App_RYS

 

Application for

RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School

1. Registration Information Please print or type all responses.  What level programs are you applying for? 200-Hour

500-Hour

Children’s (RCYS)

Prenatal (RPYS)

Is your school currently registered with Yoga Alliance?

Yes

No

If Yes, Registry ID#: _____________________ _____________________

2. School Information  School Information The Information The following information will appear on our website upon approval. 

School Name:___________________________ Name:__________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________ _____________ Address: _____________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _____________________________ __________________________ _______________ ____ Street

______________________________ _____________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________ City

State

Zip

Country  

Phone: _______________________________ ___________________________________________ ____________ Email: ____________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________________ ___________________________ ____________ Website: _____________________________ _______________________________________________ ________________________________ ______________ Style ofguidelines Yoga Taught (10 characters or for less):_________________________________ less):__________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ _____________________________ ______________________ _______ If legal (copyright, etc.) exist the use of the style or tradition name, att ach a signed attach letter granting permission for your school to use this style name from the entity holding legal rights. Description of Style: ________________________________ ______________________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ _______________ ____________________________ _____________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _________________________ ________ Primary Contact This primary point of contact for your school is not required to be a primary instructor.  instructor. 

Owner

Director of Teacher Training

Office Manager

Other

Name:_________________________ Name:________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ _________________________ __________ Phone: ____________________________ _____________________________________ _________ Email: ________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________ ___ Affiliates or Additional Locations (Entails additional annual fees) Is your school an affiliate of a currently Registered Yoga School (RYS) that teaches the same s ame curriculum as a previously

approved school but has different faculty? Yes No If Yes, provide the name of the RYS: ____________________________ ____________________________  Attach a letter from this school’s Director confirming your affiliatio affiliation. n. If you wish to have additional locations that teach the same curriculum with the same primary faculty, list the following information for each location: School Name:___________________________ Name:__________________________________________ _____________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ____________________________ _____________ Address: _____________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ _______________ Street

______________________________ _____________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________ City

State

Zip

Country  

Phone: _______________________________ ___________________________________________ ____________ Email: ____________________________ ____________________________________________ _______________________________ ___________________________ ____________ Website: _____________________________ _______________________________________________ _____________________________ ______________ ___ Page 1 of 12 

 

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3. Faculty Information Primary Instructors List no more than two primary E-RYTs for a 200-Hour, Prenatal, or Children’s program, no more than five for a 500-Hour  program.

(1) Name:_________________________ Name:__________________________________________ ___________________________ __________ Designation(s): Registry ID#:_____________________ ID#:_____________________

E-RYT 200

E-RYT 500

RPYT

RCYT 

(2) Name:_________________________ Name:_______________________________________ ___________________________ _____________ Designation(s): Registry ID#:_____________________ ID#:_____________________

E-RYT 200

E-RYT 500

RPYT

RCYT 

(3) Name:_________________________ Name:_______________________________________ ___________________________ _____________ Designation(s): Registry ID#:_____________________ ID#:_____________________

E-RYT 200

E-RYT 500

RPYT

RCYT 

(4) Name:_________________________ Name:_______________________________________ ___________________________ _____________ Designation(s): Registry ID#:_____________________ ID#:_____________________

E-RYT 200

E-RYT 500

RPYT

RCYT 

(5) Name:_________________________ Name:_______________________________________ ___________________________ _____________ Designation(s): Registry ID#:_____________________ ID#:_____________________

E-RYT 200

E-RYT 500

RPYT

RCYT 

Other Faculty  Faculty  Please complete the following for each non-registered yoga teacher or guest teacher.  (1) Name:_________________________ Name:_______________________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ ________________________ __________

Relevant Certification(s):____________________________ Certification(s):__________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ___________________ _____ Educational Categories Taught:_________________________ Taught:________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ _______________ I assert that this teacher has a minimum of 100 hours of training in the educational categories above. 

(2) Name:_________________________ Name:__________________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ _______________________________ ________________________ ________ Relevant Certification(s):_________________________ Certification(s):__________________________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ ______________________ _____ Educational Categories Taught:_______________________ Taught:________________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ _______________ I assert that this teacher teac her has a minimum of 100 hours of tr training aining in the educational categories above. 

4. Graduation Certificate Submit a copy of the graduation graduation certificate you will provide to your st students. udents. An acceptable certificate includes: -  Name of school -  First and Last name of graduate -  A full graduation date (month/day/year) -  - 

Style of yoga learned Level of training per Yoga Alliance Standards (i.e. 200-Hour, 500-Hour program)

-  Printed name(s) and signature(s) of Primary E-RYT(s) E -RYT(s) *The certificate must be signed by the Primary E-RYT(s)!

