In the present time, a yoga teacher is bestowed with the responsibility of imparting yoga to people of different age groups, following different lifestyle patterns. Hence, the job of a yoga instructor has become a challenging task. He/she should be smart enough to design a regimen to suit different needs of different people. The instructor should have the ability to encourage and inspire the clients, to lead a healthy life. The job of a yoga teacher demands hard work and dedication. In the present scenario, the demand of efficient yoga instructors is rising, as yoga is considered as a stress buster and an effective way to stay fit.
Course Details
Professional qualification in the field of yoga is imparted at both under graduate and post graduate levels. For seeking admission to under graduate program, one has to pass 10+2 in any stream from a recognized Board. For post graduation program, minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university, although philosophy graduates are given preference. Courses are available in degree/ diploma and certificate levels. At times, specific qualification is not required. Instead, experience is counted in this field.
Career Prospects
The scope of yoga training is wide. One can choose a career in the field of research and training or can work as a yoga therapist to treat minor ailments and disorders by imparting coaching in yoga. The popularity of the program has opened doors for yoga experts to work as instructors in resorts, gym, schools, health centers, tourist resorts, housing societies and large organizations. Even TV channels hire proficient yoga trainers. One can opt for self-employment by opening yoga classes/centres. Several renowned personalities including film-stars have been hiring their personal yoga instructors.
Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses
Over the years, yoga has emerged as one of the popular career options in India. Promoting health consciousness among the young ones, numerous institutions all over India are now offering courses in yoga training. Some of the institutions include Yoga Vidya Gurukul, (Maharashtra), Mangalore University (Karnataka), Antahpragnya (New Delhi), Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (Maharashtra), Dr. Harsingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (Madhya Pradesh), Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), MJP Rohilkhand University (Uttar Pradesh) Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar (Gujarat), Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (Uttar Pradesh) and Alagappa University, (Tamil Nadu). One can even learn yoga through books, videos and websites.
Remuneration
Yoga training is one of the highly lucrative career options in India. A beginner can earn between Rs. 10000-Rs15000 per month, while an experience yoga trainer can earn up to Rs 40000 per month.
