What is Yoga Alliance International?
Yoga Alliance International (YAI) is a global network of yoga professionals committed to personal transformation and ethical yoga practices. With members worldwide, YAI fosters a connected community accessible online and via direct communication.
YAI registers yoga teachers from all traditions and styles, offering certification for 200-hour to 500-hour training programs. Certification ensures yoga instructors possess comprehensive knowledge in yogic techniques, safety protocols, andprofessional standards. YAI certification is recognized globally, making certified instructors highly credible in the industry.
YAI certifies yoga schools that conduct teacher training programs meeting its established guidelines. Certified schools can issue YAI-certified yoga teacher credentials, providing students with an internationally recognized qualification.
YAI certificates for yoga teachers and schools are issued directly by Yoga Alliance International. They feature signatures from both YAI officials and the Head of the Certified Yoga School, ensuring authenticity and accreditation. Certified members may use the YAI-CYT (Certified Yoga Teacher) and YAI-CYS(Certified Yoga School) designation and display YAI logos in promotional materials.
Yoga schools seeking certification can apply regardless of tradition, style, or country. Schools must conduct 200-hour to 500-hour teacher training programs that comply with YAI’s professional standards.
Certification is granted after thorough evaluation, including interviews and assessments of instructors’ expertise and school curriculum. A one-time certification fee applies, ensuring compliance with YAI accreditation standards.
YAI sets clear benchmarks for training programs, covering:
Yes, YAI provides advanced certification programs, including Grandmaster-level accreditation, for schools with established experience in yoga teacher training.
What Are the Benefits of YAI Certification?