Yoga Volunteer (YV)
Name of the Certification: Yoga Volunteer (YV)
Requirement/Eligibility: Open to all. There are no eligibility criteria.
Brief Role Description: For the promotion of personal well-being as well as the society. To be able to assist in conducting group classes for Yoga Volunteers, Yoga classes in the park, Yoga related IDY programs. Can be part of the Fit India Movement. Can conduct Yoga Break protocol in workplaces.
Minimum age: Up to 75 years
Duration of course: Equivalent to not less than 36 hours.
Syllabus: The institute shall impart knowledge and practice on the following topics as per the Common Yoga Protocol prepared by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga.
Certification of Yoga Volunteer: The candidate who has 80% attendance in the class shall be eligible for certification. A certificate to the candidate shall be issued after getting the report from the institution about the attendance of the candidate and the program conducted.
Duration: 2 Weeks
Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI)
Name of the certification: Yoga Protocol Instructor
Requirement/Eligibility:
The candidate should have passed a 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent.
Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructors) can teach the basics of Yoga / Common Yoga Protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for the International Day of Yoga to prevent diseases and promote health. They can conduct Yoga
practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA etc.
Minimum age: No age limit
Personal Attributes: The job requires individuals to have good communication skills, time management skills and the ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individuals to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, and language proficiency.
Credit points for certificate: 12 credits
Duration: 4 weeks
Yoga Wellness (YW)
Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor
Requirement/Eligibility:
The candidate should have passed 12th standard/higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent.
Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Wellness Instructor) to teach Yoga for the prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, workplaces, Yoga wellness centres/Primary Health care centres etc
Minimum age: No age limit
Personal Attributes: The job requires individuals to have good communication skills, time management skills and the ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job
requires individuals to possess key qualities such as self-discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathy, and language proficiency.
Credit points for certificate: 24 credits
Duration: 12 weeks.
Yoga Master (YM)
Name of the Certification: Yoga Master (YM)
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.
Brief Role Description: Shall act as Master Educator/Trainer in Yoga Educational programs. Skilled professionals can teach, evaluate & assess for all categories of certification under Yoga Training and Education & will be a guiding force.
Minimum age: No age limit
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.
Credit points for certificate: 92 credits
Duration: 2 Years
