Yoga

  Interested in Yoga but not sure where to start, looking for information about career opportunities in this field?  So this article is a must read for you. The Yoga word has been derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” which means “to yoke (join)” the spirit and physical body together. In simple words, Yoga is a Hindu philosophy that teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the mind and body. “Yoga is a very popular activity among children, athletes and seniors.” Yoga has come into existence around in 5th or 6th BCE, in ancient India’s ascetic and śramaṇa movements. 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 Course:

• 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.
• 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 Course:

• 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.

College / Institute -

• Sivananda Ashrams
• Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute
• Parmarth Niketan
• Ashtanga Institute
• Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari
• Gordhandas Seksaria College of Yoga & Cultural Synthesis

Job Roles 

• Design courses & lesson plans.
• Analyze the fitness level & requirements of all participants.
• Demonstrate and perform all yoga exercises to participants.
• Design safe and comprehensive yoga programs for various participants.
• Monitor participant performance and recommend different yoga exercise.