Requirements to become a YogaBC 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher

1. Have a personal practice for a minimum of five years.
2. Have completed 300 additional hours of Yoga teacher training course taught by a YogaBC Registered Senior Yoga Teacher or equivalent teacher (see below for equivalents).
3. Experience in teaching Yoga for a minimum of 3 years.
4. 400 hours of teaching experience in Yoga.
5. Have current CPR/First aid through BCRPA, CPRA, St. John's, or YMCA.
6. Maintain YogaBC membership in good standing.

Recognized Equivalents (A copy of your certificate will be required)

• SOYA
• Federation of Ontario Yoga Teachers
• Yoga Association of Alberta
• Any other certificates, including those from the Yoga Alliance, may require fifty (50) additional contact hours to meet YABC standards.

YogaBC Registered 500hr Yoga Teachers will be expected to:

1. Complete 30 hours of continuing education every three years through workshops offered by YABC Registered Senior Yoga Teachers.
2. Understand the recommended YABC Studio Guidelines.
3. Renew their registration every three years.

Registration Fees:

1. YogaBC membership fees. (Basic membership is required)

Ready to Register?

Download the YogaBC Teacher Registry Application Form.

For assistance, or additional information, contact YogaBC to begin the process.