KYTA Membership Benefits

why become a member of KYTA?

A KYTA membership offers a variety of exclusive benefits. For your convenience, we have grouped our benefits into main categories. To read more about the benefits of membership in the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Association, click on the topic below, or scroll down to view all categories. To become a member click here.

Grant and Scholarship Opportunities

Teaching for Diversity Program
The Teaching for Diversity Program provides grants and scholarships to members of KYTA and the International Association of Black Yoga Teachers (IABYT). Members receive grants and scholarships to teach in disadvantaged schools or to diverse populations such as ethnic minorities and those with social, economic, or physical challenges. Learn more.

Rachel Greene Memorial Fund
The Rachel Greene Memorial Fund, established in memory of yoga teacher Rachel Greene, awards scholarships to yoga teachers and elementary school classroom teachers for training to bring yoga into disadvantaged public schools. Learn more.

Membership Scholarship
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships for KYTA membership to individuals who demonstrate financial need. For more information, contact shaunl@kripalu.org or call 413-448-3302. Complete an electronic application. Please note, this application is for KYTA membership scholarships only. Visit our scholarship page for information about other scholarship opportunities at Kripalu.

KYTA Conference Scholarship
We offer a limited number of partial scholarships to attend the annual Yoga Teachers Conference for individuals who demonstrate financial need. For an application, go to Financial Aid and submit a Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association Conference Application. For more information contact Shaun Laframboise at shaunl@kripalu.org or call 413-448-3302.

Scholarships for Continuing Education
KYTA members pursuing

The 500-Hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Certification
Kripalu School of Ayurveda Trainings

are encouraged to apply for financial aid through the Kripalu Center Professional Trainings Office. Kripalu offers scholarships for all of its programs. While there are income guidelines, Kripalu understands that professional trainings require more of an investment, and is willing to consider requests for financial aid based on other factors as well. For an application, see our Financial Assistance page and follow the instructions for submitting a Professional Trainings Scholarship Application. For more information, e-mail professionaltraining@kripalu.org or call 800-848-8702.

Resources

Yoga Bulletin
A quarterly electronic publication featuring articles and regular columns of specific interest to yoga teachers and news from KYTA, Kripalu’s Professional Training Department, and Kripalu Center. View current issue.

CDs
Quarterly CDs offering a mix of experiential, inspirational, and educational material, including our Seva CD series. Previously issued KYTA CDs are available through the Kripalu Shop; a portion from each purchase goes toward the Teaching for Diversity Scholarship Fund.

E-news and updates
Monthly e-mail communications keep you inspired and up-to-date. View archive.

Impact
Featuring articles and interviews that explore Kripalu’s mission and initiatives. View current issue.

*Website listing—We help them find you!
Member listings can be accessed through the Kripalu website. The listing includes name, city/town, state/province, postal code, country, day phone, e-mail, and website address. A link will be provided back to your website, if you have one. Search for a teacher here.

*Personal Referrals
Each week the KYTA office handles numerous requests for yoga teachers from individuals, centers, and conferences. As a member, you are included on the referral list.

KYTA Member Logo
This camera-ready, high-resolution image is available for use on promotional materials, publications, websites, and flyers. Note This image is only for use by current KYTA members and can be used in any size but must not be altered in any way. Please contact us, kpa@kripalu.org, if you need a CMYK file for offset commercial printing. The logo is available in the members only section of the Yoga Teaching Resources page.

The logo is available in the members only section of the Yoga Teaching Resources page.

Kripalu Professional Associations Community Forum
Join our new, free online forum, where yoga teachers and enthusiasts alike have a place to talk about all things yoga. Bring your questions (and answers) to the forum. Simply click on the topic of interest on the forum’s home page and post your entry. As soon as someone replies, you’ll receive an e-mail notification. You can easily "subscribe" to topics that interest you, and when someone posts a question or comment in one of your areas of interest, you’ll be notified via e-mail and can quickly check out the new information or respond to someone else’s question. Sign up for the community forum here.

Kin-yoga group list
A bulletin board where yoga teachers come together to ask questions, share experiences, and help one another with their teaching and practice. To join the mailing list, visit listar.hi.is/mailman/listinfo/kin-yoga.

Yoga-related articles
Search the Yoga Bulletin archive by keyword, author, or category. View recent issues of the Yoga Bulletin.

Marketing and Professional Support

Professional Website Services from Register.com

Whether you have a website already or are interested in taking your first step into the world of the web, register.com can be an enormous help. From Do-it-Yourself template driven websites, to Build-it-for-Me websites, their 24/7 customer service will fully support you in getting your website built and ready to go. Have a website already? You can benefit from their search engine support tools. Plus, for $9.99 all active KYTA members get a domain, personalized e-mail, and one page website for a year! Get more details.

*Kripalu Yoga mini-posters/oversized postcards
A full-color marketing piece that can be used to bring more students to your Kripalu Yoga class. Use as an eye-catching mini-poster on a busy bulletin board, or mail as an oversized postcard to stand out in the crowd. Available in two styles; a great way to get the word out about your classes and workshops. Describes the benefits of Kripalu Yoga and what to expect in a Kripalu class. Plenty of room on the front and back to add customized information about your class schedule, your bio, or special offers, making a professional and memorable presentation. Cost is $10 plus shipping for 10 postcards and labels. Available through the Kripalu Shop. Order now.

