Yoga Booklet
Yoga Booklet
Yoga Booklet
Published by:
Dr. I.V. Basavaraddi
Chief Executive Officer,
Yoga Certification Board,
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga,
Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
68, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110 001
Email: ycb18-mdniy@nic.in
Website: yogacertificationboard.nic.in
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Ministry of AYUSH, Govt of India, New Delhi
Disclaimer
This book has been designed by Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, New Delhi as
part of the implementation of the programme of Ministry of AYUSH for Certification of Yoga Professionals
and Accreditation of Yoga Institutions. The information contained herein is about the functioning and
programmes implemented by the Yoga Certification Board. The images used in the books related to Yoga has
been obtained from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.
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Message from Yog Rishi Swami Ramdev Ji, Chairperson of Steering Committee
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Dated: 26th April, 2019
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Section 1
Preamble
1.1 Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing
harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living. Yoga, being widely considered
as an 'immortal cultural outcome' of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to 2700 B.C., has
proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity. Basic humane values are the
very identity of Yoga Sadhana. The literature on Yoga has evolved over the years with reference to the
ancient scriptures of India. The prevalence, popularity and its effect on the human mind and body are
predominantly accepted world over.
1.2 Now in the contemporary times, everybody has conviction about yoga practices towards the
preservation, maintenance and promotion of health. Yoga has spread all over the world by the teachings
of great personalities like Swami Shivananda, Shri T. Krishnamacharya, Swami Kuvalayananda, Shri
Yogendara, Swami Rama, Sri Aurobindo, Maharshi Mahesh Yogi, Acharya Rajneesh, Pattabhi Jois, BKS.
Iyengar, Swami Satyananda Saraswati and the like.
1.3 Traditionally, Yoga Education was imparted by knowledgeable, experienced, and wise persons in the
families (comparable with the education imparted in convents in the west) and then by the Seers
(Rishis/Munis/Acharyas) in Ashramas (compared with monasteries). Yoga Education, on the other
hand, aims at taking care of the individual, the 'Being'. It is presumed that a good, balanced, integrated,
truthful, clean, transparent person will be more useful to oneself, family, society, nation, nature and
humanity at large. Yoga education is 'Being oriented'. Details of working with 'being oriented' aspect
have been outlined in various living traditions and texts and the method contributing to this important
field is known as 'Yoga'.
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Section 2
About YCB
2.1 With the growing popularity of Yoga across the world, the demand for institutionally trained Yoga
teachers/ Yoga Instructors/ Yoga Therapist is on rise. The Yoga Certification Board thus has a great role
to play in catering to this rising demand.
2.2 At present there are varied types of courses for Yoga instructors which range from 10 days course to
Degree course. On the demand side, there are number of Yoga centers running in the residential
colonies, home based Yoga classes to professional training centers. Hence, it is the need of time to define
standards for syllabus, infrastructure, teaching hours, training time etc for institutions undertaking Yoga
training courses. Similarly, the benchmarks have to be established for Yoga instructors for Yoga related
activities.
2.3 Yoga Certification Board was set up in March, 2018; started functioning from June, 2018. The YCB is
established under aegis of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, GoI with
complete functional autonomy. Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH is the Chairperson of YCB. Joint
Secretray, Ministry of AYUSH is the Vice Chairperson of YCB. The YCB has representation from
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Accreditation expert,
Legal expert and Yoga experts. Secretariat of the YCB is headed by CEO who is the Director of
MDNIY.
2.4 Yoga Certification Board is established for certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation of Yoga
Institutions, prescribing syllabus for various levels of Yoga trainers and other such activities that may be
considered necessary for promotion of Yoga. Professional assessment of these service providers are
carried out so as to certify the competencies so that the user of the service is assured of the skill sets
possessed by the trainer.
Yoga
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Secretariat
of Board
Standing
Steering Technical Assessment
Finance
Committee Committee Committee
Committee
2.6 For smooth functioning of the Board, 4 committees have been constituted as follows:
1.4 Present day, Yoga Education is being imparted by many eminent Yoga Institutions, Yoga Colleges, Yoga
Universities, Yoga Departments in the Universities, Naturopathy colleges and Private trusts & societies.
Many Yoga Clinics, Yoga Therapy and Training Centres, Preventive Health Care units of Yoga, Yoga
Research Centers etc. have been established in Hospitals, Dispensaries, Medical Institutions and
Therapeutical setups.
1.5 The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, had desired to spread worldwide India's
traditional knowledge of Yoga, with credible systems in place to assure quality of Yoga practices across
the world. The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and
Homoeopathy), Government of India, in pursuance of the above and in the wake of declaration of
International Yoga Day in 2015, a scheme for Certification of Yoga professionals and Accreditation of
Yoga Institutions was launched on 22nd June 2015. The certification and accreditation program started
under the management of Quality Council of India (QCI).
1.6 In March, 2018 Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India established Yoga Certification Board under
the aegis of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi for implementation of this scheme.
Yoga Certification Board revised the guidelines for implementation of Certification of Yoga
Professionals and Accreditation of Yoga Institutions/ Centres. This is effective from 1st April, 2019.
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ii. Technical Committee - The main function of the Technical Committee is to look into all the
technical aspects of academic, accreditation and certification.
iii. Assessment Committee - The main function of the Assessment committee is to look into
examination, evaluation of Yoga professionals, assessment of Yoga Institutions/Centres for
accreditation and all matters related to assessment.
iv. Standing Finance Committee- The main function of the Standing Finance Committee (SFC)
is to look into the matters relating to Budget and Financial sanctions.
These four committees help in carrying forward the agenda as approved by YCB by way of
developing strategies. The composition of these committees is also approved by the YCB.
2.7 Secretariat of YCB: A Secretariat of the Yoga Certification Board has been established to
implement the decisions of the Board and to manage day to day activities. The Secretariat is
governed by Rules and Regulations and Bye – laws of the Board approved/ amended from time
to time by YCB.
The structure as approved for Secretariat of the YCB is as follows:
S.No. Name of the Post Functions
Section 3
Aim, Vision, Mission and Objectives of YCB
Aim:
The aim of YCB is to
bring quality and
Vision:
standards in practice of
Yoga and to promote
Yoga as career skills.
Mission:
To define standards for Yoga training for Yoga institutions
and Yoga professional and assist them in achieving the same
while imparting Yoga education to society.
Objectives:
Ÿ To promote Yoga as means to promote holistic health and human values.
Ÿ To promote Yoga as a career skill.
Ÿ To develop standards & parameters, assess competencies and to certify Yoga Professionals for
various levels.
Ÿ To develop standards & parameters, assess competencies and Accreditation of Yoga
Institutions/Centres.
Ÿ To certify Yoga processionals based on their competence.
Ÿ To accreditate Yoga institutions/centres based on their contribution in the field of Yoga.
Ÿ To bring uniformity in Yoga courses conducted across India and Globe.
Ÿ To collaborate with national and international organisations for promotion of Yoga.
Ÿ To motivate Yoga professionals to attain higher level of skills & competencies.
Ÿ To create demand for certified Yoga professionals and Yoga institutions.
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Section 4
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General Screcretary,
The Divine Life Society,
Shri Sampat Suri Dr. I. V. Basavaraddi
Tehri - Garhwal
Head, Certification Business, Chief Executive Officer, YCB
TQ Cert Services Private Ltd., New Delhi
Hyderabad
Member- Multistake Holder Official Member
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Dr. I. V. Basavaraddi
Secretary-General, YCB
New Delhi
Member Secretary
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Dr. I V Basavaraddhi
Secretary-General, YCB
New Delhi
Member Secretary
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Section 5
YCB Programs/Schemes
5.1 Yoga Certification Board aims to promote Yoga as career skill and to bring synergy, quality and
uniformity in teaching of Yoga across the world. Accordingly, Yoga Certification Board has targeted its
program for all the stakeholders like Yoga Professionals, Yoga Institutions/centres and Personnel
Certification Bodies.
5.2 Certification of Yoga Professionals: Yoga Certification Board aims to promote Yoga as career skill for
skilled Yoga Professionals and hence is introducing certification of Yoga Professionals under 2
categories:
The Yoga Professionals can choose the level of certification based on their skill and competencies.
5.3 Accreditation/ Recognition of Yoga Institutions/ Centres: Yoga Certification Board is working
towards to bring uniformity and standards in teaching and practice of Yoga. Yoga Certification Board
accreditates Yoga Institutions/Centres based on their scale of operation, capacity, years of experience.
etc. under 4 categories as follows:
5.4 Continuing Yoga Education Program: Yoga Certification Board aims to support certified Yoga
Professionals and help them in upgrading their skill. Accordingly, Continuing Yoga Education Program
(CYEP) is being conducted by YCB for certified Yoga Professionals. CYEP includes 2 components:
The program is of 7 days. CYEP is conducted at Accreditated Leading Yoga Institutions. The Yoga
Professionals can opt for either attending the CYEP in person at Leading Yoga Institutions or in virtual
mode through Video Conference / online. There is a separate program for each level of certification.
5.5 Personnel Certification Bodies: The organisations willing to work with YCB for assessment and
certification of Yoga Professionals are approved by YCB as Personnel Certification Bodies (PrCBs).
YCB approves such organisations fulfilling the eligibility criteria prescribed by YCB as PrCBs.
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Section 6
6.2 The YCB certifies Yoga Professionals under various levels and categories so that the Yoga
Professionals can select the level and category as per their skill and competence. The competence
range from basic Yoga Protocol to Yoga Master, from Assistant Yoga Therapist to Yoga Therapy
Consultant. YCB strives to introduce more levels in due course of time. The certification helps in
promoting Yoga as career skill which till date is an unorganized career option.
6.3 The certified Yoga Professionals are exposed to better job opportunities across the globe.
6.4 YCB offers certificates to Yoga Professionals to practice Yoga as therapy. These certificates will not
only provide a platform for experienced Yoga therapy professionals but will also lead to promotion
of Yoga as one of the tools for therapy.
6.5 YCB certification will bring standardization and quality in practice and teaching of Yoga and in long
term will increase the availability of certified Yoga Professionals that will promote correct practice of
Yoga, leading to healthy living style.
