Teachers
A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) credential is earned by yoga teachers whose training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance standards.
An RYT must:
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Complete training with and receive confirmation from a Registered Yoga School (RYS) at the 200 or 500-hour level;
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Complete 30 hours of Continuing Education every three years; and Pay annual membership fees.
Registered Yoga Teacher 200
Teachers can register as an RYT 200 if they have successfully completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training that is registered with Yoga Alliance. All training hours must come from the same school, and multiple trainings cannot be combined to meet the 200-hour requirement…
Registered Yoga Teacher 500
Teachers can register as an RYT 500 if they have successfully completed a 500-hour yoga teacher training that is registered with Yoga Alliance. The 500 hours of training can either come from one school or can be a combination of a 200-hour teacher training plus an additional 300-hour advanced…
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 200
Once registered, an E-RYT 200 can provide Continuing Education workshops to RYTs and can be a Lead Trainer of a 200-hour teaching training for an RYS 200 up until December 31, 2023. Teachers can register as an E-RYT 200 if they have successfully completed a…
Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher 500
Once registered, an E-RYT 500 is able to provide Continuing Education workshops to other teachers and can be a Lead Trainer of a 200-hour, 300-hour, or 500-hour teacher training. Teachers can register as an E-RYT 500 if they have successfully completed a 500-hour…
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Do you have the experience of an E-RYT 500 but do not meet the requirements you see here? Explore the Experienced Teacher Pathway to see if you qualify.
Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher
Teachers can register as an RCYT if they have successfully completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher training and a 95-hour children’s yoga teacher training—in either order—that are registered with Yoga Alliance. Applicants must submit 30 teaching hours in children’s yoga…
Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher
Teachers can register as an RPYT if they have successfully completed both a 200-hour yoga teacher training and an 85-hour prenatal yoga training—in either order—that are registered with Yoga Alliance. Applicants must submit 30 teaching hours in prenatal yoga, which…
RYT Benefits
As an RYT, you gain access to all Yoga Alliance membership benefits, including:
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An internationally recognized credential that stands as a marker of high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable yoga teaching;
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Marketing on our RYT directory, where you can list where you teach and tell the world more about who you are as a yoga teacher;
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Access to free online workshops (both live and recorded) which allow you to learn from leaders in the yoga community about a range of relevant yoga, business, and wellness topics;
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Advocacy alerts when there are local, state, and national government issues facing the yoga community;
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Invitations to both live and virtual community events and meet-ups;
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Insightful publications ranging from our monthly newsletter, scientific research on yoga, and hundreds of informative articles and videos; and
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Discounts on products and services from our partners on everything from liability insurance to yoga clothes to business software.
Application fees are non-refundable. Please confirm that you meet all application requirements prior to submitting payment. For questions, please contact us.
Costs for Teachers
| Application Fee |
Annual / Renewal Dues |
TOTAL Initial Registration Cost | |
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| Teacher Designations | |||
| RYT 200; E-RYT 200; RYT 500; E-RYT 200, RYT 500; E-RYT 500 | $50 | $65 | $115 |
| Upgrade Fees (from any other designation; includes specialty designations RCYT and RPYT. Must have RYT designation to upgrade) | $50 | N/A | N/A |
*The application fee for teachers seeking E-RYT 500 registration through the Experienced Teacher Pathway is $85.