Certification & Professional Insurance

Bodhiyoga teacher training is offered to the highest standards. Completion of the course curriculum entitles you to either a 200 or 500 hours teacher training Certificate. This will allow you to register with the Independent Yoga Network (IYN) Yoga Register. This is an internationally recognised organisation for Yoga teachers and Yoga schools also recognised by the Fitness Industry and will entitle you to obtain professional insurance and apply separately with REPS (Register of Exercise Professionals). Please note we have revised the hours of the course so we are offering 200 or 500

To receive a 200 hour Bodhiyoga teacher training Certification you will be required to;

1. attend the 21 day Foundation Course
2. attend one week open retreat in Spain, Scotland or elsewhere
3. 60 hours home study and assignments
   (which includes going to yoga classes back home)
4. completed within one year of initial training

To receive a 500 hour Bodhiyoga teacher training Certification you will be required to;

1. attend the 21 day Foundation Course
2. attend two one week open retreats in Spain, Scotland or elsewhere
3. attend the 10 day Advanced Teacher training retreat
4. 160 hours home study and assignments
   (which includes attending yoga classes back home)
5. completed within two years of initial training

The Assessment process will be ongoing; based on observation by tutors, peer review and completion of assignments.

Final assessment and award of the Certificate will depend on completion of the relevant courses within the time frame required for each level.

Insurance as a professional yoga teacher

Being a member of IYN (after you are Certified with Bodhiyoga this is a straightforward process) means you can take out insurance with them. The insurance now covers policy holders domiciled anywhere in the world and teaching anywhere in the world except the USA and Canada. Click for more details.

Why the Independent Yoga Network (IYN)?

We have chosen the Independent Yoga Network (IYN) Yoga Register because we recognise that it is important for yoga teachers and prospective yoga teachers to have some support from the wider yoga community. The IYN is supporting yoga teachers to maintain diversity and integrity in their approach to yoga teaching and methodology. Teachers can also acquire professional insurance through this organisation.