Ethical Commitment

    Yoga Alliance is committed to strengthening and upholding the highest ethical standards in yoga instruction to pursue progress towards a more equitable and harmonious community, where all individuals can find their place in a yoga practice.

    The Ethical Commitment establishes shared responsibility, enhancing accountability for credential holders. This means that practitioners and the public can trust that Yoga Alliance members provide quality teaching in inclusive environments. It consists of three parts: a Code of Conduct, a Scope of Practice, and a responsibility to Equity in Yoga.

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    The Code of Conduct defines proper behavior with RYS and RYT programs, classes, and other offerings like active inclusion, respect for student-teacher relationships, consent-based touch, and honest communications.

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    This first-ever Scope of Practice clearly defines the role of a yoga teacher, including responsibilities, limitations, and boundaries, such as advising and teaching according to credentials, experience, or abilities.

    Members should not present themselves as having expertise in disciplines other than yoga, absent the proper additional credentials, or use Yoga Alliance credentials to imply competency in fields not included in the Scope of Practice.

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    A global effort to eliminate inequity in the yoga community so all can experience its benefits and build spaces and communities that unite as a collective.

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    Yoga Alliance Policies

    Elevating quality, integrity, inclusion, education, and safety in yoga is paramount to all we do at Yoga Alliance. Upholding these values requires all members to review and abide by our policies.

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    Safety and Accountability

    Everyone should be free to practice yoga safely. All Yoga Alliance members sign the Ethical Commitment and agree to the Yoga Alliance member policies. Our Team handles claims, inquiries and concerns about our members and potential violations to the Ethical Commitment.

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    Ethical Commitment