The Yoga Certification Board (YCB) was established in March 2018 and began its operations in June 2018 under the patronage of the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. YCB is the only Board which has been set up by the Government of India for certification in the field of Yoga. The YCB certifies Yoga professionals under various levels and categories so that the Yoga Professionals can select the level and category as per their skills and competencies. The competences range from basic yoga protocol to Yoga master, from assistant Yoga therapist to Yoga Therapy Consultant. The aim is to bring synergy, quality and uniformity in knowledge and skills by training, prescribing a syllabus for various levels of Yoga trainers. YCB conducts the Professional assessments of Personnel Certification Bodies (PrCBs )and Yoga Institutions/Centers so that the learner is assured of the skill sets possessed by the trainer
YCB has accredited Yoga Institutions/Centres under various categories for training and certification of Yoga aspirants. Yoga aspirants can approach the YCB-certified Yoga Institutions/Centre for training to get the required knowledge and skills and appear in the YCB exam for certification. They shall follow the required guidelines and process of the Yoga Institutions/Centres to take admission in the institute.
YCB accredited professional institutions as a Personnel Certification Body (PrCB) to conduct the YCB exam/assessment for certification of Yoga professionals. The Yoga professionals, who possess the required knowledge and skills, can appear directly in the YCB exam/assessment through the Personnel Certification Body (PrCB) for certification.
| Yoga Education and Training | Yoga Therapy |
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Yoga Volunteer
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Assistant Yoga Therapist |
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Yoga Protocol Instructor
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Yoga Therapist
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Yoga Wellness Instructor
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Therapeutic Yoga Consultant
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Yoga Teacher and Evaluator
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Yoga Master
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For Example:
To apply for Yoga Teacher and Evaluator certification, candidates are preferred to have a degree from a recognized university, though institutions can set their own criteria. There is no age limit. The candidate is required to have completed a minimum of 800 teaching hours, within a duration of 15 months if done part-time or 9 months if done full-time. Certified candidates can work as Master Trainers in Yoga institutions/ studios or educational institutions. A certified candidate can also become an evaluator or assessor of Yoga professionals. Essential skills include strong communication, time management, empathy, and the ability to build relationships with students.
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| Certification Name |
Enrolment Fee |
Recommended Exam fee |
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Yoga Teacher & Evaluator |
₹2000 |
₹3000 |
| Certification Name |
Enrolment Fee (in USD) |
Recommended Exam fee (in USD) |
|---|---|---|
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Yoga Teacher & Evaluator |
$200 |
$400 |
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Important: Enrolment fee is fixed, whereas examination fee varies Yoga institution to Yoga institution conducting examination.
YCB maintains a centralized repository of certified Yoga professionals. From payments to certification, the process is completely digitized for easy access. YCB offers a centralized platform with linkages and details of all assessing agencies, all PrCBs, accredited Yoga institutions/centers, examination schedule, etc. One can easily select the desired exam center and date of the exam. To ensure the quality during exams, 3-tier security is enabled by YCB, including the video recording of the examination process & assessment through impanelled examiners. The YCB certificate includes security features such as a QR Code and a unique number, which can be verified online. This One-time enrolment comes with lifelong validity.
With the growing popularity of Yoga across the world, the demand for institutionally trained Yoga teachers/Yoga Instructors/Yoga Therapists is on the rise. Approximately four lakh Certificates have been issued to Yoga Professionals by YCB, which reflects its importance and value in the Yoga World.
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