The Yoga Association of Alberta
About The Yoga Association of Alberta
Based in Edmonton, AB, Canada, The Yoga Association of Alberta is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. The school holds RYS 200 and RYS 500 designations through Yoga Alliance. Across 20 verified reviews on Yoga Alliance, students give the program an average of 4.90. Training emphasizes Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, and Gentle Yoga. Students learn from 4 Yoga Alliance–listed trainers. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Weekend formats make the schedule accessible to students with weekday work. To get current program dates and pricing, send a message through the form below.
The Yoga Association of Alberta (YAA) is a non-profit charitable organization that has been supporting and offering yoga in Alberta since 1976. The YAA promotes high standards of yoga instruction through teacher training and equivalency certification and works in co-operation with individuals and yoga communities practising all recognized yoga disciplines.
The YAA’s Teacher Training Program is a flexible pay-as-you-go program where you have the choice of online or in-person modules along with workshops, classes and ongoing study and practicum hours with a mentor of your choice - someone who may be close to home and teaches in a lineage or style you wish to emulate.
The YAA TTP is a 200-Hour mentorship-based program taken over a minimum of one year, which allows time for practicing new skills and integration of knowledge. The main Core Curriculum Classes and Teaching Skills Weekends are held on a rotating schedule, one weekend each month (in Edmonton or livestream via Zoom) over 10 months. Additional hourly requirements are chosen from a variety of options and completed on the student's schedule.
Advanced Training Levels are available at the 500-, 750- and 1,000-Hour Levels and credit for previous training is available through our Equivalency Certification Program.
For more information visit our website at www.yoga.ca
Frequently asked questions
Is The Yoga Association of Alberta Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. The Yoga Association of Alberta is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 500. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.
Where does The Yoga Association of Alberta hold teacher training?
The school is based in Edmonton, AB, Canada. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.
What yoga styles does The Yoga Association of Alberta teach?
The Yoga Association of Alberta teaches Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, and Gentle Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 4 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.
Does The Yoga Association of Alberta have student reviews?
Yes — 20 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.90 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.
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Programs offered
Upcoming cohorts
| Program | Start | End | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYS 500 | 2026-01-01 | 2026-12-31 | — |
| RYS 200 | 2026-01-01 | 2026-12-31 | — |
What they teach
Meet the team
Student reviews
The YAA has an amazing group of experienced Senior Yoga Teachers and I highly recommend this quality school for teacher certification. I have been associated with the YAA since around 2002 and value their standards of excellence!
This training has created wonderful yoga teachers who are perceived by the public and other yoga instructors as well-trained, knowledgeable, caring, respectful, and continual learners. While it takes time to complete this training, the benefits of having time to integrate the teachings as well as the exposure to various teachers and skills are well worth the effort and investment.