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How verification works
Every provider on The Yoga Universe sits in one of three tiers:
Registry-verified
We checked the provider's certification or accreditation against an external registry — Yoga Alliance, Yoga Alliance Professionals, the British Wheel of Yoga, Yoga Australia, or an equivalent body — and re-check it periodically. These providers carry the verified marker.
Document-verified
The provider uploaded a certificate that our team reviewed. Documents stay private; only the verification state is public.
Self-declared
The provider stated their training and it has not been independently checked. Most newly listed providers start here.
What verification does not mean
Yoga teaching is not a licensed profession in most jurisdictions. Registry verification confirms membership of a voluntary registry — it is not a licence, a state certification or a guarantee of teaching quality, and we word it accordingly. Where a credential lapses, the marker is removed until it is renewed. Misrepresenting credentials is grounds for removal from the index.