Yoga Certification Board (YCB)

29 Feb 2024

About Yoga Certification Board (YCB):
YOGA CERTIFICATION BOARD
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. The prevalence, popularity and its effects on the human mind and body are predominantly accepted world over. The Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy), Government of India 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 initially started under the management of Quality Council of India (QCI).
Establishment of Yoga Certification Board: Yoga Certification Board was set up in March, 2018 by Ministry of Ayush, Government of India for certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation/recognition of Yoga institutions/centers.

Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India is the Chairperson of YCB. Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Government of India is the Vice Chairperson of YCB. Secretariat of YCB is headed by Head of Institution who is the Director of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

Aim:

The aim of YCB is to bring quality and standards in practice of Yoga and to promote Classical Yoga as a career skill.

Objectives:

• To promote Yoga as means to holistic health and human
• To bring uniformity in Yoga courses conducted across India and
• To promote Yoga as a career
• To collaborate with National and International organizations for promotion of
• To develop standards & parameters, assess competencies for certification of Yoga Professionals and accreditation of institutions/centers.
• To motivate Yoga professionals to attain higher levels of skills and
• To create demand for certified Yoga professionals and Yoga institutions/centers.

Vision:

The vision of YCB is to enable people across the Globe to lead a healthy life style and to make Yoga a way of holistic living by ensuring access to quality Yoga trainers.

Mission:

To define standards for Yoga training for Yoga institutions/centers and Yoga professionals and assist them in achieving the same while imparting Yoga education to society.

Why YCB?

• Credible organization promoting classical tradition of
• Accreditation/recognition of Yoga institutions/centers teaching Classical
• Certify Yoga professionals having knowledge of Classical
• Catalyst for making Yoga as an organized
• Enables people in selecting suitable Yoga Instructor/Institution/Centre.

Why YCB accreditation/recognition?

• Accreditation/recognition of Yoga institutions/centers as per their Capability & Credibility.
• Global identity of accredited institutions through YCB. Brings standards in teaching among Yoga Institutions.
• Centralized management system for managing certification of Yoga professionals.

Who can get accreditation/recognition?

• Yoga institutions/centers teaching Classical Yoga.
• Institutions which conduct certification examination.

Why YCB Certification?

• Recognition of certified Yoga professionals around the Globe. Certification of Yoga professionals as per their knowledge and skill.
• Increase career skill by getting various types of certification.

Why Certification and Accreditation through YCB?

• YCB set up by Government of India under Ministry of AYUSH for Certification and Accreditation
• Different categories to suit different levels of competences and skills of Yoga professional
• Accreditation of Yoga Institutions / centres under 4 levels based on scale and experience
• Better job opportunities for Yoga professionals in India and abroad
• Visa facilities to the certified Yoga professionals
• Certificates in Yoga Therapy
• Brings standards among Yoga Institutions
• Availability of large number of certified Yoga professionals to ensure correct practice of Yoga leading to healthy life.
• Catalyst for making Yoga as an organised sector.
• Enables public in making conscious decision in selecting suitable Yoga Instructor / Institution / Centre.

Unique features of the certificates issued by YCB

• Certificate includes security features (QR Code) unique no. (online verifiable)
• Digital certificates to candidates
• Centralised repository of certified Yoga professionals
• Online platform for all payments / fee
• One time enrolment with lifelong validity under each category
• Centralised platform with linkages and details of all assessing agencies, all PrCBs, accreditated Yoga institutions / centers, examination schedule etc.
• Ease of selection of exam centres and date of exam
• 3-tier security enabled examination process to ensure quality in conduct of exam.
• Video recording of examination process
• Assessment through empanelled examiners
• Intimation to applicants through Mail and SMS

YCB Programs / Schemes:
Yoga Certification Board aims to promote Yoga as career skill and to bring synergy, quality and uniformity in teaching of Yoga across the world. Yoga Certification Board has targeted its program for all the stakeholders like Yoga Professionals, Yoga Institutions/ centres and Personnel Certification Bodies.

Certification under YOGA EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

1. Level-1 Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI): Yoga Instructors for teaching basics of Yoga to teach Common Yoga Protocol developed by the Ministry of Ayush for International Day of Yoga. For classes in parks, societies etc. for prevention of diseases and promotion of health.

2. Level-2 Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI): Yoga Instructor to teach Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work places, Yoga wellness centers/Primary Health wellness care Centre etc.

3. Level-3 Yoga Teacher & Evaluator (YT&E): 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. Level -4 Yoga Master (YM): Shall act as Master Educator / Trainer in Yoga educational programs & skilled professionals can teach, evaluate & assess for all levels & will be a guiding force.

5. Yoga Volunteer (YV): For promotion of wellbeing of oneself and society at large; assist in conducting group classes for Yoga Volunteer, Yoga classes in the park, Yoga related IDY programs. Can be part of Fit India Movement. Can conduct Yoga break protocol at work places.

6. Primary/Elementary School Yoga Teacher: Certified Yoga School teacher to teach Yoga for preventive health care for school kids (Class I – Class VIII).

7. Higher Secondary School Yoga Teacher: Shall act as Yoga teacher in Higher Secondary School for preventive healthcare and promotion of wellness in school kids (Class IX to XII).