Can I incorporate animals into my yoga classes?

If you plan to run yoga classes or workshops that include animals (such as puppies, goats, alpacas, etc.), please check with your insurance company to ensure you are covered.

For members with insurance through Balens as part of their membership:

Members of the Yoga Alliance Professionals Master Insurance Policy should check with Balens to see whether they are covered. They will review requests on a case-by-case basis.

You will need to provide them with a copy of your risk assessment and the health and safety protocols you have in place.

You can contact Balens on +44 01684 580 771 or YAP@balens.co.uk.

You can also reach them on live chat on their website from Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, and on Tuesdays from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

Please let them know you are a Yoga Alliance Professionals member on the master policy.