BECOME A GOYA CERTIFIED YOGA Teacher
Embrace the GOYA movement. With your Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) designation, you are not just teaching yoga; you're elevating the practice and pioneering a fresh wave of enlightenment. Your commitment and passion play a pivotal role in reshaping the future of yoga, nurturing its growth, and infusing the world with its timeless wisdom. By aligning with GOYA, you're not only enhancing your own journey, but also enriching the collective soul of the global yoga community. Your unique voice has the power to inspire, heal, and transform; embrace it. Join us, and be a beacon of change and inspiration.
Chart Your UNique Path
At GOYA, we recognize the varied journeys and expertise of our Certified Yoga Teachers. Our tiered certifications celebrate this diversity, allowing teachers to specialize and showcase their unique skills and training. From foundational hours to specialized practices like Children's Yoga or Restorative Yoga, each level represents a teacher's commitment to deepening their knowledge and enhancing their teaching prowess.
Successful completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS200.
None
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 -
USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
$15 US Dollars
This fee applies once for the upgrade to a GOYA-ECYT200.
Successful completion of a 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person);
OR
Successful completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (either Online or In-Person) is required, along with an added 300 hours of advanced training.
This advanced training can be from the same or a combination of different schools, and should be an extension of the foundational 200-hour program.
The 300 hours may not include the Certified Children's Yoga Teacher Training or the Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.
Trainings do not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS200, 300 or 500.
Teachers must have a minimum of 30 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing all 500 hours of training.
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CYT500, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
$15 US Dollars
This fee applies once for the upgrade to a GOYA-ECYT500.
Successful completion of a 75-Hour Children's Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CCYS.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 15 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing their Children's Yoga Teacher Training.
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CCYT, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
Successful completion of a 75-Hour Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CPYS.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 15 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing their Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CPYT, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
Successful completion of a 50-Hour Restorative Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 10 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing their Restorative Yoga Teacher Training.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CRYT, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
Successful completion of a 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 10 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing their Yin Yoga Teacher Training.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CYYT, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
Successful completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS200.
A minimum of 850 teaching hours since completing the 200-Hour program.
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$49 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
Teachers wishing to obtain the ECYT200 designation must initially be registered as a CYT200 and subsequently upgrade from that status.
$15 US Dollars
This fee applies once for the upgrade to a GOYA-ECYT200.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An ECYT200, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
Successful completion of a 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Online or In Person);
OR
Successful completion of a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (either Online or In-Person) is required, along with an added 300 hours of advanced training.
This advanced training can be from the same or a combination of different schools, and should be an extension of the foundational 200-hour program.
The 300 hours may not include the Certified Children's Yoga Teacher Training or the Certified Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training.
Trainings do not have to have been completed with a GOYA-CYS.
A minimum of 1,000 teaching hours since completing the 500-Hour program. 300 of these teaching hours must have occurred within the past 12 months.
If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, or Yoga Alliance International, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by us.
This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year for a nominal fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status elsewhere and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You have the autonomy to decide where your financial contributions truly make an impact.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$49 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
Teachers wanting to obtain the ECYT500 designation must initially be registered as a CYT200, ECYT200 or CYT500 and subsequently upgrade from that status.
$15 US Dollars
This fee applies once for the upgrade to a GOYA-ECYT500.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
The GOYA-CCEP designation is available as an add-on to members who have an active designation as a GOYA-ECYT200, GOYA-CYT500 or GOYA-ECYT500.
$29 US Dollars
This fee applies once for the upgrade to a GOYA-CCEP.
$10 US Dollars
Successful completion of a 300-Hour Ayurveda Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training hours can be from the same or a combination of different schools.
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA School.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 15 hours of teaching experience since completing their Ayurveda Teacher Training.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
Successful completion of a 150-Hour Meditation Teacher Training (Online or In Person).
The training hours can be from the same or a combination of different schools.
The training does not have to have been completed with a GOYA School.
A teacher can qualify without having completed any prior programs.
