Yoga

Yoga is a mental, spiritual and physical practice that helps one attain inner peace. In today’s hectic world, more and more people are becoming health conscious. In recent years Yoga has gained immense popularity not only in India but also abroad. 

Today, people can choose to either learn Yoga or pursue a career in Yoga. A Yoga instructor can be one of the most rewarding careers. This job falls under the broader career category of Aerobics Instructors and Fitness Trainers. Realising the holistic benefits of Yoga, more and more private companies, schools, hospitals, fitness centres etc. are hiring yoga instructors. Also, the Government aims at creating numerous vacancies for Yoga trainers in the coming years. 

Yoga not only relaxes an individual but also keeps the human body fit. Apart from physical fitness, yoga is also beneficial for reducing respiratory disorders, hypertension, and helps in management of diseases like diabetes, depression, stress etc. 

Being a yoga teacher gives one the benefit of taking his/her career wherever he/she travels. However, having said that, being a Yoga teacher is not easy. One needs to be patient and dedicated, have perseverance, and needs a lot of practice. 

There is a rise in need of Yoga teachers/instructors, and opting for Yoga as a career can be a great option as it is less stressful and can promise a decent salary. A Yoga instructor has the option of working in gyms, health clubs, and schools or can choose to run their own yoga centre. Furthermore, apart from teaching, there is also scope of yoga in fields like management, academics, consultation, research, and hospitals to name a few.

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A good yoga instructor can help transform one’s life. Needless to mention, proper knowledge of asanas and understanding of breathing pattern is a must for a yoga instructor. However, only these qualities do not make one a great yoga teacher. Individuals willing to pursue a career as a yoga instructor need to possess the following skill set: 

These qualities help in attaining personal growth and achieving higher consciousness. Initially, an individual might not possess all the above-mentioned skills, but practising yoga regularly can help one acquire these qualities. 

• Aspirants willing to pursue a course in BA Yoga or BSc Yoga must have cleared 10+2 and must have secured a minimum of 50% CGPA
• Aspirants willing to pursue a course in MA Yoga or MSc Yoga must have pursed a course in BA/ BSc in Yoga Therapy

The course curriculum of Yoga contains various yogic postures and asanas. Also, the focus is laid on breathing techniques which play a vital role in mastering asanas. Aspirants willing to get an idea of what they would study if they opted for Yoga can have a look at the detailed course curriculum: 

Aspirants willing to teach Yoga must be flexible and should have in-depth knowledge of the Asanas and breathing techniques. Some of the reputed jobs one can pursue by doing a course in Yoga are: 

• Yoga Instructor:  A Yoga instructor teaches a wide range of yoga positions, both simple and complex. Along with teaching Yoga, the instructor focuses on teaching breathing habits/techniques to the participants. A Yoga teacher must know how to adapt positions for people who have arthritis or are pregnant etc. As a Yoga teacher, one can specialise in teaching a particular group of people like pregnant women, arthritis patients, children, old people, mother, and child, etc.
• Yoga Therapist: A Yoga therapist deals with people having physical problems like back pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc. Apart from dealing with people having physical problems, a Yoga teacher must also know how to deal and teach Yoga to people having emotional issues like depression, stress, anxiety, etc.
• Yoga Advisor: A Yoga advisor is responsible for helping individuals in figuring out how to start their Yoga journey. Also, they inform people about the different kinds of classes, injuries one might have, etc. A Yoga advisor answers the common questions or concerns of an individual willing to pursue yoga.
• Yoga Specialist: A Yoga specialist has command over a specialised yoga. These trainers complete their training programme within the field they want to specialise in. For example, some trainers like to teach pregnant women, some limit themselves to senior citizens, some like to teach children, etc. while some teach yoga as a therapeutic treatment.
• Yoga Researcher: Performing Yoga has numerous benefits, and numerous researchers and scientists are still exploring the effects of Yoga. A Yoga researcher looks into the benefits of Yoga to treat diseases like diabetes, multiple sclerosis, HIV, cancer, stress disorders, depression etc.
• Yoga Aerobics Instructor: A Yoga aerobics instructor choreographs Yoga moves and conduct classes as an aerobic exercise. These instructors must have ample knowledge about the fitness industry and must be well-versed with Yoga, Aerobics and gym techniques.
• Yoga Consultant: Yoga consultants cater to people willing to set up their Yoga studios or wellness centres. Yoga consultants design yogic programmes and guide on location for setting up the Yoga studio, Branding and Marketing consultation, sales processes, online presence, etc. 

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Yoga certified teachers can choose to work in various fields. Once an individual becomes a certified Yoga teacher, s/he can explore either fulltime or part-time job opportunities in the following sectors: 

• Government Schools
• Private Schools
• Yoga and Naturopathy colleges or institutions
• Centre Research Centers
• Resorts
• Management
• Consultation
• Hospitals
• Gym
• Fitness Centres
• Health clubs
• Corporate offices
• Religious Institutes
• Community and recreation centers
• Private Yoga classes
• Non-Profit Organisations