AYUSH Guidance Programs

About YCB

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.

Yoga Certification Board is established Under aegis of Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH, GoI for certification of Yoga professionals and accreditation Institutions, prescribing syllabus for various levels of Yoga trainers and any such activities that may be considered necessary for promotion of Yoga. Professional assessment of these service providers are carried so as to certify the competencies so that user of the the service is assured of the skill sets possessed by the trainer.

Course Name YCB Level –II ( Yoga Wellness Instructor )
About the course Yoga Instructor to teach Yoga for prevention of illness and promotion of wellness in schools, Yoga studios, work places etc.
Duration Equivalent to not less than 400 hours of Yoga course (24 credits )
Intake 30
Eligibility 12th Passed.( For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria. For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate should have passed 12th standard/ higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.)
Yoga Certified Professional Level II
Course Name YCB Level-III (Yoga Teacher & Evaluator)
About the course 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 and can teach in studios, institutions, colleges/ universities / institutions of higher learning.
Duration Equivalent to 800 hours of Yoga course (46 Credits)
Intake 30
Eligibility 12th Passed. ( For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria. For admission in the course it is suggested that the candidate should have passed 12th standard/ higher secondary school certificate from a recognized board or However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility.)
Yoga Certified Professional Level III