Professional Code of Ethics - International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)

Professional Code of Ethics

Final IAYT Code of Ethics and Supporting Documents^[1]

Ensuring responsible and ethical behavior on the part of yoga therapists and yoga therapy training programs—along with promoting high educational standards and effective and safe yoga therapy practice—is at the heart of establishing yoga as a recognized and respected therapy, one that is of service and benefit to the public.

Yoga therapists who are members of IAYT must therefore be committed to responsible and ethical practice, to their own professional and personal growth, and to contributing to the growth and development of the field of yoga therapy.

At its February, 2016 meeting, the IAYT Board of Directors approved a comprehensive set of final policies that support responsible and ethical practice by providing specific guidelines and procedures. All applicants for IAYT Certification (C-IAYT) must affirm that they have read and agree to abide by these policies:

IAYT Code of Ethics (Updated September 1, 2020)
Grounds for Professional Discipline
Procedures for Professional Discipline
Complaint Form for Professional Ethical Violations

These final policies are effective as of April 12, 2016 and apply to all IAYT Certified Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). We are also planning educational activities for members in support of these policies and will continue to communicate regularly with our members to ensure that these policies are fully understood.

Please do not hesitate to contact the IAYT office if you have any questions.

^[1] IAYT gratefully acknowledges the exceptional Code of Ethics and supporting documents of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Much of IAYT’s language and structure was derived from their comprehensive and integrated set of policies. We also wish to acknowledge the influence of the solutions-oriented approach of the Yoga Australia grievance process. Last but not least we acknowledge the pioneering work and lasting impact of the California Yoga Teachers Association on their well-crafted Code of Professional Standards.

Submitting a Complaint

To submit a complaint to IAYT, please review all documents noted above, download the "Complaint Form for Professional Ethical Violations." The complaint form must be completed and submitted via email to Complaints(at)iayt.org AFTER you have entered and submitted the information below. The information is to alert the appropriate review panel that a complaint is forthcoming and is required in advance.

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Email Address *
Personal Phone Number: *Please provide the best number for IAYT to reach you to discuss your complaint if necessary.
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