Yoga Alliance is the largest nonprofit association representing the yoga community, setting the widely adopted RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) standards and registering teachers and training schools worldwide.
Yoga Alliance RYT registration is the most recognized yoga-teaching standard globally and is frequently required by studios and required to teach internationally.
Yoga Alliance · RYT-200
The RYT-200 credential validates foundational yoga teaching competency, requiring 200 hours of training in asana, pranayama, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology from a Yoga Alliance-registered school.
Yoga Alliance · RYT-500
Advanced credential for experienced yoga teachers demonstrating deep expertise in teaching methodology, advanced practice, and yoga philosophy through 500 hours of comprehensive training.