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5. Curriculum of your School (Refer to Appendix A for requirements. Complete a full curriculum for each program you would like to register, photocopying pages as necessary.)  Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours

Educational Categories

Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Other Primary Hours Faculty E-RYT

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Techniques Training & Practice

Total 

Total Hours in Techniques, Training & Practice  Page 3 of 12 

 

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RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Educational Categories

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Primary Other Hours E-RYT Faculty

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Teaching Methodology

Total 

Total Hours in Teaching Methodology   Page 4 of 12 

 

Application for

RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Educational Categories

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Other Primary Hours Faculty E-RYT

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Anatomy & Physiology

Total 

Total Hours in Anatomy & Physiology  Page 5 of 12 

 

Application for

RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Educational Categories

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Primary Other Hours E-RYT Faculty

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics

Total 

Total Hours in Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, Ethics  Page 6 of 12 

 

Application for

RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Educational Categories

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Other Primary Hours Faculty E-RYT

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Practicum

Total 

Total Hours in Practicum  Page 7 of 12 

 

Application for

RYS, RCYS, RPYS Registered Yoga School, Registered Children’s Yoga School, Registered Prenatal Yoga School Level of Program:________________________________________________________

Educational Categories

Page :___ of ___ Type of Hours Mark the hours in each category Contact Contact NonHours w/ Hours w/ Contact Other Primary Hours Faculty E-RYT

Sessions Briefly describe the topic for each session (i.e., “Standing Poses – Teaching, Benefits, Contraindications”), Contra indications”), For non-contact hours, explain the related assignment.

Total # of Hours

Background in Specialty Area (For Prenatal & Children’s) 

Total 

Total Hours in Background in Specialty Area   Page 8 of 12 

 

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6. Training Schedule What is the planned schedule for your program? Part-time (Evenings & Weekends)

Full-time (Immersion or Residential)

Other 

Description of Schedule and Program Length:________________________ Length:_________________________________________ ________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________ ___________ ____________________________ _____________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _________________________ ________ __________________________________________ ____________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ _____________________________ _________________________ ___________

7. Code of Conduct and Legal Agreement 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 o r 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:  

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Conduct myself in a professional and conscientious manner. Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope s cope 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 cons titute 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.

As Director of Teacher Training, I understand that my school is granted by Yoga Alliance for one year the limited nonexclusive use of a level-specific registration mark and the appropriate initials after the school name ((together together referred to as "Registry Mark"), which indicates to the public that I meet the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School minimum standards. Yoga Alliance retains the right to review my credentials or those of my faculty, or to request updated information at anytime. Yoga Alliance may revoke the school's right to use the Registry Mark for cause, including ceasing to meet one of the requirements for registration as a RYS, or failure to uphold the standards s tandards set forth in the Yoga Alliance Codeorofmore Conduct. I hereby state that all information provided in connection with this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I hereby agree to meet the conditions set forth above for use of the Registry Mark and to be listed as a Registered Yoga School (RYS). I understand that falsifying information in connection with this application will result in revocation of these privileges. I agree to meet all conditions imposed by Yoga Alliance in order to maintain these privileges. Signature: _____________________ ____________________________________ ______________________________ _______________________ ________ Date: ________________________ __________________________ Director of Teacher Training

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8. Payment Fee structures are as follows: New Registration (Includes Non-refundable Application Fee and Annual Fee) US, Canada, Mexico International

Annual

US, Canada, Mexico

International

Standard Programs 

RYS 200 RYS 500 RYS 200 + RYS 500  Specialty Programs  Children’s Yoga School Prenatal Yoga School Additional Locations  Affiliate RYS Additional Location for RYS

$350 $600

$450 $700

$200 $350

$250 $400

$600

$700

$350

$400

$100 $100

$150 $150

$25 $25

$25 $25

$125

$50 $25 per location

$75

$75 $25 per location

Standard Programs: $____________ $________________________ _________________+ _____+ Specialty Programs: $____________ $________________________ _________________+ _____+ Additional Locations: $___________ $______________________ __________________= _______= Total Fees: $____________ $________________________ _________________USD _____USD

Pay by Credit Card (option 1) Please complete and sign the credit card authorization below and mail or fax (571-482-3336) to our office.

__MasterCard __Visa __Discover __AmericanExpress Name on Card:__________________________ Card:___________________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ ________________________________ _______________________________ ______________ Card #: ___________________________ ____________________________________________ _____________________________Exp ____________Expiration iration Date: ______/______CC ______/______CCV/CCS#: V/CCS#: ____________ Billing Address: ______________________________ _____________________________________________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ __________________________ _________ Street ______________________________ _______________ _____________________________ _______________________________ ________________________________ ______________________________ __________________________ ___________ City State Zip Country I Authorize Yoga Alliance to charge my credit card for the fees iindicated ndicated above. Signature: __________________________ _________________________________________ _______________________________ _____________________________ _____________ Date: ______________ ____________________________ _________________ ___ Pay by Check (option 2) Please include a check payable to Yoga Alliance for the appropriate US dollar amount and mail with this form to:

Yoga Alliance 1701 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite #110 Arlington, VA, 22209 Toll Free: 888.921.YOGA (9642) Please copy completed application and keep for your records.  A complete RYS application takes up to six (6) months to process from the date of receipt. receipt. Once your school is approved, you will rec receive eive an approval letter and a Certificate of Registration in the mail. Your school will be listed on the Yoga Alliance website and graduates of your school will be eligible to apply as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYTs).

