicated teaching experience. -
Rooted in Renowned Lineages
Our foundation draws from Jivamukti Yoga, Dharma Yoga, ISHTA Yoga, Laughing Lotus, and YogaWorks. These traditions inform our rigor, discipline, and reverence for the practice. -
Ancient Wisdom, Skillfully Applied
We honor the philosophical and energetic roots of yoga while teaching you how to translate them clearly and powerfully for modern students. -
Hoboken’s Most Senior Teachers
Train under educators who have shaped the local yoga community for decades. This is not trend-based teaching. It is lived experience. -
Embodiment Before Performance
You will not simply learn sequencing and cues. You will deepen your own practice in a way that refines your presence, strengthens your voice, and shapes the way you lead and the way you live.