Is there any additional support available for learners who need help with the course material?

Yes, IGNOU provides the following additional academic support for learners pursuing the Certificate in Yoga Science programme:

1. Contact Sessions: 

IGNOU organizes weekend contact sessions (either in-person or online) for learners where subject experts and counsellors provide guidance regarding the courses, self-learning tips and clarify doubts. The schedule of the contact sessions is notified to students. 

Attendance at contact sessions is optional but recommended for better comprehension of concepts.

2. Academic Counselling:

IGNOU appoints academic counsellors for each programme who provide guidance to learners on how to study course material effectively and prepare for examinations. Counsellors also help resolve academic queries.

Learners can contact counsellors via email or phone to seek clarification, additional reading material or tips. The details of counsellors are provided to enrolled students.

3. Community Support:

IGNOU has active learner communities on various social media platforms where students interact, share study material, clarify doubts and motivate each other.  

Learners can become a part of these communities for peer support during their programme. IGNOU actively monitors these communities.

4. 24x7 Student Support:

IGNOU provides round-the-clock student support via email, phone and social media to address queries related to course material, examinations, assignments etc. Students can approach the University for any academic assistance requirements.

In addition, teachers at authorised yoga centres where practical sessions are conducted can explain certain concepts related to yoga techniques and practices.

Hope this information regarding additional academic support available to Certificate in Yoga Science learners is useful! Let me know if you have any other questions.