Our movement is built on the foundation of justice, public safety, and the constitutional rights of Yoga Educators. We demand a comprehensive Yoga Legislation to end exploitation, standardize education, and safeguard our ancient heritage.
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Comprehensive legislation is essential to protect the integrity of yoga and ensure its authentic practice across India
Multiple complaints pending in AYUSH ministry under Media Cell due to lack of laws to prevent defamation of yoga in media, advertisements, and inappropriate representations like "Nude Yoga" and "Porn Yoga".
Establish a proper grading system for yoga students in schools and colleges to recognize and certify their skills at different levels, similar to belt systems in martial arts.
Mandatory registration of UGC degree holders as certified yoga professionals to ensure only qualified individuals practice and teach yoga, similar to medical professionals.
Create national policy to recruit qualified yoga teachers in schools, colleges with minimum salary standards and clear career progression pathways.
Prevent unqualified individuals from entering the yogic field through strict entry barriers based on UGC-approved degrees only.
Ensure physical and emotional safety of yoga students and practitioners through regulated practices and certified professionals only.
Establish a national authority under Sports Ministry to regulate yoga sports and competitions with standardized rules, grading systems, and national championships.
Create separate yoga research departments in all universities dealing with yoga, independent from Physical Education or Ayurveda departments, with dedicated funding.
Implement a single standardized yoga syllabus for all schools and colleges across India with uniform fee structure to ensure equal access to quality yoga education.
Detailed representation submitted to the respective ministries for comprehensive Yoga laws.
Go InsideView all our legal frameworks and demands submitted to the Honorable Supreme Court of India.
Coverage, press releases, and public awareness campaigns regarding the legislation.
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Go InsideUnderstanding the core reasons and historical background of the Yoga Legislation demand.
Go InsideThese are 10 basic points out of 25 points based on the Sample Yoga Legislation Draft submitted to AYUSH Ministry in June 2023
Implement strict safety protocols and liability insurance requirements for all yoga institutions and practitioners.
Legal protection and standardized working conditions for all registered yoga professionals.
National grading system for yoga sports participants in schools and colleges with proper recognition and incentives.
Ban organizations without UGC-approved professionals from certifying or teaching yoga at national level.
Prohibit non-degree holders from practicing or teaching yoga in any professional capacity.
Legal protection for traditional yoga knowledge and prevention of misappropriation by foreign entities.
Shut down all yoga sports organizations formed against Sports Development Act 2011 through political influence.
Mandatory requirement of UGC yoga degrees for all positions in yogic departments, organizations and federations.
Establish independent yoga research departments in all universities, separate from Physical Education or Ayurveda.
Create an independent National Yoga Council for education, research, development with separate funding allocation.
The relentless pursuit of yoga legislation through official channels
Yog Front starts demanding yoga legislation, sending first petitions to PMO, AYUSH Ministry, and Law Ministry.
Social media campaigns, songs, and meetings across India gather public support. Over 350 complaints registered nationwide.
Former Chief Justice of India Mr. Uday Umesh Lalit issues letter addressing yoga legislation concerns to relevant ministries.
Yog Front submits comprehensive sample yoga legislation draft to Ministry of AYUSH at AYUSH Bhawan, New Delhi.
Despite reminders, authorities remain silent. We continue advocating through petitions, social media, and public awareness.
We have formally demanded yoga legislation from: Prime Minister Office, AYUSH Minister, Law Minister, Human Rights Commission, President of India, and the Supreme Court itself. Despite fake assurances and the letter from former CJI Mr. Uday Umesh Lalit on 28 Nov 2022, no concrete action has been taken.
The visionaries leading the Yoga Legislation movement
Founder, Yog Front & YOGX
Visionary leader who started the awareness program to educate and gather people through media and meetings leading to 350+ complaints. Strategic leader who raised the matter before Supreme Court, Law Ministry, AYUSH Ministry, and framed the sample legislation draft.
President, Yog Front Org.
A dynamic force behind the yoga legislation movement, leading organizational efforts to unite yoga professionals nationwide. Instrumental in coordinating strategic representation before government bodies.
Secretary, Yog Front Org.
Dedicated administrator managing the core operations and correspondence of the organization. Tirelessly working to document grievances and facilitate communication between members and ministries.
Legal Advisor, Yog Front
Crucial legal mind guiding the organization's legislative battle for yoga. Instrumental in formulating the sample draft, strategizing representations before the Supreme Court and Law Ministry.
Coordinator, Yog Front
Key mobilizer responsible for grassroots connectivity and on-ground execution of Yog Front's initiatives. Actively engages with yoga communities to build consensus and organize local meetings.
Secretary, Yog Front
Dedicated administrative leader managing core operations, documentation, and coordination of Yog Front's initiatives across various regional chapters.
Manager, Yog Front
Strategic manager overseeing day-to-day activities, organizing campaigns, and ensuring the smooth execution of the organization's legislative demands and public outreach.
Activist Freelancer
Passionate independent activist amplifying the movement's voice through grassroots campaigns, public awareness drives, and independent advocacy for yoga professionals' rights.