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Whether you're a yoga teacher, a yoga student, or the owner of a yoga studio or school, The AYP is here to help you grow your business and get the most out of your practice.
To find out about the benefits, as well as the eligibility requirements to become an AYP Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT), an AYP Member Studio or School, or an AYP Student Member, simply scroll down to the appropriate section.
Certified Yoga Teacher
Becoming an AYP Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) has many benefits, including:
1) Professional recognition: Becoming an AYP Certified Yoga Teacher establishes your credibility as the highest in the field. |
2) Affordability: Not only is the CYT designation the gold standard of knowledge and experience among yoga teachers, the cost for certification through The AYP is lower than through any other certifying organization. |
3) Community:. Becoming a Certified Yoga Teacher allows students of yoga, as well as other teachers, to connect with you and learn about your offerings through The AYP member directory. |
In order to become an AYP Certified Yoga Teacher, you must have:
1) Successfully completed a Yoga Teacher Training.
2) Been teaching consistently (at least one class per week) for a minimum of one year if you completed and AYP accredited Teacher Training, or two years if you completed another Teacher Training.
1) The certificate of completion from your Teacher Training.
2) The name(s) of your teacher(s) and their contact information.
3) A credit card or PayPal account to submit applicable fees.
1) Complete and submit The AYP Application.
2) Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to submit your $55 annual membership fee, plus a one-time $25 administrative fee.
3) After submitting your fees, follow the instructions to take The CYT Level 1 Certification Exam.
AYP Member Studio/ Yoga School
There are a number of benefits to becoming an AYP Member Studio and/or Yoga School, including:
1) Building your student base: As an AYP member studio and/or yoga school, students will know that your studio and/or school is a place where they can take classes with AYP Certified Yoga Teachers. |
2) Extended network and visibility: As an AYP Member Studio and/or Yoga School, you will have the ability to list any trainings, mentorships or other offerings on The AYP “Programs” page. You will also be featured in The AYP newsletter and on The AYP Instagram page (@ayp_dot_org). |
3) Accreditation: If you opt to register your Teacher Training program with The AYP, your students will know that they are receiving the highest quality training available, and will have a faster track to becoming AYP Certified Teachers. |
In order to become an AYP Member Studio or Yoga School, you must:
1) Offer at least one class per day taught by an AYP Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT).
2) Offer discounts and/or promotions for AYP Member Students beyond what are available to non-AYP members.
You will also need a credit card or PayPal account to submit your annual membership fee.
1) Complete and submit The AYP Application.
2) Once your application is accepted, you will be asked to submit your $125 annual membership fee, plus a one-time $25 administrative fee.
If your yoga studio or school offers a Yoga Teacher Training that you would like to be accredited through the AYP, please select the appropriate option on the application and an AYP representative will contact you with more information.
AYP Student Member
Becoming an AYP Student Member has many benefits, including:
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AYP Student Memberships are available to anyone who loves yoga and values quality teaching.
To become an AYP Student Member, simply Complete and submit The AYP Application.
Once your application is processed, you'll need a credit card or PayPal account to submit your $45 annual membership fee.