The BWY was awarded National Governing Body status by the Sports Council in 1995, and since then has continued to maintain a high standard of yoga teaching.
What is the professional code of conduct for yoga?
To avoid discriminating against or refusing professional help to anyone based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religious, or national origin. To stay abreast of new developments in the field of yoga through educational activity and study.
What is the US Yoga Alliance?
Simply speaking, The Yoga Alliance is the organization that awards stamps/logos to 'registered' Yoga Schools (RYS) and “registered” Yoga Teachers (RYT).
What would happen if yoga instructors did not need certification?
Without a certification, students might not take your classes seriously. As mentioned, some gyms and yoga studios ask for a certification from yoga teachers as part of their requirements. Some yoga studios look for those who are registered with the Yoga Alliance and those who have completed their series of training.
What religion is yoga associated with?
Yoga, which is mentioned in ancient, sacred scriptures of Hinduism, originated thousands of years ago in what is now India. The Indian government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly encourages yoga as a cultural practice that promotes physical and spiritual health.
What is the easiest yoga certification?
The RYT-200 certification is the quickest path to becoming a certified yoga teacher since it requires the minimum amount of education and training hours (200 hours total).