To register with Yoga Alliance after completing your training with My Vinyasa Practice (MVP), go to YogaAlliance.org, create an account and upload your certificate under the appropriate credential. MVP is accredited with YogaAlliance.org, and our graduates are eligible to register as RYT-200, RYT-500, RCYT or RPYT depending on their training. This is an optional registration body in the yoga industry that aims to set standards for yoga teacher training. They offer different levels of registration for schools and teachers, based on training and adherence to ethical standards. Their goal is to promote safe and inclusive yoga practice.

Table of contents:

• What is Yoga Alliance?
• Should I Register with Yoga Alliance?
• Yoga Teacher Training
• How to Register as a RYT-200
• Upgrading to RYT-500
• Special Credentials: RPYT & RCYT
• Registration & Membership Fees
• Temporary Online Provision
  • Online Yoga Teacher Trainings
  • Elevated RYS Standards

What is Yoga Alliance? 

Yoga Alliance is a voluntary registry that provides credentials to yoga teachers and schools that meet specific educational and ethical standards. Being a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) is not mandatory, but some studios and gyms may require or prefer it. 

MVP is an accredited Registered Yoga School (RYS) with YogaAlliance.org.

Should I Register with Yoga Alliance? 

Registering is a personal decision. Some reasons to consider it:

• Recognition as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)

• Listing in Yoga Alliance’s directory

• Access to free workshops and online learning

• Discounts on liability insurance, yoga products, and services

• Advocacy and community resources

Learn more on Yoga Alliance’s Membership Benefits page.

Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance trademarked the term "Registered Yoga Teacher". Upon successfully being certified as a 200-hour Yoga Teacher, you may decide to register with Yoga Alliance. Click here to reference Yoga Alliance's website, where yearly pricing and registration fees are broken down, their Code of Conduct is available for reference, and their registration requirements are listed. 

Yoga Teacher Trainings are facilitated by an RYS (Registered Yoga School). Every RYS has a set group of Lead Trainers who are certified on the ERYT-200 or ERYT-500 level. 

How to Register as a RYT-200

If you have completed MVP's 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, you are now a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT). To register with YogaAlliance.org to be a RYT, follow these steps: 

1. Visit YogaAlliance.org and click "Join": 
   
2. Create your account: 
    
3. Choose RYT 200, click "Select":
   
4. Enter your details as requested in the form; the date of completion is what is listed on your certificate.
5. "Select" My Vinyasa Practice as your Registered Yoga School: 
   
6. Once you have completed all items in the form, click "Submit Request":
   
7. It will show as pending; once you get notification of approval, pay the registration fee and leave a school review. 

💡 MVP reviews requests within a few business days. No need to contact us directly—this process is automated.

Upgrading to RYT-500

Requirements to upgrade to RYT-500

• 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher by an accredited RYS300.
• 200-hour and 300-hour Certified Yoga Teacher from an accredited RYS200 and RYS300 (can be from different registered schools)
• 100 hours of logged teaching experience.

Upon successfully graduating MVP's 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, you are eligible to upgrade your Yoga Alliance registration to RYT-500.

1. To Upgrade your Credential, access YogaAlliance.org,
2. Log into your "Teacher Profile"
   
3. Scroll down to "Upgrade Options"
   
4. Select RYT-500
5. Agree to the Terms & Conditions.
6. Click "Add Another Program":
    

7. Upload your 300-hour Yoga Teacher Certificate and select My Vinyasa Practice as the issuing Registered Yoga School.

   Caveat: Please allow a few business days for MVP to approve your request. No proactive notice is needed; this is an automated process.

8. Add at least 100 Teaching Hours. If you haven't accumulated 100 hours of teaching since your certification as 200-hour Yoga Teacher, you can continue here once you've surpassed 100 hours of teaching experience.
   
9. Once your training request has been approved, proceed to pay the Upgrade Costs via the "Pay Now" button:
   
10. Leave a school review for My Vinyasa Practice via the "Review Now" button:
    

Special Credentials: RPYT & RCYT

Requirements to add the RPYT or RCYT Credentials

• Successfully graduating and having been certified as MVP Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga Teacher or MVP Children's Yoga Teacher. 

1. Access YogaAlliance.org, log into your Teacher profile, and scroll down to "Upgrade Options". Select
   • RPYT if you graduated MVP's Pre- & Post-Natal Yoga Teacher Training
   • RCYT if you graduated MVP's Children's Yoga Teacher Training 
     

2. Follow the process to upload your certificate and select your certifying school, My Vinyasa Practice. MVP is processing requests on a regular basis; we appreciate your patience for a few business days.

   Caveat: Please allow a few business days for MVP to approve your request. No proactive notice is needed; this is an automated process.

3. Once your training request has been approved, pay the Upgrade fee via the "Pay Now" button. 
4. Leave a review for the certifying school via the "Review Now" button. 

Registration & Membership Fees

Yoga Alliance's registration and membership fees are to be paid by the registering Yoga Teacher and are not covered by My Vinyasa Practice. 

Click here for Yoga Alliance's most up-to-date breakdown of fees applicable to Yoga Teachers. 

Registration Fees

For the registration of every credential or its respective upgrade, Yoga Alliance charges a Registration fee. 

Membership Fees

In addition to the initial registration fee, Yoga Alliance charges a yearly membership fee to maintain your registration. 

Temporary Online Provision

In March 2020, Yoga Alliance established a temporary Online Provision to allow Yoga Teacher Trainings to be facilitated fully online. 

Online Yoga Teacher Trainings

During the Temporary Online Provision, Yoga Alliance requires Online Yoga Teacher Trainings to be facilitated in synchronous and asynchronous segments.

Even prior to these provisional requirements from Yoga Alliance, My Vinyasa Practice has ensured continuous synchronous training through Weekend Lectures and a plethora of weekly Office Hours. 

• 200-hour Online YTT: requires 48 hours of synchronous training participation
• 300-hour Online YTT: requires 60 hours of synchronous training participation

MVP offers a variety of synchronous learning opportunities across multiple timezones, including Weekly Office Hours, Weekend lectures, 1:1 Meetings with Lead Trainers and Peer Support, Support & Mentorship Sessions with Peer Support, Practice Teaching, Facilitated Learning Tracks, the MVP Online Studio, and other events.  (Students are not required to join any specific live offering.) 

Elevated RYS Standards

Yoga Alliance informed that Elevated Standards that allow for permanent online facilitation of teacher trainings were to be released in February 2022, but have since been delayed. Elevated RYS Standards are to be implemented prior to December 31st, 2023 and My Vinyasa Practice will ensure continuous accreditation of all our trainings. 

Want to know more?

Here are a few blog articles that dive deeper into Yoga Alliance and its benefits:

• Joining Yoga Alliance is Easy, Here's How
• Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
• What Counts as Teaching Hours for Yoga Alliance

If further assistance is required, users may contact Yoga Alliance's Support for further assistance.