Welcome, Teacher! Your RA Teaching Journey Begins Here

You're officially enrolled as a BUD! Discover your immediate opportunities in Ubud, gain valuable YTT experience, and connect with our global community of 500+ dedicated professionals.

Explore BUD Opportunities 
✓ Confirmed Teacher Status
✓ Access to Assist RA YTT                                      ✓ Eligible for an RA Internship
✓ Participate in Global RA Events
✓ Clear Path to Lead Teacher

Your Current Phase & What It Means

BUD - Established Teacher

As a BUD, you represent the evolution of teaching excellence. You have the discipline to expand in your own practice and the calling to make a deeper impact. Like the lotus BUD shoots up over the leaves, you are reaching new heights, maturing, preparing to bloom into your full potential.

Your journey parallels every respected yoga leader globally - they have all been precisely where you are now.

  • Teaching Mentorship at RA Ubud

    Lead classes at your Yoga home

    Develop your teaching presence in a supportive environment

    Receive direct mentorship from a senior teacher

  • YTT Assistance + Sadhana

    Gain valuable behind-the-scenes experience in Academy teacher trainings

    Support students through their certification journey

    Teach sadhanas for the students

    Learn from Master Teachers and Facilitators

    Understand the deeper aspects of teacher development

  • Co-Facilitate EU Events

    Offer your voice, your presence and gifts with our community on our international events

    Connect with RA Teachers and students from around the world

    Be a recognized face of our global movement building

  • Global Visibility

    Featured listing in our worldwide RA Teachers Directory

    Showcase your skills, certifications, and teaching offerings to the global RA community

    Connect with students seeking RA-trained teachers in their location

    Drive students to your classes and offerings through our searchable database

  • Online Classes on RA Studio

    Showcase your teaching online: Your recorded class will be featured in our Radiantly Alive Online Studio, reaching students around the world.

    Receive professional feedback: Get valuable insights from our team and peers to refine your teaching and grow your confidence.

    Expand your impact: Inspire others globally while strengthening your presence as a Radiantly Alive teacher and leader.

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Your Development Timeline

The Academy Pathway Forward:

Starting Point:
Yoga Student/New Teacher

    • Beginning yoga teacher with passion but no formal certification

    • Developing foundational teaching skills

    • Exploring professional development options

  • Complete 200hr YTT

You are Here:
Level 1: Teacher

    • Master community teaching

    • Complete YTT support experience

    • Build Academy network connections

  • 2 years of regular teaching + 50hr Art of Teaching + 50hr Art of Facilitation (OR 300hr YTT)

Next Level:
Level 2: Established Teacher

    • Lead sadhana sessions in teacher trainings

    • Develop specialized workshops and offerings

    • Expand global teaching presence

  • 3 years of regular teaching + 200hr YTT + 300hr YTT + 50hr Art of Facilitating

What Level 1 Teachers Are Saying

Real Experiences from Your Peers:

"It Was One of My Dreams"

"Assisting the facilitators during the training was so special because it was one of my dreams to help them and see the trainings from another perspective - not as a student, but as a teacher and as a member of the RA family. Helping with this training really helped me grow as a yoga teacher and build my confidence."

— Alexandra, Level 1 Teacher (France)

“"An Extremely Enriching Experience"

"Assisting during the teacher training was an extremely enriching experience. I have grown a lot during the past three weeks and I can recommend it to every yoga teacher out there. The main lesson I take away is to never stop learning and to keep walking step by step your own path."

— Alina, Level 1 Teacher (Germany)

"Eye-Opening and Worthwhile"

"It was so nice assisting the main facilitator. Getting the opportunity to shadow her and see behind the scenes of what it's like to guide and lead a training was very eye-opening and a worthwhile experience. This training has given me the feeling that I can go out and facilitate my own retreats and workshops."

— Charlotte, Level 1 Teacher (England)

 FAQs

  • For YTT assistance roles, you'll commit to the full training duration (21 days). For community class teaching, the minimum commitment is 1 month. Many Level 1 Teachers combine their Academy involvement with extended stays for personal practice, retreats, or other training opportunities.

  • You'll assist with operational aspects of teacher trainings - supporting students during practice, helping with logistics, and gaining valuable behind-the-scenes experience. You're learning the business of professional yoga education.

  • Advancement is based on experience, community involvement, and readiness for increased responsibility. Your Academy mentor will guide you through the assessment process when the timing feels right.

  • Level 1 Teachers receive Academy community access and resources. Individual programs (retreats, additional trainings) may have associated costs, but basic Level 1 participation is included in your Academy membership.