Yoga Alliance International® sets standards that intend to regulate the Yoga sector and support the integrity of all Certified Yoga Teachers and Certified Yoga Schools. Yoga Alliance International® certifies yoga teachers from all traditions and yoga schools whose training programs meet international standards, giving a great foundation to all members in the competitive field that Yoga has become nowadays.


A Yoga Alliance International certified teacher or certified school, may use the acronym YAI-CYT®/CYS® (Yoga Alliance International Certified Yoga Teacher or School) after their name.


All specific Yoga Alliance International certification standards are listed below. Click on the tabs to see the details:
  • PRENATAL YOGA TEACHERS
  • CHILDRENS YOGA TEACHERS
  • 200 – LEVEL YTT PROGRAM
  • 500 – LEVEL YTT PROGRAM