Yoga has been found to be effective in promoting health and is useful in improving the conditions of patients with cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes and mental disorders. It is recognized as an tool to promote physical activity and recognized as such by WHO. With support from the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (Ministry of AYUSH), Govt of India, WHO is developing a Benchmark Document for Training in Yoga as part of its global strategy to strengthe