Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

September 16, 2016 00:26

A yoga training textbook prepared by Baba Ramdev's Patanjali Yog Peeth would be taught in the primary schools in Goa, a senior official said today.

"The (yoga training) scheme would be implemented by Goa Educational Development Corporation for a period of six years commencing from the ongoing academic year," Director of Education G P Bhat told reporters.

The government also intends to constitute a state-level 'yoga cell' of yoga experts.

"A healthy approach towards education and life can be developed right from a young age via the most powerful yogic practises. Yoga at primary level will definitely help develop an effective system to create healthy citizens for the nation," Bhat said.

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