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International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC) 
A clear pathway for sincere practitioners everywhere. Rooted in authentic sources, built for real practice, and designed to keep you connected—wherever you are.

Explore IYEC Apply Contact
IYEC offers a path for every sincere practitioner—regardless of where you live or which style you practice. Rooted in the original sources of yoga, this training invites you to feel the quiet strength of the Himalayas in your breath, to grow in peace and friendship within a community that transcends borders, and to reconnect with what is most real within you. Step forward with clarity, practice with depth, and teach with integrity.

“IYEC helped me bring clarity to my teaching. The 16-hour intensive was focused, practical, and deeply rooted.”

Participant • Teacher Training

“I felt connected across borders. The learning was direct and meaningful—no unnecessary hours, just real progress.”

Participant • International Cohort

“A reliable institution I can stay in touch with. I started with 16 hours and now I’m planning the 200-hour pathway.”

Participant • Pathway Continuation

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International Yoga Expert Certification Program
(Teacher Training)

A time-efficient training program you can trust—wherever you are. Begin with IYEC’s 16-hour intensive course (theory and practice), stay connected with a reliable institution, and expand your skills through optional 100-, 200-, and 300+ hour pathways as your journey progresses.

© 2026 American Yoga Association

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Learn and teach with clarity and standards

Professional yoga education and certification pathways

American Yoga Association supports teachers and aspiring instructors through structured training programs, transparent requirements, and certificate verification. Program details are provided on each program page to keep the home page clear and easy to navigate.

Explore Teacher Training IYEC Overview Apply Now Contact
Education programs
Programs designed with clear learning steps and practical teaching outcomes.
View programs
Certification pathways
Program pages explain the overview, format, and next steps so applicants know what to expect.
Featured: IYEC
Verification and standards
A professional approach to certificate checks and quality assurance.
Verify a certificate
IYEC logo
Featured program
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)
A structured pathway designed for confident teaching and professional standards. Visit the program page for official details and cohort information.
Go to IYEC Apply
IYEC
For aspiring and active teachers
A clear learning route with transparent expectations.
  • Structured programs with step-by-step progression
  • Professional learning environment and guidance
  • Program overview pages with clear next steps
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Verification and credibility
Support for certificate checks and responsible standards.
  • Certificate verification option (if available on your site)
  • Program pages with consistent presentation
  • Contact support for questions and confirmation

How it works

A simple path from interest to program participation.

Step 1
Choose a program
Start from the programs page and open the overview you need.
Step 2
Review the overview
Understand format, requirements, and next steps from the program page.
Step 3
Apply and join
Submit your application to receive cohort and participation details.
Start with IYEC
Visit the IYEC overview page for the official description and next steps.
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American Yoga Association
Education, standards, and professional development
Global yoga education and professional standards

A trusted pathway for yoga education, certification, and teaching development

We support teachers and aspiring instructors with structured programs, clear methodology, and a professional approach to learning and verification.

For details on curriculum, cohorts, and certification, please visit the relevant program page.
Yoga education
Featured pathway
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)

What we do

We focus on clear learning experiences, consistent standards, and practical teaching outcomes.

About us
Education programs
Structured trainings designed to build real teaching capability, step by step.
Certification pathways
Clear program pages and requirements so applicants know what to expect.
Verification and standards
A professional approach to certificate verification and quality assurance.
Featured program
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)
A structured training experience designed for confident teaching, clear sequencing, and professional standards.

Why people choose our programs

We prioritize clarity, structure, and professional standards from the first step to certification.

Structured learning
Clear steps and expectations
Practical outcomes
Teaching-ready approach
Professional standards
Consistency and quality focus
Verification
Certificate checks available

How it works

Step 1
Choose a program
Review the overview page to understand the goals and requirements.
Step 2
Join a cohort
Participate in the schedule and learning process defined for your cohort.
Step 3
Receive certification
Complete the program and receive certificate guidance and next steps.

Participant feedback

Short comments that reflect clarity, structure, and learning value.

“The structure made it easier to teach with confidence and plan classes more clearly.”
[Name], [Country]
“A professional approach that helped me improve cueing and class flow.”
[Name], [Country]
“Clear steps, clear expectations, and a strong sense of standards.”
[Name], [Country]
Ready to explore IYEC?
Visit the program overview page for cohort details, curriculum information, and next steps.
© 2026 American Yoga Association. All rights reserved.

IYEC

International Yoga Expert Certification

International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)

A practical, step-by-step program designed to help yoga teachers and aspiring instructors build confident class sequencing, clear teaching skills, and professional standards.

