This is the American division of Yoga Alliance International, an organization recognized by and registered with the government of India.  We are devoted to nurturing authentic yoga traditions throughout the world. Yoga Alliance America not only establishes a link among yoga centres and yoga teachers of diverse traditions throughout the American region (i.e. North, Central, and South Americas), but also offers professional, certified Yoga Teacher Training Courses. In addition, Yoga Alliance America plans to host conferences in the region in order to provide yoga teachers and centres with a forum where they can express themselves.  (Please note that we have no affiliation with Yoga Alliance USA.)

NEW: TRANSFORMATIONAL YOGA RETREAT IN THE HIMALAYAS scheduled!  For more information, click here or contact Ishwari at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  (Some older web browsers may not fully support the link, so please ensure that your web browser is up-to-date in order to view the full schedule online.)

Shizuyo Okada (Yogini Ishwari) is the Regional Director of Yoga Alliance America. She brings to her position a passion for yoga and a heartfelt desire to share the transforming effects of yoga among people world-wide. To find our more about her, check the About Us section.

If you run a yoga centre and are looking for qualified, certified teachers, register with us. We will be happy to assist you in your search to find the right teachers.

And remember, Registration - whether you are an instructor or an institution -  is absolutely FREE!

If you are planning to set up a yoga centre, and are wondering how to go about it, contact us. The Advisory Board at Yoga Alliance International has a wealth of experience in the field, and we will be very pleased to help you in all ways, including development of a website.

Closely connected to Yoga Alliance International, Yoga Alliance America maintains a Yoga Teachers' Registry and a Registry of Yoga Schools/Centers to recognize and promote teachers with training that meets our standards. Teachers certified by Yoga Alliance International are authorized to use the initials "CYT®" (Certified Yoga Teacher) after their name. We issue logos for enrolled teachers to use in their resumes, advertising, and business endeavors.

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