Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200)

The Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) designation recognizes yoga teachers who have completed a foundational 200-hour yoga teacher training program and have gained meaningful experience teaching yoga.

These standards outline the requirements to become an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance International.

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Training Requirements

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

Option 1

A 200-hour yoga teacher training program registered with Yoga Alliance International.

Option 2

A 200-hour yoga teacher training program completed online or in person through one of the following recognized organizations:

• 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

Teachers with equivalent training or substantial experience may apply through our grandfathering process.

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Teaching Requirements

To register as an E-RYT-200, applicants must have:

• At least two years of teaching experience

• A minimum of 1,000 hours of teaching yoga

Teaching hours must be completed after finishing a 200-hour teacher training program.

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Maintaining Your Registration

To maintain active registration you must:

• Abide by the Yoga Alliance International Code of Conduct

• Complete Continuing Education every two years

• Pay your annual membership renewal