To qualify to apply to undertake the two-year teacher training course, student must have attended classes regularly with a certified teacher for a minimum of three consecutive years.
Once qualified, teachers must continue training regularly and complete professional development training each year in order to maintain their membership of the Association. In this way, the care and precision that characterises Iyengar yoga is maintained.
Teachers are encouraged to continually develop their practice and some go on to achieve further levels of certification.