Code Of Practice

YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL‘S CODE OF PRACTICE

PREAMBLE TO CODE OF PRACTICE

This Code of PRACTICE is a summation and declaration of acceptable, ethical, and professional behavior by which all Certified Yoga Teachers (CYT) and Certified Yoga Schools (CYS) agree to PRACTICE the teaching and business of Yoga.

Code of practice

As a Registrant of Yoga Alliance and as a Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) or representative of a Certified Yoga School (CYS), I agree to uphold the ethical goals set forth in the following Code of PRACTICE:

1. Uphold the integrity of my vocation by always behaving in a professional and conscientious manner.
2. Acknowledge the limitations of my skills and scope of practice and when required, refer students to seek alternative instruction, advice, treatment, or direction.
3. Create and maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the practice of yoga.
4. Respect the rights, dignity, and privacy of all students all students regardless of age, physical limitations, race, creed, gender, ethnicity, religion affiliation, or sexual orientation.
5. Avoid words and actions that constitute sexual harassment.
6. Follow all local government and national laws that pertain to yoga teaching and business.

Schools or teachers found to be in violation of this Code of Practice as determined by the Governing Council of YAI will be de-certified and de-barred from using any YAI symbols or materials.