Since Yoga is approved as an Asian Game by the Olympic Council of Asia, and will be part of Asian games, and like any sports system accreditation by the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation (AYSF) is a vital mark of excellence and authenticity for yoga teacher training programs across Asia. It ensures that programs adhere to the highest standards of traditional yogic teachings while incorporating modern educational methodologies.

Authenticity and Tradition: AYSF accreditation guarantees that yoga teacher training programs are rooted in traditional practices and philosophies, ensuring the preservation of ancient yoga lineages while adapting to contemporary needs.

Standardization of Quality: Accreditation creates a uniform standard of quality across Asia, ensuring that all accredited programs meet the same rigorous criteria for content, teaching methodology, and ethical standards.

Global Recognition: Accredited programs gain international recognition, providing graduates with credentials that are respected worldwide, enhancing their career opportunities both regionally and globally.

Credibility: Accreditation by the AYSF lends credibility to yoga teacher training programs, attracting students seeking reputable and well-structured courses.

Improved Curriculum: Programs undergo continuous improvement and are evaluated against the evolving standards of yogic education, ensuring that they offer comprehensive and well-rounded instruction.

Professional Development: Teachers and institutions benefit from access to a network of experienced yogi educators and resources, enabling professional growth and the exchange of best practices.

Support for Students: Students of accredited programs receive high-quality education and are better equipped to embark on their teaching careers, confident in the knowledge and skills they have gained.

Continuing Education: The Asian Yogasana Sports Federation (AYSF) will organize advanced seminars, conferences, and workshops on teaching methodologies, combining traditional wisdom with modern scientific insights and contemporary topics related to yoga. These events will provide opportunities for continuous professional development and explore the evolution of yoga in today’s world.

Teachings of Yoga Texts: To preserve the authenticity of teachings and maintain the integrity of Teacher Training programs across Asia, AYSF will offer both online and offline courses focused on specific yoga texts. These courses will be taught by master instructors, ensuring that traditional knowledge is conveyed accurately while adapting to the needs of modern practitioners.

In conclusion, AYSF accreditation elevates yoga teacher training programs in Asia, preserving traditional teachings while enhancing the professional landscape of yoga instruction as well as upscaling and enhancing the skills and expertise of teachers and instructors.

Yoga schools that train teachers must meet rigorous criteria to receive AYSF accreditation. The process ensures that these schools:

Provide a curriculum rooted in traditional yoga practices, including philosophy, asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Maintain a teaching staff with AYSF accreditation as well following the standards.

Follow AYSF’s standards for ethical and professional training environments.

Promote health, safety, and well-being within their courses.

The Asian Yogasana Sports Federation (AYSF) will organize and conduct targeted programs focused on teaching methodology, key yoga texts, and specialized workshops led by master trainers. These programs will be available to all accredited institutions, ensuring that their educators continue to develop their skills and deepen their understanding of traditional yoga teachings while adapting to modern pedagogical approaches.

Schools applying for accreditation are required to submit the following:

5- Business registration in their respective countries or as nonprofit organization.

6- Accreditation by the national federation if any (will speed the process if the national federation is a member country)

7- Physical training syllabi

8- Theoretical training Syllabi

9- Course structure class by class, for both theory and practical session, on excel sheet mentioning the hours of each class (AYSF doesn’t accept any other format)

10- credentials of instructors (main master and owner of the course and advanced teachers and assistant)

11- ownership of the course materials by the Master of the Course , or the lineages curriculum along with supportive document to be able to teach the mentioned curriculum.

12- and student feedback to demonstrate their compliance with AYSF’s quality standards.

13- Fill AYSF accreditation form

14- Email documents to info@asianyogasan.com

15- Pay the verification fees of 50 USD to:

16- Pay school accreditation fee 500 UAD membership after approval