THE EDUCAFÉ TIMES
Yoga is a traditional Indian practice for achieving balance and inner peace.
Today it is popularly associated with good health and contentment. Nearly 300 million people
worldwide practice yoga, making it a significant industry. Are you considering a career in yoga? Look
no further..follow these steps.
Guiding Your Path to Success in the World of Yoga
Prescribing Success: Interview with
Ms.Pujah R, the founder of Inayaahyoga
Career Queries
Hello Readers!
We bring another edition of The Educafé Times where we
talk about another sought after career opportunity - Yoga.
Here we discuss the scope of the career, the challenges,
and the skill sets required.
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In this issue :Guiding Your Path to
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“Yoga is when every cell in the body sings the song of the soul”
- B.K.S.Iyengar
C A R E E R P A T H
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree/Bachelor's Degree in Yoga can greatly enhance your
proficiency and expertise. After completing this degree, you may choose to further your education by
pursuing an MSc in Yoga.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually on
their 12th Grade Science exam to qualify.
You can opt to do your Post Graduation in Yoga / Post Graduate Diploma
Therapy in Yoga Therapy for Medicos and Paramedicos.
There are various Diploma and Certificate courses you can opt for like Diploma
in Yoga Science (DYSc), a Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT), a Diploma in
Sports Coaching: Yogasana (DSC), Certificate Course in Yoga for Wellness
Instructor (CCYW.), Certificate Course in Yoga for Protocol Instructor
(CCYPI), Certificate Course in Yoga for Special Interest Group (CCYSIG),
Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness (FCYScW).
There are three major accreditation bodies for Yoga: the Yoga Certificate
Board (YCB), Yoga Alliance, and AYUSH.
For those interested in pursuing a career in yoga, there are various avenues available. Upon successful
completion of their studies, individuals may opt to work as a yoga teacher, instructor, hybrid yoga instructor,
or yoga presenter. These opportunities can be found in diverse environments such as yoga studios, spas,
apartment complexes, schools & colleges, universities, private clubs and personal trainers. The pursuit of
these positions may be influenced by factors such as experience, aptitude and location. . They can also
continue with the academic aspect and do a Ph.D or research in Yoga and its applications in different areas.
Should further guidance be required, one may seek the counsel of a career advisor or engage with our
organisation.
Pujah R, is the founder of Inayaahyoga and is a certified YIC from Aadhya
Yoga studio, affiliated to S-VYASA. She conducts offline and online classes,
Intermediate-advanced sessions, prenatal classes and fertility classes. She has
conducted workshops in collaboration with the Rotaract Club, Global
Rotaract Club, Sampige - an NGO (For Malleshwara Police Force),
Presidency University, and many other workshops through Inayah Yoga.
Snippets of an interview conducted with Ms Puja R
While most students choose careers like law, engineering and medicine, what made you choose yoga as a
career? When did you realise that yoga was the career you wanted to pursue?
It just happened without thinking too much. When I started attending a teacher training course, I was asked to take
a few classes in my teacher’s absence and I found my happy place and continued with it. I realised teaching Yoga
made me happy.
What did you study to become a yoga professional? What are the avenues/pathways to becoming a certified
yoga professional?
The paths are plenty and I would suggest attending regular classes first. If anyone is interested in becoming a Yoga
Teacher, be a student first. Once you feel confident, step into courses offered by SVyasa or Rhishikesh or Mysore
Yoga Institute. They provide plenty of courses for PhD scholars too.
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Prescription to Success
What are some of the challenges and rewards of becoming a Yoga instructor?
Challenges – fluctuating income (you will figure out how to handle this, it out during your in the journey to handle
it)., there are good and bad things like every other profession, just the perspective matters.
Rewards – love, respect, satisfaction of teaching, seeing people healthy and happy.
There are good and bad things like every other profession, it is just the perspective that matters.
Is yoga a stable career in terms of remuneration? Would you suggest that they study something else as well, or
should they only follow their passion?
Everything you are passionate about need not be your career. If you want to turn your passion into a career – have
patience, understand the market audience and focus more on the career; money will flow in, you can decide your
remuneration or fees and charge what you feel you deserve.is deserving.
When should one start a career in yoga -, immediately after school or later? What are your views about online
yoga classes?
As a regular practice, you can start as early as possible. T, to shape that into a career, there is no ‘right’ age, just be
confident about stepping into it. , but Tto do a graduation courses in Yoga with certification, you have to pass 10th
and 12th to get admittedbe eligible for admission.. Whether it is online or offline classes, work on your command
over the language command and be “present” during in the class while teaching.
What advice do you have for yoga professionals who want to start their studios, offer private sessions, or conduct
workshops? If you could give some advice to someone passionate about making yoga their career, what would it
be?.
Be clear about what you want to offer to your students, and write down how you want the class flow/sequence to be.
Rest will be easyier. My word of advice for people who are passionate - As I said before, everything you are
passionate about need not be your career. If you want to turn your passion into your career, remember, it comes with
a price and a bit lot of more patience and understanding. Any field in Tteaching in any field is a more demanding job
than it looks; , just focus wholeheartedly on the service you provide, the rest will flow in and you will be surprised.
How can yoga instructors continue to develop their skills and knowledge after becoming certified?
Simple, be a student for a lifetime, learn under another teacher by attending their workshops/classes.
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Yoga ?
Contact: Ms. Pujah R
inayaahyoga@gmail.com
How important is effective marketing and branding for a successful yoga
career and what strategies would you recommend
Irrespective of whatever profession you are in, marketing/ promoting is
important. O, one thing to remember is, don’t copy others. Also, as much as if
you have any training or experience are trained in managing a business, you
will figure out the process. slowly.
What ethical considerations should yoga professionals keep in mind when
interacting with students and the broader community?
As you are the service provider, decide on price and class contents much ahead of time and communicate this with
your students. accordingly. Know where to draw the line;, it's the a teacher and student relationship and you should
that you keep things in that space itself. Remember, yoga teaching is your profession, but not your entire life. S, so
make sure your students are not demanding your entire time. Communicate in advance on the time for queries, so
you don’t burn out by being only a giver.
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