IYO® Course Registration Requirements by Board & University Standards
To register for IYO® International Yoga Organisation credentials, the prerequisite age and educational criteria mapping to standard educational boards and recognized universities are structured below.
While IYO® establishes minimum hour and assessment thresholds for certification through approved International Yoga Schools (IYS®), the underlying educational qualifications are categorized by recognized national/international secondary boards (e.g., CBSE, ICSE, IB, State Boards) and UGC-approved or equivalent accredited universities.
IYO® Course List
IYT® International Yoga Teacher (50 / 100 Hours)
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Min. Age: 16 Years
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Minimum Education Level (Recognized Board / University): 10th Standard / Matriculation Pass from any recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or NIOS.
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Required Prerequisites / Stream Alignment: Open to beginners; basic interest in yoga fundamentals.
IYT® International Kids Yoga Teacher
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Min. Age: 16 Years
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Minimum Education Level (Recognized Board / University): 10th Standard / Matriculation Pass from any recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or NIOS.
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Required Prerequisites / Stream Alignment: Open to beginners; basic interest in yoga fundamentals.
IYT® International Chair / Stick Yoga Teacher
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Min. Age: 16 Years
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Minimum Education Level (Recognized Board / University): 10th Standard / Matriculation Pass from any recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or NIOS.
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Required Prerequisites / Stream Alignment: Open to beginners; basic interest in yoga fundamentals.
IYT® International Swara / Mudra Yoga Teacher
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Min. Age: 16 Years
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Minimum Education Level (Recognized Board / University): 10th Standard / Matriculation Pass from any recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or NIOS.
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Required Prerequisites / Stream Alignment: Open to beginners; basic interest in yoga fundamentals.
IYT® International Kriya Yoga Teacher (50 Hours)
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Min. Age: 16 Years
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Minimum Education Level (Recognized Board / University): 10th Standard / Matriculation Pass from any recognized State Board, CBSE, ICSE, or NIOS.
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Required Prerequisites / Stream Alignment: Open to beginners; basic interest in yoga fundamentals.
IYT® International Yoga Teacher (200 Hours / Hatha 200 Hours)
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass from any recognized Board (CBSE, ISC, State Board, or International Baccalaureate/IB).
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Basic fitness capability; open to all academic streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
IYT® International Yoga Teacher (300 Hours)
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
IYT® International Yoga Teacher (500 Hours)
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a UGC-recognized university or AIU-approved international institution.
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Open to graduates of any stream, though Life Sciences or physical therapy backgrounds are heavily utilized.
IYT® International Aerial / Wheel / Face / Yin Yoga Teacher
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass from any recognized Board (CBSE, ISC, State Board, or International Baccalaureate/IB).
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Basic fitness capability; open to all academic streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
IYT® International Corporate Yoga Professional
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass from any recognized Board (CBSE, ISC, State Board, or International Baccalaureate/IB).
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Basic fitness capability; open to all academic streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
IYO® International Mat Pilates / Aerobics / Group Fitness Instructor
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass from any recognized Board (CBSE, ISC, State Board, or International Baccalaureate/IB).
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Basic fitness capability; open to all academic streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
IYO® International Panch Kosha / Chakra / Meditation Teacher
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary (10+2) Pass from any recognized Board (CBSE, ISC, State Board, or International Baccalaureate/IB).
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Basic fitness capability; open to all academic streams (Arts, Science, Commerce).
Int. Yoga Teacher Prenatal/PostNatal/Garbha Sanskar
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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12th Standard (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board.
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Prior core yoga certificate, or background in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health is highly recommended.
Int. Yoga Infertility/Prenatal/Post-Natal/Garbha Sanskar
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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12th Standard (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board.
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Prior core yoga certificate, or background in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health is highly recommended.
Int. Yoga Teacher Prenatal/Postnatal & Certified Baby Yoga
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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12th Standard (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board.
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Prior core yoga certificate, or background in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health is highly recommended.
IYO International Lactation Education Specialist
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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12th Standard (10+2) Pass from a recognized Board.
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Prior core yoga certificate, or background in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health is highly recommended.
IYO® International Yoga Therapist (200 / 500 Hours)
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Medical Yoga Therapist / Advance Medical Yoga Therapist
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Ayurveda Teacher / Naturopathy Consultant
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Nutritionist / Sports Nutritionist
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Yogic & Ayurvedic Nutritionist and Dietitian
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Anatomy & Physiology Instructor
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
​IYO® International Ropes and Belts / Marma / Reflexologist / Massage Therapist
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYO® International Yoga Therapist & Natural Healer
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Min. Age: 20 Years
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Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor's) in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university (or globally accredited equivalent university).
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Preference is given to applicants with degrees in Health Sciences, Physical Education, BAMS, BNYS, or Nutrition. Alternately, a 12th pass + core 200-Hr YTT certification is accepted.
IYT® Diploma / Advance Diploma in Medical Yoga Therapy
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
IYT® Diploma in Alternative Medicine Therapy
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
IYO® International Acupressure Practitioner / Pilates Reformer
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
Diploma Programme in Yoga (With Syllabus & Examination)
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
IYO® International Diploma in Yoga Therapy
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from a recognized Board.
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Open to individuals with a background in fitness, bodywork, or general therapeutic practices.
PG IYT® Diploma Programme in Yoga
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Min. Age: 21 Years
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Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a UGC-recognized university or AIU-approved international institution.
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Open to graduates of any stream, though Life Sciences or physical therapy backgrounds are heavily utilized.
IYO® PG Diploma in International Ayurveda
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Min. Age: 21 Years
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Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a UGC-recognized university or AIU-approved international institution.
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Open to graduates of any stream, though Life Sciences or physical therapy backgrounds are heavily utilized.
IYO® International Yoga Therapist (1000 Hours)
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Min. Age: 21 Years
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Graduation (Bachelor's Degree) from a UGC-recognized university or AIU-approved international institution.
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Open to graduates of any stream, though Life Sciences or physical therapy backgrounds are heavily utilized.
IYO® International Reiki Teacher (All Levels)
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Karuna / Angel Reiki Teacher
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Angel / Crystal / Sound / Chakra Therapy Practitioner
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Numerologist / Mobile Number Numerologist
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Tarot Card Teacher / Reading Master
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Rune Teacher / Astrologer
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Reading & Cleansing The Aura / Akashic Record Professional
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
IYO® International Divine Feminine / Grounding / Adhbhuta / Prana Magic Teacher
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Min. Age: 18 Years
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12th Standard / Higher Secondary Pass from any recognized Board.
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Progression-based for energy work (e.g., Master/Teacher tiers require verification of foundational levels).
EIYT® Experienced International Yoga Teacher (1500 Hours)
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Min. Age: 25 Years
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12th Standard Pass (from a recognized Board) or a University Graduate.
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Exclusive to verified International Yoga School (IYS®) owners with a minimum of 5 years of verified teaching experience and 10+ cumulative certifications.