Interested in Yoga but not sure where to start, looking for information about career opportunities in this field?…… So this article is a must read for you.
The Yoga word has been derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means “to yoke (join)” the spirit and physical body together.
In simple words, Yoga is a Hindu philosophy that teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the mind and body.
“Yoga is a very popular activity among children, athletes and seniors.”
Yoga has come into existence around in 5th or 6th BCE, in ancient India’s ascetic and śramaṇa movements.
Why choose yoga training as a career?
- You are interested in health and fitness, or have a background in it.
- You are learning yoga or interested deeply in yoga.
- You like to train and motivate people related to health and fitness.
What will you study in the yoga training course (some topics)?
- History of yoga
- Traditional and contemporary yoga
- Postures
- Yogic practices and therapies
What work can you do?
You can either work part-time or full-time in health centres, schools and colleges. You could also open your yoga centre. Typically, your work will involve:
- Teaching yoga positions, breathing exercises, and helping people meditate.
- Helping people improve their lifestyle choices and life quality.
- Designing yoga curriculum.
- Specialising in teaching specific student groups, such as pregnant women or patients.
Course duration: One year course after 12th.
Benefits of Yoga:
- Increase your flexibility.
- It helps to build muscle strength.
- Prevents from cartilage and joint breakdown.
- Maintains healthy lifestyle.
- Gives you peace of mind.
- Increase concentration.
- Relief from stress.
- Gaining more control over emotions.
Courses & Eligibility
There are many courses available in this field by which students can make their career in this field. Some of the most sought courses are mentioned here:Certificate Course:
Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY): It is a one and a half month course with the eligibility of HSC passed. No age limit for this course.Best colleges to pursue yoga courses are:
- Sivananda Ashrams
- Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
- Parmarth Niketan
- Ashtanga Institute
- Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari
- Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis
Some job titles are:
- Yoga Instructor
- Yoga Therapist
- Yoga Advisor
- Yoga Specialist
- Yoga Practitioner
- Yoga Teacher
- Research Officer- Yoga and Naturopathy
- Yoga Aerobic Instructor
- Yoga Consultant
- Publication Officer (Yoga)
- Yoga Manager
Top Recruiters:
- Government & Private Schools
- Yoga and Naturopathy colleges or institutions
- ESIC General Hospital Naroda Ahmedabad
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy
- Centre Research Centers
- Resorts
Salary
“Salary packages are excellent in this field.”In India, the average salary of a Yoga Instructor is between 10k to 25k per month. In abroad, they can get a good salary package in this field.
As a reputed instructor in this field with masters or Ph.D degree earning can be touched up to 1 lakh per month. Earning will also depend upon the location, sector, company, education, etc.
The highest paying jobs are in educational support services, followed by religious organizations.
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