Teachers must have a minimum of 10 hours of teaching experience or personal practice since completing their Meditation Teacher Training.
We've chosen to forego application fees. Historically, they have proven to be financial barriers.
$39 US Dollars
Annual fee is due upon registration.
$10 US Dollars
This fee applies once for each additional CYT designation. There are no recurring, annual charges for supplementary designations, which can be added whenever you choose.
An CMT, qualifies as a Principal Trainer, GOYA-PT.
A Principal Trainer is a role held by a GOYA Certified Teacher who is either an existing owner of a Certified School or is in the process of registering one. This individual serves as the lead educator for the programs offered at their school.
There is NO fee associated with adding the Principal Trainer status.
During the Certified School registration review process, eligible individuals who meet the criteria as Principal Trainers will be automatically granted the GOYA-PT designation, which will be featured on their profiles. The PT status does not require any other registration process.
Only those who have the qualification criteria as Principal Trainers may register schools with GOYA.
For a GOYA-CYS200 (200 Hour) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-ECYT200 Designation.
For a GOYA-CYS300 (300 Hour) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYT500 Designation.
For a GOYA-CYS500 (500 Hour) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYT500 Designation.
For a GOYA-CCYS (Children's) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CCYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CPYS (Prenatal) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CPYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CRYS (Restorative) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CRYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CYYS (Yin) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CMS (Meditation) School >
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CMT Designation.
For a GOYA-CYS200 (200 Hour) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-ECYT200 Designation.
For a GOYA-CYS300 (300 Hour) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYT500 Designation.
For a GOYA-CYS500 (500 Hour) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYT500 Designation.
For a GOYA-CCYS (Children's) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CCYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CPYS (Prenatal) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CPYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CRYS (Restorative) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CRYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CYYS (Yin) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CYYT Designation.
For a GOYA-CMS (Meditation) School
A PT must possess a minimum GOYA-CMT Designation.
Switching Made Simple
Are you a current Teacher member of another organization? If you're an active member of Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals UK, International Association of Yoga Therapists, Yoga Alliance International, Yoga Australia, Canadian Yoga Alliance or any other Association, your credentials will be recognized and grandfathered by GOYA. This means you won't need to submit your educational requirements and training hours upon registration, as we'll consider them as already met.
Once you register, you will start transitioning towards meeting GOYA’s membership credentials and upholding our maintenance requirements. However, it is important to note that these obligations will become applicable starting from your second year of membership. In the interim, you are exempt from these requirements, allowing you time to familiarize yourself with our standards and commitments. This ensures that as an active and cherished member of our community, you are fully aligned with our values and practices.
To facilitate your shift from another organization to GOYA, current teacher members of the aforementioned organizations can join us in the first year at a reduced fee of $19 - USE DISCOUNT CODE: GOYA19. We recognize the substantial fees you've already incurred for your active status and aim to make this transition as seamless and affordable as possible.
While you're welcome to maintain your membership with those organizations, it's optional. You hold the power to direct your financial contributions where they genuinely influence change and support your growth as a teacher in a global landscape.
Investing in Your Journey
Embarking on your yoga teaching journey is a dedication of time, passion, and resources. At GOYA, we believe in transparency and have provided a detailed breakdown of the commitments associated with each tier of certification. While there's a small monetary investment, it's vital to see this as a step towards enriching your teaching and broadening your horizons. Your investment is directly channelled towards enhancing resources and tools that benefit every member of our community. By contributing, you're not just supporting your own growth, but also playing a crucial role in elevating the collective experience and opportunities for all members. It's a shared journey of growth and advancement for everyone involved.
Remember, we stand by our commitment to inclusivity; if there are financial constraints, please reach out. We never want finances to be a barrier to dedicated individuals. Let's walk this path together.
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The CCEP designation distinguishes leaders in the yoga realm, enabling them to offer courses recognized as Continuing Education hours. As a CCEP, you'll join a global collective of continuing education providers in the yoga community.
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