Checklist - Have You Included…  □ A Copy of your Graduation Certificate Resumes of any Other Faculty (aside from primary E-RYTs)  □ Pa ment 

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Appendix A: Standards Curriculum must incorporate training hours according to Yoga Alliance standards (summarized below, for a more detailed description of categories, please visit  visit www.yogaalliance.org www.yogaalliance.org)).

RYS 200

RYS 500

Minimum Hours Educational Category

Minimum Hours

Total

Contact Hours

Total

Contact

Techniques Training/ Practice

100

75 (50 with Primary E-RYT's)

150

100 (100 with Primary E-RYTs)

Teaching Methodology

25

15 (10 with Primary E-RYT's)

30

20 (20 with Primary E-RYTs)

20

10

35

20

30

20

60

45

Practicum

10

5 (5 with Primary E-RYT's)

40

20 (10 with Primary E-RYT’s)

Electives Remaining Contact Hours

15

Total Hours

200

Anatomy & Physiology Yoga Philosophy/ Lifestyle/ Ethics

Educational Category

185

55

180

245

500

450 (200 with E-RYT’s, 100 with E-RYT 500’s)

Prenatal Yoga School

Children's Yoga School 

Minimum Hours 

Minimum Hours 

Total

Contact Hours

Total

Contact Hours

25

25 (18 with Primary E-RYT’s)

20

20 (15 with Primary E-RYT’s)

10

10 ( 6 with Primary E-RYT’s)

15

15 (12 with Primary E-RYT’s)

10

10

10

10

5

5

12

12

5

5

12

12

Practicum

20

10 observing (6 w/Primary E-RYT's); 10 teaching (6 w/Primary E-RYT's; at least 1 hour as lead teacher)

18

6 observing (4 w/Primary E-RYT's); 12 teaching (6 w/Primary E-RYT's; at least 4 hours as lead teacher)

Electives Remaining Contact Hours

10

-

8

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Total Hours

85

75

95

87

Techniques Training/ Practice Teaching Methodology Anatomy & Physiology Yoga Philosophy/ Lifestyle/ Ethics Background in Specialty

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Appendix B: Guidelines  Contact Hours Requirements  

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presence resence of a faculty member. member. Contact hours Contact Hours:  A contact hour is a classroom hour in the physical p in each educational category must be in a dedicated teacher training environment (into which others might occasionally be invited) rather than in classes cl asses intended for the general public. public.   Non-Contact Hours: All outside resources should be thoughtfully chosen to support the training and be relevant to yoga and/or anatomy and physiology. physiology. Non-contact hours must be an assigned part of the the curriculum and may include: discuss ions, o  Reading, Audio/Video, Internet that incorporate an assessment including reports, class discussions, presentations or tests o  Written Assignments on yoga-related topics, may be counted for all categories except Practicum o  Group Activities including directed discussion, techniques practice or teaching practice o  Evaluation of Outside Yoga Classes , each class must be evaluated via a written or oral exercise and may count for up to two hours of credit towards Techniques, Teaching Me Methodology thodology or Practicum categories

Faculty Requirements   Primary E-RYTs: The Director of Teacher Training must be an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200 •

 

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or 500) at the corresponding level level of the training. Directors of Teacher Training for RCYS and RPYS (Registered Children’s Yoga Schools and Registered Prenatal Yoga Schools) must carry the corresponding specialty designation (RPYT or RCYT). For more information on the qualifications qualifications for these designations, review the teacher designations on our website. Other Faculty: All other teachers in the yoga teacher training must be documented as either a) RYT, or b) having substantial training in the subject category they are teaching (at least 100 hours of education and/or experience).

Educational Categories  

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o ther traditional yoga Techniques Training & Practice: asana, pranayama, kriyas, chanting, mantra, meditation and other techniques. Hours may include (1) analytical training in how to teach and practice the techniques, and (2) guided practice of the techniques themselves. Teaching Methodology: principles of demonstration, observation, assisting/correcting, instruction, teaching styles, qualities of a teacher, the student’s process of learning and business aspects of teaching yoga. sy stems, organs, etc.) and energy Anatomy & Physiology: both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). This includes both the study of the subject and application of its principles to yoga practice (benefits, contraindications, healthy movement patterns, etc). Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers : the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers. Practicum: practice teaching, receiving feedback, observing others teaching and hearing/giving feedback. Also includes assisting students while someone else is teaching.

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