## Purpose of these Standards:

* To spell out commonly agreed level of training and skill in yoga education that would be required in order to be approved as a bonafide AM Yoga Instructor or Ra’ja’dhira’ja Yoga Instructor (RRYI).

* To provide scope to all new yoga educators to determine the standard to which they must come to par in order to be recognized as a bonafide AM Yoga Instructor.

* To improve the quality of our yoga services offered to local communities.

* To pave the way for international recognition via our own internal accreditation agency viz. AMGK

* To preserve the sanctity of our Marga Guru’s directives concerning yogic path.

## Part 1 -- Standards for Yoga Educators

Two levels of Standards:

* Basic Instructor level (Basic)

* Teacher Trainer Level ( Advanced)

Areas of Yoga Standards

1. Proper Understanding of Cult and Philosophy of RRY/Tantra Yoga in light of Comparative Literature

2. Role of Ac’arya(s) i.e., Yoga-Meditation Teachers of A'nanda Ma'rga

3. Basic Training in Anatomy, Physiology & Bio-Psychology

4. Knowledge of benefits & contra-indications of different practices

5. Reasonable knowledge & Assimilation of all basic yogic classic texts & concepts

6. Prescribed Conduct Rules for Yoga Practitioners

7. Skill in personal practice & demonstration ability

8. Ability to Communicate , Social Skills & Group Dynamics

9. Continuing Education and knowledge of contemporary research

10. Managerial know-how, Administrative, Public Relations , Financial & Legal

11. Personal and Professional Ethics for Yoga Teachers or Instructors

12. Assessment , Verification & Validation Procedures

## Part 2 -- Standards for Yoga Centers as a basis for accreditation

1. An approved curriculum that meets minimum standards and more;

2. Properly qualified teacher(s);

3. Proper facilities for training;

4. Requisite number of students;

5. Examination & assessment system;

6. Regular inspections system;

7. Supervising Ac’arya(s);

8. Membership of AMAYE;

9. Continuing education requirements;

10. Willingness to strictly adhere to specified code of conduct & professional ethics.