Certification Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Certification Requirements

To receive your SiddharthYogaPeeth certification, you must:

  • Attendance: Maintain minimum 90% attendance across all training modules.
  • Assignments: Complete all written assignments, journal entries, and reading work.
  • Teaching Practicum: Successfully deliver required teaching demonstrations (evaluated by senior faculty).
  • Written Assessment: Pass the final written assessment with a minimum score of 70%.
  • Practical Assessment: Pass the practical teaching assessment evaluated by a panel of certified instructors.
  • Fees: All program fees must be paid in full before certification is issued.

Certifications Offered

RYT-200 (Online)
200 contact hours60 DaysPrereq: None
RYT-200 (Residential)
200 contact hours21 DaysPrereq: None
RYT-300
300 contact hours30 DaysPrereq: RYT-200 certification
RYT-500
500 contact hours51 DaysPrereq: None (combined path)

Yoga Alliance Registration

Upon successful completion, SiddharthYogaPeeth provides:

  • A SiddharthYogaPeeth certificate of completion.
  • A letter of recommendation for Yoga Alliance registration.
  • Guidance on the Yoga Alliance registration process.
  • All required documentation and transcripts for your application.

Please note: SiddharthYogaPeeth provides all necessary training and documentation. Registration with Yoga Alliance is a separate process managed by the student directly with Yoga Alliance. Registration fees to Yoga Alliance are the student's responsibility.

Continuing Education

Yoga Alliance requires RYTs to complete continuing education hours to maintain active status. SiddharthYogaPeeth offers:

  • Alumni workshops and masterclasses (qualifying for CE hours).
  • Online continuing education modules.
  • Annual alumni retreat at Samarthguru Dham.
  • Advanced program pathways (RYT-300, Yoga Therapy, Meditation Teacher).

Re-Assessment

Students who do not pass assessments on the first attempt may request a re-assessment within 30 days at no additional cost (one re-attempt permitted). Further attempts may incur a nominal assessment fee.

Certificate Replacement

Lost or damaged certificates can be replaced by contacting certificates@siddharthyoga.org. A nominal replacement fee of ₹500 applies.