Members commit to creating physically, emotionally, and psychologically safe learning environments.

• Use trauma-sensitive and inclusive language.
• Offer verbal guidance when appropriate. All hands-on guidance must be with pre-consent and approached with sensitivity.
• Avoid coercion, manipulation, or shaming.

Members communicate honestly and transparently.

• Represent qualifications and experience accurately.
• Provide clear information about trainings, certifications, and expectations.
• Offer feedback with integrity and compassion.

Members respect time, intellectual property, and personal boundaries.

• Credit sources and teachers appropriately.
• Honour confidentiality.
• Avoid exploiting students financially, emotionally, or professionally.

Members uphold ethical relationships.

• Maintain clear professional boundaries with students and trainees.
• Avoid inappropriate relationships or abuse of authority.
• Act with mindfulness in the use of influence and leadership roles.

Members avoid exploitation and excessive material focus.

• Set fair pricing structures.
• Avoid pressuring students into unnecessary purchases or advanced trainings.
• Share opportunities generously within the community.

Members maintain clean and respectful teaching environments.

• Ensure physical cleanliness of practice spaces.
• Foster clear communication and ethical administrative practices.
• Commit to inner clarity through personal practice.

Members cultivate gratitude and professionalism.

• Avoid competition and comparison within the community.
• Celebrate others’ successes.
• Model steadiness and emotional maturity.

Members maintain ongoing self-study and growth.

• Continue education and skill development.
• Reflect on personal biases and blind spots.
• Uphold consistent practice as the foundation of teaching.

Members reflect on motivations and impact.

• Welcome constructive feedback.
• Study yogic philosophy alongside physical practice.
• Engage in mentorship and peer dialogue.

Members serve with humility and devotion to the greater good of the yoga community.

• Prioritise student well-being over personal recognition.
• Teach as service, not ego.
• Surrender to something greater and let that trust guide your practice and your life.