Guidelines on Preventive Measures to
Contain Spread of COVID-19 in Yoga Institutes & Gymnasiums
1. Background
To contain the spread of COVID infection,
lockdown was imposed, which is now being gradually relaxed in a phased manner.
Yoga and physical activity being important for health & well-being, it has
been decided to open yoga institutes and gymnasiums from 5th August, 2020. Yoga
Institutes and Gymnasiums shall adhere to protocols and prevention measures
outlined in this document to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
2. Scope
This document outlines various generic
precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be
taken at yoga institutes and gymnasiums to prevent spread of COVID-19. The
guidelines aim to minimize all possible physical contacts between staff,
members & visitors and maintain social distancing and other preventive and
safety measures in context of COVID-19.
3. Generic preventive measures
All yoga institutes and gymnasiums in
containment zones shall remain closed for public. Only those outside
containment zones will be allowed to open up. All yoga institutes and
gymnasiums shall comply with all health related guideline/SOP/notification
issued by the Union/State Government from time to time. Persons above 65 years
of age, persons with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age
of 10 years are advised not to use gyms in closed spaces.
Organizations managing the yoga institutes
and gymnasiums shall advise all members, visitors & staff accordingly. The
generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to
be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed
by all (members, visitors & staff) in these places at all times.
These include:
i. Individuals must maintain a minimum
distance of 6 feet as far as feasible.
ii. Use of face covers/masks is mandatory
at all times with in the premises. However, during yoga exercise or exercising
in gymnasiums, as far as possible only a visor may be used. Use of mask (in
particular N-95 masks) during exercise may cause difficulty in breathing.
