Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) Requirements

These standards outline how to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance International.

Training Requirements

Applicants must have completed a minimum of 200 hours of yoga teacher training through one of the following:

Option 1

A 200-hour program registered with Yoga Alliance International.

Option 2

A 200-hour yoga teacher training program (online or in person) from a recognized yoga organization, including but not limited to:

  • Yoga Alliance Australia
  • Yoga Alliance Italia
  • Yoga Alliance Professionals (UK)
  • Yoga Alliance (USA)
  • Yoga Alliance New Zealand
  • Canadian Yoga Alliance
  • International Yoga Federation

Option 3

Equivalent training or substantial teaching experience through grandfathering.

Teaching Requirements

No teaching hours are required to register at the RYT-200 level.

Maintaining Your Registration

To remain active, you must:

    • Follow the Yoga Alliance International Code of Conduct
    • Pay your annual membership renewal

How To Apply

  1. Submit application for free
  2. Application is reviewed for approval
  3. Receive approval and payment link
  4. Receive registration and listing