SAYF School Benefits

Benefits for SAYF Yoga Schools

Why Become a SAYF Teacher Training Program?

Reduce the likelihood of asana injury in practice.
Trainees/Teachers listed and promoted on the SAYF Directory.
Create a sustainable, life-long relationship with yoga asana.
SAYF progressions, options, and adaptations will make graduating teachers' classes inclusive and accessible.
Both Trainees (& students) feel cared about and understood when teachers are guiding them in a way that is empowering for their bodies.
SAYF empowers asana practitioners to sustain a practice long enough to also discover the psychological and personal/spiritual benefits of yoga.

Satisfies the 20 hours of online biomechanics training now required by Yoga Alliance (YA).
20 CE hours. This training also satisfies continuing education credits for many organizations.
SAYF easily integrates into your existing TT and offers both Joint Action & Pose PDF/Manuals.
Focus on teaching what really inspires you in your TT program.

SAYF can be added to a 200-hour or 300-hour level training to create a common understanding amongst Trainees.
Discounted Liability Insurance for SAYF-Certified Teachers & Studios.

Your TT/RYS listed on the SAYF Directory. Those looking to find a SAYF-Certified TT Program can easily find you.

SAYF can help create a shared understanding around yoga biomechanics to avoid confusion and contradiction around alignment within a yoga community.
Medical professionals and therapists will feel more confident referring their patients to your TT program.
Retain trainees, teachers and students (some practitioners discontinue their practice due to acute or chronic injury).

A 20 hour self-paced online training that is both in-depth yet, digestible for many yoga training backgrounds.
Explore the basics of human movement mechanics and generally agreed upon principles that reduce the likelihood of yoga injury.
Learn through text, dynamic videos, images, and other diverse learning tools.
20 quizzes, one for each chapter, and a final exam that are built in as an additional learning and study tool.
Apply an approach is based in common sense, seeking to bridge the gap between experience, expert opinion, tradition, and research.
Connect with a growing professional community oriented around sustainable asana!
Build your credibility, SEO, and visibility as a SAYF-Certified Studio through our online directory.
Manage your Instructor team, SAYF profile & access additional resources through our Studio Admin Portal.

One Free* SAYF Certification for studio owner/manager, or other teacher/trainee you designate. ($498 value, *$1 processing fee)
All your studio teachers or trainee's receive 40% off SAYF Training ($200 savings per instructor)
Listing on SAYF Website Directory
Life-time use of our Studio Admin portal to manage studio instructors, teacher trainees, and SAYF Studio Directory
E-marketing Materials: Downloadable SAYF-Certified Studio images, SM templates, & Informational Posters
Studio Insurance Premium Discounts
SAYF Summit Registration Discounts (when available)
SAYF provides 20 hours of Continuing Education for many organization, a substantial benefit for all of your teachers who need CE's.
Downloadable Education Materials:

School Registration jumps to $198 later, so take advantage of your initial 50% off offer and your free SAYF Training!