Yoga Awareness ISYA Teaching Certifications

Yoga Awareness ISYA

Standards & Certifications
( YOGA TEACHER / THERAPIST  200, 500, 1000 hours )
( AYURVEDA THERAPIST 200, 500, 1000 hours )

The Yoga Awareness ISYA (International School of Yoga & Ayurveda) certification is a standard established in 2002 by Yoga Awareness (USA), Yoga Raksanam (INDIA) and Ayu Wellness (INDIA). The purpose was to set a standard honoring the Eastern origins of Yoga and Ayurveda, and then apply these ancient teachings with integrity in a modern day Western environment. The pre-requisites for achieving these high standards are two-fold: 
(1) teacher/student relationship, 
(2) developing daily sadhana (practice). 
Only from this well-established foundation can a high caliber of teachers and therapists develop.

Yoga Awareness offer the highest international standards of professional Yoga and Ayurveda trainings. There are 3 levels of Yoga and Ayurveda training (ISYA 200, 500, 1000). They prepare Yoga Teachers to share Raja Yoga and the Teachings of Patanjali through the Krishnamacharya lineage, and Ayurveda Therapists to be of service with the Teachings of Charaka samhita and Ashtanga Hridayam samhita. Each level is consecutive and requires the previous level of achievement before proceeding on to the next level. The certification requirements are to ensure that the student is 'fit and ready' so that the growth of the student becomes a positive transformation.

On successful completion of each training you will be certified by Yoga Awareness as a ISYA Yoga Teacher / Therapist or as a ISYA Ayurveda Therapist. You will also be automatically eligible for the Yoga Alliance RYT 200 certification and can become a member with the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) and the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA). The Yoga Awareness ISYA certification may be used to teach at any Yoga studio, worldwide.

Yoga Alliance RYT

Registry

( YOGA  200 & 500 hours )

www.yogaalliance.org

Yoga Alliance works in the public interest to ensure that there is a thorough understanding of the benefits of yoga, that the teachers of yoga value its history and traditions and that the public can be confident of the quality and consistency of instruction. Yoga Alliance was formed in 1999 to create minimum standards for yoga teachers emphasizing mutual respect, sensitivity and support of different yoga styles and traditions.

Yoga Awareness is a registered Yoga School (RYS) with the Yoga Alliance, which is the national organization for Yoga in the United States. Yoga Alliance maintains a registry of  yoga schools (RYS) to recognize yoga teacher (RYT) training programs that meet their 200 and 500 hour requirements. Once a school is registered, all graduates of a RYS are automatically eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as a RYT (registered Yoga Teacher).

The Yoga Awareness ISYA certification can be used to apply for registration with Yoga Alliance (RYT 200 & 500 hours), however the Yoga Alliance hours gained from other Yoga schools may not be used for ongoing advanced studies with Yoga Awareness.

International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

Membership

www.iayt.org

" IAYT works to  establish Yoga as a recognized and respected therapy. "

International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) supports research and education in Yoga and serves as a professional organization for Yoga teachers and Yoga therapists worldwide. IAYT mission is to establish Yoga as a recognized and respected therapy. 

IAYT membership is open to Yoga practitioners, Yoga teachers, Yoga therapists, Yoga researchers and healthcare practitioners who utilize Yoga in their practice. Current membership (c. 2009) is approximately, 2,600. 

IAYT also serves members, the media, and the general public as a comprehensive source of information about contemporary Yoga education, research, and statistics.

The Yoga Awareness ISYA Certification can be used to apply for membership with the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT), however the International Association of Yoga Therapy hours gained from other teachers may not be used for ongoing advanced studies with Yoga Awareness.

National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA)

Membership

www.ayurveda-nama.org

National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) is the voice of the Ayurvedic community that empowers individuals, communities and humanity to achieve heath and well being through Ayurveda. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association is a national organization representing the Ayurvedic profession in The United States of America. Its mission is to preserve, protect, improve and promote the philosophy, knowledge, science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity. The purpose of the Association is to provide leadership within the Ayurvedic profession and to promote a positive vision for Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and wellness. We will carry out our mission by creating and implementing a dynamic strategic plan to ensure the professional growth and success of Ayurveda.

The Yoga Awareness ISYA Certification can be used to apply for membership with the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA), however the National Ayurveda Medical Association hours gained from other teachers may not be used for ongoing advanced studies with Yoga Awareness.