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sciences. One may qualify to be a yoga instructor just after one training course,
but it is advisable to update your skills with multi specialization. Certification
should be obtained from a reputed yoga institute for an added advantage.
Career prospects
The demand for skilled and qualified yoga teachers is increased. Yoga instructors
may be self-employed, own a yoga centre or take up a part-time or full-time job.
Expected salary
It depends on the educational qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. In
India, the average earnings of a yoga professional can be anywhere between
Rs.15,000 to Rs. 1,00,000/-per month. It also depends on the type of work. For
example, a yoga instructor working in a studio or a corporate company can earn
an average monthly income from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000 and a job in an
educational institute can offer a salary of Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000. A job in
government sector can have a salary of Rs. 35,000 to Rs.
75,000; while a freelance yoga instructor can earn up to Rs. 75,000 per month.
Demand

Yoga schools, gyms or fitness centres, sports institutions, hospitals, hotels,
resorts, spas and corporate companies are the common places where yoga is in
demand. Specialized yoga therapy sessions are required for those in need of
controlling their illness with yoga as a supportive therapy. This group covers
people with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, musculoskeletal
disorders, thyroid disorders, obesity, cancer, psychosomatic disorders, anxiety,
depression, etc. to name a few.
My experience

I have been practicing yoga for the last 21 years and it has helped me in my
transformation in physical, emotional, social and spiritual areas of life. It helped
me improve my confidence, self-esteem, work efficiency, stress coping skills and
overall well being. I have grown as a person and learned many things on this
incredible journey.
Let us understand the true essence and spirit of yoga. Let this be a
transition from an outward focus to inward focus and from the selfies to the
insights about ‘the true self’. Practicing yoga should be the beginning of a
lifelong journey. Celebrate health, celebrate yoga!

Dr Anjali Joshi
Yoga therapist, HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre, Nagpur

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