Member benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Member Benefits
As an AYC member, you receive exclusive access to a variety of resources to help you grow and stabilize your yoga teaching career.
Upcoming Events
Attend live for free member Q&A!
Theodora Wildcroft
I’m a teacher, trainer, writer and post-doctoral scholar working for a more sustainable relationship between our many selves, the communities that hold us, and the world that nourishes us.
Wednesday, Sep 23 12pm EDT
Matthew Giordano
Founder of Chromatic Yoga, Matt Giordano is a world renowned yoga teacher trainer
Thursday, Sep 24 12pm EDT
Lara Heimann
A fearless and unstoppable leader in yoga
Friday, Sep 25 12pm EDT
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Nam Chanterrwyn
Full time yoga studies and movement teacher since 2014. Focusing on anatomy, biomechanics, and contextualizing the history of traditional yoga for the modern practice.
Wednesday, Sep 30 1pm EDT
Sage Rountree
Sage Rountree is a pioneer in yoga for athletes and a yoga teacher trainer whose 13 books include Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook, and The Art of Yoga Sequencing. A specialist in teacher development, she hosts Yoga Teacher Confidential.
Wednesday, Oct 28 1pm EDT
On Demand Library
Teacher Success
Summer Huntington
Founder of Steel Mace Vinyasa™️ 500 Hour RYT - studied under Noah Maze Lead the works only 100 Hour Steel Mace Vinyasa™️Certification online Also offer 50 Hour Functional Yoga & Strength Certification Run 3 Business Masterminds for Yoga Teachers
Summer Huntington
Founder of Steel Mace Vinyasa™️ 500 Hour RYT - studied under Noah Maze Lead the works only 100 Hour Steel Mace Vinyasa™️Certification online Also offer 50 Hour Functional Yoga & Strength Certification Run 3 Business Masterminds for Yoga Teachers
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Christopher Jain Miller, PhD
Professor, Author, and Practitioner-Scholar specializing in the Yoga Sūtra, Jain Yoga, & Modern Yoga Studies
Tazdeen Rashid
DJ Taz Rashid blends electronic dance music with yoga, meditation, and wellness experiences worldwide. For over a decade, he has created transformative events, performing at major festivals and composing original music that inspires peace, unity, and connection.
Studio Success
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
School Success
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Member Success
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Yogi-preneur Success
Jennifer Mohamed
Hi, I'm Jen the Yoga Lawyer. I am a seasoned business lawyer and yoga teacher. I draw from my 30 years of experience in yoga and law to provide tailored legal services to yoga teachers, studios, and schools and to offer transformational wellness retreats, workshops and classes.
Sonia Azad
Health-conscious at heart, I’m half hippie, half yuppie— splitting my time as a network TV health reporter & yoga and meditation teacher. I lead retreats all over the world — and love teaching beginners and “everyday people” how yoga and its limbs fit into real life.
Jennifer Mohamed
Hi, I'm Jen the Yoga Lawyer. I am a seasoned business lawyer and yoga teacher. I draw from my 30 years of experience in yoga and law to provide tailored legal services to yoga teachers, studios, and schools and to offer transformational wellness retreats, workshops and classes.
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Andrew Tanner
CEO of American Yoga Council, Co-Founder of Berkshire Yoga Festival, and Taoist Yoga & Meditation teacher of 20+ years.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
Shannon McCasland
Owner of Radiance Yoga, CMO at the American Yoga Council, and creator + lead coach of AYC’s Studio Business Accelerator.
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50% off 3 months of the Business Plan, plus a $500 bonus
Enjoy user-friendly tools for scheduling, point-of-sale, email marketing, SMS marketing, client and staff apps, and so much more. Yoga studio owners around the world trust WellnessLiving’s reliable, cloud-based platform to attract, convert, and retain clients. WellnessLiving is a customer-focused company with a dedicated team of employees who are genuinely passionate about helping businesses succeed.
Save 30% or more on mindfully designed yoga clothing
AYC members receive 30% off retail purchases — the same yoga-minded clothing stocked at Kripalu, Jivamukti, and Omega Institute. Studio owners interested in wholesale can book a complimentary consultation to receive 50% off their first bulk order, including expert guidance on styles, colors, sizing, custom graphics, and a free sample shirt.
20% off a set of 7 white sound therapy bowls at Rainbow Sounds
Crafted from high-quality quartz, each bowl produces a rich, resonant tone with long-lasting clarity. Perfect for relaxation, focus, grounding, mindfulness, and other wellness practices. Each bowl is tuned to 432 Hz, delivering harmonious, soothing tones for your ears and senses. Rainbow Sounds also delivers online training courses for yoga teachers who want to learn how to facilitate therapeutic sound healing.
Save 20% or more on high-quality, artfully designed cork yoga mats
iláSTRATE™ offers high quality cork yoga mats designed with intention, using art as a pathway for creative expression, imagination and connection to the spirit. AYC members get 20% off retail plus free shipping on all orders over $125, and an extra 5% off the 50% off wholesale price.
Premium stainless steel dispenser when you buy 2 cases of wipes
Wipex Studio creates premium cleaning wipes for fitness, yoga, and wellness spaces—focusing on plant-based, eco-friendly formulas that clean powerfully while being gentle on surfaces and skin. Buy 2 cases of wipes and get a free premium wall dispenser ($120 value) or buy 3 cases and get a premium free-standing floor dispenser ($250-$260 value).
20% off Tejara mats and our exclusive ambassador/wholesale program
Tejara high-performance yoga mats use rubber that’s sustainably sourced and processed in Spain, with an open-cell rubber technology for a premium grip experience that will transform your yoga practice. AYC members are invited to 1) Get 20% off retail prices 2) Become an Ambassador to share 10% off and get 12% back 3) Apply for a wholesale account and get an additional 5-10% off wholesale prices.
Affordable beYogi insurance covering more than just yoga
BeYogi provides comprehensive coverage for over 450 modalities, occurrence form coverage which protects you even after your policy expires, and instant coverage upon sign-up. Plus discounts on yoga-related products and an optional $25,000 identity protection policy, all at the best price possible.
Free Legal Clinics with Jen the Yoga Lawyer
AYC membership gets you exclusive access to educational content and Q&A sessions with Jen the Yoga Lawyer. Protect yourself with free legal templates and monthly legal clinics covering important topics for yoga professionals from the Law Office of Jennifer Mohamed LLC.