Today: 28 May 2025
15 March 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

Saudi FM in Nepal for two-day visit

Next Story

India warns of WMD falling into hands of terrorists

Latest from -Top News

Islamabad-Ankara-Baku Axis Sharpens Against India

Both Turkey and Azerbaijan have openly expressed solidarity with Pakistan and backed Islamabad in its military standoff with India, this month….reports Asian Lite News The evolving alliance between Islamabad, Ankara, and Baku

India Targets Pak Terror Ties in Guyana

The delegation met the Guyanese President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who had hosted a dinner to celebrate friendship and shared aspirations between the two nations…reports Asian Lite News Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, currently

Qatar Stands With India on Terror

Khulaifi conveyed Qatar’s solidarity with India and its policy of zero tolerance against terrorism for regional stability…reports Asian Lite News Qatar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi expressed

Ramaphosa gains from US showdown

South African President’s conduct with Trump reminded South Africans of his diplomatic pedigree, and of his importance to the country’s rules-based order South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa and his delegation went to
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Saudi signs agreements worth over $4.2 billion

Saudi Arabia has signed more than 30 agreements and initiatives

Saudi Arabia Railways joins hands with Uber

The two entities join forces once again to launch a