CONTINUING EDUCATION PROVIDERS (CEP)

Support the global yoga community by offering high-quality, standards-based continuing education recognized internationally.

Continuing Education Providers (CEPs) play a vital role in professional development for yoga teachers.
Yoga Alliance International (YAI) accredits individuals, schools, and organizations that deliver educational experiences aligned with our standards of integrity, safety, and excellence.

YAI-approved CEPs may offer workshops, online trainings, masterclasses, specialized modules, and professional development programs that count toward YAI’s annual Continuing Education requirements.

⭐ WHAT IS A YAI CE PROVIDER?

A YAI Continuing Education Provider is an educator, school, or organization that has demonstrated:

  • expertise in a relevant area of yoga or wellness

  • the ability to deliver structured educational content

  • ethical conduct aligned with YAI’s Code of Standards

  • a commitment to supporting teachers’ ongoing growth

CEPs help teachers stay current, refine their skills, and remain active on the YAI roster.

YAI recognizes CE providers from all traditions and lineages, offering a diverse and inclusive educational ecosystem.

⭐ WHO CAN APPLY AS A CE PROVIDER?

YAI accepts applications from:

1. Individual Educators

Yoga teachers, specialists, and professionals offering workshops or trainings.

2. Registered Yoga Schools (RYS)

Schools wishing to list continuing education courses beyond their core curriculum.

3. Wellness & Educational Organizations

Meditation centers, anatomy educators, Ayurveda instructors, and others offering professional-level content.

All applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications, experience, and a commitment to safe, responsible teaching.

⭐ BENEFITS OF BECOMING A YAI-ACCREDITED CEP

Accredited providers receive:

  • A public listing on the YAI CE Provider Roster

  • Permission to award YAI-recognized CE hours

  • A global credential recognized by teachers worldwide

  • A dedicated provider profile page

  • SEO visibility and direct traffic from teachers seeking CE

  • Use of the YAI-CEP designation and badge

  • Permission to submit unlimited CE courses for listing

This creates trust and visibility — especially valuable for educators with online programs.

⭐ WHAT COUNTS AS CONTINUING EDUCATION?

YAI accepts CE programs in:

  • Teaching methodology

  • Asana, alignment, or sequencing

  • Meditation or pranayama

  • Anatomy and biomechanics

  • Yoga philosophy or ethics

  • Restorative, Yin, prenatal, or children’s yoga

  • Trauma-informed practices

  • Professional development

  • Yoga therapy or specialized modalities

  • Any structured study that enhances teacher competency

CE may be delivered online or in person, synchronously or asynchronously.

⭐ REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL

Applicants must provide:

  • Proof of qualifications or certifications

  • A short biography or organizational profile

  • Descriptions of CE content offered

  • A commitment to ethical practice

  • A safe and inclusive approach to participants

Once approved, providers may add new courses at any time.

⭐ FEES & ACCREDITATION TERM

Yoga Alliance USA charges approximately $20, but their system is a listing, not accreditation.

Your positioning:

  • YAI offers international accreditation

  • Providers gain their own profile + CE course listings

  • Teachers use YAI CE hours to maintain accreditation

This justifies a higher fee while still remaining accessible.

Suggested pricing:

  • Individual CEP: $49–$79/year

  • School CEP: $99/year

  • Organization CEP: $149/year

  • 5–10 year discounts allowed (optional)

Keeps you competitive while reinforcing higher value.

⭐ HOW TO APPLY

Applicants complete a short online form including:

  • Contact information

  • Qualifications

  • CE course descriptions

  • Agreement to YAI’s Code of Standards

Approval typically occurs within 3–5 business days.

⭐ FINAL SECTION FOR THE PAGE

Become a YAI-Accredited Continuing Education Provider

Support the global yoga community, expand your reach, and offer CE programs backed by international accreditation.

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