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Trainee Membership for Aspiring Yoga Teachers

This membership is a great addition while you are on your yoga teacher training course. Resources, discounts, and a community of other trainees are waiting for you!
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Connected To A Strong Community

Connect with your peers in the Trainee Facebook Group and learn from experts in the YAP monthly webinars. You are welcomed with open arms.

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Kickstart Your Yoga Teaching Career

By joining the career path at the beginning of your journey, you are more likely to succeed! Access the tools you need to set up your yoga teachings.

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Trainee Membership Features

Everything You Need

Resources

Continue learning about yoga and gain crucial business skills

Resources

Community

Online Facebook group exclusive to trainee yoga teachers

Community

Development

Opportunities to develop are sent to you regularly

Development

All The Details

Your Portal

Access to the Trainee Hub full of resources
Your Portal

Discount Codes

Save big on yoga-related products and services

Discount Codes

Yoga Magazines

Keep learning about yoga with Amrita Magazine
Yoga Magazines

Help Centre

A dedicated place to receive answers to your questions immediately!
Help Centre

Trainee Group

Ask questions and meet trainees in the group
Trainee Group

Insurance

Available to UK and Eire for a small one-time fee

Insurance

Experience Trainee Hub

As a trainee member, you unlock the doors to our remarkable Trainee Hub, a treasure trove of invaluable resources. Within this hub, you'll discover a variety of assets at your fingertips:

  • Tips for trainee success
  • Tools for starting your teaching journey
  • Insightful blogs about launching your business
  • Exclusive promotional codes
  • And a plethora of additional resources!

Best of all, it's completely complimentary and doesn't require any login! Once you've secured access, don't forget to bookmark the page, making it a go-to resource during your entire training period.

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Part Of A Community

Attending a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training journey is an exhilarating yet intimidating experience. Whenever you seek motivation or advice, find solace and support among your fellow trainees and the dedicated YAP team.

  • Private Facebook group for trainees
  • Help centre to answer your questions
  • Live chat with the YAP team
  • Monthly newsletter in your inbox
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Committed To Growth

While you are still learning the foundations of teaching yoga, you may want to start looking ahead at other areas of development. Take advantage of the tree trainee membership that offers:

  • Monthly business webinar
  • Monthly personal well-being webinar
  • Pre-recorded webinars
  • Expert guests on webinars
  • Monthly development email in your inbox

Give yourself a business boost, learn how to take care of your own well-being, and gain advice of teaching techniques. 

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ADD INSURANCE
£25
one-time
Residents of the UK or Ireland ONLY. Maximum 18 months cover OR until you graduate (whichever comes first).
Covers UK and EIRE Residents
£6,000,0000 Indemnity
Professional Indemnity
Products Indemnity
Public Indemnity
Worldwide Cover (excl. USA and Canada)
Unlimited Claims
No Excess Fee
Legal Defence Costs Covered
+ More
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Get Covered With Yoga Trainee Insurance

The Insurance Policy is subject to the following restrictions:

  • MUST be completing a foundation training course with at least 180 contact hours.
  • You cannot already hold a foundation qualification
  • You can teach up to 2 hours per week
  • You must have received approval from your principal teacher before starting to teach
  • Do not teach outside the scope of what you have been taught
  • Stay in regular contact with your principal teacher
  • You must make students aware that you are not a fully qualified yoga teacher
  • The fee you charge for your classes should be lower than a fully qualified yoga teacher would charge (your tutor should approve this).

Frequently Asked Questions

If I train with a school that is registered with YAP, do I automatically receive membership?

Are you enrolled on a Yoga Alliance Professionals (YAP) registered teacher training course? Thats fantastic! You are considered a Trainee Member for the length of your training course. 

However, it's important to note that this is not full yoga teacher membership. Trainee membership only lasts for the length of your course and will expire upon graduation. Additionally, there is an extra fee to take out trainee insurance.

Trainee Members do not receive a profile on the YAP website. Instead, you will gain access to our Trainee Hub. The Trainee Hub has a lot of helpful resources and information. Plus, from the Trainee Hub, you can apply to take out trainee insurance.

After your course has finished and once we receive graduation confirmation from your training school, we will contact you to discuss joining as a full Teacher Member.

How can a trainee upgrade to a teacher?

Your Trainer will normally notify us within 7 days of your course graduation and you can expect to receive an email invitation regarding upgrading to a Teacher Membership.

If you do not receive this and would like to upgrade, please contact our office on 0131 659 9922.

Are trainees allowed to teach classes?

Yes, but there are conditions which must be followed.

  • Have received approval from the Principal Teacher of the training course.
  • Do not teach outside the scope of what they have been taught.
  • Have regular supervision and/or on-going case consultation with their principal teacher (this must be in place).
  • Declare to any recipient in advance that they are not a fully qualified teacher.
  • Any fees charged must be approved by the tutor or school in question and a modest amount can be charged. This must be lower than an experienced and qualified professional would normally charge. 
  • You must have insurance if you are a UK or Irish resident. Check local laws and regulations. 
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Testimonials From Our Members

"Whenever I have called I have always been able to speak to a real person which is so refreshing. Everyone has always been extremely friendly and helpful. So a big thank you to you all!"
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"The YAP team has been fantastic and I'm so glad that I switched over - everyone that I have spoken to has been so helpful which is appreciated"
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