This four-part online program is for new judges pursuing certification and existing judges completing their annual training and recertification for the 2026–2027 USA Yoga season.
Training Leaders
- Erin Paulsen, Chair of the USA Yoga Judging Committee
- Lynn Whitlow, IYSF Technical Committee member
Participants will receive a comprehensive review of the new rules for the 2026–2027 season, including:
- Posture guidelines
- Evaluating posture execution
- Routine scoring
- Deductions
- Scoring consistency
- Practical routine-evaluation exercises
Training Fees
- New Judge Certification: $400
- Existing Judge Annual Training and Recertification: $100
New Judge Requirements
- Must be an active USA Yoga member
- Must be a certified, active yoga teacher for at least three years
- Must complete all four training modules
- Must attend at least three of the four sessions live
- May complete one missed session through the recording
- Must complete all certification requirements by December 31, 2026
- The certification fee includes a one-year USA Yoga membership extension
Existing Judge Requirements
Existing judges may participate live or through the recordings and must complete their annual assessment for recertification.