Yoga

Yoga art originated and was practiced in India thousands of years ago. It is an integrated system for the benefit of the body, mind and inner spirit. References to yoga are available in the Upanishads too. 2000 years ago a person called Patanjali systemized in a book called ‘Yoga Sutra’.

Yoga as a career option has become popular in the recent past because of its healing powers. It is mainly associated with “asanas”, or exercises that aim towards realizing a higher standard of health and focuses on the emotional and psychological health of a patient along with his physical condition. Yoga of late has become a trend that has attained global importance. People all over the world are taking to yoga as the best way to keep them healthy

Today in this fast paced life and varied illness one is looking for ways to lead a fit and healthy life. Yoga is like a breath of fresh air. Yoga proves to be effective not only in curing us from diseases, but preventing several diseases as well.

The courses on yoga train individuals about every nuance of yogic posture, meditation and breathing exercises, thus making them competent as trainers.

Eligibility:

1. A huge number of courses on yoga are offered by several yogic institutions all over the country. # Diploma Course in Yoga Therapy
2. Diploma course in Yoga Education / Yogic studies
3. Teacher Training in Yoga therapy (certificate course in Yoga therapy)
4. B.A/B.S.C in Yoga therapy, Eligibility: graduation, preferably in Philosophy
5. M.A/M.S.C in yoga therapy, Eligibility: B.A/ B.S.C in yoga therapy.

Career Prospect:

There are two major kinds of career in yoga that can be followed, one in the field of research and training and another as a yoga therapist, one who cures ailments through yoga. There are several opening for yoga professionals today. One can get a job as an instructor in resorts, schools, health centers and even TV channels. Starting a yoga therapy center of one’s own is another good career option.

Remuneration:

In India a beginner usually starts with a remuneration of Rs.10, 000 which eventually goes up to Rs.40, 000 – Rs.50, 000.

Institutes:

1. Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar (Uttaranchal)
2. Awadesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa (Madhya Pradesh
3. Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
4. Karnataka University, Dharwad (Karnataka)
5. MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (U.P.)
6. Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (H.P.)
7. Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, (Karnataka)
8. University of Mumbai, MG road, Fort, Mumbai
9. Antahpragnya, East of Kailash, New Delhi
10. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Vidyapeeth Bhavan, Gultekadi, Pune (Maharashtra)
11. Bihar Yoga Bharati Institute for Advanced Studies in Yogic Sciences
12. Yoga University, India – Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nasik, Maharashtra