Certified Yoga Teacher Training School, Yoga Alliance Accredited

Prana's Accreditation & Certification

Yoga Alliance Certified & Registered

Yoga Alliance registers both individual yoga teachers and yoga teacher training programs (schools) that have complied with educational standards established by the Alliance. Yoga Alliance supports yoga teachers and the diversity and integrity of yoga. Their mission is to lead the yoga community, set standards, foster integrity, provide resources, and uphold the teachings of yoga.

Prana Yoga Teacher College is Yoga Alliance Registered
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We are Accredited by PCTIA

What is PCTIA?

To ensure consumer protection and consistent standards of quality for private training institutions the Government of British Columbia established the Private Career Training Institute Agency of BC (PCTIA) which is governed by the Private Career Training Institutions Act [SBC 2003] Chapter 79.

What is Accreditation?

As of June 2007 PCTIA reported 496 training institutions were registered in BC.

PCTIA confers two types of recognition for institutions. The first is simply known as "registration", which is the minimum standard for operating a private training institution in BC.

Only 209 of the 496 registered training institutions were accredited.

The second type of recognition is known as "accreditation" and rigorous standards are required to achieve this status.

The process for becoming accredited involves a rigorous study of the college and its operational procedures as well as detailed surveys of student satisfaction and successful job placement rates.

Prana Yoga Teacher College is the ONLY Accredited Yoga School in Canada.

The result being that only the finest institutions are awarded accreditation status. Prana Yoga Teacher College is proud to be the only yoga school in Canada to have earned accreditation status.

Only accredited schools can be designated for British Columbia Student Assistance Program (BCSAP) funding
(for student loan eligibility see our financial assistance page)

Understanding the enduring value of quality education, Prana Yoga Teacher College has dedicated itself and the necessary resources to achieving and maintaining this important accreditation status.

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International Yoga Federation Member

The International Yoga Federation has developed the International Basic Programme (ITP) and minimum standards for yoga teachers. (This International Basic Programme (ITP), Minimum Yoga Teacher Standards is the same in national yoga bodies such as Canadian Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance of U.S.A., Yoga Alliance Mexico, Yoga Confederation of India, Australian Yoga Association and all national yoga federations of Europe and Latin America.)

Prana Yoga Teacher College is a Member of the International Yoga Federation

College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia Accredited Activities

Our teacher training programs are recognized by the College of Massage Therapists of British Columbia as accredited activities. Massage therapists who successfully complete at teacher training program with us will receive 24 credits toward their continuing education/professional development requirements. Expand your field of practice and receive credit!