  • Learn how to structure a complete 60-minute yoga class with clarity
  • Improve cueing, demonstration, and safe adjustments
  • Receive an official IYEC Certificate and ongoing support after completion

Available worldwide. Online cohorts and selected in-person options may be offered depending on season and location.

Duration
16 hours total (delivered across [X] sessions)
Level
Beginner-friendly for teaching, valuable for experienced instructors
Support
Access to post-program guidance and resources

Who IYEC is for

IYEC is built for people who want to teach yoga with structure, confidence, and consistency.

  • Yoga practitioners who want to become instructors
  • Yoga teachers who want stronger sequencing and class design
  • Studio trainers who want a clear methodology for teaching
  • Coaches and wellness facilitators who want a yoga teaching framework

What you will gain

Clear methodology, better teaching language, and a practical structure you can use immediately.

A reliable class structure
Learn a clear method to plan and deliver a full 60-minute yoga class from start to finish.
Sequencing that makes sense
Build intelligent transitions, pacing, and class flow that supports focus, safety, and results.
Clear cueing and teaching language
Improve how you speak, demonstrate, and guide students with confidence.
Safety and modifications
Learn how to offer variations and adjustments for different bodies and experience levels.
Professional teaching practice
Strengthen your instructor presence, lesson planning, and the skills that help students trust you.
Certificate and next-step support
Complete the program, receive your IYEC Certificate, and continue improving with guidance and resources.

Curriculum

Modules are designed to build your teaching structure step by step. Adjust module titles to match your official outline.

Module 1: Foundations of teaching
  • Instructor mindset and class responsibility
  • How to create a safe and welcoming class environment
Module 2: Class structure
  • Building a full 60-minute class
  • Warm-up, main flow, peak, cool-down, closing
Module 3: Sequencing method
  • Transitions and pacing
  • How to choose postures and organize progressions
Module 4: Cueing and demonstration
  • Clear verbal cues
  • Demonstration skills and timing
Module 5: Safety, modifications, and adjustments
  • Offering variations
  • Principles of safe corrections and alignment awareness
Module 6: Professional practice
  • Lesson planning and delivery
  • How to review and improve your teaching

Certificate

Complete the program and receive an official IYEC Certificate. Add your verification or registry details here if applicable.

  • Official IYEC Certificate upon successful completion
  • Certificate ID / verification option (add details if you use one)
  • Recommended next steps and ongoing support resources

FAQ

Do I need prior yoga teacher training?
No. IYEC is designed to be approachable for aspiring instructors and useful for experienced teachers who want stronger structure.
Is this program online or in-person?
Online cohorts are available worldwide. In-person options may be offered in selected locations depending on the season.
How long is the program?
The program is 16 hours total, delivered across [X] sessions.
What happens after completion?
You receive an IYEC Certificate and can access follow-up guidance and resources.

Contact

For cohort dates, format details, and questions about eligibility, reach out anytime.

Email: info@americanyogaassociation.net


INTERNATIONAL YOGA EXPERTS

ALGERIA                                                  
 2020 / 0015 KHAOULA SADALLAH                       
 

ARGENTINA   
2020 / 0002  CHRISTIAN MAXIMILIANO ERLAN MONTI
Contact:
+54 9 3513 67-0958
erlanmonti@hotmail.com
2020 / 0016  MARIA LAURA CARRANZA ALIAGA  
Contact:
+54 9 3516 45-1418
laucarranzaaliaga@gmail.com
2020-00017 GLORIA EUGENIA SANCHEZ MOYANO 
Contact:
gloeusan@hotmail.com 
2020-0018 GUNTER ERLAN MONTI 
Contact:
+5493513536623
2020-0019 MARIA NOELIA ALBERTI 
Contact:
+5493517307998
noealberti35@gmail.com
2020-0020 MARTI ERNESTO LAFFORGUE 
2020-0021 CAMILA CARRANZA
Contact:
+54 9 3516806112



AUSTRIA
2020 / 0004 EMIN OZTURK  
Contact:
+43 699 10061706
emino@hotmail.com


BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA      
2020 / 0003  DAREL KAPETANOVIC      
Contact:
+387 62 505 013
kape.darel@gmail.com


BRAZIL      
2020 / 00030 LAIO HENRIQUE LEAL RAMOS  
 


FRANCE 
2020 / 0012 OYTUN SULTAN AYGUN  
Contact:
+33 6 41 82 45 14
oytunaygun@hotmail.com


