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Why Yoga?
We are today living in a world where people have become more health consciousthan they ever were. We can also owe this sudden change due to the nature of jobs and increasing lifestyle diseases. The people are today more at risk as work involves sitting in front of computer screens more than what it used to in the past. Yoga is an option which not only gets you the required work out but also relaxes you. Yoga is one the most natural ways of keeping the human body fit and in shape. It is something that has also spread its wings to most western countries as well. This natural system which began as back as three thousand years ago has been maximising on its benefits and making a difference for most people and enduring them with health and happiness.
Yoga as a Career
Mostly professionals who have been sharing their knowledge of the science of meditation and yoga are called yogis or Yoga Teachers. With the rise in reputation of holistic and alternative medical care, a lot of weight is being given to yoga teachers and so it has resulted in becoming a great career choice. Yoga is an ancient art, and a natural way of remaining fit and healthy. It also helps in improving mental health. Curing health-related problems naturally is taught as part of the programme. An integral part of Yoga is practicing physical exercises (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayam). Fitness is the call of today’s world, raising the need for ayoga instructor or teacher on the global platform.
Eligibility for a Degree in Yoga Science
In order to join B.A/B.S.C in Yoga therapy the minimum requirement is that of 10+2 with 50 per cent CGPA.
In order to pursue M.A/M.S.C in Yoga Therapy the minimum requirement is that of B.A/ B.S.C in yoga therapy
Career Opportunities in Yoga
After completing ones education, a student of yoga sciences can look for jobs in the following areas:
§ Research Officer- Yoga and Naturopathy
§ Yoga Aerobic Instructor
§ Assistant Ayurvedic Doctor
§ Clinical Psychologist
§ Yoga Therpaist
§ Yoga Instructor
§ Yoga Teacher
§ Therapists and Naturopaths
§ Trainer/ Instructor Health Club
Career Scope
Based on the Yoga training you have received, you can opt for the field of research, training or works as a Yoga therapist. You can find work in resorts, gyms, schools, health centres, housing societies and large organizations. Television channels also hire Yoga trainers, and renowned personalities prefer to hire personal Yoga instructors. Self-employment is an option many opt for as well. A great stress buster, Yoga is gaining ground among the ever-increasing number of foreign tourists who seek peaceful holidays, adding to the demand for Yoga specialists. There is no dearth of scope for the people in this noble profession.
Salary in Yoga Field
A fresher can earn Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 a month. With experience, the salary climbs higher at a faster pace.
However, yoga teaching when compared to other professions is less lucrative but it is the mental satisfaction attached with the profession that draws the attention of individuals. But also know that if good in your field there is an option of doing better as this field has been taken to the liking of many and people have realised the importance of yoga.
Institutes/ Colleges offering Yoga Sciences
• Government Naturopathic Medical College, Hyderabad
• SDM College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Ujire, Karanataka
• JSS Institute of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Mysore Road, Ootacamund
• Shivaraj Naturapathy and Yoga Medical College, Salem
• Government Naturopathy and Yoga Medical College and Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai
• SRK Medical College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Kulasekharam, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
• Mahavir College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Durg, Chattisgarh
• Alvas College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Moodbidri, Karnataka
• KLES College of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences, Shahapur, Belgaum, Karnataka
• Morarji Desai Institute of Naturopathy and Yoga
• Government Nature Cure and Yoga College, PKTR Hospital, Mysore
OTHER INSTITUTES IN INDIA
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Institutes in India |
Courses Offered |
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1 |
Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga |
§ Diploma in Yoga Science § Certificate Course in Yoga Science § Foundation Course in Yoga Science
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SVYASA 19, Eknath Bhavan, Gavipuram Circle,
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§ PhD Yoga § D. Yoga & Rehabilitation § Phil Counselling & Yoga Therapy § A. Yoga, Journalism & Mass Communication § Sc. Yoga Management § Sc. Yoga & Consciousness § Sc. Yoga Education § Sc. Yoga § PGD in Yoga Therapy for Doctors § PGD in Yoga Therapy § BNYS § A. Yoga & Journalism § Sc. Yoga & Management § Sc. Yoga & Consciousness § Sc. Yoga Education § Sc. Yoga § Yoga Therapy Orientation Training For Doctors § Yoga Teachers Training Course § Yoga Instructor Course |
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3 |
Bihar School of Yoga Secretary, |
§ Course in Yoga Studies § Certificate in Yoga Science & Life Style
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Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, |
§ International Yoga Teachers Training Programme
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The Yoga Institute, Santacruz |
§ Teachers Training Course § Teachers Training Course § Comprehensive Teachers Training Course § Teachers Training Course (TTC)
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6 |
Indian Institute of Yogic Science & Research Bhuvneshwar, |
§ Master Degree in Yoga § Yoga Teachers Training Course
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7 |
Dev Sanskriti Vishwadyalaya
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§ A. Applied Yoga & Human Excellence § Sc. Yogic Sciences & Holistic Health § G.D. in Yoga Vijnana § G.D. in Human Consciousness & Yoga Therapy § Foundation Course in Yogic Science (Distance Mode) § Certificate Course in Yoga & Alternative Therapy § Sc. Yoga § A. Yoga |
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8 |
Gurukul Kangri University
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§ A. / M.Sc. in Human Consciousness & Yogic Sci. § G.D. in Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences § A./B.Sc. Yoga § Diploma in Yoga Sciences (Distance Mode) Certificate Course in Yoga |
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9 |
Kaivalyadhama
