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career opportunities in the field of yoga

Various types of employment opportunities are increasing in the field of yoga. After taking yoga education and training, there are bright employment opportunities in both private and government sectors. Apart from this, one can also open one's own yoga center. After doing a course in the field of yoga, one can become a yoga instructor , yoga therapist , yoga advisor , yoga specialist , yoga practitioner , yoga teacher , research officer-yoga and naturopathy , yoga aerobic instructor , yoga consultant etc. Nowadays, many companies organize stress management classes to keep their employees mentally healthy , in which a yoga guru is needed. A large number of yoga teachers are now being appointed in schools and colleges . Not only this, yoga is also taught to the patients in hospitals so that they can recover quickly , for which yoga therapists are also appointed .

Global employment opportunities in yoga increase after International Yoga Day

It is noteworthy that International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the world on the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi . Every year This day is celebrated on 21st June . Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on 27th September 2014 , had explained the justification of celebrating Yoga Day . Later, on 11th December 2014 , 193 members of the United Nations approved the proposal to celebrate International Yoga Day on 21st June . Yoga was developed about five thousand years ago after the research and contemplation of Indian sages. The practice of yoga is an ancient heritage of India. After such approval by the United Nations, the importance of yoga is increasing day by day in the present times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Mann Ki Baat that the importance of yoga is constantly increasing.

Growing market of yoga has increased career opportunities

Certainly, yoga has gradually become a big market. According to the report of Allied Market Research, the business of yoga in the whole world will grow to 5 lakh crores by the year 2027. The report of Allied Market Research also states that USA is among the 10 largest companies in the world . These include eight companies from and one each from Netherlands and UK . By the year 2023, the healthtech market in India will be around $ 5 billion . There are 4 unicorns working in the health sector. The names of these unicorn companies are - Innovcare , PharmEasy , Cure Fit and Priston Care . Among all these unicorns, only Cure Fit He is working in the field of yoga . The market research report said that the global population was badly affected amid the outbreak of Corona virus . Due to which mental stress increased among the people . The demand for yoga instructors and teachers has increased manifold . Apart from this, it has also been seen that after Kovid, people are emphasizing on strengthening immunity . Due to this, the attraction of yoga has increased among the people. Yoga has become a commodity and good career opportunities in the field of yoga have emerged rapidly.

Yoga's new importance as a global career

It is clearly visible that after the United Nations declared World Yoga Day five years ago, employment opportunities in the field of yoga have crossed the boundaries of the country and have become global. The way yoga instructors played an effective role in keeping the country and the world healthy and protecting them from diseases through online classes during Covid-19, yoga has become established as a career of human service. Yoga has given great relief to people suffering from diabetes , asthma , arthritis , heart disease and many other diseases. In such a situation , not only in the country but crores of people from the whole world have also taken part in yoga due to Covid- 19 . To avoid various worries and tensions like these, people have made yoga an integral part of their daily routine.

Skills required to make a career in the field of yoga

To make a career in the field of yoga , it is important to have a calm nature , inclination towards spirituality , a tendency to experience joy in working in a group with other people and to be a good speaker. One should know how to explain his point through yoga. Apart from this, to become a successful yoga instructor, it is important to have complete knowledge about yoga.

Educational qualifications for making a career in yoga and various yoga related courses

Any student who has passed 12th can make a career in this field. At present, there are many colleges which are offering degree , diploma or certificate courses in yoga. Apart from 3 -year degree in yoga, 1 year , 6 months and 3 months diploma and certificate courses are also available. Courses like Bachelor of Yoga , Master of Yoga , PG Diploma in Yoga Therapy etc. are in great demand today.

Select a good reputed yoga teaching institute

There are many recognized institutes in the country that offer yoga courses , from where one can pursue a career in the field of yoga by doing a suitable course related to yoga. Certainly, a yoga instructor can maintain good health and make a prestigious and well-paid career under yoga and also have the satisfaction of health care and human service in his hands.

Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari (Career Counselor) 111, Gumasta Nagar , Indore- 9 ( Phone- 0731 2482060, 2480090)