An expert trained in the art of yoga can become a yoga instructor. Yoga is an ancient and complex practice, rooted in Indian philosophy. It began as a spiritual practice but has become a way of achieving physical and mental well-being.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy sports
You are physically fit and agile
You are an effective communicator
You like to help others
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 +2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.N.Y.S./B.A./B.Sc) in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
OR
Complete a certificate course from any of the institutes certified by the Yoga Certification Board
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the department of Physical Education. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Savitribai Phule Pune University 2. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi 3. Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur 4. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal 5. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 6. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu 7. JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad 8. Lucknow University
Private Institutes (Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or AYUSH YCB before applying) 1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai 2. Chandigarh University 3. Integral University, Lucknow 4. Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune 5. Sharda University, Greater Noida 6. Jaipur National University, Jaipur 7. Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai 8. Amity University, Noida
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,750-6,95,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.* • Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI • Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA). • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Yoga studio, Fitness Facility, Sports Teams, as Corporate Yoga Instructor
Entrepreneurship: You can become a personal yoga instructor
Work Environment: The work hours will be flexible if you are self-employed. In yoga studios, or fitness facilities, you might be required to work 6 to 7 hours, 5 to 6 days a weeks. Shift system may be applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Yoga Instructor → Senior Yoga Instructor
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Yoga Instructor ranges between INR 40,434 - 66,964* per month.
Farina Farid is currently a Yoga Instructor based in Hyderabad who quit her career in modelling and found solace in yoga and meditation. In 2010, she enrolled in the Bihar School of Yoga and started her practice in Yoga after graduating.*
Yoga Instructor
NCS Code: NA | SP081. Complete 10 +2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.N.Y.S./B.A./B.Sc) in Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
OR
Complete a certificate course from any of the institutes certified by the Yoga Certification Board
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the department of Physical Education.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Savitribai Phule Pune University
2. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
3. Chhatrapati Shahu ji Maharaj University, Kanpur
4. Visva Bharati University, West Bengal
5. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University
6. Gandhigram Rural Institute, Tamil Nadu
7. JC Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad
8. Lucknow University
Private Institutes
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC or AYUSH YCB before applying)
1. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
2. Chandigarh University
3. Integral University, Lucknow
4. Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Pune
5. Sharda University, Greater Noida
6. Jaipur National University, Jaipur
7. Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai
8. Amity University, Noida
Information on the institute rankings can be found at- https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 5,750-6,95,000*
*(These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Please visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different Departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes.*
• Please visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Yoga studio, Fitness Facility, Sports Teams, as Corporate Yoga Instructor
Entrepreneurship: You can become a personal yoga instructor
Work Environment: The work hours will be flexible if you are self-employed. In yoga studios, or fitness facilities, you might be required to work 6 to 7 hours, 5 to 6 days a weeks. Shift system may be applicable
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Yoga Instructor → Senior Yoga Instructor
The approx. salary of a Yoga Instructor ranges between INR 40,434 - 66,964* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/yoga-instructor/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Farina Farid is currently a Yoga Instructor based in Hyderabad who quit her career in modelling and found solace in yoga and meditation. In 2010, she enrolled in the Bihar School of Yoga and started her practice in Yoga after graduating.*
Source : https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2019/jun/20/why-fareena-farid-quit-modelling-and-found-her-calling-in-yoga-and-meditation-6693.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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