1. Eligibility & Duration
- Eligibility: 1000 hours + 200-hour internship under Chikitsa Ratna or Yoga Chikitsa Acharya recognized by IYA.
- Duration: Minimum 12 months.
2. Course Structure
- Practical: Theory = 60:40
- Practical Contact Hours:
- Theory Contact Hours:
3. Learning Hours
- Contact Hours: Direct interaction with the teacher.
- Non-Contact Hours: Self-practice, library work, projects, assignments, etc.
4. Online & Distance Education
- Details will be developed in due course.
5. Syllabus Composition
- 30% school-specific subjects.
- 70% prescribed syllabus.
6. Practice Requirement
- Institutes must teach at least 70% of the prescribed practices.
7. Fee Structure
- Rs 2000 for existing Yoga Professional Members of IYA
- Rs 3000 for Non-Members of IYA
- International Fee: USD 100
(Please note that the certification fees is different from course fees; course fees is as per norms of the hosting institution)