Yoga Teacher is in 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 professionals who are apt in this science of yoga and meditation 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 to the profession that draws the attention of individuals. To be a Yoga teacher one has to undergo one or 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 classes a student is awarded the degree of Yoga Pradhyapak (B.Y.Ed.)
B.Ed. (Yoga): Specialized one year course in yoga
Yoga Teacher Eligibility
Educational Qualification
To become a Yoga Teacher the minimum qualification required is Bachelors degree in Yoga i.e B.Ed. (yoga) with 60% marks (for some institute of repute).
Yoga Teacher Required Skills
- Yoga Teachers should have an interest and belief in yoga; training and experience in yoga practice; a good level of personal fitness, strength and flexibility.
- They also have a caring approach and an interest in people; the ability to motivate individuals and groups; good spoken communication skills and commercial skills to run your own business.
- They also possess a good level of ability in and understanding of Yoga; good at communicating complex ideas to a wide range of people.
- Yoga Teachers need to have the ability to empathise with people of different abilities; organised, motivated self-starter and excellent anatomical knowledge.
How to become a Yoga Teacher?
Aspiring candidates have to follow below given steps to become yoga teacher:
Step 1
After completing +2 preferably with yoga as one of the subjects the aspiring candidates can go for a Bachelors degree in yoga like BA (Yoga) or B.Sc(Yoga). Candidates may have to take an entrance test to join this course if some of the reputed institutes. However one can also join any bachelor's degree to make a career in Yoga followed by certain Certificate or Diploma courses in Yoga.
Step 2
After completing Bachelor's degree in yoga or any other related stream aspiring candidates can go for B.Ed (Yoga) course or Master's degree in Yoga i.e MA(Yoga) to get in-depth knowledge of the field. With Bachelor's degree in Education in Yoga, one can go for a job in some educational institution as a yoga teacher or may pursue higher education in this field.
List of Some of the Institutes Providing Courses related to yoga Teacher
- Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
- The University of Patanjali, Haridwar
- Swami Vivekanand Yog Anushthan Sansthan, Bangaluru
Some of the courses related to Yoga Teacher are:
- B.A(Yoga)
- B.Ed(Yoga)
- Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yoga Science
- M.A(Yoga)
- Diploma in Yoga
- PG Diploma in Yoga Education
Yoga Teacher Job Description
Following are some of the main role of yoga teacher:
- They lead the group classes.
- They also demonstrate practice and technique.
- They also offer adjustments and training recommendations.
Yoga Teacher Career Prospects
With the celebration of 21 June as Yoga day worldwide, the awareness about yoga has increased many folds among the masses. Even the state machinery has understood the importance and value of yoga in life.
Efforts are being made to include yoga as one of the compulsory subjects in the school curriculum thereby increasing the demand for the qualified yoga teacher in the coming time. Thus there is a lot of scope for those who are joining yoga teaching as a 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.
Yoga Teacher Salary
A salary of Yoga Teacher who is working individually depends on their efforts and range of client. A reputed yoga instructor charges Rs.500 to Rs.1000 and more than that for per hour or session. In the school and colleges, a Yoga Teacher gets salaries between Rs.15,000 to Rs.50,000 per month depending upon the experience, expertise and the organisation one is working for.