6.6 YCB also accreditates Yoga Institutions/Centres based on their years of existence, scale of operation
and experience in the field of Yoga. This will ensure that the Yoga institution will get recognition for
its contribution towards Yoga.
6.7 The Yoga Institutions are accreditated under 4 levels. This will help in bringing standards in teaching and
practice of Yoga among various Institutions without interfering in their delivery system.
Synchronization of Yoga legacy and certificate will help to produce trained and qualified Yoga
Professionals.
6.8 Availability of trained and certified Yoga Professionals/Institutions empowers public in selections of
right Yoga Instructor/Trainer/Yoga Institutions.
6.9 In due course of time Yoga will develop into an organized sector.
6.10 Some of the unique features of the certificates issued by YCB are
Ÿ Certificates includes security features (QR code), unique no. (online verifiable)
Ÿ Digital certificates to candidates
Ÿ Centralised repository of Certified Yoga Professionals
Ÿ Single and online platform for all payments/ fees
Ÿ One time enrolment (Level wise) with life long validity
Ÿ Centralized platform with linkages and details of all assessing agencies, PrCBs, Accreditated Yoga
Institutions/Centres, examination schedule etc
Ÿ Ease of selection of exam centres and date of exam
Ÿ 3-tier security enabled examination process to ensure quality in conduct of exam
Ÿ Video recording of examination process
Ÿ Assessment through empanelled examiners
Ÿ Intimation to applicants through Mail and SMS
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Section 7
Certification of Yoga Professionals
7.1 Yoga Certification Board has started certification of Yoga professionals for three levels under Yoga
Education and Training category with effect from 1st April 2019.
7.3 Yoga Professional aspiring to be a certified Yoga Professional has to undertake assessment for its
respective level. The Yoga Professional can choose the level as per his/her competencies, skill and
knowledge. The Yoga Professional is not required to undertake the assessment/certification from the
lowest level and then upgrade to higher levels. The syllabus for 3 levels are at annexure A, B &C resp.
7.4 Validity of Certificate: The certificates issued by the YCB to Yoga Professionals will initially be valid as
under:
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*Validity of the certificate will be counted from the date of declaration of result.
7.5.6 No. of questions is equally divided among all the units of the prescribed syllabus.
Maximum Duration of
Certification Name No. of question
Marks theory exam
7.5.7 The candidates shall mark the answer in Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet.
7.5.9 Theory exam paper is bilingual – English & Hindi. For exam in other language, the question paper is in
English and the language selected.
7.5.10 If some error is observed in the question paper, it shall be referred to the competent authority and
competent authority shall take a view on it and decide if it qualifies for grace marks.
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7.5.11 In case of any mismatch in any question in English and Hindi or other language, the question in English
language shall be considered the correct question.
7.5.12 The candidate shall return both question paper and OMR sheet to the invigilator/center in charge after
completing the paper or after the examination time.
7.5.13 For practicum, each candidate shall be assessed for not more than one hour. Duration of the practical
assessment will however be at the discretion of the assessor within the maximum time as mentioned
above.
7.5.14 Practical shall include Demonstration, Teaching skill, Therapy skill, Evaluation skill, application of
knowledge and field Experience as per the level of certification.
7.5.15 The candidate has to secure qualifying marks both in theory and practical independently.
7.5.16 Candidate’s absence in either theory on practical exam will be considered as fail. However if any
candidate who takes theory exam but is absent is practical exam, his/her request for re-consideration for
appearing in practical exam on some other date may be considered by the assessing agency in exceptional
care on merit basis.
7.5.17 The candidate has to secure 70% marks in each of the theory and practical to qualify/pass the
assessment. However maximum 5% of grace marks can be given either for theory or practical but overall
qualifying percentage shall remain 70%. In case marks are in decimal figure, it shall be rounded off to
higher number.
7.5.18 If the candidate secures qualifying marks in practical but fails in theory, he/she can reappear for theory
exam only once within 3 month of declaration of result. The candidate shall have to deposit the
prescribed fee for appearing in the theory exam.
7.5.19 If the candidate secures qualifying marks in theory but fails in practical, he/she is treated as fail and
he/she shall have to appear for the exam as fresh candidate. In such condition, the assessment fee shall
have to be paid by the candidate. His/her unique enrolment number shall be valid.
7.5.20 The composition of the team for assessment of Yoga Professional for practical stage is as under:
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7.6.16 The results can be viewed on YCB website as well as assessing agency's website. The candidate can view
and download his/ her result and digital certificate through his/her login.
7.6.17 The Certificate in hard copy shall be issued to the qualified candidates. The Certificates issued will bear a
unique certificate no. and security enabled QR code.
7.6.18 The Yoga professionals have to follow the application process and other rules and regulations while
enrolling for any level and processing the application.
7.6.19 In case, the assessing agency is unable to conduct examination in the center selected by the candidate for
re-appearing within 3 months from the date of request for re-appearing, the concerned assessing agency
shall facilitate the candidate in appearing in the examination conducted in other nearby center or through
other assessing agency. If such facilitation does not work or is not acceptable to the candidate, the
candidate can ask for full refund of the fee paid to the assessing agency.
7.6.20 While submitting the form candidate shall declare, if he/she has been an applicant or certified under this
scheme by any other PrCB and YCB's recognized Institutions. He/she shall provide details of status of
application/certification and period of certification. The PrCBs/Institutions may verify the information
with the concerned Institutions.
7.6.21 The applicant shall, along with the application, declare any pending judicial proceedings relating to
his/her conduct and any pending proceedings by any regulatory body. The applicant shall also declare
any instances of discomfort/disability caused to any of his/her student in the past. Shall not be
entertained.
7.6.22 If the institution does not conduct certification examination for 3 months' time period from the date of
application for assessment, the candidate can request for refund of its full assessment fee.
7.7 Rejection of application: The application can be cancelled under following circumstances
a. If the applicant does not provide the required information within 7 working days from the date
of intimation to the applicant;
7.8 Issuing of Certificate: The successful/passed candidates shall be issued Certificate and ID card with
unique number by the YCB.
7.9 Re-issue of Certificate: The applicant will have to pay certification fee, if he/she request for duplicate
certificate.
Ÿ The candidate, certified under different levels, has to appear in the Continuing Yoga Education
(CYE) program for renewal of his/her certificate.
Ÿ Certified Yoga Professionals shall have to attend the CYEP before expiry of the certificate for its
renewal.
7.11.1 If the candidate is not satisfied with the result, he/she can request the concern PrCBs / Institution
assessing agency for re-checking of theory answer by paying the prescribed fee for rechecking.
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7.6 Application procedure
7.6.1 Yoga Professional aspiring to be certified has to fill online application form along with requisite
information on YCB website. (Format of the application is at annexure D)
7.6.2 The applicant all levels Certification has to apply for assessment in two stages:
7.6.3 Any candidate who is not student of any YCB accreditated Yoga Institution shall be called “open
candidate” and can apply through any YCB approved PrCBs or directly at YCB website.
7.6.4 Students of YCB accreditated Leading Yoga Institutions, Yoga Institutions, Yoga Training Centers and
Yoga Therapy Centers shall also submit application form on the YCB website but can do the same
through their respective Institutions also.
7.6.5 The applicant shall have to complete the enrolment form and submit online along with the requisite
documents, if any and prescribed enrolment fee.
7.6.6 The enrolment fee shall be paid to YCB which is one time fee for the applied level. Enrolment fee once
paid shall not be refunded in any case.
7.6.7 On successful enrolment with YCB, the candidate will be provided a unique enrolment number which
will be valid for life long and will be a reference for any future correspondence. However issuance of
unique enrolment number is subject to scrutiny of the documents submitted along with the application
form. YCB shall complete the scrutiny process within 7 working days. In case of any gap/discrepancy,
the same shall be intimated to the candidate through mail/telephonic message.
7.6.8 Enrolment no. of the candidate will be same if the candidate wants to appear in other levels also.
7.6.9 Second stage of the application process needs to be filled when the candidate is willing to take up the
assessment. The candidate at this stage needs to choose the level of certificate, date of assessment,
p r e f e r r e d c i t y f o r a s s e s s m e n t , t h e a s s e s s i n g a g e n c y ( P r C B / A c c r e d i t a t e d Yo g a
Institutions/centres/YCB any other authorized agency) etc. The applicant also has to deposit the
assessment fee. Acknowledgement of the receipt of application form and fee will be sent to the
applicant.
7.6.10 If at any exam centre location, total count of enrolled of paid applicant falls below 30, then the assessing
agency reserves the right to cancel that location and conduct the exam at other location or on some other
date. The candidate will be intimated about the same and the candidate can either accept the request for
change of location / date or can ask for full refund of assessment fee.
7.6.11 The applicant will be issued admit card atleast 7 days in advance. The candidate can download the admit
card through his/ her login ID on YCB website.
7.6.12 The assessing fee shall not be refunded once the admit card has been issued.
7.6.13 Any request for change of location/date by the candidate after issuance of admit card will generally not
be considered. In exceptional cases, the assessing agency may consider the request on merit basis and the
assessing agency will exercise its discretion in such cases.
7.6.14 The candidate shall have to appear for theory and practical exam at the allocated exam centre and date.
7.6.15 The result of the exam shall be declared within 30 days of conduct of exam.
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7.11.3 The candidate can request for re-checking of marks within 15 days from the date of declaration of result.
7.11.4 If the candidate is still not satisfied, he/she can request the concerned PrCB/ Institution assessing
agency for re-checking of the answer sheet in his / her presence. The concerned agency shall arrange the
OMR sheet and question paper in the presence of examiner on receipt of the prescribed fee.
7.11.5 In no case, the candidate is allowed to take the question paper/OMR sheet or its copy along with
him/her.
7.11.6 The concerned PrCB /Institution has to respond within 30 days from the date of application.
7.12 Cancellation/suspension/debarment
7.12.1 If the candidate is found engaged in malpractice in the examination, his/her application shall be rejected.
The candidate shall be debarred /suspended from appearing in examination for certification of Yoga
Professionals for 3 years.
7.12.2 If any evidence of misconduct is observed during examination, the candidate will not be allowed to
appear for 3 years in any of the assessment for certification for Yoga Professionals conducted under
YCB.
