What are the requirements for an accredited training course?

Course requirements help maintain the quality, consistency, and credibility of accredited training. They make sure students receive training from experienced teachers and that courses meet recognised professional standards.

What This Means for You

• YogaPros accredits two types of training courses
• Each course type has its own minimum standards
• Accredited courses can be taught online
• Online contact hours must be live, not pre-recorded (for foundation training)

What You Need to Do

1. Decide which type of training course you want to run
2. Check the criteria for that course type
3. Confirm that the lead teacher meets the required experience level
4. Make sure your course meets the contact hour and delivery requirements
5. Review the full training course standards before applying
6. Book your call here.

Foundation Training:

1. Your course must include at least 180 contact hours
2. At least 70% of the course must be taught by a Senior Yoga Teacher
3. The course can include accredited training hours
4. The course can be taught online, but contact hours must be live
5. Students must have at least 2 years of practice before joining

Further Training:

1. Your course must include at least 28 contact hours
2. At least 70% of the course must be taught by either:
   • a Senior Yoga Teacher with at least 8 years of teaching experience and 4,000 teaching or training hours, or
   • an Experienced Yoga Teacher with at least 4 years of teaching experience and 2,000 teaching or training hours
3. The course can include accredited training hours
4. The course can be taught online, but contact hours must be live