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§ G.D. Yoga Therapy § G.D. in Yoga Education § Advanced Teacher Training Course § Certificate Course in Yoga § Certificate Course in Traditional Texts in Yoga § Certificate Course for Yoga Teachers SPA Therapies § Basic Course in Yoga and Ayurveda |
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10 |
Gujarat University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Education (SAP)
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Bhavnagar University |
§ Diploma in Naturopathy & Yogic Science § Diploma in Yoga
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North Gujarat University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Education
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Ram Manohar Lohia Awadh University |
§ G.D. in Yoga Therapy
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14 |
Lucknow University |
§ A. Yoga § G.D. Naturopathic Science & Yoga
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15 |
Mangalore University |
§ Sc. Yogic Science § G.D. in Yogic Sciences § Certificate Course in Yogic Science
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16 |
Karnataka University
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§ G.D. in Yoga Studies § Certificate Course in Yoga Studies |
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Dr. Hari Singh Gour University |
§ Sc. / M.A. Yoga § A. Yoga
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18 |
Jiwaji University |
§ G.D. in Yoga Therapy § Diploma in Yoga § Certificate in Yoga
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Rani Durgawati University |
§ A. Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences § G.D. in Yoga § Certificate Course in Yoga
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20 |
MGCG University |
§ G.D. in Naturality & Yogic Science § A. Human Consciousness & Yogic Sciences
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21 |
S.G.B. Amrawati University |
§ G.D. in Yoga Therapy § Diploma in Yoga Education
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22 |
Barkatullah University |
§ Phil. in Yogic Science § A. / M.Sc. in Human Consciousness & Yoga Science § G.D. in Stress Management (Yoga) § G.D. in Yoga Therapy § G.D. in Yogic Science § Certificate in Yogic Science |
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23 |
Utkal University |
G.D. in Yoga Education |
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24 |
Pandit Ravi Shankar Shukla University |
§ A. Applied Philosophy & Yoga § G.D. in Yoga § Certificate Course in Yoga
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25 |
Maharshi Dayananda Saraswati University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Science § Certificate Course in Yogic Science § Yoga Instructor Certificate Course Yoga Therapy for Ailments |
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26 |
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University |
§ A. Yoga & Alternative Therapies § G.D. in Yogic Science § Certificate Course in Yoga
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27 |
Jadavpur Univeristy |
§ G.D. in Yoga Therapy
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28 |
Andhra University |
§ PG Diploma in Yoga
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29 |
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth Website: www.rsvidyapeetha.ac.in |
§ Acharya (M.A.) in Sankhya Yoga § PGD in Yoga Therapy and Stress management § PGD in Yoga Vijnana (Distance Mode)
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30 |
North Maharashtra University |
§ Vocational Yogic Foundation Course
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31 |
Jammu University
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§ Diploma Course in Yoga § Diploma Course in Yoga § Advance Certificate Course in Yoga § Certificate Course in Yoga |
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32 |
Gujarat Ayurveda University |
§ G.D. in Yoga & Naturopathy § Sc. Yoga § Certificate in Yoga and Naturopathy Therapies
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33 |
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Education
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34 |
M.J.P. Rohilkhand University |
§ G.D. in Yoga
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35 |
University of Mumbai |
§ Advance Diploma in Yoga § Diploma in Yogic Education § Certificate in Yoga
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36 |
Annamalai University |
§ Sc. Yoga § G.D. in Yoga Diploma in Yoga |
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37 |
Jainarayan Vyas University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Education
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38 |
Laxmibai National University of Physical Education |
§ A. Yoga § G.D. in Yoga & Alternative Therapy
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39 |
Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, |
§ Diploma in Naturopathy & Yoga Therapy
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40 |
Yashwant Rao Chauhan Open University |
§ Diploma in Yoga Sikshak (Distance Mode)
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41 |
Alagappa University |
§ G.D in Yoga
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42 |
Gurukul University |
§ Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy
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43 |
Kurukshetra University |
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44 |
Himachal Pradesh University |
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45 |
Kumaun University |
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46 |
Patanjali University
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Dr. RML Awadh University |
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48 |
Bundelkhand University |
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49 |
Punjab University |
§ Ed. (Yoga) |
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50 |
Punjabi University |
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51 |
M.L. Sukhadia University |
§ G. Diploma in Yoga
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52 |
Jain Vishwabharti University |
§ A. in Yoga § Sc. in Yoga
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53 |
Jaipur University |
§ G. Diploma in Yoga
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54 |
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya |
§ A. in Yoga § G. Diploma in Yoga
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55 |
Awadhesh Pratap Singh University |
§ Diploma in Yoga
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56 |
Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute |
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