7.13 Fee for enrolment and assessment of Yoga Professionals: The Yoga Certification Board
recommends the fee to be charged from candidates for certification under various levels as under:
Suitable fee concession in the enrolment fee as per extant guidelines of Govt. of India may be given by the YCB.
For Indian candidates For foreign candidates
Note: YCB has recommended fee for examination. However, PrCBs, accredited Yoga Institutions /
Training Centres assessing agency may charge their own examination fee to conduct YCB examinations.
7.14 Fee of re-checking: Fee for rechecking is Rs. 1,000/- and fee for re-checking in presence of candidate
and examiner is Rs. 3000/-
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10 Declaration of result
11 Issuing of Certificate
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Section 8
Continuing Yoga Education Programme (CYEP)
8.1 The certificates offered by the YCB are initially valid for 5 years for Yoga Protocol Instructor and for all
other caterories, the certificate is valid for 3 years. The certified Yoga professional is required to get
renewal of his/her certificate before its expiry.
8.2 Yoga Certification Board conducts Continuing Yoga Education Program (CYEP) for renewal of
Certificates. CYEP aims at motivating the candidate in career growth of Yoga Professionals. The
duration of the program is 7 days. It includes 2 components:
Ÿ Assessment of candidate’s performance during the period of certification.
Ÿ Orientation to strengthen candidate's skill as Yoga Professional.
8.3 Certified Yoga Professionals shall have to attend at least one of the programs for renewal of their
certificates before the expiry of the certificate by opting any of the following:
Ÿ Attending CYEP program in one of the Leading Yoga Institutions.
Ÿ Participating in virtual CYEP through Video Conference or virtual mode which shall include
submitting the report on training of persons conducted alongwith supporting documents and
appearing for exam before the Committee.
8.4 After the 1st CYE program, the committee may recommend issuing the certificate to the candidate for
life term or may recommend to attend 2nd CYEP before issuing the certificate for life term for the
respective level.
8.5 The certificates of the certified Yoga professionals who has not attended CYEP will lose its validity after
its validity period.
8.6 The candidates shall be sent a renewal notice through telephonic message/email at least 6 months prior
to the expiry of certificate validity period. The certified Yoga Professional shall have to apply for CYEP
along with the prescribed documents and fee at least 3 months prior to expiry of certificate.
8.7 The schedule for CYEP is available on YCB website. The candidate shall have to select preferred venue
for attending CYEP or virtual mode for attending CYEP.
8.8 The candidate shall submit all the requisite documents online at least 2 months before the due date of the
CYEP. In absence of all the required documents as a proof of field experience, assessment team may
award zero mark against “person trained/field experience”.
8.9 There is separate CYEP for each level.
8.10 Assessment for CYEP the candidate has to secure at least 70% marks in the CYEP assessment for
renewal of his/her certificate. After successfully completing the CYEP, assessment team may
recommend granting of certificate for fixed period or for life term. Based on the performance of the
candidate, assessment team may recommend the candidate to undertake another round of CYEP for the
given level before granting the certificate for life.
8.11 The marks for assessment for renewal shall be in 3 parts:
Ÿ Attending CYEP
Ÿ Persons trained/field experience
Mark Distribu on
Topic CYEP Virtual CYEP
A ending CYEP 50 30
Persons trained/ field experience 25 45
Wri en test/ demonstra on or viva 25 25
Total 100 100
Ÿ Written test/demonstration or viva.
8.12 The Format of the application form for CYEP is at annexure E
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8.12 Field experience and feedback form format is given in (annexure F & G)
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Section 9
Special Continuing Yoga Education
Programme (Special CYEP)
Scheme for Voluntary Certification of Yoga Professionals as implemented by Quality Council of India offered 2
levels of certification for Yoga Professionals- Level 1 – Yoga Instructor and Level 2 - Yoga Teacher. The said
scheme was implemented by QCI from June, 2015 to May, 2018. Yoga Certification Board continued the
implementation of the scheme till 31st March, 2019. The certificates of the Yoga Professionals issued during this
period were valid for 3 years. During this period, the certified Yoga Professionals were required to appear for
surveillance within 18-21 months of issuing of the certificate and also had to undergo assessment for renewal of
the certificates before the expiry of the certificates.
YCB has now revised the guidelines for implementation of the scheme which are effective from 1st April, 2019.
Under the revised guidelines Yoga Certification Board has launched 3 categories of certification:
As mentioned above under CYEP, YCB has also devised new guidelines for renewal of certificates which includes
Continuing Yoga Education Programme (CYEP).
In view of this, an onetime opportunity is being given to the existing certified Yoga Professionals to align
themselves with the new level of certification through attending Special Continuing Yoga education Program
(CYEP). Under the special CYEP, existing certified Yoga Professionals of level 1 and level 2 may opt to upgrade
their certificates to YWI and YT&E respectively. CYEP for each caterogies will be conducted separately. The
certificate of the certified Yoga professionals who has not attended the CYEP will lose its validity after the validity
period. If the certified Yoga Professional fails to or is unwilling to attend the special CYEP, he/she can attend the
regular CYEP before the validity of his/ her certificate expires. Under the regular CYEP, the Yoga Professional
will be assessed for renewal of the certificate for the existing categories of certificate.
The candidate has to secure atleast 70% marks in the CYEP assessment process for renewal of the certificate. The
qualifying candidate shall be granted upgraded certificate and others will continue with the existing level as per
new certification scheme which shall be renewed subject to attending the CYEP before the expiry of validity
period of new certificates.
Ÿ Existing certified Yoga Professionals of Level 1 and Level 2 who are willing to upgrade to new levels of
certification.
Ÿ Existing certified Yoga Professionals of Level 1 and Level 2 who are willing to align to new system of
certification i.e. willing to continue with existing level of certification
Ÿ Existing certified Yoga Professionals of Level 1 and Level 2 whose certificates have already expired or are
about to expire
Procedure for special CYEP:
Ÿ Special CYEP is proposed to be conducted from 1st April, 2019 to December, 2019.
Ÿ The certified Yoga Professionals can opt for any one of the following for attending special CYEP
o Attending one special CYEP program of 2 -3 days at Leading Yoga Institutions
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o Participating in virtual special CYEP through Video Conference or virtual mode which shall include
submitting the report on training of persons conducted alongwith supporting documents and appearing
for exam before the Committee.
Ÿ The schedule for CYEP shall be available on YCB website. The candidate shall have to select preferred venue
for attending CYEP or the virtual mode for attending the CYEP. There shall be separate CYEP for each level.
Ÿ The candidate shall have to register on YCB website. The process is in 2 parts:
o Enrolment
o Assessment
The Enrolment part of the form is one time enrolment where the basic information of the candidate is to be
submitted alongwith the enrolment fee. The candidate will be issued one time unique enrolment number.
Ÿ On confirmation of enrolment, the candidate has to register for attending special CYEP and select venue and
date for CYEP alongwith assessment fee.
Ÿ The candidate shall submit all the requisite documents online on or before the due date as mentioned the
schedule of the CYEP. In absence of all the required documents, the marks awarded against the head shall be
zero.
Ÿ The candidate will be issued an admit card for attending CYEP.
Ÿ The candidate shall attend the CYEP and appear for the assessment. If for any reason, the candidate in unable
to attend the CYEP after the issuance of the admit card, the fee will generally be forfeited.
Ÿ The syllabus for assessment during CYEP will be the syllabus for the level the candidate is willing to align/
upgrade.
Ÿ The mark distribution for assessment for renewal is in 3 parts:
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Section 10
Ÿ Approved Personnel Certification Bodies (PrCBs) are eligible to conduct assessment of Yoga
Professionals for Yoga Protocol Instructor, Yoga Wellness Instructor and Yoga Teacher & Evaluator
under Yoga Education and Training category.
Ÿ The PrCBs shall be associated in the process of conducting CYE program for their candidates.
9.3 Eligibility Criteria: The organisations willing to get approved by YCB for implementation of Scheme
for Certification of Yoga Professionals shall have to fulfil the following criteria.
9.3.1 Legal status of the agency: The agency should be a government organization or an autonomous
organization under the government (registered under relevant Act) or a trust (registered under Indian
Trusts Act, 1882 ) or a society (registered under Societies Act, 1860) or a corporate firm (registered
under Companies Act, 2013). Besides other activities, the registration of the agency shall specify that the
entity is registered to conduct assessment / certification of Yoga Professionals.
9.3.2 Infrastructure and office space: The organization shall have an office space (owned or rented) which
shall be sufficient to house the personnel as required as per the prescribed minimum staffing structure
given below. The organization shall have minimum of 1000 square feet of office space. The office space
should have a suitable system and space to ensure confidentiality of the certification process like setting
up of question papers, evaluation of answer sheets, etc.
(a) Policy documents: The organization shall have its aim, objectives, vision & mission, a logo, an
organogram, and documented policies & procedures.
(b) Organisation structure: The organization shall have defined organisational structure
describing authority of the management, personnel and its committees and their duties and
responsibilities. The personnel responsible for the following shall be specified:
(c) Staffing: The organization shall have defined process for staffing. The organisation shall have
qualified and trained personnel with necessary competence to perform certification functions
relating to the type, range and volume of work performed. The minimum staffing structure for
operation/implementation of the programme for certification of Yoga Professionals is as
follows:
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The organization shall define the competence required of all the personnel involved in the assessment
and certification process. The organization shall maintain up-to-date personnel records, including
relevant information, e.g. qualifications, training, experience, professional affiliations, professional
status, competence and known conflicts of interest.
(d) Confidentiality and impartiality: The organization shall have a system in place where its
personnel are required to sign a document by which they commit themselves to comply with the
rules defined by the certification body, including those relating to confidentiality, impartiality
and conflict of interests. In case of outsourcing of services, the organization should have in
place a system to ensure confidentiality and conflict of interests with each body that provides
outsourced work related to the certification process as:
"The organisation shall not engage itself in any activity that may conflict with its impartially. It
shall not impart Yoga education and/or training within the same legal entity."
(e) Housekeeping services: The organization should also have adequate housekeeping services.
9.3.4 System for assessment process: The documents of the organization shall define in detail the steps
with timeline for taking up the assessment of candidates under different categories as authorized by the
YCB. The organization to have a documented system for administration of exams like issuing of admit
card, attendance sheet, answer and evaluation sheets, procedure for selection of examiners, observers,
invigilators, etc.
