Careers in Yoga


About Yoga: The tip of an iceberg
Yoga is essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science, which focuses on bringing harmony between mind and body. It is an art and science of healthy living. The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’. As per Yogic scriptures the practice of Yoga leads to the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness, indicating a perfect harmony between the mind and body, Man & Nature. One who experiences this oneness of existence is said to be in yoga and is termed as a yogi, having attained to a state of freedom referred to as mukti, nirvana or moksha. Thus, the aim of Yoga is Self-realization, to overcome all kinds of sufferings leading to 'the state of liberation' (Moksha) or ‘freedom’ (Kaivalya). Living with freedom in all walks of life, health and harmony shall be the main objectives of Yoga practice. "Yoga” also refers to an inner science comprising of a variety of methods through which human beings can realize this union and achieve mastery over their destiny. Yoga, being widely considered as an ‘immortal cultural outcome’ of Indus Saraswati Valley civilization – dating back to 2700 B.C., has proved itself catering to both material and spiritual upliftment of humanity. Basic humane values are the very identity of Yoga Sadhana.

A Brief History and Development of Yoga
The practice of Yoga is believed to have started with the very dawn of civilization. The science of yoga has its origin thousands of years ago, long before the first religions or belief systems were born. In the yogic lore, Shiva is seen as the first yogi or Adiyogi, and the first Guru or Adi Guru. 
Several Thousand years ago, on the banks of the lake Kantisarovar in the Himalayas, Adiyogi poured his profound knowledge into the legendary Saptarishis or "seven sages”. The sages carried this powerful yogic science to different parts of the world, including Asia, the Middle East, Northern Africa and South America. Interestingly, modern scholars have noted and marveled at the close parallels found between ancient cultures across the globe. However, it was in India that the yogic system found its fullest expression. Agastya, the Saptarishi who travelled across the Indian subcontinent, crafted this culture around a core yogic way of life.

Types of Yoga

Ø  Bhakti Yoga
Ø  Karma Yoga
Ø  Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga
Ø  Jnana Yoga
Ø  Hatha Yoga
Ø  Kundalini Yoga
Ø  Swara Yoga
Ø  Raja Yoga
Ø  Kriya Yoga
Ø  Mantra Yoga

Career in Yoga
Ø  Research Officer- Yoga and Naturopathy
Ø  Yoga Aerobic Instructor
Ø  Yoga Therapist
Ø  Yoga Instructor
Ø  Yoga Teacher
Ø  Trainer/ Instructor Health Club
Ø  Yoga Advisor
Ø  Yoga Specialist
Ø  Yoga Practitioner
Ø  Yoga Consultant
Ø  Publication Officer (Yoga)
Ø  Yoga Manager

Courses 

Certificate Course
Certificate Course in Yoga (CCY): It is a one and a half month course with the eligibility of HSC passed. No age limit for this course.

Bachelor Courses
Bachelor in Arts (Yoga Philosophy): Duration of this course will be three years with the eligibility of 10+2 from any stream securing minimum 45% marks.
UG. Diploma in Yoga Education: It is a one year duration course with six months internship with the eligibility of graduate from any stream with a certificate in Yoga.

Master Courses
PG. Diploma in Yoga Therapy: It is a one year duration course with the eligibility of graduation with any stream from any recognized university.
Master of Arts in Yoga: It is a two year duration course with the eligibility of minimum graduation from any stream.

Other Course
Advanced Yoga Teachers’ Training Course in Yoga (AYTTC): One month duration course with eligibility of certificate, diploma or graduation in yoga with two years teaching experience in yoga.

Eligibility
You can pursue bachelor yoga courses after passing your 12th (Courses After 12th) class from any stream and for master courses you should hold a graduate degree in any stream. There is not any age limit for admission in yoga courses.

Best colleges to pursue yoga courses
Ø  Sivananda Ashrams, Rishikesh
Ø  Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, Pune
Ø  Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh
Ø  Ashtanga Institute, Mysore
Ø  Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari, Trivandrum
Ø  Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis, Lonavala
Ø  Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
Ø  Art of Living, Bangalore
Ø  Patanjali Yogpeeth, Haridwar
Ø  Isha Foundation, Coimbatore
Ø  Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Rajasthan
Ø  Swami Vivekananda Yoga AnusandhanaSamsthana (S-VYASA), Bangalore
Ø  Kaivalyadhama, Pune
Ø  The Yoga Institute, Mumbai
Ø  Lakulish Yoga University, Ahmedabad
Ø  Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University, Howrah
Ø  Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar
Ø  Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore
Ø  Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai
Ø  Mokshayatan International Yogashram, Saharanpur
Ø  Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidayalaya, Haridwar
Ø  Central Council For Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi
Ø  Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation, Chennai
Ø  Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama, Rishikesh
Ø  Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY),  New Delhi
Ø  Preksha International, Rajasthan
Ø  Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Puducherry
Ø  International Centre of Yoga Edn.& Research, Kottukuppam
Ø  Adhyatm Sadhna Kendra, New Delh
Ø  Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal
Ø  Dr. Hari Singh Gour University, Bhopal
Ø  Ghantali Mitra Mandal, Thane
Ø  SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences& Hospital, Bangalore
Ø  The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh

Average Course Fee
₹ 5,000 to ₹ 5 Lacs

Salary
“Salary packages are excellent in this field.”
In India, the average salary of a Yoga Instructor is between ₹ 10k to ₹ 25k per month. In abroad, they can get a good salary package in this field.
As a reputed instructor in this field with masters or Ph.D degree earning can be touched up to ₹ 1 lakh per month. Earning will also depend upon the location, sector, company, education, etc.
The highest paying jobs are in educational support services, followed by religious organizations.

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