09/03/2026
We are pleased to share that a productive and meaningful meeting was held to discuss the strengthening of the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) examination.
The discussion focused on the future development of yoga education, ensuring that it delivers high-quality knowledge, structured learning, and fair examination standards for all learners. It was emphasized that education is not only about obtaining a degree, but about gaining true knowledge and sharing that knowledge with society.
Participants also discussed ways to promote scientific and evidence-based yoga, improve the quality of examinations, and ensure that yoga education becomes accessible, credible, and beneficial for everyone.
The meeting was graced by the presence of Dr. S. P. Mishra ji, CEO of IYA PrCB, along with several respected members and state representatives of IYA, including:
• Shri Amit Garg ji – Uttar Pradesh
• Dr. Sunanda Rathi ji, Maharashtra
• Prof. Dr. R. Elangovan ji – Tamil Nadu
• Shri Ravi Tumuluri ji – Andhra Pradesh
• Shri Pankaj Bhagat ji – Secretary, West Bengal
• Dr. Nidheesh ji
The collective discussion highlighted the importance of building a strong, transparent, and quality-driven system for yoga education and certification.
Together, we remain committed to strengthening yoga education and ensuring that authentic, scientific, and high-quality yoga knowledge reaches every learner and teacher.