(a) Empanelment of invigilators: The organization shall have a documented description of the
responsibilities and qualifications of invigilators involved in the assessment process. There
should not be any conflict of interest in the process of examination and evaluation.
(b) Empanelment of examiners: The selection and approval process for empanelment of
examiners should be in line with the process as defined by the YCB from time to time. The
critical components to be ensured are:
(c) Selection of exam centres: The organization should have defined criteria for the selection of
exam centres. Some of the required parameters are as under:
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iii. Centres should have adequate facilities like toilet, drinking water, furniture, first aid etc.
iv. Centres should have a separate room for invigilator /exam superintendent.
v. Centres should have adequate security facilities in the premise.
vi. Any criteria as prescribed by YCB from time to time .
(d) Rules and Regulations: The rules and regulations regarding conducting exams shall be well
documented detailing each and every step.
(e) System for ensuring transparency in declaration of results: The organization should lay
down the rules for evaluation of answer sheets, compilation of theory and practical exam, and
declaration of results within given timelines. These should be in line with the guidelines issued
by the YCB. The procedure for revaluation of results should be clearly specified.
9.3.5 System for handling Complaints: The organisation should have established procedure for any person
to lodge a complaint and its re-dressal by the competent authority. There should be an officer designated
for the purpose.
9.3.6 Financial stability: The oraganisation should be financially stable and shall have the financial resources
necessary for the operation of a certification process and have adequate arrangements (e.g. insurance or
reserves) to cover associated liabilities.
9.3.7 Internal Audit and control: The organization shall have in place internal control mechanism to keep a
check on the processes followed.
9.3.8 Control of records: The organization shall establish procedures to define the controls needed for the
identification, storage, protection, retrieval, retention time and disposition of its records The
organisation shall establish procedures for retaining records for a period consistent with its contractual
and legal obligations. Access to these records shall be consistent with the confidentiality arrangements.
9.3.9 Website: The organization should maintain its dedicated website for providing information about the
scheme and its role in implementation of the programme, process followed for enrollment, assessment,
certification, suspending / withdrawal of certificates, process for handling appeals and complaints,
contact details, results, registry of certified Yoga professionals etc.
9.3.10 Accreditation from competent Board: Organisation should be accreditated by NABCB or any other
Accreditation bodies recognised by YCB. The organisations already accreditated by such Board shall not
be required to go through any further assessment. The organisations willing to be approved as PrCBs for
assessment and certification of Yoga Professionals will be given provisional approval by YCB for 1 year.
Such organisations shall have to seek accreditation from NABCB or any other Board recognised by YCB
for the purpose before completions of 1 year of provisional approval.
9.4 Application and Assessment Process: Steps for submission of application and assessment are as
follows:
9.4.1 Online submission of application form: The interested organization shall apply online at
YCB website and submit all the required documents along with the application fee through web
portal /online. Format of the application form is at annexure I.
9.4.2 Scrutiny of the application: A team shall undertake scrutiny of Application Form and
documents to ensure application is complete in all respects. This shall be completed maximum
within 1 month from the date of online submission.
9.4.3 Submission of Assessment fee: The applicant shall have to deposit the assessment fee
through the YCB portal /online. The assessment process will be initiated only on receipt of the
complete assessment fee.
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9.4.4 Offline review: The assessing team formed by YCB shall undertake offline review of
documents vis-a-vis the eligibility parameters.
9.4.5 Intimation to organization: The organization shall be intimated about the findings of offline
review (any deficiency/any additional information required or future course of action) through
telephonic message and mail. This shall be done within 1 month of submission of assessment
fee. Those found complete in all respects will be processed further.
9.4.6 Onsite review: The assessing team will undertake field visit to assess the organization w.r.t to
defined parameters with focus on physical verification of the details submitted in application.
Under normal circumstances, assessment at the head office will be of 1 working days.
Assessment will be undertaken on the basis of informed visit to the organization and
organization will not be intimated about the date of the visit in advance. The onsite assessment
shall begin with opening meeting for explaining the purpose and scope of assessment. The
onsite assessment shall end with a formal closing meeting preferably with the head of the
organization where non-conformities/concerns shall be conveyed by the assessing team.
9.4.7 Feedback report: A formal feedback report shall be sent to the applicant within 15 working
days of the visit of the team and the applicant will be given 1 month time to respond to non-
conformities/ concerns raised.
9.4.8 Granting approval: The assessment of the organisations shall be marked under Weightage
chart (annexure J). Based on the report of assessment team and action taken by the applicant on
the non-conformity/concerns, on recommendation of Assessment Committee (AC), the YCB
shall decide on granting approval to the applicant as Personnel certification Body for Yoga
Professionals for levels as decided by the YCB. The organization securing 70 or more out of 100
marks shall be approved as PrCBs. The institution securing less than 70 marks but not less than
50 out of 100 can reapply for re-assessment within 2 years. The approval shall be valid for 1 year.
The approval shall be subject to suspension/withdrawal with due notice of 15 days in the event of any
noncompliance to the requirement prescribed by YCB.
9.5 Renewal of approval: PrCB shall submit its annual report for renewal of approval. The extension of
validity period of the PrCB will be based on the request of the PrCB and review/assessment of previous
cycle report and recommendation of assessment team.
a) If any false information is provided about the Yoga certification scheme by the PrCB.
b) If PrCB and its personnel make wrong commitment to qualify the candidate or involve in unfair
means in respect to examination and provide assistance to the candidate.
c) If any unfair commitment is made to Yoga professional(s) or other institution(s) on behalf of YCB.
d) If PrCB is unable to conduct examination or activities as per YCB guidelines and syllabus in due
time.
e) If PrCB declares the results without approval of YCB.
f) If any noncompliance to the requirement of the YCB is observed
The debarment/suspension/cancellation shall be with due notice of 15 days in the event of any of the
above. The PrCB shall not be eligible to conduct any examination for certification during the notice
period.
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9.7.1 The organizations aspiring to work as PrCB shall have to apply to the YCB and submit the fee in two
parts:
Ÿ Application fee
Ÿ Assessment fee.
Application fee is to be paid along with application form. Application form will not be accepted in the
event of non-receipt of full application fee. The YCB will scrutinise the documents submitted along with
the application fee for completeness. On confirmation, about receipt of all required documents, from
YCB, the applicant shall have to pay assessment fee. On receipt of full assessment fee, the assessment
process shall be initiated by YCB.
9.7.2 The application fee and assessment fee both are non-refundable.
9.7.3 If an organisation does not qualify during first assessment, the organisation can submit the required
information and request for re-assessment within 2 years of its application. The organization shall have
to pay reassessment fee.
9.7.4 After completion of 1 year of approval, the PrCB can request for renewal of its validity. The PrCB shall
have to pay annual renewal fee and also assessment fee, if YCB decides to undertake assessment.
Settlement of
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Section 11
Accreditation of Yoga Institutions/ Centres
10.1 Yoga Certification Board accreditate Yoga Institutions/Centres based on their scale of operation, capacity,
years of experience. etc. under 4 categories as follows:
10.1.1 Leading Yoga Institution: Yoga Institution which is in existence for minimum of 15 years following a
legacy of Yoga Tradition (parampara) and have contributed the knowledge of Yoga in the field of Yoga
education/training/therapy for atleast 10 years will be termed as Leading Yoga Institutions. The detailed
eligibility criteria/parameters for accreditation/recognition as Leading Yoga Institutions is at annexure
K.
10.1.2 Yoga Institutions: Yoga Institution which has contributed to the body of knowledge in the field of
Yoga education/training/therapy for atleast 5 years and has produced quality Yoga professionals will be
termed as Yoga Institutions. The detailed eligibility criteria/parameters for accreditation/recognition as
Yoga Institutions is at annexure L.
10.1.3 Yoga Training Centre: The Yoga centre which is committed towards promotion of health and wellness
through Yoga and has served atleast 2 years and has produced quality Yoga professionals will be termed
as Yoga Training Centre. The detailed eligibility criteria/parameters for accreditation/recognition as
Yoga Training Centre is at annexure M.
10.1.4 Application Form for applying for Leading Yoga Institution, Yoga Institution and Yoga Training Centre
is at annexure N.
10.2.1 The application of the Yoga Institutions are invited through Expression of Interest (print media and
YCB website).
10.2.2 The Yoga Institutions interested in YCB accreditation/recognition as Leading Yoga Institution/Yoga
Institution/Yoga Training Centre shall submit its application along with requisite documents on YCB
website. The Institutions shall have to create their login ID for the purpose. However, till the time this
facility is unavailable on YCB website, the process of submission of application will be carried out
through post or emails.
10.2.3 The fee for accreditation/recognition is in two parts-application fee and assessment fee. The
applicant Yoga Institution/centre shall have to deposit prescribed application fee through payment
gateway available on the website or through NEFT in the designated bank account or through Demand
Draft. The fee, once paid, shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Fee to be paid online on YCB
website 'www.yogacertificaitonboard.nic.in'
10.2.4 The YCB shall process the application on receipt of application form and application fee. The YCB shall
undertake scrutiny of application and documents submitted to check their completeness. The process
shall be completed within 1 month of receipt of the application. The applicant shall be informed about
the future course of action - any deficiency in the application/document or further assessment plan.
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10.2.5 The applicant shall have to reply to the queries/non-conformities/gap as conveyed by YCB
within 1 month of receipt of the same. On completion of these document submission, the
Institution/Centre shall have to submit the assessing fee to YCB.
10.2.6 The YCB nominated team shall first undertake off side (document) review on completion of all
formalities of submission of documents.
10.2.7 The findings of the document review by the assessment team shall be shared with the Yoga
Institution within 15 working days from date of commencement of assessment.
10.2.8 The Yoga Institution/centre shall reply to the non-conformities, if any.
10.2.9 The Assessment team shall undertake onsite review on suo motto basis/surprise visit and the
onsite review will begin with opening meeting and will be followed by verification of the
implementation system including the demonstration of the competence. A formal closing
meeting will be organised at the end of the onsite review and the major non-conformities and
concerns will be shared with the applicant.
10.2.10 The applicant can reply to the conformities/ concerns raised within 15 days of completion of
onsite review.
