Yoga Teacher - How to become a Yoga Teacher

Yoga Teacher is more demand today then they work in the old times. People world over have known that  Yoga is one of the  most effective natural ways to keep the human body and mind in good condition Important point now is that it is not only accepted in this part of the world but also spreading its wing in so called advanced western countries.

This scientific system of physical and mental exercises that originated in India more than three thousand years ago is capable of achieving our highest potential and to experience enduring health and happiness. With Yoga, we can extend our healthy, productive years far beyond the accepted norm simultaneously improving the quality of our lives.

Those professional who are apt in this science of yoga and medication are known as yogi or Yoga Teachers in common parlance. With the rising popularity of holistic and alternative medical care, a lot of importance is being given to yoga teachers and it can be a great career choice.

This is a noble profession that helps not only  to enhance your physical well-being but also help others improve their health. The only requirement to be a good yoga teacher is to have well organized knowledge about the yoga along with proper instruction and regular practice. There is no dearth of scope for the people in this noble profession. However, yoga teaching when compared to other professions is less lucrative but it is the mental satisfaction attached with the profession that draws the attention of individuals. To be a Yoga teacher one has to undergo one of more of the following given courses.

Yoga Teacher (Certificate in Yoga Education)

In this residential course of one month duration, Yoga Pravesh, Yoga Parichaya, Yoga Pravesh teacher, Yoga Pravesh Examiner and organising of Yoga classes are the subjects taught.

Yoga Adhyapaka (Diploma in Yoga Education)

After getting teacher certificate one has to pass 'Yoga Pravina' and 'Yoga Parichaya Teacher' courses. This also is a residential one month duration course.

Yoga Pradhyapaka (Bachelor in Yoga Education).

Having undergone three sessions of Yoga Pandita and training of Teacher for Praveen calsses a student is awarded the degree of Yoga Pradhyapak (B.Y.Ed)

B.Ed (Yoga): Specialized one year course in yoga

Yoga Teacher Eligibility

1. Educational Qualification

To be eligible to  join B.Ed (yoga) on  should be a graduate with 60% marks(for some institute of repute)

How to become a Yoga Teacher?

Step 1

Interested candidate has to appear in an entrance tests conducted by the various state and Independent educational bodies to admit candidates in various teaching institutions attached with it according to the rank of the candidate in the entrance exam.

These exams are generally held in the month of May-June and consists of Objective type questions on the subject of English, General Knowledge, Aptitude, Basic Arithmetic Teaching Potential and one local language in some states.

The results of these exams are generally out by June/July

Step 2

After completing this one year’s course in which one has to go through all the major aspects of the yoga. (Apart from the theory part,  yoga teachers also go through practical training courses).One can either join some institute as a yoga teacher or may persue for higher education in this field.

Fees and Other Expenditures: Although varying from institute to institute, the total course fee ranges from anywhere from between 10 thousands at a government college to around Rs.25 thousand and even higher in private yoga institutes.

Yoga Teacher Job Description and Career Prospects

Yoga teacher job include teaching and training the students  about various  yogic exercises. Their job also include teaching about the long term and short term  benefits of yoga to its practitioners 

Yoga Teacher Salary

There is a lot of scope for those who are joining yoga teaching as career in the present scenario. Apart from joining a private or government school with considerably good salaries one can go for opening one’s own yoga training centre to start with depending upon the competence of the individual yoga teacher.