*Kripalu Yoga brochures
A professional, easy-to-use, inexpensive marketing tool, these brochures match the mini-posters described above, creating a consistent promotional look. Available in bundles of 50 for just $12 (less than 25 cents per brochure). Check them out here.

*Kripalu mailing list
Order the Kripalu mailing list for your specific geographic area to help you more effectively promote your classes and workshops to those already familiar with Kripalu. A signed usage agreement and copy approval is required. You’ll be supplied with mailing labels. Minimum cost is $50 for up to 1,000 labels; shipping is free. Learn more or e-mail us at shaunl@kripalu.org.

The KYTA Conference
An annual conference that brings together yoga teachers from Kripalu and other traditions for inspiration, training, and community. KYTA members receive a discount on tuition.

Liability insurance
Coverage at a reasonable cost is essential for the protection of both teacher and student. Only you can decide which insurance company and coverage is right for you, but these lists of providers may point you in the right direction.

Find out more about three companies offering competitive rates to KYTA members living in the U.S.
Find out more about companies that offer professional and general liability insurance for yoga teachers in Canada.

Press Release
This marketing material can be a great asset to the start of your local yoga teaching interests. It’s also great for spreading the word about a studio grand opening, teaching anniversary, or free workshop. Simply modify the document for your needs and submit to your local paper or other publications. Modify the pieces and make them your own. The process is designed to make your life easier!
Download Press Release

Come to Kripalu For Less

Discount on housing at Kripalu Center
Enjoy 10% off shared standard and dormitory accommodations every time you come to Kripalu Center. Just mention you are a KYTA member when making your reservation to take advantage of this discount. Some restrictions apply.

Referral Raffle
Every time you refer a student to Kripalu Center, you increase your chances of winning a $500 credit applicable to housing, tuition, and healing arts services at Kripalu Center. We will randomly select 3 winners each quarter. Your credit is good for 3 years after it is issued, and it is transferable. To participate, ask the students you refer to Kripalu Center to mention your Yoga Teacher ID# or name when making their reservation. You may print out these labels (add your YT#) and put them on business cards, catalogs, and marketing materials for your student’s easy reference.

Group Discount Program
When you bring a group of 5–9 of your yoga students, family members, or personal friends, including yourself, to Kripalu Center, your accommodations* are FREE and the guests in the group receive 20% off accommodations*. Bring 10 or more, including yourself, and your accommodations* and tuition are FREE while the others in the group receive 20% off their accommodations*. Here’s how to organize a group.

*Limited to dormitory or shared standard rooms, upgrades to other accommodations will not carry a discount. Discount is not applicable for the KYTA Conference, Kripalu School of Ayurveda trainings, 500-hour yoga teacher training modules, mid-week Healthy Living programs (such as the Fitness and Yoga Retreat, Yoga for Life, or the Integrative Weight Loss), Panchakarma, children’s registrations, commuter registrations, or one-night stays and cannot be combined with other discounts. Registrations must be made at the beginning of all applicable professional training programs. No group may register after Part 1 of any sequential training program. Other restrictions may apply.

Discounts

Kripalu Shop Discounts

20% off all KYTA products and select Kripalu products
10% off all yoga and Ayurveda related audio, print, and visual items to enhance your yoga teaching or Ayurvedic practice. This does not include general print titles, cookbooks, general music, etc.
10% off all yoga tools, props, mats, bags, straps, and bolsters
10% off Banyan, Organic India, Sarada, and Tarika health and beauty products

Clothing, jewelry, and other brands of health and beauty merchandise will not be discounted.

While at Kripalu Center, stop by the shop and receive your discount on these items by showing your KYTA nametag to the salesperson. Order from the Kripalu Shop online or call 888-399-1332 (please have your yoga teacher ID# handy).

Those with a current wholesale for resale license are entitled to 20–40% off merchandise that will be used for resale. This includes all books, CDs, videos, yoga props, devotional products, and healing tools. There is a minimum purchase of three units per item. This discount is not transferable. The licensee is the only one eligible for the discount. The Kripalu Shop must have a copy of the physical resale license on file—not just the number. If you would like to establish a new wholesale account, please e-mail the shop.

$5 off all Kripalu Healing Arts services
Remember to mention that you’re a KYTA member when booking your service, or show your name tag if you’re booking in-house. Available Sunday through Friday.

