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Yoga Alliance International South America: Empowering Yoga Schools & Teachers

Division of Yoga Alliance International

Yoga Alliance International (YAI) is dedicated to preserving and promoting authentic Yoga traditions worldwide. Through Yoga Alliance South America, yoga schools and teachers gain access to a global network that fosters community, professional growth, and certification excellence

Why Affiliate with Yoga Alliance South America
- Global Recognition: Yoga schools and instructors are accredited under a trusted international banner.
- Certified Training Programs : Professional Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC) ensure high-quality education rooted in traditional Yoga principles.
- Annual Conferences & Forums: Yoga teachers and schools convene to exchange ideas, deepen practice, and contribute to the evolving landscape of yoga.

Join a Thriving Yoga Community in South America
From Brazil to Argentina, Peru to Chile, Yoga Alliance South America unites centers and teachers in a collaborative effort to maintain the integrity of Yoga practices. Affiliates enjoy access to resources, workshops, and support systems designed to enrich their journey.
Enhance Your Yoga Journey with Certification & Training
Whether you’re a Yoga studio looking for official accreditation or an aspiring instructor seeking certified teacher training, Yoga Alliance South America offers pathways to help you achieve professional excellence while staying rooted in tradition.

Our Network

YAI Schools & Teachers in
South America

Click on the Map to find YAI Schools & Teachers in Countries across South America

40+

Certified Schools in South America

600+

Certified Teachers in South America

600+

Certified Schools Worldwide

18000+

Certified Teachers Worldwide

YAI South America Directors

FRANCISCO PALACIOS MILLER
FRANCISCO PALACIOS MILLER
Director Chile
SWAMI VASUDEVA
SWAMI VASUDEVA
Director, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil & Columbia
FERNANDO CALVIÑO
SWAMI YOGA BRAHMANANDA / FERNANDO CALVIÑO
Director, Yoga Alliance International, Peru
ALEXA TRAUGOTT
SANYASIN SIDDHI / ALEXA TRAUGOTT
Co-Director, Yoga Alliance International, Peru