Recognition for Yoga Teachers and Schools Based on Skills, Experience, and Training — Not Bureaucracy.
Testimonials
“Certification through YAI was clear, fair, and based on my actual teaching skills.”
“The competency review process was straightforward. They looked at my sequencing, cueing, and safety — not just the hours on my certificate. It felt like a modern, legitimate approach to credentialing.”
— Sarah M., RYT-200 (Vancouver, BC)
“Inclusive, professional, and fast. YAI treated my hybrid training with full legitimacy.”
“Many registries still judge teachers by where they trained. YAI evaluated what I could actually do. The assessment respected my background and made me feel supported as a teacher.”
— Jason L., RYT-300 (Toronto, ON)
“The teaching video assessment helped me become a better instructor.”
“Submitting a short teaching video was the best part. The feedback I received was detailed and encouraging, and I left the process more confident in my teaching.”
— Priya S., RYT-200 (Calgary, AB)
“Transparent, affordable, and focused on competence — exactly what Canada needed.”
“I moved to YAI after feeling frustrated with legacy registries. YAI’s process is clear, accessible, and free of unnecessary barriers. It reflects how yoga education actually works today.”
— Amanda R., RYT-500 (Montreal, QC)
“As a small yoga school, YAI gave us a real path to recognition.”
“We teach from a specific lineage and always felt excluded from traditional registration models. YAI’s competency-based review respected our approach and allowed us to certify graduates without politics.”
— Harmony Yoga School (Victoria, BC)