The short answer: A Registered Yoga School (RYS) is a yoga teacher training program that has been approved by Yoga Alliance and meets their minimum curriculum standards. When you graduate from an RYS, you’re eligible to register as an RYT (Registered Yoga...
The short answer: Registering with Yoga Alliance costs $50 for the initial application fee plus $65 per year to maintain your RYT status. That’s $115 for your first year and $65/year after that. For yoga schools (RYS), the fees are higher — $130 application plus...
The short answer: In the yoga industry, “yoga teacher” and “yoga instructor” are often used interchangeably — and technically, they mean the same thing. There’s no legal or certification distinction between the two. But many experienced...
The short answer: Yes — and most of my students do exactly this. The majority of people in my online 200-hour yoga teacher training are working professionals with full-time jobs, families, and busy lives. A well-designed program is built for this reality. The key is...
The short answer: No. Not even close. Some of the most impactful yoga teachers I’ve certified through my 200-hour program started their training in their 40s, 50s, and even 60s. Age isn’t a barrier — it’s often an advantage. I hear this question a...
The short answer: Most yoga teachers work far fewer hours than you’d think. According to the Yoga Alliance industry survey, 67% of yoga instructors teach fewer than 10 hours per week. Only about 29% say yoga teaching is their primary source of income. But...
