Applicant /s, please read carefully the information contained in this document. After receiving the application, we will contact you asking to send the required documentation for the purpose of Teacher Training Programs Certification as outlined below. If in the meantime you require assistance and clarification on any item, please contact us by email: taryn.elise@yogaallianceafrica.com. All information will be treated as confidential.
Course Provider / School Information
The following information will appear on our website upon approval.
School Name*
Email Address*
Website
Contact Number*
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Style of Yoga*
Description of Style
Primary Contact Name
First Last
Contact Number
Email Address
Course Information
Level of Registration*
- 100 Level
- 200 Level
- 300 Level
- 500 Level
When do you plan to hold your Teacher Training Course?*
Does the primary Director of your Teacher Training Course meet the registration criteria for the level he or she is directing?
- Level 200
- Level 300
- Level 500
For 200 hour programs, the primary Director/ Instructor is Registered and Certified by
* With 200 hours of teacher training * Has been teaching yoga for at least two years * Has taught at least 1,000 hours of yoga classes after graduating from TTC
For 500 hour programs, the primary Director/ Instructor is Registered and Certified by
* With 500 hours of teacher training * Has been teaching yoga for at least four years * Has taught at least 2,000 hours of yoga classes after graduating from TTC
Do you issue a certificate to each graduate? If yes please attach a copy.
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Primary Instructors (Full names and designation)
Full Name Designation
Ancillary / Compulsory Documentation
CVs for both the Director, or the primary teacher if it is not the Director, and any additional faculty
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Two professional references are required for the Director or primary instructor. Photocopies of relevant diplomas and certificates should also be submitted. Max 2mb in size
Additional faculty documentation: studies or substantial training in anatomy and physiology (at least 100 hours of education and / or experience)
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Max 2mb in size
Attach a separate page that provides a brief history of your school
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please provide us with a short description of the style of yoga (tradition) your TTC program. If your application is approved, the description will appear in the YAI Registered School online Registry and on www.yogaallianceafrica.com School Registry page (only for applicants from within Africa). Max 2mb in size
Curriculum document of your TTC Training hours
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
including subject areas covered, and number of contact (face-to-face) and non-contact hours. If credit is given for study outside of the classroom (non-contact), indicate subject category and number of hours.
Describe the criteria of the assessment process
i.e.what methods / tools do you use to determine whether or not a student graduates from your program?What constitutes a pass / fail mark etc?
Please attach copy of participant enrolment form
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
The form should clearly ask what are the pre-requisites, qualifications and or Yoga experience needed to enroll on your TTC
Attach a copy of your course calendar that specifies content / presentations
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please attach advertising, brochures, or a catalogue for your programs, if available
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Please attach a copy of your TTC’s Code of Ethics
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
Registered schools must include ethics in their curriculum and set an ethical example for their students
The assessment process involves review by the YAI committee and may take up to four weeks (depending on the documentation you provide) before Certification (if successful)is granted. It may be necessary for the committee to ask questions about your application or to seek further clarification via an online or face to face interview. If you refuse or fail to comply with our requests, your application will be annulled. Applicants are notified about the progress of their application in writing either by email or by post within four weeks from the lodgement date and will be advised on how to proceed making the payment/s. If the application is successful, upon receiving full payment we will email you the Certificate.
Once you are notified that your documents have been reviewed by the panel and approved, kindly make payment of 1000 Euros for life-time membership and certification of your course by Yoga Alliance International. Payment can be made in 2 or 3 installments at the discretion of the local director.

All YAI Certificates are issued in India only after full payment has been received by YAI’s Bank in South Africa. Please see bank account information below:

Account Name : Yoga Alliance International Africa

Bank : Nedbank

Account Type : Current Account

Account Number : 1135363110

Branch Code : 16840500

Swift Code : NEDSZAJJ
This code of conduct is a statement of acceptable ethical and professional behavior by which all certified schools agree to abide by. It is not intended to replace the ethics of any school but is to be a basis for yoga principles. As a member of YAI, I agree to follow these ethical principles:
Conduct myself in a professional and ethical manner.
Recognize the limitations of my skills and realm of practice and when appropriate, refer students to a specialised instructor.
Respect the privacy and personal rights of all students while supporting diverseness by respecting students regardless of age, physical limitations, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.
Avoid words and actions that may be considered sexual harassment.
Follow the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yamas and Niyamas.
Follow all national and local laws that apply to my yoga teaching and business.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and clean environment for yoga practice.

Declaration:

I understand that Yoga Alliance International may revoke my school's privileges at any time in case of failure to uphold the standards set forth in the above Code of Conduct. I swear that all information provided on this application is true to the best of my knowledge and I understand that acceptance of my application is at the sole discretion of the YAI Committee. I consent to meet the above conditions in order to be listed as a Certified Yoga School with YAI. I understand that false or misleading information on this application will result in repeal of these privileges and refusal of my application.

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