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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOGA TEACHERS

SHANTI YOGA™ TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (SYTA)
Shanti Yoga™ boldly explores new frontiers and advances education, practice, healing and research in the expansion of mind-body-spiritual wellbeing and human consciousness through the teachings and programs of Shanti Gowans, services and products for the integration of mind, body, spirit and environment in development. All Yoga Teachers and Teacher Trainees are cordially invited to membership of Shanti Yoga Teachers Association, International (SYTA International) the association of professional yoga teachers

SYTA Membership implies:
- a set of shared principles and agreements
- attainment of specific enterprise competencies and standards
- achievement of community priorities
- oversee the continuing development of training to keep upgrading the profession
- an important source of advice, support and guidance.

• SYTA International is the professional association relevant to Shanti Yoga modality.
• Membership is at 3 levels, which are • Teacher • Associate • Friend level
• Membership is annual 
• Membership is renewed on the 1st of September each year.
• Yearly renewal of membership is evaluated and subject to a review prior to the end of expiry date and renewal will be granted upon the satisfactory operation within the bounds
of Shanti Yoga guidelines in both teaching and behavioural ethics.
• Membership in a professional association is necessary for yoga teaching insurance.
• SYTA International reserves the right to discontinue accreditation for members.

Benefits as a full member of SYTA
• Membership of an Professional Teaching Association
• Use of SYTA after your name
• Class referral and one-to-one job placement applicable to availability and appropriate training
• Subscriptions to Shanti Yoga newsletter on line
• Eligibility to attend ongoing professional development courses
• Seminars, workshops and retreats
• Access to special rates for
i) masterclasses
ii) teacher insurance
iii) internet presence
• Access to sale of Shanti Yoga merchandise

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
SYTA International members shall:

1. Be current & fully financial members in SYTA.
2. Be current with appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurances.
3. Deepen their own practice and empowerment by being personally committed to the
practice and philosophy of Yoga.
4. Update, upgrade and be committed to ongoing training and improvement.
5. Abide by the SYTA code of Ethical Practice.
6. Demonstrate personal maturity and professionalism in the teaching & presentation of Yoga by teaching in a responsible and appropriate manner (within the scope of your training)
7. Demonstrate respect for all teachers and practitioners of varying physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being modalities.
8. Maintain duty of care eg. current First Aid training to standards set down by SYTA.
9. Comply with occupational health & safety standards in accordance with State and Federal OH&S Acts and the specific OH&S guidelines established by SYTA.
10. Comply with all legislative & industry requirements and Codes of Practice on advertising and promotion.
11. Be helpful and support the Alma Mater & other Shanti Yoga teachers.
12. Teach in a location that does not conflict with the interests of any existing accredited locations or teachers of ShantiYoga (15 k).
The Meditation Institute and SYTA International will continue to support, accredit, train and place members who comply.

Continuing Professional Development CPD
1 hour = 1 CPD point

PURPOSE OF CPD
The purpose of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is to give all yoga teachers the opportunity to update their skills and knowledge. As developments in all areas of health are rapidly expanding, a CPD program is regarded as desirable in order for yoga teachers to deliver the best Shanti Yoga service.

STANDARD GUIDELINES FOR CPD
The process is formalised by committing to do an agreed number of hours in a year, which are recorded and sent to your member organisation (SYTA) yearly.

CPD may be accomplished in a flexible manner which allows for study to be undertaken with respect to an individual's needs and abilities. Further training can come from:

i. Attending self directed/group study: classes (plus your own practice) courses, teaching, research, independent learning packages, seminars, work-shops, SYTA programs, peer review meetings
ii. Institution based study: any suitable course offered by an Institution with formal assessment procedures.

CPD POLICY
The CPD policy is for the benefit of all members and for the betterment of yoga teaching.
All teaching members must complete the Shanti Yoga Teachers Association (SYTA)
Continuing Professional Development Program of fifty(50) credit points per annum, of which
- forty (40) points are specific to further yoga study, and
- ten (10) points are for personal development which assists in professionalism.

To ensure quality CPD, The Institute is active in communicating about yoga, and regularly conducts its own seminars, sometimes in collaboration with other providers of quality professional education.
New course offerings appear each year, and we recommend that you keep updated on these developments. Please stay in touch! More and more meaningful education is taking place outside the confines of traditional academic institutions, and we hope that our work in wholistic education helps create new life strategies for the public, and at the same time
offers new approaches to self-sufficiency in the growing field of mind-body health and natural living.
Shanti Yoga teachers are amongst the most professionally sought-after in the field.

Membership Fee
• Full member $99 • Associate $66 • Friend $55
Commences 1st September expires 31st August.
• Payable annually to:
Shanti Yoga Teachers Association, International.
P.O.Box 3512, Australia Fair Qld 4215

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We would very much love to hear from you regarding any aspect of Yoga, Meditation or Ayurveda, or if you want to give us feedback regarding our products, courses, retreats. Please email shanti@shantiyoga.com.au
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