INDIA
2020 / 0001  RISHI RANJAN 


MEXICO
2021 / 0029  SHERINA L. SHAHBAZIAN 


PAKISTAN
2023 / 0148  MUHAMMAD NAEEM
Contact:
+92 321 7618793
Email: yogi.naeem@gmail.com


RUSSIA
2020 / 0013  KHRISTINA PUSHKINA


TURKEY
GU1698 MERVE TANRIVERDI                           
GU1699 NUR BAHAR TUZUNER                  
GU1700 PELIN DUMAN                             
GU1701 GUVEN AKBAS                                                        
ENGIN BINER                                                  
CIGDEM UST                                                   
GU1725 UMIT BEBEK                                                                            
AYSENUR TANRIVERDI                                                                                                             
GU1702 SENAY ARDIHAN                                 
GU1708 ELCIN YUCEL                                
GUNSEL DILMEN                           
GU1705 NURHAN UNSAL GUMUS                                                                                 
 MERAL TEKES                                 



UNITED KINGDOM
2020 / 0014 FIRDEVS AKAR HONEYWILL     
Contact:   
+44 7881 287143
akarfirdevs@hotmail.com                                    
2020 / 0011 MIA SUE MILLER 
Contact:
+44 7810 307366
minekutluay@hotmail.com


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2020 / 0013 KRISTINA PUSHKINA 
Contact:
+1 (213) 677-8125
divinefeminine5@gmail.com
2020 / 0010 HANNAH BACARON  
Contact:
+1 (562) 335-9990
hannah.bacaron@gmail.com
2020 / 0009 NIDHI TIYYAGURA  
Contact:
+1 (209) 561-0279
nidhitiyyagura@gmail.com
2020 / 0008 JAMES URIU 
Contact:
+1 (949) 246-1473
jamesuriu@gmail.com
 2020 / 0007 HARUNA URIU 
Contact:
+1 (209) 607-0141
haruna.uriu@gmail.com
2020 / 0006 ICH D. NGO 
Contact:
ichngo@sbcglobal.net
 2020 / 0005  AMANDA HARMON KOPPE  
Contatct:
+1 (949) 939-8244
akoppe392@gmail.com 
 
                                                                                   

HOME KIRMIZI

Go beyond borders. Go deeper. Go true.

International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC) 
A clear pathway for sincere practitioners everywhere. Rooted in authentic sources, built for real practice, and designed to keep you connected—wherever you are.

Explore IYEC Apply Contact
IYEC offers a path for every sincere practitioner—regardless of where you live or which style you practice. Rooted in the original sources of yoga, this training invites you to feel the quiet strength of the Himalayas in your breath, to grow in peace and friendship within a community that transcends borders, and to reconnect with what is most real within you. Step forward with clarity, practice with depth, and teach with integrity.

“IYEC helped me bring clarity to my teaching. The 16-hour intensive was focused, practical, and deeply rooted.”

Participant • Teacher Training

“I felt connected across borders. The learning was direct and meaningful—no unnecessary hours, just real progress.”

Participant • International Cohort

“A reliable institution I can stay in touch with. I started with 16 hours and now I’m planning the 200-hour pathway.”

Participant • Pathway Continuation

IYEC visual
International Yoga Expert Certification Program
(Teacher Training)

A time-efficient training program you can trust—wherever you are. Begin with IYEC’s 16-hour intensive course (theory and practice), stay connected with a reliable institution, and expand your skills through optional 100-, 200-, and 300+ hour pathways as your journey progresses.

© 2026 American Yoga Association

HOME1

Learn and teach with clarity and standards

Professional yoga education and certification pathways

American Yoga Association supports teachers and aspiring instructors through structured training programs, transparent requirements, and certificate verification. Program details are provided on each program page to keep the home page clear and easy to navigate.

Explore Teacher Training IYEC Overview Apply Now Contact
Education programs
Programs designed with clear learning steps and practical teaching outcomes.
View programs
Certification pathways
Program pages explain the overview, format, and next steps so applicants know what to expect.
Featured: IYEC
Verification and standards
A professional approach to certificate checks and quality assurance.
Verify a certificate
IYEC logo
Featured program
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)
A structured pathway designed for confident teaching and professional standards. Visit the program page for official details and cohort information.
Go to IYEC Apply
IYEC
For aspiring and active teachers
A clear learning route with transparent expectations.
  • Structured programs with step-by-step progression
  • Professional learning environment and guidance
  • Program overview pages with clear next steps
Logo
Verification and credibility
Support for certificate checks and responsible standards.
  • Certificate verification option (if available on your site)
  • Program pages with consistent presentation
  • Contact support for questions and confirmation

How it works

A simple path from interest to program participation.

