Certification Students who complete their training before December 31, 2023 are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®). How the training works The training course consists of 125 contact hours via Zoom and 75 non-contact hours for self-study. 1. Techniques, training, and practice: 100 hours Minimum contact hours: 75 hours Non-contact hours: 30 hours 2. Teaching methodology: 25 hours Minimum contact hours: 15 hours Non-contact hours: 10 hours 3. Anatomy and physiology: 20 hours Minimum contact hours: 10 hours Non-contact hours: 15 hours 4. Yoga philosophy, lifestyle, and ethics for yoga teachers: 30 hours Minimum contact hours: 20 hours Non-contact hours: 15 hours 5. Practicum: 10 hours Minimum contact hours: 5 hours Non-contact hours: 5 hours