We are today living in
a world where people have become more career conscious than they were before.
This sudden change is due to the nature of jobs and increasing lifestyle
diseases. The people today are more at health risk as work involves sitting for
long hours in front of the computer screens. Yoga is a standout amongst the
most common method for keeping the human body fit and in shape. It helps in
unwinding the mind as well. Thus, it has spread to most of the western nations
too.
With an increase in alternative medical care options, a lot of importance is being given to yoga instructors. Thus, it has become a popular choice amongst the students to move ahead with yoga as a profession. Yoga is an ancient art and a characteristic method for staying fit and sound. It likewise helps in improving mental health. Curing health-related problems naturally is taught as part of the programme. An integral part of yoga is practising physical exercises (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama).
Benefits of
Yoga:
- Increase your
flexibility - Helps to build
muscle strength - Prevents from
cartilage and joint breakdown - Maintains a
healthy lifestyle - Gives you
peace of mind - Increases
concentration - Provides
relief from stress - Helps in
gaining more control over emotions
Popular Yoga
Programmes and their Eligibilities
- B.A/ B.Sc in Yoga therapy – Minimum requirement is
10+2 with 50% CGPA - M.A/ M.Sc in Yoga therapy – Minimum requirement is
B.A/ B.Sc in yoga therapy
Students can consider
Sharda University for pursuing yoga-related programmes.
Different
Career in Yoga
After completing one’s
education, a student of yoga sciences can build a career in yoga in the following areas:
- Research Officer-Yoga and Naturopathy
- Yoga Aerobic Instructor
- Assistant Ayurvedic Doctor
- Clinical Psychologist
- Yoga Therapist
- Yoga Instructor
- Yoga Teacher
- Therapists and Naturopaths
- Trainer/Instructor Health Club
Scope of a Career
in Yoga
If one opts for a career in Yoga, one can pick up the field of research or training or can work as a yoga therapist. One can look for some kind of employment in resorts, gyms, schools, health centres, housing societies and other large organizations. These days, even TV stations additionally enlist Yoga coaches; renowned personalities want to employ individual yoga teachers. Independent work is a choice and many prefer settling with this option too. Yoga, being an extraordinary stress buster, is making a place in the to-do-list of many foreign visitors who visit serene holiday destinations to rejuvenate their minds. Thus, it is generating interests of many to work as a Yoga specialist.
Other Skills
Required
Apart from the academic qualifications, it is also
necessary that you have some of the additional skills as well. These include:
- Good
communication skills - Interpersonal
skills - Skills to
inspire others to put faith in yoga - Strong
determination - Have a
determination to rehearse the most difficult ‘asanas’ or yogic positions
Yoga teaching when
contrasted with different professions is less lucrative, yet it is the
psychological fulfillment associated with the profession that draws people’s
attention. Additionally, if someone is good in the field, there is a choice of
improvement and growth. This field has been liked and preferred by numerous
individuals who have understood the significance of yoga.
Top
Recruiters:
- Government and Private Schools
- Yoga and Naturopathy colleges or institutions
- ESIC General Hospital Naroda, Ahmedabad
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy
- Centre Research Centres
