Nepal to make yoga education compulsory for schoolchildren

The Nepal government has decided to make yoga education compulsory for schoolchildren to promote healthy lifestyle among students.

The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has completed designing courses on yoga for Grades IX, X, XI and XII.

Through integrated approach certain topics about yoga will be included as part of the compulsory subjects such as English and Nepali, the Himalayan Times reported.

The New Indian Express