10.2.11 The assessment team shall compile the offsite and onsite review and mark on defined parameter
based on the competence/ conformity to the parameters. The reports will be compiled and
marks will be allotted on the defined parameters in the weightage chart (annexure O).
10.2.12 Based on the compiled report of the assessment team, decision shall be taken on granting
accreditation/recognition as Leading Yoga Institution/Yoga Institution/Yoga Training
Centre/Yoga Therapy Centre. The Institutions/centres securing 70 or more out of 100 marks
shall be granted accreditation/recognition. The Institutions securing less than 70 marks but not
less than 50 marks out of 100 can reapply for re-assessment two year.
10.3 Fee Structure
10.3.1 The fee for approval as Accreditated LYI/YI/YC/YTC/YThC is mainly divided into two
parts-application fee and assessment fee. Application fee is to be paid along with submission of
application form. Application form will not be accepted in event of non-receipt of full
application fee. YCB will scrutinise the documents submitted along with the application fee for
completeness. On confirmation about receipt of all required documents from YCB, the
applicant shall have to pay assessment fee.
10.3.2 The application fee and assessment fee both are non-refundable. If an organisation does not
fulfil the criteria for approval as LYI/YI/YC/YTC/YThC, the organisation can submit the
required information and request for re-assessment within 2 years of its application. The
organisation shall have to pay a reassessment fee.
10.3.3 After completion of 1 year of approval, the LYI/YI/YC shall submit annual report including
audit report and progress report for continuation of approval. The LYI/YI/YC shall have to
pay annual fee and also assessment fee, if YCB decides to undertake assessment.
10.3.4 Fee for onsite review is part of assessment fee. The cost of such visit (travel, lodging and
boarding of experts, etc) is to paid by the organisation on actual basis.
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The debarment/suspension/cancellation shall be with due notice of 15 days in the event of any of the
above.
The LYI/YI/YC/YTC/YThC shall not be eligible to conduct any examination for certification during
notice period.
10.5 Assessment team composition: The team for assessment for accreditation/recognition of Yoga
Institutions/Centres is as follows:
10.6.2 The Accreditated Leading Yoga Institution/Yoga Institutions/Yoga Training Centre Yoga therapy
centre shall submit the annual report including the audit report and progress report w.r.t the scheme in the format
prescribed by YCB every year relating to the scheme. The report / progress shall be subjected to scrutiny by the
YCB.
10.6.3 The YCB reserves the right to conduct assessment(s) of the Institution/Centre as and when required
during the period of accreditation.
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Accreditation of Settlement of
Consolidation of review
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Section 12
How to Apply?
FOR CERTIFICATION OF YOGA PROFESSIONALS
A. Open Candidates
Step 1- Visit YCB website (yogacertificationboard.nic.in/) and go through the guidelines and Syllabus
for Yoga Professionals at “Scheme” and “Syllabus” resp.
Step 2- Register yourself online at YCB website. Email id is the Login ID, so register with active email id
Step 3- To activate your registration, login to your account and pay the enrolment fee (online). Unique
enrolment number will be generated.
Step 4- Exam Calendar is available on YCB website. Login to the account and select the exam date,
location and assessing agency from the list available on website. Pay the assessment fee for
respective level and the candidate will get the acknowledgement of the same. ( Candidate must
register for exam atleast 15 days prior or the date of exam). The assessing agency reserves the
right to postpone the date or change the location of the exam, in case sufficient number of
candidates are not available for particular location and date.
Step 5- Admit card will be issued atleast 7 days prior or the exam. The candidate can download the admit
card through their login also.
Step 6- Candidate to appear for the exam on the due date for theory and practical.
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Annexure A
Syllabus for Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
1. Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
2. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
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b. For admission in the course it is suggested/desired that the candidate should have passed 10
standard/secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga
Institutions can define their own eligibility
3. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of
Yoga/Common Yoga Protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for
prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can conduct Yoga practice/classes in parks,
societies, RWA etc.
4. Minimum age: No age limit
5. Personal Attributes: The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management
skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess
key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time
management, empathy, language proficiency.
6. Credit points for certificate : 12 credits
7. Duration of course: Not less than 200 hours or not less than 3 months as part time or not less than 1
month as full time course.
8. Mark Distribution:
Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)
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Theory Syllabus
Unit 1. Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
1.1 Yoga : Etymology, Definitions, Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga : Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Guiding principles to be followed by Yoga practitioners.
1.4 Principles of Yoga (Triguna, Antahkarana-Chatushtaya, Tri-Sharira Panchakosha).
1.5 Introduction to major schools of Yoga (Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Patanjala, Hatha).
1.6 Introduction to Yoga practices for health and well being.
1.7 Introduction to Shatkarma: meaning, purpose and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.8 Introduction to Yogic Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Surya Namaskara.
1.9 Introduction to Yogasana: meaning, principles, and their health benefits.
1.10 Introduction to Pranayama and Dhyana and their health benefits.
Unit 2. Introduction to Yoga Texts
2.1 Introduction and study of Patanjala Yoga Sutra including memorization of selected Sutras
(Chapter I- 1-12).
2.2 Introduction and study of Bhagavad Gita including memorization of selected Shlokas
(Chapter II -47, 48, 49, 50 and 70).
2.3 Introduction and study of Hathapradipika.
2.4 General Introduction to Prasthanatrayi.
2.5 Concepts and principles of Ahara (Diet) in Hathapradipika and Bhagavad Gita (Mitahara
and Yuktahara).
2.6 Significance of Hatha Yoga practices in health and well being.
2.7 Concept of mental wellbeing according to Patanjala Yoga.
2.8 Yogic practices of Patanjala Yoga: Bahiranga and Antaranga Yoga.
2.9 Concepts of healthy living in Bhagavad Gita.
2.10 Importance of subjective experience in daily Yoga practice.
Unit 3. Yoga for Health Promotion
3.1 Brief introduction to Human body.
3.2 Meaning and Means of health promotion and role of Yoga in health promotion.
3.3 Yogic positive attitudes ( Maîtri, Karuna, Mudita, Upeksha).
3.4 Concept of Bhavas (Dharma, Jnana, Vairagya, Aishvarya) and their relevance in well being.
3.5 Dincharya and Ritucharya with respect to Yogic life style.
3.6 Holistic approach of Yoga towards health and diseases.
3.7 Introduction to First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
3.8 Yogic management of stress and its consequences.
3.9 Yoga in prevention of metabolic and respiratory disorders.
3.10 Yoga for personality development.
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A. Demonstration Skills
1 Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and other hymns.
2 Yoga Cleansing Techniques
Knowledge of Dhauti, Neti and practice of Kapalabhati.
3 Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro Circulation Practices)
Ÿ Neck Movement
Griva Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
Ÿ Shoulder Movement
Bhuja Balli Shakti Vikasaka
Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
Ÿ Trunk Movement
Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
Ÿ Knee Movement
Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B )
Janu Shakti Vikasaka
Ÿ Ankle movement
Pada-mula shakti Vikasaka – A&B
Gulpha-pada-pristha-pada-tala shakti Vikasaka
b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro Circulation Practices)
Ÿ Sarvanga Pushti
Ÿ Hrid Gati (Engine Daud)
7 Pranayama
7.1 Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
7.2 Anuloma Viloma/Nadi Shodhana
7.3 Shitali (without Kumbhaka)
7.4 Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
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2 Swami Vivekananda : Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga,
(4separate books) Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata, 2011 & 2012
3 Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
8 Sahay G. S. : Hathayogapradipika,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2013
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8 Understanding of Bandha
8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
8.1 Uddiyana Bandha
8.1 Mula Bandha
9 Understanding of Mudra
9.1 Hasta Mudras (Chin, Chinmaya, Brahma, Adi, Jnana, Dhyana and Nasika)
10 Practices leading to Meditation and Dhyana Sadhana
10.1 Recitation of Pranava & Soham
10.2 Recitation of selected hymns, invocations and prayers from Vedas & Upanishads
10.3 Body and Breath awareness
10.4 Yoga Nidra
B. Teaching Skills
11. Methods of Teaching Yoga
11.1 Essentials of good lesson plan: concepts, needs, planning of teaching Yoga (Shatkriya, Asana,
Pranayama & Practices leading to Dhyana)
11.2 Principles of teaching Yoga Protocol to different groups (Beginners, Children, Youth,
Women, geriatric population, and Special attention group)
11.3 Preparation for a Yoga class (before and during and after the class)
11.4 Factors influencing Yoga teacher
11.5 Class Management in Yoga : its meaning and needs
11.6 Conducting Yoga practical lesson: Precautions & Contraindications of practices)
11.7 Salient features of Ideal Yoga Instructor
11.8 Models of Ideal Yoga lesson plans
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11. Quality Council of India : Yoga professionals Official Guidebook for Level 1,
(QCI) Excel Books, New Delhi 2016
15. Basavaraddi, I. V. & others : Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers,
MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010
17. Iyengar, B.K.S : Yoga Shastra (Vol-I & II) Ramamani Iyenger
Memorial Yoga,
Institute, Pune YOG, Mumbai
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Annexure B
(YWI)
1. Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)
2. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course it is suggested/desired that the candidate should have
passed 12thstandard/Higher Secondary School Certificate from a recognized board or
equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.
3. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Wellness Instructor) to teach
Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work
places, Yoga wellness centres/Primary Health care centres, etc.
8. Mark Distribution:
Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60+Practical: 140)
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Theory Syllabus
Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
1.1 Yoga: Etymology, Definitions (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita & Kathopanishad),
Aim, Objectives and Misconceptions.
1.2 Yoga: Its origin, history and development.
1.3 Brief Introduction to Samkhya and Yoga Darshana.
1.4 Life sketches and teachings of Yoga masters (Maharishi Ramana, Shri
Aurobindo Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda Saraswati).
1.5 Principles of Yoga and practices of healthy living.
1.6 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.7 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.8 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
1.9 Concept and principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya
Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.10 Concept and principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.11 Concept and principles of Yogasana: Meaning, Definition, Types and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.12 Concept and principles of Pranayama: Meaning, Definition, Types and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.13 Introduction to Tri Bandha and their health benefits.
