Yoga Courses in India

Introduction:

Yoga is a Sanskrit word which means "union" is basic associated with "asanas", or exercises that aim towards achieving a higher standard of health and concentrates on the emotional and psychological health of a patient along with his physical condition. Yoga has been a part of India's ethos and daily practice for over 5,000 years. In India, yoga has grown in sophistication, and yoga retreats have mushroomed across the country.
The practice of yoga has been established in India from several centuries though yoga as a career option has become popular in the recent past because of its curative powers. Yoga tourists in India can also choose to study with neighborhood housewives who teach yoga in their living rooms or at trendy studios begun by socialites.

Qualifications:

A huge number of courses on yoga are offered by several yogic institutions all over the country. The minimum qualification required is10+2. The major courses and their details are:

• Diploma Course in Yoga Therapy
• Diploma course in Yoga Education / Yogic studies
• Teacher Training in Yoga therapy( certificate course in Yoga therapy)
• B.A/B.S. C in Yoga therapy, Eligibility: g raduation, preferably in Philosophy
• M.A/M . S.C i n yo ga therapy, El igibility: B .A/ B.S.C in yoga therapy

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Benefits:

Health and fitness have become areas of major concern in the fast paced life of today. Yoga, probably the oldest fitness rule offered in the world can provide answer to all such health problems. These courses on yoga train individuals about every nuances of yogic posture, meditation and breathing exercises, thus making them competent as trainers.

Scope in India:

Yoga can offer two major kinds of career, one in the field of research and training and another as a yoga therapist, one who cures ailments through yoga. As the fashion for yoga is rising several vistas are opening for yoga professionals. One can get a job as an instructor in resorts, schools, health centers and even TV channels. Starting a yoga therapy center of one's own is another good career option. In India a beginner usually starts with a remuneration of Rs.10, 000 which eventually goes up to Rs.40, 000 - Rs.50, 000.

Scope Abroad:

The concern for health is even higher in the western countries. As yoga has no side effect it is becoming immensely popular among the western people. Starting a Yoga therapy center in west is a very profitable career option. Many public figures like film actors or politicians appoint their personal yoga instructors. For a well trained personnel sky is the only limit with regards to earning money.

Institution Of yoga Courses in India:

· Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute - Pune

· Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore

· Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai

· Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Trivandrum

· Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh