The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a certificate programme in yoga that would commence from July session, the varsity said Sunday.
IGNOU’s School of Health Sciences (SOHS) launched theprogramme under which the learner shall understand the basic principles andpractice of yoga.
The varsity said the programme also aims to make those whopursue the course aware about the history and the contribution of various yogisin the field of yoga and attain both physical and mental health through yoga.
A student who has passed Class XII from any recognized boardis eligible for the programme. The medium of instruction will be English andthe minimum duration of course is six months.The programme will be offered through regionalcentres of Delhi, Dehradun, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Ladnun, Chennai, Mumbaiand Pune and will have three courses with 16 credits.