Unveiling the Essence: Navigating the Yoga Alliance Journey

A Teacher Training Course is the quickest way to get started as a yoga teacher. However, as there are multiple alternatives, choosing a path can get very confusing.

Over the last two decades, however, certification from Yoga Alliance USA has become the most recognized and popular option across the world.

At Vyas Yoga, we have also chosen Yoga Alliance certification as our standard offering for new yoga students.

In this piece, we will cover the growth and formation of this organization, why this certification matters, and also answer common questions about the Yoga Alliance, from our unique point of view as a yoga school operating under Yoga Alliance USA guidelines.

What is Yoga Alliance?

It is an international yoga organization, classified as a non-profit. Established in 1999, It is one of the largest registries or directory of Yoga Schools and teachers in the world.

Every school that registers with them is supposed to follow its standards of holistic yoga instruction.

The curriculum includes popular yoga practices like Asana and breath work (pranayama), as well as core and foundational concept sand practices, like Anatomy, History of Yoga, and Ayurveda.

How Yoga Alliance USA helps maintain standards

Yoga Alliance uses Social credentialing (basically a review system) as students get to review their school in detail.

This enables aspiring students to make a more informed choice when deciding between yoga schools. You can search for any certified school on the Yoga Alliance database, and then make a calculated decision.

Certifications offered by Yoga Alliance USA

There are three kinds of designation. We’ve mentioned the course fees (graphic):

1. Registered Yoga Schools –

640 then 50 annually – available for experienced yogis who want to teach other yoga teachers.

2. Registered Yoga Teachers –

115 then 65 – available to everyone starting out a career in yoga, no matter the learning level.

3. Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Providers –

$20 annually – Helps yogis continue accumulation of knowledge. Also, it’s a way for certified yoga teachers to make a living.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoga Alliance USA

1. Does Yoga Alliance USA provide insurance?

Injuries are a part of life, especially in physical activities like yoga classes. This can happen even when safeguards are in place, as a student may have pre-existing conditions. This means in the case of an unfortunate injury, your business or teacher could be liable. In case a studio is renting out a place, the owner may require the school to have insurance.To protect from this, you can get Yoga Insurance.

As a perk of joining Yoga Alliance, they help you get access to cheaper insurance. For teachers, the scope of this insurance can also cover multiple locations. These discounted plans are currently available only in the US and Canada for now, but Yoga Alliance is constantly trying to expand this network.

2. Is Yoga Alliance certification compulsory to teach yoga?Anyone can teach a yoga class. Studios may hire you if you have enough experience of practicing, even without any kind of qualification. A certification from the Yoga Alliance is definitely a major add-on to your resume. Yoga Alliance certification is internationally valid (the Yoga Alliance currently has more than 90,000 registered yoga teachers and 6,200 registered yoga schools.

3. How to register with Yoga Alliance USA as a student?

The following steps are what must follow to get registered:

Find an RYS and complete their course.
Create an account on the Yoga Alliance website, and pay the registration fees annually.
Every 3 years, complete 3 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education training.

As you pay the fees and maintain good standing, you can officially advertise your RYT(Registered Yoga Teacher) credentials. However, your studio may not require you to always hold this certification, so keep that in mind when renewing your membership. There are other benefits to membership than just being listed though, like Online Workshops, Community meetups, and discounts on yoga products and services like yoga insurance.

Yoga Alliance USA certified Yoga Training in Rishikesh

Vyas Yoga has helped hundreds of yogis graduate start their careers in yoga over the last half-decade. On account of their Indian nationality, our experienced faculty is steeped in Indian spiritual concepts and yoga principles.

Our school is located in a nook of the hills in Rishikesh, popularly known as the Yoga Capital of the world. Near a waterfall and close to the holy river Ganga, we offer our students unique and divinely inspiring environments to deepen their practice.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the Yoga Alliance or our basic or advanced certified courses, you can reach out to our team of yogis by contacting us or filling out the form below.

We hope this information helped you and propels you one step further in your Yoga practice.

Reach out to our team today for more.