Ashtanga
(eight limbs of discipline)
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Ashtanga
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Maha Pancha Bhoota
Maha Pancha Bhoota
(Five Great Elements)
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Chakra
Chakra
(focal points of energy)
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Dasa Nadi
Dasa Nadi
(10 channels of energy)
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Mudra
Mudra
(gestures and poses)
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Yogic Shatkarma Kriya
Yogic Shatkarma Kriya
(cleansing techniques)
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Pranayama
Pranayama
(breathing techniques)
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Bandhas
Bandhas
(yogic locks)
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Dhyana
Dhyana
(meditation)
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga
(postures & alignments)
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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
(postures & alignments)
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Sivananda Yoga
Sivananda Yoga
(postures & alignments)
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World Yoga Association
Member Growth
World Yoga Association fosters member growth, certifies yoga teachers, schools, clubs, associations, and federations, and builds global partnerships to uphold yoga’s authenticity and accessibility through education, accreditation, and collaboration. The primary purpose is to ensure high standards, safeguard the traditional essence, promote professional development, strengthen the global yoga community, and encourage cultural exchange while expanding its reach and impact worldwide.
World Yoga Association
Delivering Values
Offer accredited yoga training programs that honor traditions and ancient wisdom by integrating them into sports and modern scientific platforms for yoga teachers, schools, and practitioners. Uphold high standards and ensure international accessibility by partnering with organizations to make yoga inclusive and eco-friendly. Promote ethical business models and mindfulness in daily life for sustainability through structured programs for the community.
World Yoga Association
Innovation
Innovation and technology enrich yoga training, tournaments, and events by integrating virtual platforms and AI-driven interactive applications for accessibility and engagement. Advanced tools like online yoga certification systems help improve performance, assessment, and learning with add-on biometric and VR simulations (development stage). These advancements ensure international connectivity, inclusivity, and efficiency, revolutionizing traditional practices while maintaining yoga’s authenticity and holistic benefits.
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About World Yoga
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is committed to strategic planning, training development, and curriculum for arts and sports while safeguarding traditions, ethical operations, compliance, and sustainability through strategic leadership, guidelines implementation, analysis on yoga ethics, international cooperation, preservation, development, and international advancement of yoga, securing its authenticity and relevance for future generations across diverse cultures.
History & Development
World Yoga Association (WYA), established under Malaysia’s Ministry of Home Affairs (JPPM), certifies yoga teachers, schools, associations, and federations by facilitating yoga membership to uphold yoga development, authenticity, accreditation, and accessibility through education, arts, sports, and cultural exchange. Yoga membership expanded in several countries, aligning with international sports organizations and UN Sustainable Development Goals.