International Yoga Day is just a few weeks away. This is the best time to start preparing for this special day to be celebrated on 21st June 2026. If you are new to the world of yoga or want to include yoga in your daily routine, there is no better way to start than the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP).
Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India has designed it especially for beginners. This protocol is an easy and effective way to keep the body fit and the mind healthy. First of all, let us know what is the common yoga protocol?
The Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) is a standardized 45-minute yoga practice program. It has been made easy for people of all ages. Its objective is to bring yoga to the common people so that they can benefit from health, peace and harmony. It is said to be based on the principle of Breathe, Stretch and Transform – i.e. the correct process of breathing, stretching the muscles of the body and thereby bringing about positive changes in personality.
This protocol is mainly divided into four phases, which prepare the body to become flexible and perform yoga asanas. The first is forward and backward bending and stretching, which stretches the muscles in the front and back of the body. The second is to bend and stretch to the right and left, which strengthens the waist and side muscles. The third is right-left rotation, which increases the flexibility of the joints by rotating the neck, shoulders and body. The fourth is to rotate the neck around, which relaxes the neck muscles.
After this, movement activities or loosening practices are done. This includes cervical movement (neck), shoulder movement, lumbar movement (waist) and knee movement. These activities make those joints of the body flexible which are used more during yoga asanas. Regular exercise reduces cervical problems, stress, body strain, back pain and respiratory problems. Besides, the mind becomes calm, concentration increases and health improves. These actions should be repeated 5 to 10 times. Can be done either standing or sitting.
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