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Yoga Volunteer Course

Train as a community yoga volunteer. Daily practical sessions plus a shared evening theory class. Mon–Sat.

About this course

Train as a community yoga volunteer. Daily practical sessions plus a shared evening theory class. Mon–Sat.

Eligibility

Open for all; there is no eligibility criteria. No age limit.

What you’ll learn

Understand the meaning, history, development and fundamentals of Yoga
Explain the various schools of Yoga and yogic principles of food
Apply yogic practices for health and wellness following general guidelines
Perform and guide cleansing practices (Neti, Trataka, Kapalabhati)
Demonstrate loosening/Chalana Kriya practices for neck, shoulder, trunk and knee
Perform standing, sitting, prone and supine Yogasanas with correct technique
Practise pranayama techniques (Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Shitali, Bhramari) without Kumbhaka
Guide Dhyana practices including body awareness, breath awareness and Yoga Nidra
Assist in conducting group Yoga classes and Yoga Break protocol at workplaces
Conduct classes related to life management and preventive health

Highlights

Total training of not less than 36 hoursYoga Certification Board (YCB) / Ministry of AYUSH certificationOpen to all with no eligibility criteria and no age limitQualifies you to assist in group Yoga classes and Yoga in the parkEnables participation in Fit India Movement and IDY programsCertification requires minimum 80% attendance in the class

Course syllabus

Course Information
Name of the Certification: Yoga Volunteer (YV)
Requirement / Eligibility: Open for all. There is no eligibility criteria.
Age: No age limit.
Duration of course: Equivalent to not less than 36 hours.
Brief Role Description: For promotion of well being 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 in work places.
Certification of Yoga Volunteer: The candidate who has 80% attendance in the class shall be eligible for certification. Certificate to the candidate shall be issued after getting the report from the institution about the attendance of the candidate and the program conducted.
Syllabus

Unit 1. Theory

  • 1.1Meaning, History and Development of Yoga.
  • 1.2Schools of Yoga.
  • 1.3The fundamentals of Yoga.
  • 1.4Yogic Practices for Health and Wellness.
  • 1.5General guidelines for Yogic Practice.
  • 1.6Yogic principles of Food.

Unit 2. Practical

  • 2.1Prayer: Concept and recitation of Pranava and hymns.
  • 2.2Cleansing Practice (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
  • Neti
  • Trataka
  • Kapalabhati
  • 2.3Chalana Kriya / Loosening Practice (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
  • Neck Movement (Griva Shakti Vikasaka I, II, III, IV)
  • Shoulder Movement
  • Bhuja Valli Shakti Vikasaka
  • Purna Bhuja Shakti Vikasaka
  • Trunk Movement (Kati Shakti Vikasaka I, II, III, IV, V)
  • Knee Movement (Janu Shakti Vikasaka)
  • 2.4Yogasana (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
  • Standing Posture — Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Padahastasana, Trikonasana.
  • Sitting Posture — Bhadrasana, Vajrasana, Ardha-Ushtrasana, Ushtrasana, Shashankasana, Mandukasana, Uttana Mandukasana, Vakrasana.
  • Prone Posture — Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Shalabhasana.
  • Supine Posture — Uttanapadasana, Ardha Halasana, Setubandhasana, Markatasana, Pawanamuktasana, Shavasana.
  • 2.5Pranayama (Technique, Contraindications and Benefits):
  • Anuloma Viloma / Nadi Shodhana
  • Ujjayi (without Kumbhaka)
  • Shitali (without Kumbhaka)
  • Bhramari (without Kumbhaka)
  • 2.6Dhyana (Technique and Benefits):
  • Body Awareness
  • Breath Awareness
  • Yoga Nidra
  • 2.7Classes related to life management and preventive health.
Books for Reference
  • 1.Ministry of AYUSH — Common Yoga Protocol, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, AYUSH Bhawan, B-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi-110023.
  • 2.Saraswati Swami Satyananda — Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha, Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, 2006.
  • 3.Basavaraddi, I. V. & others — Yoga Teachers Manual for School Teachers, MDNIY, New Delhi, 2010.

Frequently asked questions

How are the classes conducted?

Classes are live online and every session is recorded. If you miss a class you can watch the recording anytime and stay on track.

When do new batches start?

New batches open every month. You can book your seat for an upcoming batch and begin with the next cohort.

How much attendance is required for the certificate?

The Yoga Volunteer Course requires at least 80% attendance. If your attendance is below 80%, you will not be eligible for the certificate.

When will I receive my Yoga Volunteer certificate?

Certificates are usually issued within 30–60 days. In some cases it can take 60+ days — for example when additional audit or verification is required, or when details have to be matched and information re-submitted more than once.

What certificate will I receive?

You receive a Yoga Certification Board (YCB, Ministry of Ayush) aligned certification, issued through a YCB-approved institute — recognised for teaching and further studies in yoga.

What is the refund policy?

Once your course has started, the fee is non-refundable. Instead of refunds we offer flexibility: if you can't continue for a while you can pause and resume with a later batch, and you can change your batch to a timing that suits you better. Just reach out to our team and we'll help you adjust.

Can I pause the course or change my batch?

Yes. If something comes up, you can pause and rejoin a later batch, or switch to a different batch or timing — just contact our team. There is no penalty for pausing or changing your batch.

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