1.14 Dhyana and its significance in health and well being.
1.15 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
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5.12 Shavasana
6. Preparatory BreathingPractical
Practices Syllabus
6.1 Sectional Breathing
A. Demonstration Skills (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
1. 6.2 Yogic Deep Breathing
Prayer
1.1 6.3 Anuloma
Concept Viloma/Nadi
and Recitation Shodhana
of Pranava
7. 1.2 Pranayama
Concept and Recitation of Hymns
1.3 7.1 Selected
Conceptuniversal prayers,Rechaka
of Puraka, invocationsand
andKumbhaka
Nishpatti Bhava.
2. 7.2
Yogic ShatUjjayi
Karma Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
2.1 7.3 Neti:
Shitali
SutraPranayama
Neti and Jala(Without
Neti Kumbhaka)
2.2 7.4 Dhauti:
Sitkari Pranayama
Vamana (Without Kumbhaka)
Dhauti (Kunjala)
2.3 7.5 Kapalabhati (Vatakrama) (Without Kumbhaka)
Bhramari Pranayama
3. 8. YogicConcept
Sukshma andVyayama
Demonstration
and Sthula of Vyayama
Bandha
8.1 Sukshma
a. Yogic Jalandhara Bandha
Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
Ÿ 8.2 Uddiyana Bandha
Neck Movement
GrivaMula
8.3 Shakti Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
Bandha
Ÿ Shoulder Movement
9. Concept andShakti
Bhuja Balli Demonstration
Vikasaka of Mudra
9.1 Yoga
Purna BhujaMudra
Shakti Vikasaka
Ÿ 9.2
TrunkMaha Mudra
Movement
9.3
KatiViparitakarani
Shakti Vikasaka Mudra
(I, II, III, IV, V )
Ÿ Knee Movement
10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B )
10.1
JanuBody
Shaktiawareness
Vikasaka and Breath awareness
10.2 Yoga Nidra
Ÿ Ankle movement
10.3Pada
Antarmauna
mula Shakti Vikasaka–A&B
10.4Gulpha-Pada
RecitationPrishtha
of Pranavapada and Soham
tala Shakti Vikasaka
10.5 Recitation of Hymns
b. Yogic
10.6 Sthula Vyayama
Practice (Macro circulation practices)
of Dhyana
Ÿ Sarvanga Pushti
B. Ÿ Teaching Skills daud)
Hrid Gati (Engine
11. Methods of Teaching Yoga
4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
11.1 Teaching methods with special reference to Yoga
5. 11.2
Yogasana Factors influencing Yoga teaching
5.1 11.3 Hastottanasana,
Tadasana, Need of Vrikshasana
teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
5.2 Ardha Chakrasana,Teaching
11.4 Padahastasana
Aids : Meaning and Need, Role of Language, Voice, Fluency,
5.3 Trikonasana, Parshva
Clarity and Konasana, Katichakrasana
5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana,
Body language Vajrasana,
in an ideal presentation
5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
11.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
5.6 Bhadrasana,
11.6 Mandukasana,
Lecture Ushtrasana, Shashankasana,
cum demonstration Uttana
in Yoga: ItsMandukasana,
meaning, importance and method
5.7 Pashchimottanasana,
of its Purvottanasana
5.8 Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
Presentation
5.9 Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
11.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning and need
5.10 Pavanamuktasana and its variations
11.8 Preparation of lesson plan in Yoga, Preparation of lesson plan for an
5.11 Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Saral-Matsyasana
5.12 individual
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6. Preparatory BreathingSkills
A. Demonstration Practices
1. 6.1Prayer
Sectional Breathing (Abdominal, Thoracic and Clavicular Breathing)
6.21.1 Yogic Deep Breathing
Concept and Recitation of Pranava
6.31.2 Anuloma
ConceptViloma/Nadi Shodhana
and Recitation of Hymns
1.3 Selected universal prayers, invocations and Nishpatti Bhava.
7. Pranayama
2. 7.1Yogic
Concept of Puraka, Rechaka and Kumbhaka
Shat Karma
7.22.1 Ujjayi
Neti: Sutra Neti(Without
Pranayama and JalaKumbhaka)
Neti
2.2 Shitali
7.3 Dhauti: Vamana(Without
Pranayama Dhauti (Kunjala)
Kumbhaka)
2.3 Sitkari
7.4 Kapalabhati
Pranayama (Vatakrama)
(Without Kumbhaka)
7.5 Bhramari Pranayama (Without Kumbhaka)
3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
8. a. Yogic
Concept andSukshma Vyayama
Demonstration (Micro circulation practices)
of Bandha
Ÿ Neck Movement
8.1 Jalandhara Bandha
Griva Shakti
8.2 Uddiyana Bandha Vikasaka ( I,II,III,IV)
Ÿ Shoulder Movement
8.3 Mula Bandha
Bhuja Balli Shakti Vikasaka
9. Concept andPurna Bhuja ShaktiofVikasaka
Demonstration Mudra
TrunkMudra
9.1Ÿ Yoga Movement
9.2 Maha Kati Shakti Vikasaka (I, II, III, IV, V )
Mudra
Ÿ Knee Movement
9.3 Viparitakarani Mudra
Jangha Shakti Vikasaka (II-A&B )
10. PracticesJanu
leading to Dhyana
Shakti VikasakaSadhana
10.1Ÿ Body awareness
Ankle movement and Breath awareness
10.2 Yoga Nidra
Pada mula Shakti Vikasaka–A&B
Gulpha-Pada Prishtha pada tala Shakti Vikasaka
10.3 Antarmauna
10.4 Recitation of Pranava and Soham
b. Yogic Sthula Vyayama (Macro circulation practices)
10.5 Recitation of Hymns
Ÿ Sarvanga Pushti
10.6 Practice of Dhyana
Ÿ Hrid Gati (Engine daud)
B. 4. Teaching Skills Namaskara with Mantra
Yogic Surya
11. Methods of Teaching Yoga
5. YogasanaTeaching methods with special reference to Yoga
11.1
5.1
11.2 Tadasana, Hastottanasana,
Factors influencing Vrikshasana
Yoga teaching
5.2
11.3 Ardha
NeedChakrasana, Padahastasana
of teaching practice and its use in Yogic practice.
5.3
11.4 Trikonasana, Parshva Konasana,
Teaching Aids : Meaning and Need, Katichakrasana
Role of Language, Voice, Fluency,
5.4 Dandasana, Padmasana, Vajrasana,
Clarity and
5.5 Yogamudrasana, Parvatasana
Body language in an ideal presentation
5.6 Bhadrasana, Mandukasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Uttana
11.5 Methods of teaching Yoga to an individual, small group and large group
Mandukasana,
11.6 Lecture cum demonstration in Yoga: Its meaning, importance and method
5.7 Pashchimottanasana, Purvottanasana
of its Vakrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Gomukhasana
5.8
5.9Presentation
Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana, Dhanurasana
11.7 Lesson plan: Its meaning
5.10 Pavanamuktasana and need
and its variations
11.8 Preparation of lesson
5.11 Uttanapadasana, plan in Yoga,
Ardha Halasana, Preparation of Saral-Matsyasana
Setubandhasana, lesson plan for an
individual and
for a group
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Evaluator (YT&E)
1. Name of the Certification: Yoga Teacher and Evaluator (YT&E)
2. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course it is suggested/desired that the candidate
should be graduate in any stream from a recognized University or
equivalent. However, the Yoga institutions can define their own eligibility.
3. Brief Role Description: Master Trainers in Yoga educational institutions, Yoga
training courses and training programs. He or she can also act as Evaluator and
assessor of Yoga professionals. Can teach in studios, institutions,
colleges/universities/ institutions of higher learning.
4. Minimum age: No age limit
5. Personal Attributes: The job requires individual to have good communication
skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the
trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self
discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time
management, empathy, language proficiency, engaging with students,
dedication to teaching, ability to build caring relationships with students, friendly
and approachable, independent, credibility, analytical skills, etc.
6. Credit points for certificate: 46 credits
7. Duration of course: Not less than 800 hours or not less than 15 months as part
time or not less than 9 months as full time course.
8. Mark Distribution:
Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 80+Practical: 120)
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Theory Syllabus
UNIT 1 Foundation of Yoga
1.1 Etymology and Definitions of Yoga (Patanjala Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita,
Kathopanishad).
1.2 Brief Introduction to origin, history and development of Yoga (Pre-Vedic period
to contemporary times).
1.3 Yoga in Principle Upanishads.
1.4 Yoga tradition in Jainism: Syadvada (theory of seven fold predictions); Concept of
Kayotsarga/Preksha meditation).
1.5 Yoga Tradition in Buddhism: Concept of Aryasatyas (four noble truths).
1.6 Salient features and branches of Bharatiya Darshana (Astika and Nastika
Darshana).
1.7 General introduction to Shad Darshana with special emphasis on Samkhya, Yoga
and Vedanta Darshana.
1.8 Brief survey of Yoga in Modern and Contemporary Times (Shri Ramakrishna,
Shri Aurobindo, Maharishi Raman, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda
Saraswati, Swami Shivananda, Paramhansa Madhavadas ji, Yogacharya Shri T.
Krishnamacharya).
1.9 Guiding principles to be followed by the practioner.
1.10 Brief Introduction to Schools of Yoga; Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, Raja & Hatha.
1.11 Principles and Practices of Jnana Yoga.
1.12 Principles and Practices of Bhakti Yoga.
1.13 Principles and Practices of Karma Yoga.
1.14 Concept and Principles of Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama, Surya
Namaskara and their significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.15 Concept and Principles of Shatkarma: Meaning, Types, Principles and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.16 Concept and Principles of Yogasana: Meaning, definition, types and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.17 Concept and Principles of Pranayama: Meaning, definition, types and their
significance in Yoga Sadhana.
