We are looking forward to you becoming a member of YogaNZ, and supporting you on your professional journey. Our team are here to help you if you require assistance in filling out this application. Call us 0800 69 9642 or email info@yoganewzealand.org.nz
Once the application is submitted YogaNZ will have this in for processing for 7-10 working days, and we will contact you if any additional information is required.
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1. A digital copy of your entry Yoga Teacher Training qualification(s)
Please have a copy of your initial qualifications/training certificates – scanned copies or clear photo. Other evidence can be considered such as references, referees, confirmations from education providers. Your YogaNZ membership includes registration with REPs. Please click here to see the process for which REPs will recognise your particular qualification(s).
2. Evidence of your Yoga Teaching Experience
For those who would be level 3 or level 4 (over 500 Hours and over 5 years of professional yoga teaching) Yoga Teacher Members, we would ask for evidence of your total years and minimum hours of professional yoga teaching. You can find the Yoga New Zealand Membership Guidelines on the Membership Information page.
3. A copy of your First Aid Certificate
This can be a scanned copy or a clear photo of your First Aid certificate. You can find the Yoga New Zealand First Aid Policy on the Membership Information page.
4. Documentation if you have changed your name
If you have changed your name AND it is different from the name on your qualification(s), we would need evidence of the name change to issue the membership in your new name. This can be a scanned copy or clear photo of your Marriage or Civil Union certificate, OR copy of your deed poll documentation OR a copy of your birth certificate showing the change of name.
5. Payment
You have the option of making payment via Credit Card or direct payment into our bank account.
Fees
First time application fee is $57.50
Standard Annual Membership fee is $140.00 (insurance not included)
Standard Annual Membership + Insurance Cover fee is $243.00
If an additional verification is required to map your yoga teacher training to the curriculum an additional fee of $99.00 may apply. YogaNZ will confirm this when your application is processed.
As you have noted that you have over 500 hours of professional Yoga teaching, we require evidence of this experience to ascertain whether you would meet the membership level 3 or 4 requirements. For more information please see the YogaNZ Membership Curriculum
Evidence can be in the form of:- References - Referees (from clients, employers, or colleagues)
Evidence can be in the form of: - Teacher Training Certificates - Emails from training providers - References and Referees (from clients, employers, or colleagues) -A phone interview/verification with a YogaNZ Council Member can be used to confirm knowledge, skill, and training experience if the above are unavailable.
Yoga Therapy Membership requires the completion of specific training in Yoga Therapy - for details on this, please see the Education Standards for Yoga Therapists.
Specific training to become a yoga therapist is to have a minimum of 650 hours over a minimum of 2 years.
Yoga New Zealand membership has the requirement to hold and maintain a valid Comprehensive First Aid certificate.
With your YogaNZ Membership you can purchase discounted insurance to cover your Yoga Teaching.
The Insurance Covers: -Professional Indemnity -Public Liability -Statutory Liability
Please see YogaNZ's Insurance Information for more details: YogaNZ Membership
On behalf of all proposed Insureds I/ We declare and agree that: a) All information provided, in this proposal or attachments, is true and complete in every respect and that no Material Facts remain undisclosed; b) If this risk is accepted, such information will be incorporated into and form the basis of the contract of insurance; c) I/We understand that Chubb requires this information in order to evaluate this proposal and that the Privacy Act 1993 entitles me/us to have access to, and request the correction of, any information retained; d) Chubb is authorised to disclose information to its advisers, reinsurers, other insurers and parties with a financial interest in the subject matter of this proposal; e) Chubb is authorised to check details against the Insurance Claims Register and to place information on the Insurance Claims Register which other insurers can access; f) Chubb is authorised to obtain from other parties any information which may be relevant to the acceptance of this risk; g) The signing of this proposal does not bind either party to complete the contract and that no cover will be in force until confirmed by Chubb. I/We agree to accept the terms, exceptions and conditions contained in the Professional Indemnity Insurance policy as modified or extended by any endorsements thereon or the policy schedule or on any certificate of insurance issued to me/ us by Chubb in lieu of a policy. h) I/we have read and understood the Rosser Liability “Important Information” relating to Duty of Disclosure, Financial Strength Rating, Privacy Statement and the Personal Information Handling Practice available at www.reps.org.nz/insurance I/We agree that REPs reserves the right to change insurer at any time. This may result in changes to the terms and conditions of the cover, but REPs will ensure the level of cover is comparable. Chubb Insurance NZ Limited
