Career in Yoga: How to make a career in yoga?
There are many courses available in India to make a career in the field of yoga. In these, you can get from certificate to PhD.
Yoga Courses: Course related to yoga
Yoga courses are of different periods and levels, which you can check below:
Certificate Course:
Duration: 1 to 6 months
Ability: 12th pass
Example: Certificate in Yoga, Yoga Wellness Instructor Course
Fees: 1,000 to 15,000 rupees
Objective: Basic yoga training, start to become yoga teacher
diploma course:
Ability: 12th pass or graduation (for some courses)
Example: Diploma in Yoga Education, Diploma in Yoga Therapy
Fees: 15,000 to 40,000 rupees annually
Objective: Experts in Yoga Teaching, Naturopathy and Therapy
Graduation Course:
Ability: 12th pass (50% marks mandatory in science stream in many places)
Example: BA in Yoga, BSc in Yoga
Fees: 40,000 to 50,000 rupees annually
Objective: Intensive study of yoga philosophy, Ayurveda and science
Post Graduation Course:
Duration: 2 years
Ability: Graduation (with at least 50% marks)
Example: MA/MSc in Yoga, PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy
Fees: 40,000 to 80,000 rupees annually
Objective: Yoga therapy, research and high level teaching
PhD in Yoga
Ability: post graduation
Objective: Research and academic career in yoga
Other courses:
Yoga Teacher Training (YTT): 200/500 hour courses, such as RYT-200/500 (Yoga Alliance, USA)
B.Ed in Yoga: For teaching
Duration: 1-2 years
Eligibility: Graduation
Yoga Institutes: Where to study yoga?
There are many prestigious institutions for yoga courses in India:
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi (yogamdniy.nic.in)
Course: Certificate (3 months), PG Diploma (1 year), BSc in Yoga (3 years)
Qualification: 12th (for Certificate), Graduation (for PG Diploma)
Special: Government Institute, Affordable Fee
Course: Yoga Instructor Course (1 month), BSc/MSc in Yoga, PG Diploma
Special: Regular and distance learning available
Kaivalyadham Yoga Institute, Pune (kdham.com/college)
Course: Certificate, PG Diploma, BA in Yoga Philosophy
Special: Yoga Therapy and Specialization in Teacher Training
Course: BSc, MSc, PhD in Yoga
Special: Focus on Yoga and Spirituality
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (ignou.ac.in)
Course: Certificate and Diploma in Yoga
Special: Distance learning, affordable
Punjab University, Bathinda
D. Y. Patil University, Pune
Bihar Yoga School
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Indian Institute of Yoga and Natural Medicine, Delhi
Career in Yoga in India: Where will you get a job by studying yoga?
There are many career opportunities in yoga, which are available in India and abroad:
Yoga Teacher/Instructor: Schools, colleges, universities, gym, yoga studios, health centers
Corporate Wellness Coach: Yoga session for employees in multinational companies
Yoga Researcher: In research institutes, universities
Yoga Sarkari Naukri: Government Job in Yoga
Yoga instructor recruitment under National Ayush Mission, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ayushman Bharat Scheme
Example: Rajasthan Yoga Teacher Recruitment (Rs 5,000-8,000 monthly), UP Yoga Teacher Recruitment (5,000+ posts)
Foreign opportunities: Demand for Indian yoga teachers in America, UK, UAE, Japan
Yoga Career Salary: Salary in Yoga
Salary in yoga depends on qualification, experience and location:
Certificate course holder: 1-2 lakh rupees annually
Diploma holder: 1.5-3.5 lakh rupees annually
Graduate (BA/BSc): Rs 3.5-5 lakh annually
Post Graduate (MA/MSc): 4-8 lakh rupees annually
Freelance Yoga Coach: 6 lakh rupees annually (initial)
Yoga Professional (Experience): 9-15 lakh rupees annually
USA: Average 38.27 lakh rupees annually (USD 51,028)
UK: Average Rs 48.37 lakh annually (GBP 47,424)
Advice for career in yoga
Certificate: Level 1-3 certificate of Yoga Certification Board (YCCB) and Yoga Alliance (RYT-200/500) are essential for international recognition.
Foreign demand: Due to the global popularity of yoga, Indian yoga trainers get good salary and respect in countries like America, UK, Japan.
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