Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs)

Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYT) are educated in the yoga method set forth by B.K.S. Iyengar. 

B.K.S. Iyengar developed all the essential requirements for certification and rules governing certification. These rules and requirements are periodically updated by The Ramamani Iyengar Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India.

Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) have passed an assessment of standards in three categories.

  • A demonstrated practice of asanas;
  • A written exam
  • Demonstrated teaching skills

CIYTs maintain ongoing education, practice, and commitment to the Iyengar method.