One Stop Guide for All Looking To Make a Prosperous Career in Yoga
As we entered a new decade with an unprecedented pandemic; we are also going through this era where environmental concerns seem more real than ever, depression seems higher than ever and food ingredients that a normal person consumes remain infused with chemicals. But, on the brighter side with all the research, resources and technology we have today, we also have an amazing opportunity to move towards more peaceful, prosperous and happier societies.
For a change, our overall health (not just an illness free state) is becoming a priority. In this revolution to have a generation of healthier individuals, Yoga can be just the right anchor that smoothen our path. The most important aspect about yoga is its unique ability to cater to all aspects of our health from physical fitness to mental and spiritual well-being. It has also been proven to be helpful inreducing and managing various diseases like diabetes, hypertension and respiratory disorders.With roots grounded in the ancient Indian texts, Patanjali’s Sanjeevani is finally spreading its branches around the world and emerging as a promising career option.
What is the future career scope in yoga?
There is a rising demand for yoga professionals as more and more people are getting aware about its immense benefits. Moreover, increasing awareness about mental health has also inspired many to practice yoga and meditation as it is known to help manage anxiety and depression and benefits our mental and emotional health.
This has opened up a plethora of career options for yoga professionals including the following:
· Yoga teacher
· Yoga instructor
· Yoga consultant
· Yoga researcher
· Yoga therapist
What are the various yoga courses one can take? What are their eligibility criteria?
You can pursue an undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral program in yoga depending on your qualification. All the basic yoga courses, their duration and eligibility criteria have been summarized below.
· B.A./B.Sc. Yoga
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 (in any stream) with at least 55% marks.
· B.A./B.Sc. Ancient Indian Wisdom and Yoga
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 (in any stream) with at least 55% marks.
· M.A./M.Sc. Yoga
Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream with at least 50% marks.
· PhD Yoga
Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Master’s degree in Sciences, Yoga, spirituality or any related discipline with at least 55% marks
Which university is best for yoga?
An increasing craze for yoga among common people and celebrities especially after the government’s push for the World Yoga Day in June has also led to various government and private universities offering various yoga programs. Keeping up with the times and changing times; Shoolini University became the first private university in the state of Himachal Pradesh to start a full-fledged yoga course.
Best Indian Universities To Pursue Yoga Courses Include:
· Indian Institute of Yogic Science and Research
· Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Delhi
· Bihar School of Yoga, Munger
· Patanjali University, Haridwar
· Jain Vishwabharti University, Rajasthan
· Mahrishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalya,Jabalpur
Completing your yoga course from a reputed university lends you a lot of credibility as yoga professional especially if you plan to pursue independent practice. Thus, it is very important to be careful and go for top ranked universities which may also offer good campus placements to kick start your career.
