For a change, the Pilates drama is taking a backseat to the yoga world. If you’ve been paying attention, the Yoga Alliance recently announced changes in their organization. This caused an uproar amongst yoga instructors, which only grew louder when they adjusted their stance a few days after the initial announcement. Questions are being asked; is the Yoga Alliance a credentialing agency or a directory? Is it worth the cost of membership if our education and experience no longer count? What are the benefits anyway?
When we first gathered in early 2022, the Barre Fitness Alliance board used the Pilates Method Alliance and Yoga Alliance as guides to our new professional organization. We aimed to have fair pricing and actual benefits for our members. Most of all, we wanted to be a place for all lovers of barre to come together.
Turns out, the Yoga Alliance is not the only professional membership organization for yogis; the Barre Fitness Alliance is also not alone in the barre community. We compiled a few features to compare the BFA with other known organizations. Besides what is listed, it’s important to note that anyone in the world can join us. From a barre enthusiast who just took their first class, to instructors in training, new & seasoned instructors, studio owners, and educators. Everyone in the world is welcome here.