Coaches and Judges

Mentoring by yoga coaches and judges plays a vital role in deepening students’ understanding and mastery of yoga, offering personalized guidance that enhances both physical technique and spiritual growth. Their expertise helps practitioners refine their form, build confidence, and align with yoga’s holistic principles, fostering a stronger connection to the practice. Through mentorship, yoga coaches and judges not only advance individual skill but also elevate the entire community by nurturing the next generation of devoted and knowledgeable yogis.

To be listed in our Certified Coaches Directory, you must be a current member of USA Yoga, and participate in the USA Yoga Coaching Certification (View Qualification and Eligibility here). To be in our Featured Certified Coaches Directory, including a photo and bio, you can become a Yoga Mentor Level ($250) or above member of USA Yoga and be a current Certified Coach. Additionally, you must take a USA Yoga Rules and Posture Guidelines Judges Clinic annually and complete a Judges Assessment annually. We strongly suggest that you take SafeSport training. Learn more HERE.

Coaches fees, level of experience, and commitment requirement will vary. Please contact the individual coach to find out more.

Certified Coaches Directory

USA Yoga Coaching Certification
Qualification and Eligibility

Become a USA Yoga Certified Coach

To be listed in our Certified Judges Directory, you must be a member of USA Yoga, you must have been an active certified yoga instructor for the past three years, and you must take a USA Yoga Rules and Posture Guidelines Judges Clinic annually and complete the Judges Assessment annually.

Certified Judges Directory

USA Yoga Judging Certification Information

Become a USA Yoga Certified Judge

Selden Dickinson

First Name :

Selden

Last Name :

Dickinson

Username :

seldensdickinson@gmail.com

Tiffany Girgis

First Name :

Tiffany

Last Name :

Girgis

Bio :

Tiffany has been practicing Bikram Yoga without intermission since 2008, drawn to its discipline and transformative power. She stepped onto the competition stage in 2011 and has competed in multiple events over the years, including four national championships. After completing Bikram’s Teacher Training in Spring 2011, Tiffany began teaching at…

Username :

tiffanynile@gmail.com

Catherine Richmond

First Name :

Catherine

Last Name :

Richmond

Bio :

Catherine Richmond is a certified USA Yoga Judge and Coach, Bikram Certified Instructor since 2001, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider with 1,500+ hours of advanced training. With a background in exercise physiology and sports coaching, a current CPT and sports nutrition coach with NASM she brings fairness, precision, and…

Username :

yogacb30@gmail.com

Rino Yajima

First Name :

Rino

Last Name :

Yajima

Bio :

Hot Yoga Teacher training 2020 with Ida Ripley, 500 hours Vinyasa Teacher training 2021 and Yin Yoga. Teaching at BYRB in New York and Moxie.xyz on line. #5 National and #10 International in 2020 Also Dental Hygienist over 35 years.

Username :

yogawithrino20@gmail.com

Patricia Abeloff

First Name :

Patricia

Last Name :

Abeloff

Username :

patricia.abeloff

Raquel Jones

First Name :

Raquel

Last Name :

Jones

Username :

raquel.jones

Robin Brace

First Name :

Robin

Last Name :

Brace

Username :

robin@truebikram.com

Selden Dickinson

First Name :

Selden

Last Name :

Dickinson

Username :

seldensdickinson@gmail.com

Tiffany Girgis

First Name :

Tiffany

Last Name :

Girgis

Bio :

Tiffany has been practicing Bikram Yoga without intermission since 2008, drawn to its discipline and transformative power. She stepped onto the competition stage in 2011 and has competed in multiple events over the years, including four national championships. After completing Bikram’s Teacher Training in Spring 2011, Tiffany began teaching at…

Username :

tiffanynile@gmail.com

Catherine Richmond

First Name :

Catherine

Last Name :

Richmond

Bio :

Catherine Richmond is a certified USA Yoga Judge and Coach, Bikram Certified Instructor since 2001, and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider with 1,500+ hours of advanced training. With a background in exercise physiology and sports coaching, a current CPT and sports nutrition coach with NASM she brings fairness, precision, and…

Username :

yogacb30@gmail.com

Mission

USA Yoga’s mission is to promote the practice of yoga as a means to improve the physical health and mental well-being of people of all ages and fitness levels, and to advance yoga asana as a sport.

With your participation as a donor, an athlete, judge, coach, audience member or sponsor, you advance yoga as a sport. Your gifts and membership create educational and outreach programs, regional and national yoga championships, and scholarships to yogis. Your participation provides athletes the opportunity to demonstrate competitive excellence and to inspire others to participate and advance in their own practice.