March 15, 2022
1 min read

Saudi to introduce Yoga in schools

The Ministry of Commerce approved the teaching and practice of yoga as a sport in the Kingdom in November 2017…reports Asian Lite News

Yoga will soon be introduced in schools in Saudi Arabia as part of the sports curriculum due to its significance for mental and physical health, the president of the Saudi Yoga Committee, Nouf Al-Marwaai, said.

Notably, the Ministry of Commerce approved the teaching and practice of yoga as a sport in the Kingdom in November 2017.

With the cooperation of the Ministry of Education, the president said that Yoga because of its multitude of health benefits will be introduced in the curriculum.

Earlier this week, on March 9, there was an introductory lecture highlighting the cooperation between the SYC (Saudi Yoga Committee) and the Saudi School Sports Federation.

It was attended by school principals and physical education teachers from all stages of education, with the aim of mobilizing the strategy from the Ministry of Education and the SYC, reported Arab News.

The lecture also deliberated on raising the level of pupils’ sports participation at a local and international level along with promoting the health of young Saudis.

ALSO READ: Egypt reiterates support to UAE, Saudi on security

Khalid Jama’an Al-Zahrani, certified yoga instructor and founder of Ananda Yoga Studio told the news portal, “As I started to dive deep in yoga, I never stopped discovering its incredible benefits as is it a whole and transformative sport that leads its practitioners to a calmer and clearer mind and stronger and healthier physique.”

“Our school system in the Kingdom has always ensured that all its activities are aimed at contributing to the development of the students, from both physical and academic aspects, and I believe that introducing yoga to the Saudi education system is a nourishing and effective move,” Al-Zahrani added.

The first Saudi Yogacharya (certified yoga instructor), Al-Marwaai said there were many plans to expand the scope and objectives of the SYC, and that there were many areas that needed to be covered to allow the implementation of yoga in schools on a large scale. (ANI)

Previous Story

Kabaddi player Sandeep Singh shot dead

Next Story

MBS launches new strategy for National Development Fund

Latest from -Top News

Canadians Vote Amid Trump’s Shadow

The ruling Liberal Party, which unseated former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has surged after Trump’s threats and now leads the Conservatives by nearly 3% in poll averages….reports Asian Lite News Canadians began

Lavrov and Rubio discuss Ukraine peace talks

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that President Putin was ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions….reports Asian Lite News Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone with U.S. Secretary

No Deal: EU Holds Line on China Sanctions

EU stated the sanctions were a response to involvement in “serious human rights violations in China…reports Asian Lite News The European Union has decided not to lift sanctions imposed on Chinese officials

India Slams BBC Over Pahalgam Coverage

Several social media users pointed out that the BBC’s headline appeared misleading, giving the impression as if “India killed the tourists.”…reports Asian Lite News India has written to a leading British public
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Dowden sets £30bn Saudi-UK 2030 bilateral trade goal

The conference aims to spark and strengthen Saudi-UK partnerships in

Iran’s Taliban gambit could backfire

This time around, Iran has been very practical in its