Complete Guide to YCB Certification Levels (Level 1 to Level 7)

The Yoga Certification Board (YCB), operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, has established a nationally recognized framework for standardizing yoga qualifications across India and internationally.

Understanding the 8 Key YCB Qualifications

Ekam Yoga Care Private Limited is an accredited Personnel Certification Body (PrCB Accreditation No.: YP24000001.2) conducting examinations for all levels:

• Yoga Volunteer (YV) – Non-professional: Introductory level for individuals seeking basic awareness of yoga protocols. Fee: ₹1,000.
• Level 1 – Yoga Protocol Instructor (YPI): Designed for teaching basic yoga protocols to general public (200 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹3,000.
• Level 2 – Yoga Wellness Instructor (YWI): Focuses on wellness promotion and preventive healthcare through yoga (400 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹4,500.
• Level 3 – Yoga Teacher & Evaluator (YTE): Advanced level for teaching, curriculum planning, and evaluating junior instructors (800 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹6,000.
• Level 4 – Yoga Master (YM): Highly specialized master level for institutional leads and senior evaluators (1600 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹8,500.
• Level 5 – Assistant Yoga Therapist (AYTh): Entry-level therapy certification working under certified Yoga Therapists (400 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹6,000.
• Level 6 – Yoga Therapist (YTh): Qualified to conduct yoga therapy for clinical and lifestyle disorders (800 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹7,000.
• Level 7 – Therapeutic Yoga Consultant (TYC): Top-tier expert consultant for integrative healthcare and therapeutic research (1600 hours training or equivalent). Fee: ₹15,000.

Why Register Through Ekam Yoga Care?

As a certified PrCB, Ekam Yoga Care provides online proctored examinations, official YCB evaluators, and QR-coded digital certificates directly registered in the Government database.