The Centre on Thursday, issued new guidelines for gyms and yoga institutes which opened across the country from Augst 5 under Unlock 3 - the third phase of easing of lockdown. The preventive guidelines have been issued with the aim of  minmising physical contact. Yoga institutes and gymnasium centers have been directed to place equipment 6 feet apart, take contactless payments, and keep dustbins and trash cans covered at all times.

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A circular issued in this regard states certain measures that must be undertaken before the opening of gymnasiums and yoga institutes. Earlier, while allowing gyms and yoga institutes to open, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had said since Yoga and physical activity is important for health and well-being, it has been decided to open yoga institutes and gymnasiums from August 5.