Bengaluru, October 7, 2026: Akshar Yoga Kendraa has been accredited as a ‘Leading Yoga Institution’ by the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, marking the highest level of institutional recognition within the YCB framework.
The accreditation acknowledges Akshar Yoga Kendraa’s more than 20 years of work in yoga education, teacher training, and global outreach. The institution, founded by Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, has focused on preserving traditional yogic knowledge while developing structured learning pathways for practitioners and professionals.
Global reach and training scale
According to Akshar Yoga Kendraa, its programmes have reached over 20 million students and practitioners in more than 80 countries, and over 50,000 yoga teachers have been trained through its educational ecosystem. The institution has also achieved 42 Guinness World Records in yoga, reflecting the scale of its outreach and training initiatives.
Participants in Akshar Yoga Kendraa’s programmes have included students, athletes, educators, corporate professionals, police and defence personnel, senior citizens, specially-abled individuals, and international practitioners.
Accreditation authorisations and programmes
With the ‘Leading Yoga Institution’ status, Akshar Yoga Kendraa is authorised to conduct training across multiple YCB-recognised categories, including Yoga Volunteer, Yoga Protocol Instructor, Yoga Wellness Instructor, Yoga Teacher and Evaluator, Yoga Master, Assistant Yoga Therapist, Yoga Therapist, Therapeutic Yoga Consultant, Yogasana Coach, and school-level yoga teacher programmes, in line with YCB guidelines.
The institution is also permitted to assess eligible candidates in its training programmes under the YCB framework and to conduct professional development initiatives such as Continuing Yoga Education programmes, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Expansion and international initiatives
The accreditation is expected to enhance Akshar Yoga Kendraa’s ability to develop qualified yoga professionals and expand collaborations with schools, universities, corporations, government bodies, sports institutions, and international wellness organisations. The institution has an expanding international presence, with initiatives in markets such as Japan and Australia, and aims to further extend structured yoga education globally while strengthening its ecosystem in India.
Founder comments on recognition
Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar, Founder of Akshar Yoga Kendraa, said the recognition is an important milestone that reinforces the institution’s responsibility to preserve the authenticity and discipline of yoga. “For over two decades, our effort has been to create an ecosystem where traditional yogic wisdom is supported by structured education and rigorous teacher training. The accreditation strengthens our resolve to prepare capable Yoga professionals and take India’s timeless knowledge systems to a wider global community,” he said.
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