Exchange Yoga Experience Program

The Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP Standard by World Yoga Alliance offers post-certification learning, global exchange, mentorship, and long-term support for yoga teachers.

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Your Yoga Journey Begins After Certification

The Exchange Yoga Experience Program (EYEP) is a signature initiative of World Yoga Alliance (WYA) designed to support yoga teachers beyond their initial certification. EYEP offers newly certified teachers continued learning, global exposure, mentorship, and professional development through structured exchange opportunities with WYA Certified Yoga Schools worldwide.

Unlike traditional yoga registries that end their role after issuing certificates, WYA remains actively involved in your growth as a teacher, professional, and community contributor.

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Three years of global learning access.
A lifetime professional license.

What is EYEP

Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP is a post-certification exchange and learning support program created for WYA Certified Yoga Teachers (CYT). Through EYEP providers, participators may revisit the same level of yoga training, observe experienced faculty, assist in classes, and deepen their understanding in different cultural and educational environments.

Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP is not a shortcut, a free certification, or a commercial retreat. It is a guided learning exchange rooted in yogic ethics, humility, and community support.

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Why EYEP Matters

Many yoga teachers complete a 200-hour training in a short time frame and feel uncertain about what comes next. Exchange Yoga Experience Program bridges this gap by providing:

Continued learning without additional tuition fees
Exposure to diverse teaching styles and lineages
Real-world teaching observation and assistance
Increased confidence and professional maturity
A sense of belonging within a global yoga community

EYEP transforms certification into a long-term professional journey.

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Karma Yoga & Community Contribution

EYEP is based on mutual exchange and respect. Participants are expected to:

Offer a minimum of two (2) hours per day of Karma Yoga or community support
Assist with classes, programs, or learning environments as assigned
Support host schools through respectful social media sharing

All work exchange activities must remain educational, ethical, and non-exploitative.

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Who Can Apply

Exchange Yoga Experience Program is available to yoga teachers who:

Hold an active WYA Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) license at any level of WYA-certified courses.
Apply within three (3) years of their certification date
Maintain an active WYA profile in good ethical standing
Agree to EYEP User policy, code of conduct, and evaluation requirements

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What EYEP Includes

Approved EYEP participants receive tuition-free access to:

Same-level yoga teacher training programs (e.g., 200-hour modules)
Teaching observation and classroom assistance
Learning immersion at WYA-Certified Yoga School
Official documentation from the school
Gain experience hours added to your WYA account

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What EYEP Does Not Include

EYEP does not include:

Higher or additional certification levels (50-hour, 300-hour, or 500-hour)
Accommodation, travel, food, visas, or personal expenses
Commercial retreats or paid teacher-led programs

Students may request additional services from host schools; any associated costs are the sole responsibility of the student.

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Recommendations & Participation Guidelines

WYA Exchange Host Schools are WYA-Certified Yoga Schools approved to participate in the Experienced Yoga Exchange Program (EYEP). Eligible WYA Certified Yoga Teachers may apply through the official WYA system, select a participating host school, and begin the exchange only after the application has been reviewed and approved by the selected school, ensuring transparency, ethical standards, and mutual consent in accordance with World Yoga Alliance guidelines.

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WYA-Certified Yoga Schools

EYEP is hosted by approved WYA-Certified Yoga Schools, which:

Hold an active WYA Certified Yoga School – CYS credential
Meet WYA education and ethical standards
Offer limited EYEP seats (1–5 seats per program)
Provide a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment

EYEP participants attend as learners or assistants and do not replace paid students or staff.

Criteria for Providers

Application & Approval Process

Only WYA Certified Yoga Teachers (CYT license holders) are eligible to submit an EYEP application through the WYA Training Directory System.
Each application is subject to review and approval by the selected host school.

WYA Schools reserves the right to approve, defer, or decline applications based on quality, capacity, and compliance.

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Ethics, Safety & Trust

WYA maintains clear student–teacher relationship standards to protect both parties. EYEP operates under strict guidelines covering:

Professional boundaries
Ethical conduct
Safe learning environments
Transparency and consent
Feedback and grievance mechanisms

Trust, respect, and integrity are the foundation of EYEP.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The following FAQs provide clarity on Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP standards, expectations, and ethical guidelines to support a safe, transparent, and professional learning experience for all participants.

Professional boundaries define appropriate and respectful interactions between students, teachers, and host schools. Under Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP, all relationships must remain educational and professional at all times. Personal, financial, or emotional exploitation, favoritism, or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited.

The Exchange Yoga Experience Program requires all participating schools and teachers to uphold high ethical standards. This includes honesty, fairness, respect, non-discrimination, and responsibility toward students. Any form of harassment, coercion, misrepresentation, or unethical conduct is not permitted.

A safe learning environment is one that is physically, emotionally, and culturally respectful. Host schools must ensure a harassment-free setting, clear communication, proper supervision, and respect for personal dignity, cultural differences, and learning boundaries.

Transparency and consent are essential under Exchange Yoga Experience Program – EYEP. All training activities, schedules, expectations, and responsibilities must be clearly communicated in advance. Participation in any activity must be voluntary, with informed consent from the student, without pressure or obligation.

Students may submit feedback or file a grievance through the official World Yoga Alliance system or by contacting the WYA support or legal channels. All complaints are reviewed confidentially and fairly, with appropriate action taken in line with WYA policies to protect all parties involved.