I’ve upgraded one of my Yoga Alliance designations. I now hold an E-RYT 500 designation.
What does this designation mean?
E-RYT 500
E-RYT 500 is the highest level of certification recognized by the Yoga Alliance. To earn this designation, a yoga teacher must meet the following criteria:
- RYT 500 Certification: The teacher must first have completed their RYT 500 certification, indicating that they have completed at least 500 hours of advanced yoga teacher training
- Teaching Experience: E-RYT 500 teachers must have taught a minimum of 2,000 hours of yoga classes since completing their RYT 200 certification. A substantial portion of these teaching hours must be at the 500-hour level.
E-RYT 500 instructors are considered experts in the field of yoga and are qualified to lead teacher training programs at both the 200-hour and 500-hour levels.