Yoga Therapist

Overview

Who is Yoga Therapist?

A Yoga therapist is a one who conducts classes with groups of people which involves yoga poses and meditation. A Yoga therapist guides students to "connect to breath" while conducting a series of mental and physical exercises. Yoga therapist must have knowledge of philosophy, history and ethics of yoga. The Yoga therapy is responsible for performing yoga using the correct terminology, poses in precise alignment and safely guiding students through the flow of the practice. Yoga therapy also implement mindful meditation and Chakra system. A yoga therapist must possess communication and interpersonal skills in order to build relationships and to lead yoga sessions.

The word yoga is derived from Sanskrit word “yuj” which means “to yoke (join)” the spirit and physical body together. Yoga teaches a person to experience inner peace by controlling the body and mind. Yoga therapist guides in breathing exercises, yoga postures, meditation, and guided imagery to improve physical and mental health. The focus of yoga therapists is integration of body, mind, and spirit. Yoga therapy is a treatment for depression and anxiety.

Typical day at work

What does Yoga Therapist do?

Yoga therapists work with clients to enable them to use yoga practises and teachings to enhance their health and wellbeing.Yoga is a scientific system that incorporates self-transformation, realization, and investigation first originating in India. The practice incorporates Vedic principles acknowledging an individual's potential for awareness and self-identification in the world.

The roles and responsibilities include:

• To design lesson plans and courses
• To analyze the fitness level.
• To perform and demonstrate all yoga exercises to participants.
• To design comprehensive and safe yoga programs for various participants.
• To monitor participant performance.
• To recommend different yoga exercise.
• To lead and conduct yoga classes.
• To demonstrate techniques and practice.
• To possess the ability to move energy through the body.
• To engage in administrative duties

Abilities & aptitude needed

What are the skills, abilities & aptitude needed to become Yoga Therapist?

The skills required to become a yoga therapist includes good communication skills, interpersonal skills, skills to motivate others to believe in yoga, strong determination must have a will power to practice “asanas” or yogic positions, must have art of teaching the Vinyasa Flow, contain knowledge of the pranayama, chakra system, mantra and mindful meditation, good business and administration skills, must have ability to work after-hours, on weekends and public holidays, as needed.

Courses

Which course I can pursue?