A Code of Conduct is a difficult document to write. In theory, it sets out your responsibilities as members in good standing, and what we, as a community, expect of each other.

In practice, it’s easy for a Code of Conduct to be so generic it is of little use, and for there to be next-to-no consequences for violating it. So we’re taking a different approach, with a few specific aims in mind:

We expect this document to evolve, with your help, and we’re excited to figure out together what real accountability might look like in yoga teaching.

This sounds obvious, but it's also the most enforceable clause to have in a Code of Conduct. We expect AYC members to teach in accordance with all appropriate legislation in your jurisdiction when teaching yoga. We’re not going to police your practice, but if your behaviour towards your students and colleagues violates civil or criminal law, we will recommend and support legal action. Unethical behaviour of a legal nature could result in expulsion from AYC.

I will teach in accordance with all appropriate legislation in my jurisdiction.

Secondly, to be a member in good standing, we expect you to teach in accordance with the following values, which reflect the core values of AYC as an organization.

Following the core value of Generosity, I will share my teachings in the spirit of collaboration rather than competition, and conduct my financial dealings fairly with others.

Following the core value of Transparency, I will represent my yoga education, background, and the content of my teaching honestly and accurately.

Following the core value of Right Livelihood, I will teach to the scope of practice of my training and experience.

Following the core value of Embodied Relationships, I will teach with respect for the value of ethical human to human connections.

Lastly, to be an effective and ethical yoga teacher, we believe it is vital to have considered your own personal code of conduct. You might reflect on Patanjali’s yamas and niyamas, on the five Buddhist Precepts for right living, on the lay Jain code, or on any other philosophical sources. We would like you to describe that code of conduct in your own words.

In accordance with my own practice and understanding of yogic philosophy, I commit to teach and live by the personal code of conduct written below.

Tune Up Fitness has not yet set school-specific policies.

Please contact your school administrator or visit the school profile to add a code of conduct before proceeding with this certification program.