*50% off an online subscription to Light on Ayurveda Journal* or 10% off a hard-copy subscription** Light on Ayurveda is an international peer-reviewed, professional clinical journal on Ayurveda and yoga, published by the Center of Indic Studies, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. When ordering, use coupon code LK-2011-50. www.loaj.com
*$10 Yoga International* subscription offer** Subscribe to Yoga International magazine for only $10 per year (4 issues). This is a savings of 50% off newsstand and the best available published price! A subscription form is available in the members-only section of the Yoga Teaching Resources page. Members in Canada, add $9 postage and handling. In other countries outside the U.S., add $15 per year.
*$12 Yoga Journal* subscription offer** As a KYTA member, your subscription to Yoga Journal is only $12 per year (9 issues). A subscription form is available in the members-only section of the Yoga Teaching Resources page. Members in Canada, add $12 postage and handling. In other countries outside the U.S., add $22 per year.
10% off Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) Training Levels I & II For those interested in enhancing their professional skills by offering private sessions to students, PRYT is the perfect next step. Based on the principles of Kripalu Yoga, it’s easily integrated with our methodology. Selected programs are not available with discount. For more information call Phoenix Rising at 800-288-9642 or visit www.pryt.com.
10% off Thomas Island Studio Recording Services Are you ready to take the next step by recording your yoga class for a professionally produced CD? Or maybe you have a recording of yourself that you'd like to have cleaned up and prepared for production? Thomas Island Studio, located a short drive from Kripalu, offers professional-level recording for all your audio needs, including musical recordings. When you sell your CD at classes and workshops, you can easily increase your earnings from teaching. You can also post recorded classes or talks on your website. It’s all easier than you think. KYTA members are eligible for 10% off Thomas Island Studio’s already affordable rates. Visit www.thomasislandstudio.com or contact info@thomasislandstudio.com for rates and more information.
15% discount on all purchases from BatteryOperatedCandles.net 15% discount on any size order from www.batteryoperatedcandles.net and an additional 6% discount on orders for more than 24 items. The process is not yet automated on the website, so for now place your orders online at batteryoperatedcandles.net and then call 800-879-0537 with your name and order number, and mention you are KYTA member. After business hours, e-mail your order information to earl@batteryoperatedcandles.net or call the next day. Your order will be adjusted to reflect the discounted prices.
15% off everything and free shipping at Sivana Spirit Sivana Spirit is a San Diego-based online retailer offering products designed to inspire and enliven your practice and teaching, including yoga products, jewelry, and men’s and women’s clothing. Sivana and its team have been involved in the yoga community for more than 10 years, with a mission to share their love of health and life with the world. To use your 15% discount at www.sivanaspirit.com, enter the discount code “Thank You Kripalu” before typing in your billing information. KYTA members also receive free shipping.
Save 20% off HeliosForHealth.com 100% natural botanicals—safe, effective products for arthritis, muscles, skin, and joint and nerve pain. Available as pain relief spray, spot therapy massage oil, advanced healing skin cream, therapeutic soaking salts, and more. Helios uses certified essential oils (peppermint, nutmeg, clove, lavender, black pepper) and jojoba oil. Good for skin and for use as a decongestant. To receive your 20% discount, refer to your membership confirmation e-mail sent after you join/renew for your discount code. A percentage of each purchase will be donated to the Kripalu scholarship fund. Visit www.heliosforhealth.com; e-mail Helios for a free sample.
20% off online orders at PrasadaSpirit.com plus reduced wholesale minimum Enjoy 20% off all online purchases from Prasada, a line of spiritual and yoga-influenced jewelry created to inspire. Prasada pieces are symbols, reminders, affirmations, and meaningful gifts for loved ones. To receive your discount, e-mail allison@prasadapsirit.com to join the Prasada e-mail list. When you include your KYTA member number in the e-mail, you will receive a discount code for 20% off all online orders. To purchase items for resale, call 617-852-2514 or e-mail Allison to find out about a reduced wholesale minimum for KYTA members.
Discounted Healing Rhythms Biofeedback System Save 20% off the system ($239 versus the retail price of $299.95). If you purchase three or more units, you pay only $164.45 each. To order or learn more about Healing Rhythms, visit www.wilddivine.com or call 866-594-9453, ext. 1, and ask for the Professional Discount.
30% off I Love Yoga apparel I Love Yoga is a company where yoga is not only taught but also fully lived and realized. I Love Yoga brand apparel produces 100% sweatshop-free garments, meant to be worn with love and care for self, health, and environment. The I Love Yoga Company focuses on maintaining a genuine atmosphere of community and a healthy business environment, with an intention to bring yogic love to the business world. To receive your 30% discount, refer to your membership confirmation e-mail sent after you join/renew for your discount code. www.iloveyoga.com
Special offer from White Swan Records Buy any 5 of these featured CDs at White Swan Records for just $60 (a savings of nearly 30%). Once you buy 5, additional CDs are just $12 each. White Swan’s special selection for KYTA members offers a wide variety of music to set the mood for yoga—from upbeat drumming to get energy flowing to heart-opening chants for moving into savasana. Artists include Deva Premal, Jai Uttal, Krishna Das, Snatam Kaur Khalsa, and Wah!. For more information, call 800-840-5056 or visit www.whiteswanrecords.com/kyta.
Special offer from Casa Grande Mountain Retreat Tadasana Yoga Studio is a Kripalu Affiliate Studio located at Casa Grande Mountain Retreat in the central mountains of Puerto Rico. Pay for three nights, get the fourth night free. Just mention you are a KYTA member when making your reservation. Certain restrictions may apply. Visit www.hotelcasagrande.com for more information.