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 training hours.

It’s simpler than it sounds. Here’s the step-by-step.

CE Requirements at a Glance

Total required: 45 hours every 3 years
Teaching hours: 30 hours minimum (actual yoga classes you’ve taught)
Training hours: 15 hours minimum (workshops, courses, trainings you’ve attended)
Of the 15 training hours: at least 10 must be “contact” hours (live or interactive)

How to Log Your Hours (Step by Step)

Log in to your Yoga Alliance account at yogaalliance.org
Navigate to your member dashboard
Click on “Continuing Education” or “Log Hours”
Select the type of hours (teaching or training)
Enter the details — date, number of hours, description of the training or teaching
Submit

For a more detailed walkthrough with screenshots, see our guide on how to navigate Yoga Alliance registration.

What Counts as Continuing Education?

Teaching hours (30 required):

Group yoga classes you’ve led
Private sessions
Workshops you’ve taught
Online classes (live or pre-recorded if students interact)

Training hours (15 required):

Workshops and conferences attended
Advanced yoga teacher training (like a 300-hour program)
Specialty certifications (somatic yoga, Kundalini, prenatal)
Online courses from YACEP providers
The Uplifted Membership includes Yoga Alliance CE credits

Do I Need to Submit Proof?

Yoga Alliance operates on an honor system. You self-report your hours — they don’t require certificates, receipts, or documentation when you log them. However, it’s smart to keep your own records in case you’re ever asked to verify.

What Happens If I Don’t Complete My Hours?

If you don’t log 45 hours by your 3-year renewal date, your RYT status may lapse. You can typically reinstate by completing the remaining hours and paying any late fees. But it’s much easier to stay current — especially since many of the things you’re already doing (teaching classes, attending workshops) count.

If you’re teaching regularly and occasionally taking a workshop or course, you’re probably already meeting the requirements without realizing it. 🙏