CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Yoga Alliance International (YAI) maintains global accreditation standards to ensure that all registered teachers and schools remain current, skilled, and aligned with evolving best practices in yoga education. Continuing Education (CE) is a core component of professional accreditation.

✅ FOR REGISTERED YOGA TEACHERS

Annual Requirement: 10 Hours of Continuing Education

To maintain active accreditation, all YAI-registered yoga teachers must complete a minimum of 10 hours of Continuing Education each year.
CE hours may include any combination of:

  • Workshops or trainings (online or in person)

  • Yoga philosophy, anatomy, or methodology study

  • Reading yoga-related books or research

  • Personal practice with reflective study

  • Meditation or pranayama training

  • Assisting or observing other teachers

  • Professional development in any yoga-related field

YAI recognizes that yoga education is diverse. Therefore, CE hours may be completed with any qualified instructor, school, or educational source worldwide.

⭐ How Teachers Report CE Hours

Teachers record their yearly CE activities directly in their YAI member account by submitting:

  • Activity or course name

  • Instructor or educational source

  • Number of hours completed

  • Date of completion

Documentation is not required unless the member is selected for a random audit.

⭐ Audit Process

YAI may audit up to 3% of registered teachers annually to ensure the integrity of accreditation standards.
If selected, acceptable evidence includes:

  • Certificates or receipts

  • Screenshots of online courses

  • Notes or summaries of reading or study

  • Practice logs or teaching journals

YAI maintains flexibility while ensuring that accredited teachers continue to develop professionally.

✅ FOR REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOLS

Annual Requirement: 5 Hours of Faculty Development

All YAI-registered yoga schools are required to ensure that their primary faculty collectively complete a minimum of 5 hours of professional development per year.
These hours may include:

  • Curriculum refinement or training updates

  • Advanced study in yoga, anatomy, philosophy, or teaching methodology

  • Workshops or conferences

  • Educational research or course development

  • Training in ethics, inclusivity, accessibility, or student safety

This requirement ensures that YAI-accredited schools maintain high educational standards and deliver up-to-date training in alignment with international expectations.

⭐ How Schools Report CE Hours

Schools log their annual development hours within their YAI school account.
A brief description of the activity and number of hours is sufficient.
Documentation is only required if selected for audit.

⭐ School Audit Process

YAI may randomly audit up to 3% of schools annually.
Evidence may include:

  • Faculty certificates

  • Workshop receipts

  • Internal training records

  • Development meeting notes

  • Course revision documents

⭐ Commitment to Global Standards

YAI’s Continuing Education structure is designed to:

  • Support lifelong learning

  • Maintain international credibility

  • Encourage responsible yoga instruction

  • Create a simple, accessible pathway for professional growth

Our CE policy is intentionally flexible, inclusive, and aligned with modern accreditation practices used by leading international organizations.