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Yoga is the most famous export from the mystical land of India. It is a several thousand old art. Yoga is actually a Sanskrit word that means ‘Union’. It involves exercises, also known as ‘Asanas’ that helps humans in attaining physical, mental, emotional and psychological health. The practitioner of yoga is called a ‘Yogi’. Because of its wonderful effect, Yoga has acquired a phenomenal following in many parts of the world. Though, it has been practiced in India since several centuries, its emergence as a career option is a relatively new concept. There is large number of job opportunities for people studying yoga.
There are usually two major kinds of career in the field of yoga; one is of yoga teacher or therapist and second in the field of research and training. The increasing popularity of yoga across the diverse geographical locations and age groups has opened new growth avenues for yoga professionals. Health and fitness has emerged as a big industry and that has further enhanced the reputation of yoga. This wonderful form of art has no side effects. One can find numerous yoga centers or yoga clinics in populated areas of UK, USA, Australia and Japan among other countries. Celebrities like politicians, film stars, models etc hire their own personal yoga instructor.
Yoga training courses focuses on all aspects of yoga like Asanas, Dhyana, Mantra and Pranayam etc. Becoming a yoga teacher involves hard work, practice and patience. A yoga therapist can get a good job in resorts, schools, health centers and even TV channels. Many of the trained yoga practitioners prefer to start their own yoga therapy center.
To become a yoga teacher or therapist, one must go through a lengthy period of study with a single Yoga teacher or organization. One can find reputed yoga organizations offering teacher training courses for qualified practitioners. Yoga courses demand total commitment and devotion. The courses test the ability of yoga aspirants on an emotional, physical and spiritual level. In UK, to become a yoga teacher one can opt for CYQ Level 3 Yoga teacher which is a nationally recognized qualification. The course takes 240 hours of guided study and is recognized by REPs (the Register of Exercise Professionals).
Talking about yoga courses in USA, one needs to get a certification to become a yoga teacher. One can choose from 200-hour and 500-hour yoga certification training programs. The successful completion of these programs makes one eligible to be certified by the Yoga Alliance.
There is variety of courses for people who wish to make their career as yoga professionals in India.
Course options include,
Diploma Course in Yoga Therapy/ Yoga Education / Yogic studies
Teacher Training in Yoga therapy (certificate course in Yoga therapy)
B.A/B.S.C/M.A/M.S.C in yoga therapy
Some of the reputed colleges/institutions offering yoga courses in India are;
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra (U.P.)
Dr. Harsingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Gour Nagar, Sagar (M.P.)
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (H.P.)
University of Mumbai, MG road, Fort, Mumbai
Yoga University, India - Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik, Maharashtra
Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Uttaranchal)
University of Pune, Pune (Maharashtra)
Shri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
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