Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga therapists)

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Eligibility Criteria for Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga therapists)

The following are the criteria for candidates to be eligible for recognition as Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga Therapist).

Must be Professional Member of IYA
Must provide details of Yoga Chikitsa training & education including (at least 2 of the 3 below mentioned)
- Minimum 1500 hours of Yoga + Yoga Chikitsa training
- Undergone mentorship with IYA recognized Acharya/Guru
- 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 3 years
Evidence of beneficiaries of the Yoga Chikitsa provided by applicant (certified by mentor/ Guru/ Acharya/ institution of training)- documented case studies of beneficiaries
Evidence of attending Continuous Yogachikitsa Learning Education (CYCLE) programs
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)
Documented Yoga Seva for community
Nomination from the MI/AC/EC.

Please note:

These applications will be first scrutinized 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. The decision of the Executive Committee of IYA is final and binding.
The fee for processing the application of Yoga Chikitsaka is INR 4000 (for resident Indians and SAARC nationals) and USD 75 for applicants from other countries.
Only eligible persons will be given the final approval for this round of selection whilst others can re-apply in future.

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Must provide details of Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga therapists) training & education including (at least 2 of the 3 below mentioned)

Minimum 1500 hours of Yoga + Yoga Chikitsa training
Undergone mentorship with IYA recognised Acharya/Guru
Documentation of any education qualifications as Yogacharya/Yoga Chikitsak

TWO Documents from above must be submitted

Documentation of Healthcare qualifications if appropriate

Evidence of practice as a Yoga Chikitsak/ Yoga Chikitsa Acharya for more than 3 years

Evidence of beneficiaries of the Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga therapists) provided by applicant (certified by mentor/ Guru/ Acharya/ institution of training) - documented case studies of beneficiaries

Evidence of attending Continuous Yogachikitsa Learning Education (CYCLE) programs

Details of significant work in Yoga/Yoga Chikitsaka (Yoga therapists) research (projects/publications/books)

Evidence of serving in Yoga and Yoga therapy organizations and committees (State/National/International)

Documented Yoga Seva for community

Nomination from the MI/AC/EC *

Please confirm having read and accepted the following sentence: " I HEREBY CONSENT TO KEEP MYSELF ABREAST WITH THE IYA CODE OF CONDUCT AND ABIDE BY THE SAME AT ALL TIMES"

Please confirm having read and accepted the following sentence: "I ALSO CONFIRM THAT I WILL NOT INVOLVE MYSELF IN ANY A-YOGIC ACTIVITIES"

Please confirm having read and accepted the following sentence: "I UNDERSTAND THAT IYA CAN UNILATERALLY WITHDRAW MY MEMBERSHIP AND CERTIFICATION AT ANY TIME IF THEY FIND ME GUILTY OF ANY A-YOGIC ACTIVITIES"

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