A Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) credential is earned by yoga teachers whose training and teaching experience meet Yoga Alliance Standards. An RYT must complete training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS®), be confirmed by RYS and keep current with Continuing Education and their annual fees.
Click one of the Registry Marks below to learn more about that designation.
RYT Benefits
As a RYT, you get all the benefits of a Yoga Alliance membership, like:
• An internationally-recognized credential that shows you have met our minimum standards of yoga training.
• Marketing on our RYT directory, where you can list where you teach and tell the world more about who you are as a yoga teacher.
• Access to free live Online Workshops (and a library of their recordings) which allow you to learn from leaders in the yoga community about topics like ethics, marketing and much more!
• Advocacy alerts when there are local, state and national government issues facing the yoga community.
• Invitations to community events and meet-ups that Yoga Alliance attends or hosts in your area.
• Insightful publications ranging from our monthly newsletter, Index of Yoga Research and hundreds of informative articles and videos.
• Discounts on products and services from our partners on everything from liability insurance to yoga clothes to business software.
Eligibility Requirements
To become a RYT, you must:
1. Complete training with a Registered Yoga School (RYS®) at the 200- or 500-hour level
2. Pay the applicable fees
3. Review your RYS’s training
Learn more about the application process and apply today!
Other Helpful Links for RYTs
• Continuing Education Requirements
• Maintaining Your Registration
• Fees for Teachers
• Promoting Your Designation
• Important Policies for RYTs
• Discounts for Members
• Upcoming Online Workshops
Costs for Teachers
RYT Registration Fees and Membership Dues
Application and upgrade fees are non-refundable. For questions, please contact us.
Application Fee
Annual/Renewal Dues
TOTAL Initial Registration Cost
Teacher Designations
RYT 200; E-RYT 200; RYT 500; E-RYT 200, RYT 500; E-RYT 500
$50
$65
$115
Upgrade Fees (from any other designation; includes specialty designations RCYT and RPYT. Must have RYT designation to upgrade)
$50
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