Policies
Code of Conduct
Our code of conduct is a declaration of acceptable ethical and professional behavior by which all registrants agree to conduct the teaching and business of yoga. It is not intended to supersede the ethics of any school or tradition but is intended to be a basis for yoga principles. As a RYT®, E-RYT® or representative of a RYS®, I agree to uphold the following ethical principles:
- Conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner.
- Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and where appropriate, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment or direction.
- Create and maintain a safe, clean and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
- Encourage diversity by respecting all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation.
- Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of all students.
- Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment.
- Adhere to the traditional yoga principles as written in the Yamas and Niyamas.
- Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to my yoga teaching and business.
Legal Agreement
I understand that I am granted by Yoga Alliance® for one year the limited, non-exclusive use of a level-specific registration mark and the appropriate initials after my name (together referred to as “Registry Mark”), which indicates to the public that I meet the Yoga Alliance minimum standards. Yoga Alliance retains the right to review my credentials at any time. Yoga Alliance may revoke my right to use the Registry Mark for cause, including failure to uphold the standards set forth in the code of conduct.
Privacy Policy
The Yoga Alliance online directory allows interested parties - including potential clients and employers - to find you. You control what appears when a search returns your information and you can change that at any time by editing your profile. Other than this search service, we never, under any circumstances, provide your personal, financial, or other contact information to anyone.