News & Notice

Trust is the foundation of any credential. When a student chooses a yoga teacher or school, they are trusting that person or organization to act with care and honesty. This notice reminds all members, and informs the public, of the ethical commitment that sits at the heart of Yoga Alliance EU.

What the Commitment Covers

• Student welfare. Members create a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where every student is treated with dignity.
• Honesty. Members describe their qualifications, training and results accurately and never mislead students or the public.
• Professional boundaries. Members maintain clear and appropriate relationships with students.
• Inclusivity. Members work to make yoga open and accessible to people of all backgrounds, bodies and abilities.
• Respect for the tradition. Members teach yoga with care, accuracy and respect for its roots.
• Continuing learning. Members commit to growing their knowledge and skills over time.

Why It Matters

Standards on paper are only meaningful when people live by them. By asking every member to agree to the same ethical commitment, we help ensure that a Yoga Alliance EU credential stands for more than completed training. It stands for the way a professional chooses to teach and to treat others.

For Members

If you are a credentialed teacher, school or provider, we encourage you to revisit the commitment regularly and to share it with your own students and staff. Displaying your credential is also a way of showing that you hold yourself to these principles.

For Students and the Public

If you are looking for a teacher or school, you can use our directory to check whether a professional holds a credential. If you ever have a concern about the conduct of a credentialed member, we want to hear from you.

Raising a Concern

Concerns can be raised by contacting our team. Every concern is taken seriously and reviewed carefully and fairly. Please include as much detail as you can so that we can look into the matter properly.

You can read more on our Standards and Ethical Commitment page, or contact us with any questions.

Our Ongoing Responsibility

Upholding these principles is not a one-time task. We review our standards from time to time to make sure they stay clear and relevant, and we welcome suggestions from members on how they can be improved.

Thank you to every member who helps make yoga safer, kinder and more trustworthy. Together, we can keep raising the standard of care in yoga.