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Raaba International Cultural Academy (RIC Academy) is a proud and prestigious institution dedicated to promoting the ancient discipline of Yoga and encouraging its practice as a meaningful journey towards physical fitness, mental well-being, concentration, self-discipline, inner peace, and balanced living.

The academy continuously supports Yoga students, teachers, trainers, schools, colleges, wellness centres, cultural institutions, academies, and individual learners by providing structured learning opportunities, professional assessment, certification programs, and platforms to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities.

With a strong commitment to educational, cultural, and personal development, Raaba International Cultural Academy has organized more than 500 events, creating valuable platforms for students, teachers, artists, trainers, and learners to participate, perform, develop confidence, and receive recognition. Through these initiatives, the academy has proudly provided opportunities to more than 5,00,000 artists, students, performers, and learners, helping them gain exposure, confidence, appreciation, and recognition on prestigious platforms.

The Yoga Grade Examination conducted by Raaba International Cultural Academy is designed to provide structured learning, progressive assessment, professional evaluation, and recognized certification for students studying and practising Yoga.

The examination follows a carefully planned eight-grade system, supporting learners from the foundation level to advanced practice, integrated performance, meditation, and introductory teaching skills.

The grade examination helps learners develop essential knowledge and practical ability in:

• Yogasanas

• Surya Namaskar

• Breathing awareness

• Pranayama

• Mudras

• Bandhas

• Meditation and relaxation

• Flexibility, strength, and balance

• Posture and body alignment

• Concentration and self-discipline

• Yogic philosophy and lifestyle

• Basic anatomy and safety awareness

• Demonstration and performance confidence

Each grade is carefully designed to support step-by-step development. Students begin with basic preparatory exercises, simple postures, breathing awareness, and Yoga discipline before progressing to intermediate and advanced asanas, mudras, pranayama, bandhas, meditation, integrated sequences, and senior-level demonstration.

The practical syllabus enables students to improve flexibility, muscular strength, balance, coordination, posture, breath control, concentration, body awareness, and relaxation. Learners are trained to enter, maintain, and release each posture safely while coordinating movement with breathing.

The theory syllabus helps students understand the meaning and purpose of Yoga, classification of asanas, breathing principles, benefits and precautions, yogic terminology, Surya Namaskar, mudras, pranayama, bandhas, meditation, basic anatomy, safety guidelines, and the principles of a disciplined yogic lifestyle.

Through structured practical examinations, written theory assessments, viva voce, demonstrations, and progressive evaluation, learners can measure their development and receive valuable recognition for their dedication, regular practice, knowledge, and achievement.

Raaba International Cultural Academy offers a wide range of educational, cultural, artistic, wellness, and skill-based learning programs for school students, college students, teachers, institutions, academies, and individual learners. With experienced educators, professional trainers, and carefully structured assessment methods, we aim to create meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond conventional classroom education.

We strongly believe that every learner possesses unique potential and the ability to grow through disciplined practice. Through our carefully designed grade examinations, certification programs, training opportunities, and demonstration platforms, we help students improve their physical and mental abilities, strengthen their confidence, evaluate their progress, and receive recognition at various levels.

The Yoga Grade Examination is suitable for:

• Beginners starting their Yoga journey

• Intermediate and advanced Yoga learners

• School and college students

• Yoga academy and wellness-centre students

• Students learning through private Yoga instructors

• Teachers and trainers seeking structured assessment

• Institutions offering Yoga education

• Individual learners seeking certified recognition

• Candidates interested in advanced practice and introductory teaching skills

Students may appear for the appropriate grade according to their age, learning level, practical ability, health condition, training experience, and teacher’s recommendation.

Our mission is to promote Yoga education, nurture physical and mental well-being, encourage disciplined practice, empower teachers, support students, and create valuable opportunities for every learner to grow with health, confidence, concentration, self-awareness, discipline, inner peace, and excellence.

Raaba International Cultural Academy (RIC Academy) is registered and incorporated under the Government of India. It is affiliated with the American Institute of Culture and Management, Connecticut, United States of America, and operates as a subsidiary of Raaba Media. The academy is also affiliated with the International Peace and People Welfare Trust, India.