Future Options in Yoga Science: Dr. Subodh Saurabh Singh

Yoga is an ancient practice in Hindu philosophy that originated in India. What started off as a spiritual practice has now become one of the most sought after way of attaining overall wellness! It teaches ways of attaining inner peace, wellness, stress management, the balance of mind and body, healthy eating, positive thinking, physical activity habits by controlling the mind and body. The number of people practicing yoga is spiraling by the day.

The increasing demand for yoga and wellness teachers has improved the employment scope of students who want to pursue undergraduate and post-graduate education in Yoga Science.

Career: Scope and Opportunity

Learning Yoga Science at different levels not only improves career prospects in India but in abroad also. This science involving scientific and natural ways of keeping the body and mind healthy is practiced by people of ages. It is highly in demand in medical clinics, sports facilities, resorts, hotels, therapy centers and academics. Yoga teachers or Yogis can become yoga experts, yoga pilots, yoga therapists, yoga teachers and yoga professionals. They can also work as clinical psychologists, teach yoga classes individually, and become entrepreneurs.

Course Overview:

B.Sc Yoga generally tends to run over 3 years, including 6 semesters. Eligibility criteria for getting admission into this course is the completion of 10+2 (any stream) with at least 50% CGPA.

M.Sc. Yoga is for 2 years (including 4 semesters). Eligibility criterion for admission is B.Sc in any stream with at least 50% marks.

Teaching:

The scope of Yoga Sciences goes much beyond lectures and books. A good yoga academic program includes an all-inclusive curriculum that maintains an excellent balance between theory and practice with extra emphasis on practical yoga sessions.

Course Curriculum:

The best part about Yoga Sciences is that students from all streams can join the course and take up Yoga as a career option.

The curriculum of Yoga Science includes subjects like Yoga Practicum, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Therapy, Acupressure, Diet & Nutrition, Naturopathy, Fundamentals of Yoga, Hatha Yoga Texts, Patanjali Yoga Darshan, Bhagwad Gita, Principle Upanishads, Indian Philosophy, Psychology, Research Methodology & Yoga Dissertation. There are several government and private colleges all over India which offer this course.

Admission to the course generally depends on the merit of the candidate in the relevant entrance test and interviews.

Academic pursuit: Scope and opportunities

Yoga students can opt for various advanced courses like:

• M.Sc. Yogic Science & Holistic Health
• M.Sc. Yoga & Consciousness
• M.Sc. Yoga Education
• M.Sc. Yoga Therapy
• Ph.D Yoga
• M.Phil Counseling & Yoga Therapy
• PGD in Yoga Therapy for Doctors
• PGD in Yoga Therapy
• PGD in Yoga Education
• Yoga Therapy Orientation Training for Doctors

The ideal candidate must have:

• Ability to communicate complex ideas, convince people and inspire them to lead a healthy life
• Motivation to learn yoga therapies on a professional level
• Strong determination and adaptability
• Ability to impart different yoga postures

Top market trends: The future

Attaining wellness through natural practices is the buzz of the day. The modern way of life is taking a toll on people’s mental and physical health. Indoor living, long working hours at the desk, lack of exercise, unhealthy eating habits have increased stress and anxiety levels, illness and physical discomforts. The world has found Yoga practices to be one of the best ways to drive away stress and irritability, gain energy and live a happier and healthier life. Yoga treatment and yogic practices are becoming immensely popular in India and abroad.

This discipline is dedicated to bringing improvements in the quality of life with emphasis to physical, mental and spiritual wellness. Yoga can be used or a wide variety of purposes like promoting healthy weight gain and loss, improving concentration, relieving stress, strengthening the immunity system, promoting sleep, improving flexibility and strengthening muscles, controlling blood pressure and a lot more.

The demand for Yoga experts is increasing by the day in both private and government sectors as instructors, therapists, and managers.

About the Author:

Dr. Subodh Saurabh Singh is Assistant Professor (School of Yoga & Naturopathy, Shoolini University.