IYO® accreditation is recognized in 195 countries

The IYO® International Yoga Organisation certification is a prestigious credential that holds global validity, empowering International Yoga Teachers (IYT®) to instruct yoga practitioners in diverse settings around the world. This accreditation is recognized in 195 countries, ensuring that certified instructors adhere to the highest standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism within the yoga community.

To facilitate a deeper understanding of our global recognition, we have attached a detailed preview that outlines the specific criteria and benefits associated with our certification program. This document serves as a valuable resource for IYT® students and IYO® certified schools, allowing them to effectively communicate the significance of our internationally accepted certification to their networks.

By sharing this information, we aim to foster a vibrant and interconnected community of skilled yoga practitioners dedicated to the art and science of yoga, enhancing learning experiences and broadening opportunities for collaboration across borders. We encourage all stakeholders to utilize this link, promoting the values and standards upheld by the IYO® International Yoga Organisation.

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The IYO Country List is here:

#	IYO Country Names
1	Afghanistan
2	Albania
3	Algeria
4	Andorra
5	Angola
6	Antigua and Barbuda
7	Argentina
8	Armenia
9	Australia
10	Austria
11	Azerbaijan
12	Bahamas
13	Bahrain
14	Bangladesh
15	Barbados
16	Belarus
17	Belgium
18	Belize
19	Benin
20	Bhutan
21	Bolivia
22	Bosnia and Herzegovina
23	Botswana
24	Brazil
25	Brunei
26	Bulgaria
27	Burkina Faso
28	Burundi
29	Cabo Verde
30	Cambodia
31	Cameroon
32	Canada
33	Central African Republic
34	Chad
35	Chile
36	China
37	Colombia
38	Comoros
39	Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)
40	Costa Rica
41	Côte d'Ivoire
42	Croatia
43	Cuba
44	Cyprus
45	Czechia (Czech Republic)
46	Democratic Republic of the Congo
47	Denmark
48	Djibouti
49	Dominica
50	Dominican Republic
51	Ecuador
52	Egypt
53	El Salvador
54	Equatorial Guinea
55	Eritrea
56	Estonia
57	Eswatini (fmr. "Swaziland")
58	Ethiopia
59	Fiji
60	Finland
61	France
62	Gabon
63	Gambia
64	Georgia
65	Germany
66	Ghana
67	Greece
68	Grenada
69	Guatemala
70	Guinea
71	Guinea-Bissau
72	Guyana
73	Haiti
74	Holy See
75	Honduras
76	Hungary
77	Iceland
78	India
79	Indonesia
80	Iran
81	Iraq
82	Ireland
83	Israel
84	Italy
85	Jamaica
86	Japan
87	Jordan
88	Kazakhstan
89	Kenya
90	Kiribati
91	Kuwait
92	Kyrgyzstan
93	Laos
94	Latvia
95	Lebanon
96	Lesotho
97	Liberia
98	Libya
99	Liechtenstein
100	Lithuania
101	Luxembourg
102	Madagascar
103	Malawi
104	Malaysia
105	Maldives
106	Mali
107	Malta
108	Marshall Islands
109	Mauritania
110	Mauritius
111	Mexico
112	Micronesia
113	Moldova
114	Monaco
115	Mongolia
116	Montenegro
117	Morocco
118	Mozambique
119	Myanmar (formerly Burma)
120	Namibia
121	Nauru
122	Nepal
123	Netherlands
124	New Zealand
125	Nicaragua
126	Niger
127	Nigeria
128	North Korea
129	North Macedonia
130	Norway
131	Oman
132	Pakistan
133	Palau
134	Palestine State
135	Panama
136	Papua New Guinea
137	Paraguay
138	Peru
139	Philippines
140	Poland
141	Portugal
142	Qatar
143	Romania
144	Russia
145	Rwanda
146	Saint Kitts and Nevis
147	Saint Lucia
148	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
149	Samoa
150	San Marino
151	Sao Tome and Principe
152	Saudi Arabia
153	Senegal
154	Serbia
155	Seychelles
156	Sierra Leone
157	Singapore
158	Slovakia
159	Slovenia
160	Solomon Islands
161	Somalia
162	South Africa
163	South Korea
164	South Sudan
165	Spain
166	Sri Lanka
167	Sudan
168	Suriname
169	Sweden
170	Switzerland
171	Syria
172	Tajikistan
173	Tanzania
174	Thailand
175	Timor-Leste
176	Togo
177	Tonga
178	Trinidad and Tobago
179	Tunisia
180	Turkey
181	Turkmenistan
182	Tuvalu
183	Uganda
184	Ukraine
185	United Arab Emirates
186	United Kingdom
187	United States of America
188	Uruguay
189	Uzbekistan
190	Vanuatu
191	Venezuela
192	Vietnam
193	Yemen
194	Zambia
195	Zimbabwe

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