Yoga Professionals
Yoga Professionals Requirements
A Registered Yoga Professional can be recognised under two categories, Yoga Instructor or Yoga Therapist, depending on their qualifications and scope of practice. Whether you work independently or as part of a team, in studios, fitness centres, or community spaces, Registered Yoga Professionals plan and deliver safe, effective, and inclusive yoga programs tailored to individuals and groups. By joining the Register of AUSactive Professionals, you demonstrate your commitment to high standards, ethical conduct, and ongoing education showcasing your credibility as a trusted Yoga Teacher or Therapist within the active health industry.
View the Scope of Practice for a Registered Yoga Professional.
View the Approved Yoga Professional Courses for registration.
What is a Registered Yoga Professional?
- The core role of a Registered Yoga Professional is to plan and deliver safe and effective Yoga programs for individuals and groups
- Typically works independently (may be self-employed or an employee) and may support or lead other Registered Yoga Professionals
- May work within various settings such as a fitness facility, recreation facility, community facility or studio
- Offer an integrated set of practices aligned to the needs of the individual and/or group in-line with your initial qualification, continuing education and the Code of Ethical Conduct
- Delivers Yoga services designed for participation by individuals and groups
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What are the Requirements to become a Registered Yoga Professional?
To gain or maintain registration, Yoga Professionals are required to complete the minimum level approved education requirements and/or qualification for registration and abide by AUSactive’s Code of Ethical Conduct. They must hold a current vocational nationally endorsed first aid and CPR certification. Competency in delivering Yoga services is enhanced through the completion of AUSactive approved continuing education programs or other recognised activities as defined in the CPD Guidelines.
Yoga Professional Registration Prerequisites
Registration as a Yoga Professional requires submission of formal evidence of the following:
- A Certificate of Completion provided by a recognised Yoga education provider. Yoga course completed must meet the foundation requirements for registration categories outlined below.
- Hold a current nationally recognised First Aid (renewed every 3 years) and CPR (renewed annually).
- Demonstrate a minimum of 20 CPDs in the previous 24-months relevant to Yoga (not required if the initial formal education outlined below was completed within the past 2-years)
Pathway 1 – Completion of a 200 hour AUSactive Approved Course
or
Pathway 2 – Submission of a 200 hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate with supporting evidence*
or
Pathway 3 – Completion of a 200 hour Training course certificate and evidence of a current or recent yoga body registration with supporting evidence*
*Supporting evidence:
1. Practicum log: Supply evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of practicum delivering or teaching in-person yoga classes under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and registered mentor (e.g. signed mentorship agreement and practicum log).
Please note, if you completed your foundation course more than 2 years ago, credible professional development evidence may be accepted in lieu of the practicum log.
2. Letter of endorsement: Supply a signed letter of endorsement from a qualified and registered yoga instructor/ teacher that verifies your delivery, knowledge and skills.
Pathway 1 – Completion of a 350 hour AUSactive Approved Course
or
Pathway 2 – Submission of a 350 hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate with supporting evidence*
or
Pathway 3 – Completion of a 350 hour Training course certificate and evidence of a current or recent yoga body registration with supporting evidence*
*Supporting evidence:
1. Practicum log: Supply evidence of a minimum of 10 hours of practicum delivering or teaching in-person yoga classes under the supervision of an appropriately qualified and registered mentor (e.g. signed mentorship agreement and practicum log).
Please note, if you completed your foundation course more than 2 years ago, credible professional development evidence may be accepted in lieu of the practicum log.
2. Letter of endorsement: Supply a signed letter of endorsement from a qualified and registered yoga instructor/ teacher that verifies your delivery, knowledge and skills.
- Submission of a AUSactive approved 500-Hour teacher training certificate OR;
- Submission of a 500-hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate;
- Submit evidence of a minimum of 5-years and 500 hours teaching via;
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience;
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching;
- A statutory declaration stating that you have at least 5-years personal practice, a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 500 hours of teaching experience
- Submission of a AUSactive approved 1000-Hour teacher training certificate OR;
- Submission of a 1000-hour Yoga Australia or Yoga Alliance approved teacher training certificate;
- Submit evidence of a minimum of 10-years+ and 1000 hours teaching via;
- A current resume indicating the required teaching experience;
- A letter of endorsement from your employer or a recent employer verifying your hours of experience teaching;
- A statutory declaration stating that you have greater than 10-years personal practice, 10 years of teaching experience and 1000 hours of teaching experience
- Maintain current nationally recognised First Aid (required to renew every 3 years) and CPR (required to annually).
- Accumulate the applicable amount of Continuing Professional Development (CPDs) relevant to Yoga for each registration period (refer to Professional Development section below)
- minimum of 10 CPDs for those registered for 12-months, or
- minimum of 20 CPDs for those registered for 24-months
The following criteria applies for Yoga Professionals in addition to the methods to accumulate CPDs referenced in the AUSactive CPD Guidelines until December 31st, 2022.
- AUSactive will recognise education approved by Yoga Australia, Yoga Alliance or REPs India, in addition to the existing CPD Guidelines. This will allow Yoga Professionals to claim CPDs that are directly related to Yoga, on a 1 CPD per 1.5 learning hour ratio.
- Non-CPD approved activities “relevant” to Yoga, will be considered through the affiliated education CPD allocations, based on their registration level and recognition from a credible third-party organisation (i.e. SMA). This may apply to relevant movement, anatomy, physiology, business or other appropriate non-CPD approved programs. Affiliate education requirements apply, as per the CPD Guidelines.
- Attending Yoga classes will not be considered for CPDs unless it forms part of a structured mentoring relationship as per the CPD Guidelines.
- Note that all other activities in the CPD Guidelines that apply to existing REPs will also apply to Yoga Professionals, except where the activity is not relevant to their registration category.
| Category | CPD Allocation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliated Education (Education not submitted by Education/Training provider for CPD approval) | ||
| Yoga Specific Education | 1 CPD per 1.5 hours of education time* | Yoga specific education approved by a credible third party (i.e. Yoga Australia, Yoga Alliance) |
| Affiliated Education | 1 CPD per 2 hours of Education (CPD caps apply) | Education relevant to Yoga practice approved by a credible body (e.g. SMA) |
* Certificate of completion and education outline must be supplied. Additional evidence may be requested.
