🇮🇳 India | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇫🇷 France | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇦🇪 UAE
🇮🇳 India | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇫🇷 France | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇦🇪 UAE
🇮🇳 India | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇫🇷 France | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇦🇪 UAE
🇮🇳 India | 🇺🇸 USA | 🇫🇷 France | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 🇦🇪 UAE
6 Months
Mode: 💻Online| 🏫Offline |📲 Live | 🕒Self-paced | 🧘♀️Group Yoga
For International Students –
USD 720
For Indian Students –
INR 30,000
Course Pricing:
Indian Students – 30,000 INR
International Students – 720 USD (Including YCB Assessment Fees of 350 USD)
1. Name of the Certification: Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI)
2. Course level: Level 2
3. Requirement/ Eligibility:
a. For open candidates there is no eligibility criteria
b. For admission in the course it is suggested/ desired that the candidate should have passed 10th standard / secondary school certificate from a recognized board or equivalent. However, the Yoga Institutions can define their own eligibility
4. Brief Role Description: Certified Yoga Professionals (Yoga Protocol Instructor) can teach basics of Yoga / common Yoga protocol developed by the Ministry of AYUSH for International Day of Yoga for prevention of diseases and promotion of health. They can conduct Yoga practice /classes in parks, societies, RWA etc.
5. Minimum age: No age limit
6. Personal Attributes: The job requires individual to have good communication skills, time management skills and ability to understand the body language of the trainees. The job requires individual to possess key qualities such as self discipline, confidence, maturity, patience, compassion, active listening, time management, empathetic, language proficiency.
7. Credit points for certificate : 24 credits
8. Duration of course: Not less than 400 hours or not less than 6 month as part time or not less than 3 month as full time course
9. Mark Distribution: Total Marks: 200 (Theory: 60 + Practical: 140)
| Unit No. | Unit name | Marks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices | 20 | |||||
| 2 | Introduction to Yoga Texts | 20 | |||||
| 3 | Yoga for wellness | 20 | |||||
| Total | 60 | ||||||
| S No. | Practical Work | Marks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstration Skills | 80 | |||||
| 2 | Teaching Skills | 40 | |||||
| 3 | Application of knowledge | 10 | |||||
| 4 | Field Experience | 10 | |||||
| Total | 140 | ||||||
Unit 1- Introduction to Yoga and Yogic Practices
Unit 2 Introduction to Yoga Texts
Unit 3 Yoga for Wellness
Yoga Practical
1. Prayer
2. Yogic Shat Karma
3. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama and Sthula Vyayama
a. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
b. Yogic Sukshma Vyayama (Micro circulation practices)
4. Yogic Surya Namaskara with Mantra
5. Yogasana
6. Preparatory Breathing Practices
7. Pranayama
8. Concept and Demonstration of Bandha
9. Concept and Demonstration of Mudra
10. Practices leading to Dhyana Sadhana
B. Teaching Skills (Methods of Teaching Yoga) Geeta Press, Gorakhpur (Samvat 2061).
Book for reference for Theory
Book for reference for Practicum
Dr. Vikas Chothe
Swasti’s founder, Dr.Vikas Chothe, holds an MD, PhD in Ayurvedic medicine with Yoga Certification from AYUSH and QCI India. He has worked as a Yoga Ambassador for the government of India and is currently an examiner for YCB Yoga examination at TQ Cert (TATA projects) for the Yoga Certification Board. He has been working as a lead examiner since the beginning of the Yoga Certification Scheme in 2016 and has conducted exams for more than 3,000 students till date. Dr.Vikas has been invited by Indian Embassy Austria, Malaysia and Armenia and has visited USA, China, Malaysia, Italy and European countries for propagation of Yoga and Ayurveda. He is also yoga school auditor for the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) creating quality standards in yoga schools globally.
Dr. Shwetambari Vikas Chothe
Dr. Shwetambari Chothe is a Level 4 Yoga Master certified by Government of India, gold medalist in Masters in Yogashastra, consulting homeopath and co-founder of Swasti Yoga Center. Since childhood, she had a keen interest in yoga and Indian culture. She is a great chef with Ayurveda healthy cooking as her specialty. Qualifications: MD Homoeopath, Anatomy and Physiology expert, yoga teacher and practitioner for six years.
This course is intended for those who have already completed Level 1 / 200-hour TTC / Yoga Protocol Instructor training.
Before enrolling, ask three essential questions to confirm authenticity:
Is the institute officially accredited by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) under the Ministry of AYUSH?
Are the trainers recognized YCB lead examiners, and how long have they been certified?
How many YCB exams has the institute conducted as lead examiners to show real experience?
These checks protect you from unrecognized institutes that misuse the YCB logo or make false claims.
How to verify accreditation:
Visit the official Yoga Certification Board website: https://yogacertificationboard.nic.in/, and under menu navigation, you will find YCB Certified -> Accredited Yoga Institution. Confirm the institute’s name under the list of accredited centers and examiners before enrolling.
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The course fee varies depending on the student’s location. For Indian students, it is ₹30,000 INR. For international students, the fee is $720 USD, which includes the $350 USD Yoga Certification Board (YCB) assessment fee. Accommodation, meals, and yoga props are not included in the fee.
It’s a 6-month program combining 400 hours total: 100 direct (contact) hours and 300 indirect (self-study) hours.
Yes. Swasti Yoga Center offers paid services of clean and comfortable rooms close to the campus in Pune. Accommodation is simple and peaceful — ideal for yoga practice. It’s not included in the Course fees. You can check available options on the Accommodation page.
All meals are pure vegetarian and sattvic. The food is freshly cooked, balanced, and supports your yoga routine. Learn more on the Yogic Food page.
Swasti regularly hosts students from many countries. The environment is safe, and the team ensures support for women and solo travelers. The campus is in a secure area, and staff are available for any local assistance you need.
Yes, international students usually need a tourist or student visa based on the course duration. After enrollment, Swasti guides you with your visa process. Learn more on the Admission page.
Yes. Swasti Yoga Center is certified by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. You’ll receive an internationally recognized certificate after successful completion.
Yes. Study materials will be provided by Swasti Yoga Center.
To join the course, simply fill out the contact form on our website or get in touch with us directly.
You can call or WhatsApp us at +91-9922916025 / +91-8830079878, and our team will guide you through the next steps for enrollment and payment.
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