Will the Minister of AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY (AYUSH) be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has any proposal to launch short term certificate courses for Yoga teachers;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the manner in which this would likely help to spread the benefits of Yoga?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE (IC) OF THE MINISTRY OF AYURVEDA,
YOGA & NATUROPATHY, UNANI, SIDDHA AND HOMOEOPATHY
(SHRI SHRIPAD YESSO NAIK)
(a) to (c): Morarji Desai Natioanl Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under Ministry of AYUSH is at present conducting short term Yoga Certificate courses of 4 months duration e.g. certificate courses Yoga Science for Wellness for Special Interests Group.
It is a 4 months fulltime course for master trainers for Special Interest Group.
(d): This course is designed and developed for the health promotion and to produce master trainers to impart Yoga training for wellness.
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