1.18 Introduction to Bandha & Mudra and their health benefits.
1.19 Introduction to Yogic relaxation techniques with special reference to Yoga Nidra.
1.20 Introduction to Dhyana and its role in health and well being.
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5. Have you been rejected earlier / debarred for Assessment under the Scheme? (yes/ No)
(If yes, please provide the details)
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Ÿ
Sprain YES NO
Ÿ
Fracture or broken bone YES NO
Ÿ Diabetes YES NO
Ÿ Fits YES NO
Ÿ Eye trouble YES NO
Ÿ Fainting spells YES NO
Ÿ Heart troubles or High Blood Pressure YES NO
Ÿ Hernia or Rupture YES NO
Ÿ Injury to knee joints YES NO
Ÿ Paralysis or weakness in arms or legs YES NO
Ÿ Emotional upsets YES NO
Ÿ Tuberculosis (TB) YES NO
Ÿ Rheumatism YES NO
Ÿ Prolonged fever YES NO
Ÿ Back pain YES NO
7. Agreement
By submitting this application, I confirm that the facts stated in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am
accepted as a candidate, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this
application may result in the immediate withdrawal of my application and legal prosecutions applicable and
debarment from applying further and forfeiture of the fee already paid.
I confirm that:-
Ÿ List any instances of discomfort/disability Name(s) of students Incidents reported
of any students till date
I waive my rights to claim for any injury incurred by me during physical assessment element of examination.
Ÿ I have read the self-declaration and agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in them.
Ÿ I have no pending judicial proceedings relating to my conduct
Ÿ I have no pending proceedings by any regulatory authority
Ÿ I know of no instances of discomfort/disability of any students till date, except as listed below
Part – II (Assessment)
8. 1st time Assessment
Re-appear (theory)
Re-appear (Theory and practical)
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SELF-DECLARATION
I, ……………………….., confirm that I follow Yamas and Niyamas as delineated in Patanjali Yoga Sutras to the
best of my ability in my day-to-day life and promise to continue to do so in future. I understand that if I am found
blatantly violating the Yamas and Niyamas at a later date, my certification can be suspended and withdrawn.
I, also confirm that I am in good health to be able to impart Yoga education and will bring to your notice when
there is a change in my health which will adversely affect my functioning as a Yoga professional. I understand that
if I am found not fit health-wise to be a Yoga professional at a later date, my certification can be suspended and
withdrawn. I will ensure a safe and protected environment in which an aspirant can grow physically, mentally, and
spiritually. I confirm that I have read and understood the document forming part of this declaration.
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b. Whether you have undergone any surgical operation in the past? Yes No
c. Do you take any medicines regularly? Yes No Details
d. Do you have any body deformity or defect? Yes No Details
e. Do you have any problem of Rheumatism / Asthma / Joint pain? Yes No
f. Do you have any large veins in your legs, thighs (varicose -veins)? Yes No
g. Are you color blind? Yes No
h. Do you have any hearing problem? Yes No
i. Have you ever had any skin disorder? Yes No
j. Have you ever had medical treatment for?
i. Allergies YES NO
ii. Hay fever YES NO
iii. Reaction to medicine YES NO
iv. Sprain YES NO
v. Fracture or broken bone YES NO
vi. Diabetes YES NO
vii. Fits YES NO
viii. Eye trouble YES NO
ix. Fainting spells YES NO
x. Heart troubles or High Blood Pressure YES NO
xi. Hernia or Rupture YES NO
xii. Injury to knee joints YES NO
xiii. Paralysis or weakness in arms or legs YES NO
xiv. Emotional upsets YES NO
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Self-declaration
I, ……………………….., confirm that I follow the Yamas and Niyamas as delineated in Patanjali Yoga Sutras to
the best of my ability in my day-to-day life and promise to continue to do so in future. I understand that if I am
found blatantly violating the Yamas and Niyamas at a later date, my certification can be suspended and withdrawn.
I, also confirm that I am in good health to be able to impart Yoga education and will bring to your notice when
there is a change in my health which will adversely affect my functioning as a Yoga professional. I understand that
if I am found not fit health-wise to be a Yoga professional at a later date, my certification can be suspended and
withdrawn. I will ensure a safe and protected environment in which an aspirant can grow physically, mentally, and
spiritually. I confirm that I have read and understood the document forming part of this declaration.
Date: ___________
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By submitting this application, I confirm that the facts stated in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am
accepted as a candidate, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this
application may result in the immediate withdrawal of my application and legal prosecutions applicable and
debarment from applying further and forfeiture of the fee already paid.
I confirm that:-
Ÿ I waive my rights to claim for any injury incurred by me during physical assessment element of examination.
Ÿ I have read the self-declaration and agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in them.
Ÿ I have no pending judicial proceedings relating to my conduct
Ÿ I have no pending proceedings by any regulatory authority
Ÿ I know of no instances of discomfort/disability of any students till date, except as listed below
List any instances of Name(s) of students Incidents reported
discomfort/disability of any
students till date
Part – II (Assessment)
7. Mode of CYEP: Face to Face Virtual
8. Preferred CYEP Center:
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
9. Preferred date of CYEP (select from the list): ____________________________
10. Language for Assessment (preferred): _______________________________________
11. Experience form (filled format)____________________________________
12. Number of person trained: ______________________
(Attach list with Name, phone no. and place in excel sheet)
13. Number of feedback forms: _____________________
(Attach JPEG/PDF in zip file)
14. Year of experience with organisation: ______________________
(Attach Experience letter from the organizations (JPEG/PDF file)
15. Number of Yoga camps organized: ________________________
(Letter / document certifying that the concern person has organized or was part of the organizing
team for Yoga camps - PDF/JPEG file)
16. Any other information: (attach document if required)
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Enrollment No. of Applicant ………………………………
A. Persons Trained
Mode of training
S. No. of persons Remarks
Financial Year (Multiple modes can be
No trained
selected for a year)
Home based
Park
Society
Corporate
Any other ..........
Home based
Park
Society
Corporate
Any other ………..
Total persons trained ______
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S. Name of the Place Organising From To Theme No. of
No Camp Institution date date Participants
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Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
1. Personal Information
a. Title (Shri/Smt./Ms./Dr.)
b. First Name
c. Middle Name
d. Last Name
e. Gender (Male/ Female/others)
f. Date of Birth ( DD-MM -YYYY)
g. Nationality
h. Father’s Name
i. Mother’s Name
j. Spouse’s Name
k. Category (SC/ ST/ OBC/EWS/General)
l. PwD Certificate
(Attach certificate)
m. Correspondence Address
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Feed Back Form for Experience as Trainer
Name of the trainer / Yoga Professional: ………………………………………
Trainee Details :
1. Name : ………………………………………………………..........................
2. Address:…………………………………………………………......................
………………………………………………………………………………...……………………
……...……………………………...………….
(Signature )……………………………....
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b. Whether you have undergone any surgical operation in the past? Yes No
c. Do you take any medicines regularly? Yes No Details
d. Do you have any body deformity or defect? Yes No Details
e. Do you have any problem of Rheumatism / Asthma / Joint pain? Yes No
f. Do you have any large veins in your legs, thighs (varicose -veins)? Yes No
g. Are you color blind? Yes No
h. Do you have any hearing problem? Yes No
i. Have you ever had any skin disorder? Yes No
j. Have you ever had medical treatment for?
i. Allergies YES NO
ii. Hay fever YES NO
iii. Reaction to medicine YES NO
iv. Sprain YES NO
v. Fracture or broken bone YES NO
vi. Diabetes YES NO
vii. Fits YES NO
viii. Eye trouble YES NO
ix. Fainting spells YES NO
x. Heart troubles or High Blood Pressure YES NO
xi. Hernia or Rupture YES NO
xii. Injury to knee joints YES NO
xiii. Paralysis or weakness in arms or legs YES NO
xiv. Emotional upsets YES NO
xv. Tuberculosis YES NO
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By submitting this application, I confirm that the facts stated in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am
accepted as a candidate, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this
application may result in the immediate withdrawal of my application and legal prosecutions applicable and
debarment from applying further and forfeiture of the fee already paid.
I confirm that:-
Ÿ I waive my rights to claim for any injury incurred by me during the physical assessment element of the examination.
Ÿ I have read the self-declaration and agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained in them.
Ÿ I have no pending judicial proceedings relating to my conduct
Ÿ I have no pending proceedings by any regulatory authority
Ÿ I know of no instances of discomfort/disability of any students till date, except as listed below
List any instances of Name(s) of students Incidents reported
discomfort/disability of any
students till date
6. Renewal Up-gradation
Annexure I
Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India
Regn. No.
Date of Regn.
Regn. Authority
Place of Regn
PAN No.
GST No.
TAN No.
4. Address of Head/Main
Office
City PIN
State District
E-mail Website
6. Nature of activities/
objective of the
organization
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Self-declaration
I, ……………………….., confirm that I follow the Yamas and Niyamas as delineated in Patanjali Yoga Sutras to
the best of my ability in my day-to-day life and promise to continue to do so in future. I understand that if I am
found blatantly violating the Yamas and Niyamas at a later date, my certification can be suspended and withdrawn.
I also confirm that I am in good health to be able to impart Yoga education and will bring to your notice when
there is a change in my health which will adversely affect my functioning as a Yoga professional. I understand that
if I am found not fit health-wise to be a Yoga professional at a later date, my certification can be suspended and
withdrawn. I will ensure a safe and protected environment in which an aspirant can grow physically, mentally, and
spiritually. I confirm that I have read and understood the document forming part of this declaration.
Date: ___________
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8. Country/s of operation
Email
10. Primary Contact Person Name
Designation
Phone Mobile
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Designa on:
Office Phone:
Mobile No.:
Email ID:
Office Phone
Qualifica on
employment
Designa on
Educa onal
Experience
experience
Nature of
Email ID
Mobile
Year of
Name
2.1
2.2
2.3
3. Nontechnical staff
Office Phone
employment
Qualifica on
Designa on
Educa onal
Experience
experience
Nature of
Email ID
Mobile
Year of
Name
3.1
3.2
3.3
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Weightage Chart for Assessment of Personnel Certification Bodies
(PrCBs)
If the organization is not a legal entity, the assessment of the organization will not be taken up
S Criteria Weight a Maximum Marks Weighted Remarks
No. ge Marks awarded marks
(w) (m) (w x m)
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2 Infrastructure and office space – Ownership document for self owned office space/ rent
agreement/ lease deed for rented office space.
7 Set up of the Internal Audit with sample audit report and action taken in the past
11 Application Fee
DECLARATION
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A.1 Space · The Institution should have minimum 2 acres of land and
built up area of minimum 15000 sq ft. However the area
criterion may be relaxed for institutions located in metros
and hilly areas.
