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Course Prerequisites


  1. All candidates must pre-register. This entails:
    • Completing and submitting the application form. The application form must include a $300.00 deposit payment - to reserve a space, and a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee. The deposit payment will go towards the tuition.

  2. Completion of 200-Hour Program Approved by Yoga Alliance:
    • If you have not completed Rahini Yoga's 200-Hour Teacher Training Certification Program, you must fulfill additional Rahini Yoga Teacher Training from the 200-Hour Program.

  3. Essay
    • Each student is required to write a one page essay describing why they want to continue their yoga teacher training and how they feel this training program will better help to serve others.

  4. Sign the 500-Hour Teacher Training Contract
    • Each candidate is required to read and sign the "Contract for the RAhini Yoga 500-Hour Teacher Training Program". Print, complete and submit the application form.

  5. Basic Membership to Rahini Yoga Association (RYA)
    • This $45.00 yearly fee serves to maintain the Rahini Yoga Teacher's Certification Designation (CRYT).
    • Other Benefits Include:
      • A 5% discount on all Rahini Yoga Teacher Programs, Yoga Therapy Programs, Wellness Workshops, Continuing Education Workshops and Bookstore Items.
      • An automatic membership to the NY Wellness Management Group and a 5% discount on it's programs.
      • A professional website listing and linking on the Rahini Yoga Teachers Directory.