Step 1
Choose a program
Start from the programs page and open the overview you need.
Step 2
Review the overview
Understand format, requirements, and next steps from the program page.
Step 3
Apply and join
Submit your application to receive cohort and participation details.
Start with IYEC
Visit the IYEC overview page for the official description and next steps.
IYEC Overview Apply Now Contact
© 2026 American Yoga Association. All rights reserved.

HOME

 
American Yoga Association
Education, standards, and professional development
Global yoga education and professional standards

A trusted pathway for yoga education, certification, and teaching development

We support teachers and aspiring instructors with structured programs, clear methodology, and a professional approach to learning and verification.

For details on curriculum, cohorts, and certification, please visit the relevant program page.
Yoga education
Featured pathway
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)

What we do

We focus on clear learning experiences, consistent standards, and practical teaching outcomes.

About us
Education programs
Structured trainings designed to build real teaching capability, step by step.
Certification pathways
Clear program pages and requirements so applicants know what to expect.
Verification and standards
A professional approach to certificate verification and quality assurance.
Featured program
International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)
A structured training experience designed for confident teaching, clear sequencing, and professional standards.

Why people choose our programs

We prioritize clarity, structure, and professional standards from the first step to certification.

Structured learning
Clear steps and expectations
Practical outcomes
Teaching-ready approach
Professional standards
Consistency and quality focus
Verification
Certificate checks available

How it works

Step 1
Choose a program
Review the overview page to understand the goals and requirements.
Step 2
Join a cohort
Participate in the schedule and learning process defined for your cohort.
Step 3
Receive certification
Complete the program and receive certificate guidance and next steps.

Participant feedback

Short comments that reflect clarity, structure, and learning value.

“The structure made it easier to teach with confidence and plan classes more clearly.”
[Name], [Country]
“A professional approach that helped me improve cueing and class flow.”
[Name], [Country]
“Clear steps, clear expectations, and a strong sense of standards.”
[Name], [Country]
Ready to explore IYEC?
Visit the program overview page for cohort details, curriculum information, and next steps.
© 2026 American Yoga Association. All rights reserved.

IYEC

International Yoga Expert Certification

International Yoga Expert Certification (IYEC)

A practical, step-by-step program designed to help yoga teachers and aspiring instructors build confident class sequencing, clear teaching skills, and professional standards.

  • Learn how to structure a complete 60-minute yoga class with clarity
  • Improve cueing, demonstration, and safe adjustments
  • Receive an official IYEC Certificate and ongoing support after completion

Available worldwide. Online cohorts and selected in-person options may be offered depending on season and location.

Duration
16 hours total (delivered across [X] sessions)
Level
Beginner-friendly for teaching, valuable for experienced instructors
Support
Access to post-program guidance and resources

Who IYEC is for

IYEC is built for people who want to teach yoga with structure, confidence, and consistency.

  • Yoga practitioners who want to become instructors
  • Yoga teachers who want stronger sequencing and class design
  • Studio trainers who want a clear methodology for teaching
  • Coaches and wellness facilitators who want a yoga teaching framework

What you will gain

Clear methodology, better teaching language, and a practical structure you can use immediately.

A reliable class structure
Learn a clear method to plan and deliver a full 60-minute yoga class from start to finish.
Sequencing that makes sense
Build intelligent transitions, pacing, and class flow that supports focus, safety, and results.
Clear cueing and teaching language
Improve how you speak, demonstrate, and guide students with confidence.
Safety and modifications
Learn how to offer variations and adjustments for different bodies and experience levels.
Professional teaching practice
Strengthen your instructor presence, lesson planning, and the skills that help students trust you.
Certificate and next-step support
Complete the program, receive your IYEC Certificate, and continue improving with guidance and resources.

Curriculum

Modules are designed to build your teaching structure step by step. Adjust module titles to match your official outline.

Module 1: Foundations of teaching
  • Instructor mindset and class responsibility
  • How to create a safe and welcoming class environment
Module 2: Class structure
  • Building a full 60-minute class
  • Warm-up, main flow, peak, cool-down, closing
Module 3: Sequencing method
  • Transitions and pacing
  • How to choose postures and organize progressions
Module 4: Cueing and demonstration
  • Clear verbal cues
  • Demonstration skills and timing
Module 5: Safety, modifications, and adjustments
  • Offering variations
  • Principles of safe corrections and alignment awareness
Module 6: Professional practice
  • Lesson planning and delivery
  • How to review and improve your teaching

Certificate

Complete the program and receive an official IYEC Certificate. Add your verification or registry details here if applicable.