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B Teaching faculty
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D Management structure
and policies
D.1 Communication process · The Institution should have its dedicated website
to display all the information on its website for
knowledge and information of the aspiring
candidates.
· There should be personnel responsible for hosting
the information on its website on timely basis and
also for electronic communication like emails and
sms as and when necessary.
D.5 Results of the institution · The Institution should have a system for
and its review assessment and evaluation of its candidates, timely
declaration of results, and system for remedial
action, if needed.
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B.2 System to upgrade the · The Institution should have a system whereby the
skill and competencies of teaching staff is provided opportunity to upgrade
teachers/ instructors their skill and keep updated with latest
developments in the field.
C Curriculum and
Syllabus
C.1 Courses offered in the · The Institution may offer courses in Yoga for
Institution different duration and level but the Institution
aspiring to be certified through YCB should be
running courses equivalent to any or some or all
of the levels / types of certification offered by
the Yoga Certification Board.
C.2 Syllabus and courses · The courses and the respective syllabus should be
available in public domain – on its notice board
and on its website.
C.3 Work plan · The institution should have a work plan for
delivery of syllabus covering training /
demonstration/ practice.
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Eligibility Criteria for Accreditation/Recognition
of Yoga Institution
Ÿ The Yoga institution should be registered under Societies Act, 1860 or Trusts Act, 1882 or central/ state
Legislative Acts.
Ÿ The Yoga institution should have minimum 5 years of experience in conducting Yoga education / training
courses.
Ÿ The Yoga institution should have produced atleast 100 institutionally certified Yoga professionals/ teachers at
the time of applying.
Ÿ The Yoga institution should have sufficient infrastructure facilities, faculty and staff as listed below:
S.
Head Standard required
No.
A Infrastructure and
other facilities
A.3 Learning Resources · The Institution should have a library with access to
minimum 2000 books and journals.
· Adequate and appropriate goods and equipments like
mats, PA system, computers etc should be available.
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D.7 Financial resources · The Yoga Institution should have records of the
stability financial resources and there should be
commitment about stability / continuing financial
support for running the courses.
· Records of details of the Grant -in-aid, if any and
other funds received should be maintained.
· Statutory Audit report of at least last 3 years
should be maintained.
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Head Standard required
No.
C.3 Work plan · The Institution should have a work plan for delivery of
syllabus covering training / demonstration/ practice.
C.4 Time table for · There should be a time table for each course, and a record
dissemination of the maintenance system.
course
D Management
structure and
policies
D.1 Communication · The Institutions hould have its dedicated website to display
process all the information on its website for knowledge and
information of the aspiring candidates.
· There should be a personnel responsible for hosting the
information on its website on timely basis and also for
electron ic communication like emails and sms as and when
necessary.
D.2 Admission process · There should be a fair and transparent admission process for
courses offered by the institution.
· This process should be well documented and also displayed
on its website.
· The document regarding the process followed in the
previous years should be available for audit.
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Head Standard required
No.
A.5 Safety arrangement · There should be a medical room with required staff for
handling medical contingency.
· The building and all the civil construction should be
inclusive.
B Teaching faculty
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S.
No. Head Standard required
D.3 Feed back process · The Institution must have a well established system for
getting feedback from students and other stakeholders
and may need to prod uce documents, when requested.
D.4 Complaint Handling · The Institution should have established procedure for any
procedure person to lodge a complaint and its re -dressal by the
competent authority.
· There should be an Officer designated for the purpose.
D. 5 Results of the · The Institution should have a system for assessment and
institution and its evaluation of its candidates, timely declaration of results,
review and system for remedial action, if needed.
D.7 Financial resources · The Yoga Institution should have records of the financial
Stability resources and there should be commitment about stability
/ continuing financial support for running the courses.
· Records of details of the Grant -in-aid, if any and other
funds received should be maintained.
· Statutory Audit rep ort of at least for last 3 years should be
maintained.
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of Yoga Training centres
Ÿ The Yoga Training centre should be registered under Societies Act, 1860 or Trusts Act, 1882 or central/ state
Legislative Acts.
Ÿ The centre should have minimum two years of experience in conducting Yoga training courses.
Ÿ Atleast one of the courses offered by the centre should be aligned to the level-1 syllabus of the Yoga
Certification Board.
Ÿ The centre should be maintaining standards with respect to teaching staff, infrastructure, learning
A.2 Learning Resources · The Centre should have a library with access to
minimum 500 books and journals.
· Adequate and appropriate goods and equipments
like mats, PA system, computers etc should be
available.
A32 Environment · The environment of the campus of the centre
should be conducive for Yoga teaching and learning
process.
A.4 Safety arrangement · There should be arrangement for handling medical
contingency.
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D.3 Feed back process · The centre must have a well established system for
getting feedback from students and other
stakeholders and may need to produce documents,
when requested.
D.4 Complaint handling · The centre should have established procedure for
procedure any person to lodge a complaint and its re-dressal
by the competent authority.
· There should be an Officer designated for the
purpose.
D.5 Results of the centre and · The centre should have a system for assessment and
its review evaluation of its candidates, timely declaration of
results, and system for remedial action, if needed.
D.7 Financial resources · The Yoga centre should have records of the
Stability financial resources and there should be a assurance
about stability / continuing financial support for
running the courses.
· Statutory Audit report of at least for last 3 years
should be mainta ined.
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Annexure N
Application Form
For Accreditation/recognition of Yoga Institution/ Centre
To apply for YCB Approval for Accreditation as Leading Yoga Institution/ Yoga Institution/ Yoga Training Centre, please
complete this application form online on YCB portal
Before completing this application form Yoga Institution/ Centre should study the certification scheme guidelines carefully. If any
clarification is needed, please contact YCB at ycb18-mdniy@nic.in
Select the category for Accreditation:
Leading Yoga Institution
Yoga Institution
Yoga Training Centre
Date of Regn.
Regn. Authority
Place of Regn
PAN No.
GST No.
TAN No.
4 Address of Head / Main
Office
City PIN
State District
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13 Country/s of operation
Designation
Phone Mobile
Contact details:
Email:
Cert. No.:
Validity Period:
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Govt. or Regulatory
Bodies, if any
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Give details of key Managerial Personnel, all Auditors & Technical / Teaching Experts at the Main Office as well
as Branch Office locations.
Designation:
Office Phone:
Mobile No.:
Email ID:
employment
Designation
Educational
Experience
experience
Nature of
Email ID
Year of
Mobile
Name
Phone
Office
2.1
2.2
2.3
employment
Designation
Educational
Experience
experience
Nature of
Email ID
Year of
Mobile
Name
3.1
3.2
3.3
DECLARATION
I, ---------------------------------- the Authorized Representative on behalf of --------------------------------(Name
of institution), hereby agree to follow the Terms & Conditions of Yoga Certification Board (YCB) as well as
Rules and Regulations of the Scheme for Certification of Yoga Professionals and Accreditation of Yoga
Institutions as laid by YCB and amended from time to time.
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Weightage Chart for Assessment of Yoga
Institutions
Qualifying Criteria:
a. Leading Yoga Institutions:
The organization needs to fulfil the following criteria to be taken up for assessment under the head of
Leading Yoga Institution
Ÿ The Yoga Institution is a legal entity
Ÿ The Yoga Institution should have the legacy of Yoga tradition
Ÿ Minimum 15 years of existence in the field of Yoga
Ÿ Minimum 10 years of experience in conducting Yoga education / training/ therapy courses
Ÿ Should have produced minimum 500 institutionally qualified Yoga professionals at the time of
applying.
Ÿ Willing to conduct Continuing Yoga Education program of Yoga Certification Board, after it is
recognised by the YCB.
b. Yoga Institution
The organization needs to fulfil the following criteria to be taken up for assessment under the head of
Yoga Institution
Ÿ The Yoga Institution is a legal entity
Ÿ The Yoga institution should have minimum 5 years of experience in conducting Yoga education /
training courses.
Ÿ The Yoga institution should have produced minimum 100 institutionally certified Yoga
professionals/ teachers at the time of applying.
c. Yoga Training Centre
The organization needs to fulfil the following criteria to be taken up for assessment under the head of
Yoga Training Centre
Ÿ The Yoga centre is a legal entity
Ÿ The centre should have minimum two years of experience in conducting Yoga training courses.
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A Document relating to the Legacy of Yoga tradition followed (Annexure to be marked as A.1,
E Policy documents specifying aim, objectives, vision & mission, a logo, an organogram etc and
T Proof of Application Fee deposited to YCB for Accreditation (Annexure to be marked as T.1,
T.2…)
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Description Of YCB Logo
The Yoga Certification Board logo represents basic elements of internal purification for realising universal self
through spiritual practices. The logo is designed on a white background representing the transcendental state and
that can be attained with the practice of Ashtang Yoga and that leads to Samadhi. Here the eight leaves represent
'eight limbs' of Ashtang Yoga which is guided to a meaningful and purposeful life .
It has seven colour which represents Aura and Energy as healing elements.
Ÿ The green colour symbolizes the Yama(Restraints)& Niyama(observance) which are present at the bottom of the
logo. These are the foundation of the spiritual path which helps to transform human nature into a divine nature.
Ÿ The red colour symbolizes the Asana as it energies and makes the body strong and powerful.
Ÿ The orange colour symbolizes Pranayama (Breath regulation) which works at physical level and helps to increase
oxygen supply to the brain. It also brings joy and happiness.
Ÿ The blue colour symbolizes Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses) & Dharana (Concentration) which promotes both
physical and mental relaxation that leads to the higher level of state that is Dhyana.
Ÿ The violet colour symbolizes Dhyana (Meditation) which shows the state of cosmic awareness and cosmic
consciousness. This is the union of body and soul creating a balance between our physical and spiritual energies.
Ÿ The indigo colour symbolizes Samadhi state which opens the consciousness and brings awareness to higher planes
and connects us with the spiritual world.
Ÿ The yellow colour at the background shows great enthusiasm for life and can awaken greater confidence and
optimism.
At the bottom the sutra 'Yogaschittvrittinirodha' is the definition of Yoga given by Maharishi Patanjali, means “Yoga is
cessation of mental modification” and leads to kaivalya which is the ultimate goal of Yoga.