CIRCULAR

ON CONDITIONS FOR ORGANIZATION OF YOGA TRAINING AND COMPETITION

Pursuant to the Law on physical training and sports dated November 29, 2006;

Pursuant to the Government's Decree No. 112/2007/ND-CP dated June 26, 2007 on guidelines for the Law on physical training and sports;

Pursuant to the Government's Decree No. 106/2016/ND-CP dated July 1, 2016 on requirements pertaining to business of sports;

Pursuant to the Government's Decree No. 76/2013/ND-CP dated July 16, 2013 defining functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism;

At the request of Director of General Department of physical training and sports;

The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism promulgates a Circular on conditions for organization of Yoga training and competition.

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1. This Circular deals with conditions for organization of Yoga training and competition.

2. Yoga training and competition is a sports activity for which instructions are compulsory.

Article 2. Regulated entities

This Circular applies to organizations and individuals that organize Yoga training and competition in Vietnam.

Article 3. Interpretation of terms

For the purposes of this Circular, the following terms shall be construed as follows:

Yoga: is a combination of physical exercises and postures (Asana) and breathing exercises (Pranayama) to promote better health, prevent and cure diseases.

Article 4. Facilities

1. Floors shall be flat and slip resistant.

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3. Ventilated workout space and a necessary illuminance of at least 150 lux shall be provided.

4. There are restrooms, dressing rooms, personal storages, medical cabinets and first aid instruments.

5. There are internal regulation boards at least containing: Training hours, entities eligible for workout, entities ineligible for workout, outfits, safety assurance measures and other regulations.

6. The outdoor Yoga training and competition shall be organized in accordance with Clauses 1, 3, 4, and 5 of this Article.

Article 5. Equipment

1. Training equipment:

a) Each learner is provided an individual yoga mat or a big common yoga mat on the floor;