Ethical Guidelines for Yoga Teachers

• Non-harming (ahimsa)
• Truthfulness (satya)
• Non-stealing (asteya)
• Moderation and respectfulness in sexual relationships (brahmacharya)
• Non-grabbing (aparigraha)
• Cleanliness/Purity (saucha)
• Contentment (santosa)
• Austerity (tapas)
• Self Study (svadhyaya)
• Dedication to the Absolute, identifying with the Cosmos (isvara-pranid-hanani)

FRYOG have developed the following guidelines for teachers to improve the quality of teaching and practice in the modern world:

1. FRYOG Yoga teachers understand that teaching Yoga is a privilege and that they are part of a tradition whose lineage can be traced back.
2. FRYOG teachers are committed to promoting the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of their students.
3. FRYOG teachers will treat their students with respect.
4. FRYOG teachers will avoid any form of harassment of their students (including sexual harassment)
5. FRYOG teachers will never give medical advice or advice that could be interpreted as such unless they have a suitable qualification.
6. FRYOG teachers are willing to accept students with physical limitation providing the teacher has the necessary skills to teach such a student properly.
7. FRYOG teachers welcome all students regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and social or financial status.
8. FRYOG teachers strive to practice tolerance towards other Yoga teachings and traditions.
9. FRYOG teachers should conduct themselves in a professional manner both inside and outside the classroom.
10. FRYOG teachers continue their studies of the theoretical and practical aspects of yoga by attending one CPD (Continued Professional Development Day) each year organised by FRYOG