Certification

Since you are currently working with a certified Yoga teacher you should meet the Yoga Alliance's requirements. From the Yoga Alliance site, you can download a copy of their application to see their current requirements, and discuss this with your Yoga teacher. He or she can act as your tutor, during your internship, so you [...]

There are currently three ways to get contact hours for the Alliance RYT. 1. Mentor with an E-RYT or RYT 500 who will vouch for your hours. 2. Visit a Yoga teacher training center for an intensive training session. Our on-site training program will make you eligible to apply for the Yoga Alliance RYT. Dr. [...]

The Yoga Alliance has changed its standards over the years. To apply for the RYT 200 you will need "contact hours." If you desire an RYT certification with the Yoga Alliance, we have a program for it, but it involves on-site training. No correspondence course will meet the contact hour requirements of the Yoga Alliance. [...]

The Yoga Alliance is an independent third party registrar. If you are from North America, it can enhance your Yoga teaching certification to join Yoga Alliance. To apply for an RYT, you should download a copy of their latest application or call them for details. The Yoga Alliance will research your contact hours, Yoga teaching [...]

The RYT certification is an enhanced credential, issued by independent third party registrars like the British Wheel of Yoga and The Yoga Alliance. It is not currently required in the U.S. or Canada, but may be required within some countries. You should check on your country's regulations, if any, pertaining to the licensing for Yoga [...]