How to become a certified Yoga Teacher?
Author: Sankalan Bhattacharya Post Date: 31 May 2023
As an ardent follower of the Art of Living foundation, I would like to begin with a quote from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - "Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. Blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga
Yoga, when practiced regularly helps to heal our body and mind. Yoga has a great impact on our physical and emotional well-being and to get the benefit of Yoga one has to practice it regularly. Mental stress is on the rise globally, and if one has a passion to practice and promote healthy body and mind through Yoga then she/he can become a teacher and impart necessary training to the youth and old alike.
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has a couple of certified courses on Yoga and interested learners can choose any of them according to their suitability. Apart from these courses, a lot of institutes are there that offer training to become a Yoga teacher. The thing is to learn it properly and promote it.
Before going into the details of the courses, I would like to share a couple of important things. Yoga consists of physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, etc and most importantly the effect of it on our daily lives. The physical structure and capability of individuals are different. So, before trying any yogic posture it is advisable to do it under the guidance of a teacher so that you are not hurt after practising the postures. Some postures may not be advisable for everyone because of certain health issues and all such issues must be discussed with the yoga teacher before practising it.
B.Sc. (Yoga): This course is of 3 years duration and has the affiliation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka, New Delhi. This course aims to train the students with the necessary skills and techniques so that they can become a Yoga professional.
Eligibility: Students with 50% marks in 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible to apply for this course.
M.Sc. (Yoga): This course is of 3 years duration and has the affiliation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi. Along with training the students to become qualified Yoga teachers, the course also imparts the necessary knowledge to students to take part in research projects, to provide Yoga training at hospitals as a consultant and to promote good health and awareness to students.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in B.Sc (Yoga), or any graduate in Medical, Para-Medical, Physiotherapy or Science stream can apply to this course.
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy for Medicos and Paramedicos (PGDYTMP): The duration of this course is 1 year which helps medical/paramedical graduates to acquire the necessary skills to apply Yoga therapy to deal with lifestyle-related ailments.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Para-Medical / Medical/ Physiotherapy from a recognized university can apply to this course.
Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates: The duration of this course is 1 year which provides the necessary skills for the students to become Yoga instructors.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in any stream from a recognized university can apply for this program. There is a relaxation for SC/ST/OBC students where the marks criteria are 45% in graduation.
Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT): This course is of a 1-year duration that imparts knowledge on Yoga therapy to treat various lifestyle-induced ailments.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Yoga or graduation in any domain with 50% marks along with a Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) or Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant (CCYTA) can apply to this course.
Diploma in Sports Coaching – Yogasana (D.S.C): The duration of this course is 1 year that aims to promote good physical and mental health with the help of Yogasana, the development of the character of players and how Yogasana can also be treated as a sport.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Yoga or graduation in any domain with 50% marks along with a Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) or Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant (CCYTA) can apply to this course.
For more details about the courses mentioned above, one can visit the official link https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/Yoga-Course/
Apart from the above courses, interested students can also enroll in the Sri Sri School of Yoga from the Art of Living Foundation which offers a host of courses. Sri Sri School of Yoga is certified by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and for more information please visit the official website https://srisrischoolofyoga.org/in/
As an ardent follower of the Art of Living foundation, I would like to begin with a quote from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - "Like a flower bud, human life has the potential to blossom fully. Blossoming of human potential to fullness is yoga
Yoga, when practiced regularly helps to heal our body and mind. Yoga has a great impact on our physical and emotional well-being and to get the benefit of Yoga one has to practice it regularly. Mental stress is on the rise globally, and if one has a passion to practice and promote healthy body and mind through Yoga then she/he can become a teacher and impart necessary training to the youth and old alike.
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India has a couple of certified courses on Yoga and interested learners can choose any of them according to their suitability. Apart from these courses, a lot of institutes are there that offer training to become a Yoga teacher. The thing is to learn it properly and promote it.
Before going into the details of the courses, I would like to share a couple of important things. Yoga consists of physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, etc and most importantly the effect of it on our daily lives. The physical structure and capability of individuals are different. So, before trying any yogic posture it is advisable to do it under the guidance of a teacher so that you are not hurt after practising the postures. Some postures may not be advisable for everyone because of certain health issues and all such issues must be discussed with the yoga teacher before practising it.
Courses from the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
The details of a couple of Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs offered by the Ministry of Ayush are provided below.B.Sc. (Yoga): This course is of 3 years duration and has the affiliation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Dwarka, New Delhi. This course aims to train the students with the necessary skills and techniques so that they can become a Yoga professional.
Eligibility: Students with 50% marks in 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible to apply for this course.
M.Sc. (Yoga): This course is of 3 years duration and has the affiliation of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi. Along with training the students to become qualified Yoga teachers, the course also imparts the necessary knowledge to students to take part in research projects, to provide Yoga training at hospitals as a consultant and to promote good health and awareness to students.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in B.Sc (Yoga), or any graduate in Medical, Para-Medical, Physiotherapy or Science stream can apply to this course.
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy for Medicos and Paramedicos (PGDYTMP): The duration of this course is 1 year which helps medical/paramedical graduates to acquire the necessary skills to apply Yoga therapy to deal with lifestyle-related ailments.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Para-Medical / Medical/ Physiotherapy from a recognized university can apply to this course.
Diploma in Yoga Science (D.Y.Sc.) for Graduates: The duration of this course is 1 year which provides the necessary skills for the students to become Yoga instructors.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in any stream from a recognized university can apply for this program. There is a relaxation for SC/ST/OBC students where the marks criteria are 45% in graduation.
Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT): This course is of a 1-year duration that imparts knowledge on Yoga therapy to treat various lifestyle-induced ailments.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Yoga or graduation in any domain with 50% marks along with a Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) or Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant (CCYTA) can apply to this course.
Diploma in Sports Coaching – Yogasana (D.S.C): The duration of this course is 1 year that aims to promote good physical and mental health with the help of Yogasana, the development of the character of players and how Yogasana can also be treated as a sport.
Eligibility: Graduates with 50% marks in the domain of Yoga or graduation in any domain with 50% marks along with a Certificate course in Yoga for Wellness Instructor (CCYWI) or Certificate Course for Yoga Therapy Assistant (CCYTA) can apply to this course.
For more details about the courses mentioned above, one can visit the official link https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/Yoga-Course/
Apart from the above courses, interested students can also enroll in the Sri Sri School of Yoga from the Art of Living Foundation which offers a host of courses. Sri Sri School of Yoga is certified by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, and for more information please visit the official website https://srisrischoolofyoga.org/in/
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