  • Official IYEC Certificate upon successful completion
  • Certificate ID / verification option (add details if you use one)
  • Recommended next steps and ongoing support resources

FAQ

Do I need prior yoga teacher training?
No. IYEC is designed to be approachable for aspiring instructors and useful for experienced teachers who want stronger structure.
Is this program online or in-person?
Online cohorts are available worldwide. In-person options may be offered in selected locations depending on the season.
How long is the program?
The program is 16 hours total, delivered across [X] sessions.
What happens after completion?
You receive an IYEC Certificate and can access follow-up guidance and resources.

Contact

For cohort dates, format details, and questions about eligibility, reach out anytime.

Email: info@americanyogaassociation.net


INTERNATIONAL YOGA EXPERTS

ALGERIA                                                  
 2020 / 0015 KHAOULA SADALLAH                       
 

ARGENTINA   
2020 / 0002  CHRISTIAN MAXIMILIANO ERLAN MONTI
Contact:
+54 9 3513 67-0958
erlanmonti@hotmail.com
2020 / 0016  MARIA LAURA CARRANZA ALIAGA  
Contact:
+54 9 3516 45-1418
laucarranzaaliaga@gmail.com
2020-00017 GLORIA EUGENIA SANCHEZ MOYANO 
Contact:
gloeusan@hotmail.com 
2020-0018 GUNTER ERLAN MONTI 
Contact:
+5493513536623
2020-0019 MARIA NOELIA ALBERTI 
Contact:
+5493517307998
noealberti35@gmail.com
2020-0020 MARTI ERNESTO LAFFORGUE 
2020-0021 CAMILA CARRANZA
Contact:
+54 9 3516806112



AUSTRIA
2020 / 0004 EMIN OZTURK  
Contact:
+43 699 10061706
emino@hotmail.com


BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA      
2020 / 0003  DAREL KAPETANOVIC      
Contact:
+387 62 505 013
kape.darel@gmail.com


BRAZIL      
2020 / 00030 LAIO HENRIQUE LEAL RAMOS  
 


FRANCE 
2020 / 0012 OYTUN SULTAN AYGUN  
Contact:
+33 6 41 82 45 14
oytunaygun@hotmail.com


INDIA
2020 / 0001  RISHI RANJAN 


MEXICO
2021 / 0029  SHERINA L. SHAHBAZIAN 


PAKISTAN
2023 / 0148  MUHAMMAD NAEEM
Contact:
+92 321 7618793
Email: yogi.naeem@gmail.com


RUSSIA
2020 / 0013  KHRISTINA PUSHKINA


TURKEY
GU1698 MERVE TANRIVERDI                           
GU1699 NUR BAHAR TUZUNER                  
GU1700 PELIN DUMAN                             
GU1701 GUVEN AKBAS                                                        
ENGIN BINER                                                  
CIGDEM UST                                                   
GU1725 UMIT BEBEK                                                                            
AYSENUR TANRIVERDI                                                                                                             
GU1702 SENAY ARDIHAN                                 
GU1708 ELCIN YUCEL                                
GUNSEL DILMEN                           
GU1705 NURHAN UNSAL GUMUS                                                                                 
 MERAL TEKES                                 



UNITED KINGDOM
2020 / 0014 FIRDEVS AKAR HONEYWILL     
Contact:   
+44 7881 287143
akarfirdevs@hotmail.com                                    
2020 / 0011 MIA SUE MILLER 
Contact:
+44 7810 307366
minekutluay@hotmail.com


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
2020 / 0013 KRISTINA PUSHKINA 
Contact:
+1 (213) 677-8125
divinefeminine5@gmail.com
2020 / 0010 HANNAH BACARON  
Contact:
+1 (562) 335-9990
hannah.bacaron@gmail.com
2020 / 0009 NIDHI TIYYAGURA  
Contact:
+1 (209) 561-0279
nidhitiyyagura@gmail.com
2020 / 0008 JAMES URIU 
Contact:
+1 (949) 246-1473
jamesuriu@gmail.com
 2020 / 0007 HARUNA URIU 
Contact:
+1 (209) 607-0141
haruna.uriu@gmail.com
2020 / 0006 ICH D. NGO 
Contact:
ichngo@sbcglobal.net
 2020 / 0005  AMANDA HARMON KOPPE  
Contatct:
+1 (949) 939-8244
akoppe392@gmail.com 
 
                                                                                   

 
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