10/10/2026
If you’re thinking about becoming a yoga teacher, you might be asking whether you should wait until 2027 to begin.
If you’re already teaching, you may be unsure whether your credentials will still count.
And if you run a yoga school, you’re likely trying to figure out what these changes mean for your programs.
Yoga Alliance just announced changes to how yoga schools will be recognized beginning in 2027.
It’s also evolving how individual teachers are credentialed, with greater emphasis on education, demonstrated skills, safety, ethics, and professional development.
One important thing to understand: a school’s registration and an individual teacher’s credential are not the same thing.
Changes to RYS designations do not automatically mean the end of RYT 200 or the 200-hour training pathway.
What matters most in all of this is how these changes might strengthen the quality of teacher training. Completing 200 hours is one part of the process. Being prepared to guide people safely and responsibly takes much more than attendance.
Swipe through for what we know so far, what it means for current and future teachers, and what schools should prepare for. Some details are still being released, so Tru3 Yoga will keep following the updates.
What questions do you have about the changes?
Sources: Yoga Alliance 🍃