International Yoga Registry

INTERNATIONAL YOGA FEDERATION registers both individual yoga teachers and yoga teacher training programs (schools, centres, studios, ashrams, societies, asssociations, etc.) who have complied with international minimum educational standards established by the IYF.

International Yoga Federation is a non-profit tax-exempt organization founded in1987, celebrates the authentic yoga teachings of all traditions, the diversity, harmony and integrity of yoga practices throughout the world. From 1987, the emphasis has been on mutual tolerance, respect, friendship, sensitivity and support of different approaches to yoga and an equal voice for every member of the Global Yoga Community. International Yoga Federation is the largest yoga organization in the world and is open to all yogis and yoga organizations. IYF supports the minimum international standards for yoga teachers and organisations from 1987.

In November 1987, International Yoga Federation established a International Yoga Teachers' Registry to recognize and promote yoga teachers with training that meets our international minimum training standards. In 2005, in conjunction with enhanced revised standards for registration, we began recognizing and registering Master degree for teachers with significant teaching experience.