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Yoga Alliance is the leading nonprofit association representing the yoga community worldwide. Our work is a direct reflection of yoga professionals’ needs and feedback, and supports and fosters the high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable teaching yoga everywhere.
We do this through:
• Celebrating and uplifting the many diverse yoga styles, traditions, and lineages;
• Upholding the worldwide growth of yoga through education and community, including Digital Event programming;
• Encouraging safe yoga instruction via quantitative Standards and a member-wide Ethical Commitment, which includes an enhanced Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice, and responsibility to equity in yoga;
• Advocating for self-regulation in the yoga industry, our community's protection from unfair or unnecessarily burdensome patents, taxation, or government regulation; and universal access to high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable yoga practices;
• Serving the member community by providing tools for professional growth and development, exclusive benefits, and timely resources and information including those on COVID-19 and Social Justice;
• Fostering accountability within our standards, membership, and internal team; and
• Providing yoga schools and yoga teachers with effective business practices to help achieve success.
We do this through:
• Celebrating and uplifting the many diverse yoga styles, traditions, and lineages;
• Upholding the worldwide growth of yoga through education and community, including Digital Event programming;
• Encouraging safe yoga instruction via quantitative Standards and a member-wide Ethical Commitment, which includes an enhanced Code of Conduct, Scope of Practice, and responsibility to equity in yoga;
• Advocating for self-regulation in the yoga industry, our community's protection from unfair or unnecessarily burdensome patents, taxation, or government regulation; and universal access to high quality, safe, accessible, and equitable yoga practices;
• Serving the member community by providing tools for professional growth and development, exclusive benefits, and timely resources and information including those on COVID-19 and Social Justice;
• Fostering accountability within our standards, membership, and internal team; and
• Providing yoga schools and yoga teachers with effective business practices to help achieve success.
Overview
Location
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Employees
51-200
Founded date
1999
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Oct 25, 2025 | Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – Deepen Your Practice & Become a Teacher | Share Share Share Share Email Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas and blessed by the sacred Ganges River, Rishikesh has long been known as the Yoga Capital of the World. Every year, thousands of seekers from across the globe ... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Maricel Torrent Recognized by Influential Women 2025 | CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Influential Women is honored to have selected Maricel Torrent for its prestigious 2025 feature, recognizing her outstanding contributions as a seasoned drug discovery expe... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | YogaRenew Launches Mobile App with Comprehensive Collection of Online Yoga Classes, Series and Workshops | The international leader in online teacher training, YogaRenew, introduces new mobile app on International Yoga Day HOBOKEN, N.J., June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- YogaRenew, the international leader in online yoga teacher training, toda... |
| May 4, 2024 | After making global headlines, yoga officially makes debut in Pakistan | |
| Dec 9, 2021 | How to use yoga to lose weight: The best poses and practices for shedding pounds | Reviews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Health How to use yoga to lose weight: The best poses and practices for shedding pounds Written by Erin Heger; edited by Saman... |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Should you do Pilates or yoga? Which is best for weight loss, burning calories, and toning your muscles | Yoga’s emphasis on breath-work and meditation makes it more relaxing than Pilates. Cavan Images/Getty images Both Pilates and yoga are exercises designed to build strength and improve flexibility. Yoga and Pilates are both good for weight l... |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Should you do Pilates or yoga? Which is best for weight loss, burning calories, and toning your muscles | Reviews Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Health Should you do Pilates or yoga? Which is best for weight loss, burning calories, and toning your muscles Written by Alli... |
| May 28, 2020 | 7 Big Changes Coming To Yoga Studios When They Reopen | Expect socially distanced mats and smaller classes when yoga studios reopen. Getty |
| Nov 23, 2019 | Testing Sanctuary, ‘the most personal, immersive wellness studio experience in the universe’ | In my zen mood, preparing for a virtual yoga session inside Sanctuary’s studio near downtown Seattle. (Photo by Ashley Conlin) For 80 minutes on Thursday, in the midst of another busy day at work, I was transported to a different world. The... |
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FAQ about Yoga Alliance
When was Yoga Alliance founded?
Yoga Alliance was founded in 1999.
What has the press written about Yoga Alliance?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning Yoga Alliance, among them “Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh – Deepen Your Practice & Become a Teacher” (Oct 25, 2025) and “Maricel Torrent Recognized by Influential Women 2025” (Sep 15, 2025).
Is Yoga Alliance still active?
Yes, Yoga Alliance is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Apr 30, 2026.