Application for Yoga Chikitsa Acharya
Eligibility Criteria
The following are the criteria for candidates to be eligible for grandparenting as Yoga Chikitsa Acharya
(Yoga therapy Consultants).
- Must be Life Member of IYA
- Must provide details of Yoga Chikitsa training & education including (at least 2 of the 3 below
mentioned)
a. Minimum 1500 hours of Yoga + Yoga Chikitsa training
b. Undergone mentorship with IYA recognised Acharya/Guru
c. Documentation of any education qualifications as Yogacharya/Yoga Chikitsak - Documentation of Healthcare qualifications if appropriate
- Evidence of practice as a Yoga Chikitsak/ Yoga Chikitsa Acharya for more than 10 years
- Evidence of beneficiaries of the Yoga Chikitsa provided
- Details of significant trainees who have become Yoga Chikitsaks
- Details of significant work in Yoga/Yoga Chikitsa research (projects/publications/books)
- Evidence of serving in Yoga and Yoga therapy organizations and committees
(State/National/International)
As a Member Institution/ Associate Centre of IYA, you are requested to if so desired submit names and
contact information of Yoga Chikitsa Acharyas from your institution/ tradition that fulfil the above
criteria. These names may be provided in order of merit to facilitate scrutiny. The individuals so
nominated will be directed to fill up a Google form encompassing all requisite details and proofs as
attachments.
This will be then initially scrutinised by the Screening Committee, followed by the Yoga Therapy
Subcommittee and then the SAAC. The list submitted by SAAC will be finally vetted by the EC of IYA.
Only eligible persons will be given the final approval for this round of selection whilst others can re-
apply in future.
The fees for the Yoga Chikitsa Acharya is Rs 5000/– (for SAARC nationals also) and $100 for other
countries.