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YOGA
ALLIANCESM STANDARDS
FOR REGISTRATION
Community
Yoga Classes (i.e.,
yoga classes that
are offered to the
general public)
are no longer acceptable
as contact hours
in a RYSSM curriculum.
Although there
can
be value in teacher
trainees observing
teaching styles,
classroom dynamics,
etc., in community
classes, we believe
that this is not
an adequate substitute
for actual YTT
classes. Therefore,
a RYSSM may count
attendance at a
community class
only as non-contact
hours, as outlined
below. However,
Teaching Methodology
or Practicum contact
hours may be earned
if teacher trainees
(a) observe or
assist a community
class taught by
a YTT faculty member,
or (b) teach community
classes under the
direct supervision
of a YTT faculty
member,
and receive feedback
from that faculty
member.
Allowable
Non-Contact HoursAny
of the following,
in order to be counted,
must be an assigned
part of the curriculum.
- Assigned
outside study with an
assessment process-Includes reading, audio/video, internet, etc. The assessment process could be a written report, class discussion, class presentation, test, etc.
It is expected that these outside resources will be thoughtfully chosen to support the
teacher training process and be directly relevant to the subject of yoga (its practice
and/or teaching) and/or anatomy and physiology. Such hours can be counted for all
subject categories except Practicum.
- Written
assignments to be handed in-Such hours can be counted for
all subject categories except Practicum.
- Group
activities-Includes directed discussion, techniques practice,
teaching practice. Such hours can be counted for all subject
categories.
- Evaluating
yoga classes outside the
YTT-Such hours can be counted only
for the Techniques, Teaching Methodology, and Practicum categories. A
maximum of two hours credit can be obtained for each class evaluated,
and each class must be evaluated via a written or oral exercise.
- Teaching
outside classes-Such hours must be documented and can be
counted only for the Practicum category.
Examples of Unallowable Non-Contact Hours
- Personal private practice.
- Attending classes intended for the general public without a corresponding
evaluation process as described above under "Allowable Non-Contact Hours".
If
you have further questions
about these standards changes,
please email standards@yogaalliance.org.
Click
Here for the
Revised Standards
Chart
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