RYS 200 is a yoga school approved to offer 200-hour teacher training. RYS 500 is a school approved to offer both 200-hour and 300-hour trainings — meaning their graduates can earn up to 500 hours of Yoga Alliance-recognized certification. Here’s what that means...
Yes, Yoga Alliance membership requires annual renewal — currently $65 per year. If you let it lapse, you lose access to your directory listing, your RYT credential, and the CE tracking tools. But is it actually worth renewing every year? Let’s break it down....
YACEP stands for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. It means you’re approved by Yoga Alliance to offer continuing education (CE) courses that count toward other yoga teachers’ required training hours. It’s a credential for experienced...
Yes — Yoga Alliance is an international registry, and you can absolutely register from outside the United States. The process, the fees, and the credentials are the same whether you’re in London, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, or Bali. Here’s what you need to know....
The short answer: Log into your Yoga Alliance account, go to your member dashboard, and enter your continuing education hours under the “Continuing Education” section. You need 45 hours every 3 years to maintain your RYT status — 30 teaching hours and 15...
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...
