Everything you need to know to join CIMSPA as a Yoga Instructor Associate.
- Yoga Instructor Associate membership provides employers and the public with confidence that you have satisfied the comprehensive training requirements to safely deliver instruction and education in yoga practices and principles.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the Yoga Instructor Associate category, you must demonstrate that you meet one of the following entry requirements:
- You hold a Yoga Instructor qualification certificate issued by a recognised awarding organisation dated within the last 5 years.
- If older than 5 years, evidence of CPD completed within the last 5 years is required.
- For alternative qualifications, a signed letter of support is required on letterheaded paper from your Training Provider or Teacher confirming that you have achieved the minimum areas of practice, (200 hours of training with 160 hours of direct contact with your mentor or teacher covering anatomy, physiology, psychology, self-awareness, safety and care, practical skills of teaching, planning, evaluation, adaptations).
What’s next?
Apply for your membership
Step 1 – prepare your evidence, apply and pay
- Evidence of your qualification and CPD or letter of support to be provided in PDF, JPEG or PNG format.
- Debit / Credit Card or Direct Debit payment options are available.
Step 2 – We will process your application
- You will receive email updates as we review your application.
- We will let you know if we require any further information from you.
- You will receive an email confirming that your Membership has been approved.
Yoga Instructor Associate membership cost: £36* per year (inc VAT)
*Discounts apply if your organisation is a CIMSPA employer partner.
Membership benefits - Associate
Take complete control of your career progression and stay at the forefront of our sector
- Recognition and status as a member of the sector’s only chartered professional body.
- Exclusive member logos to showcase your professional status
- Enhance your career prospects - many of our employer partners commit to only employing CIMSPA members.
- Access FREE endorsed CPD eLearning with the CIMSPA Academy.
- Eligible practitioner categories get free access to the UK Coaching Club platform, with exclusive resources.
- Discounts on endorsed qualifications and CPD from a range of training providers.
- Sector job opportunity information from our jobs board and partner network.
Highlight – Access to the UK Coaching Club platform
As part of your membership UK Coaching provides you with access to its learning and development platform, which includes:
- Access to all UK Coaching’s most valuable tips, guidance, videos and webinars.
- Free or discounted learning, many attracting CIMSPA CPD points.
- Membership to a new collaborative group for exercise and fitness professionals in their online community ConnectedCoaches.
Highlight – CIMSPA Academy
- Your CIMSPA membership includes FREE access to hundreds of online CPD courses with the CIMSPA Academy.
- The CPD on offer ranges from “bite-sized” quick eBriefings to certificate courses that award multiple CIMSPA CPD points.
Build your professional network through CIMSPA’s community of members, partners and events
- Shareable profile on the CIMSPA membership directory – the definitive listing of qualified sector professionals – connecting you with potential employers and customers.
- Online access to S&PA Professional, S&PA Extra and the CIMSPA member bulletin – our quarterly magazine and monthly digital newsletters.
- Access to member-only webinars featuring cross-sector experts.
- Make connections through CIMSPA and partner events and conferences, and at our professional development boards and consultations (by invitation).
Benefit from a range of discounts and offers across key categories identified by members and provided by our partners*
Work and business
- Gymcatch - 20% off your first 12 paid months
- Bigwave Growth - Free “Insight 360” call
- My PT Hub - 30-day free trial and 50% off My PT Hub’s All-In-One personal training software and app
CPD/development
- Future Fit - Free CPD course with a qualifying purchase
- Bloomsbury Publishing - 35% discount on Sports literature
- Brookbush Institute - 30-day free trial
- BTN Academy - £150 off Foundation Academy
- Drummond Education - £30 off a course or workshop under £400 / £50 off course or workshop £401-1000 / £100 off a course or workshop £1001 upwards
- Les Mills - Les Mills+ free trial and 25% discount / 30% Initial Training discount
- Platinum Training Institute - 10% off
- Gympass - Free application to be a Certified Online Trainer
- Yoga2hear - 20% discount
- Biomechanics Education - Free CPD (up to £100+VAT)
Finance and legal
- Financial Fitness Group - 10% discount
- Future Fit - 30-day free Prozone trial
- BSA4Sport - Free access
- Financial Fitness Group - Monthly phone call
Lifestyle
- Dell Technologies - Up to 20% off
- Elevated Food for Life - 50% off monthly subscription & 50% off for clients
- Myzone - £75 off an MZ Switch Myzone belt
- Myzone - £80 off an MZ3 heart rate monitor
- TANITA - 15% discount
- TRX Training - 30 days free access to TRX Core/TRX Training Club / TRX PRO4 Suspension Trainer for £100 / TRX HOME 2 Suspension Trainer for £100 / 15% discount sitewide
*Terms and conditions apply for all offers.
Contribute to the continued improvement of the sport and physical activity sector
- Be at the forefront of the sector with the very latest news, guidance and resources.
- Be the first to hear about opportunities to be involved with CIMSPA consultations and insight, helping to influence sector policy and future research.
- Take part in focus groups and committees to help shape the sector’s future.
Ready to get started now?
Membership join FAQs – Associate
- How do I identify a certificate which has been issued by an awarding organisation?
- What are the CPD requirements for membership entry?
- I work for a CIMSPA Employer Partner, how do I claim my discounted membership?
- Why am I required to submit a letter of support?
Awarding organisation certificates display some or all of the following:
- Awarding organisation’s logo e.g. Active IQ, YMCA Awards, Innovate Awarding, Focus Awards, VTCT
- Award title e.g. Active IQ Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training
- Qualification Accreditation Number (QAN) e.g. 600/4941/8
- Date of issue
- Certificate number
- ’Ofqual’ logo
Please note: A Unit Credit certificate, letter of confirmation or certificate issued by a Training Provider are not accepted to ensure a standardised and robust application process.
If your CIMSPA recognised entry qualification is dated over 5 years from the date of your application, you will be required to evidence:
- At least 1 CPD point of endorsed
- Or 4 hours of non-endorsed CPD.
Your account will be required to be linked your employer’s organisational account to issue your membership at the discounted price. If your account is not currently linked, we will require some information from you. Please email us on info@cimspa.co.uk
If your entry qualification was not issued by an awarding organisation (see FAQ above), the letter of support aims to recognise the diversity of approach across all comprehensive courses, whilst ensuring core consistency and providing employers confidence that they are employing competent individuals. Once submitted, your letter of support will be reviewed by the Membership Services team. For confirmation of the requirements of the letter of support, please see Entry Requirements.
A signed letter of support will be required for alternative qualifications from your Training Provider or Teacher on letterheaded paper confirming that you have achieved the minimum areas of practice:
- 200 hours of training with 160 hours of direct contact with your mentor or teacher
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Psychology
- Self-awareness
- Safety and care
- Practical skills of teaching, planning, evaluation, adaptations
Need to discuss your membership?
If you’re unsure on any aspect of your CIMSPA membership application, get in touch or call our membership hotline on 0343 836 0200