Yoga as a Career and Entrepreneurship

Himalayan Siddhaa Akshar Sep 25, 2019

The new generation is most enthusiastic for new opportunities, Avant-Garde careers and out of the box lifestyles. Their young, vibrant enthusiasm towards their careers makes them extremely successful in the many different occupations and lifestyles they choose. Nowadays, people are extremely dedicated to their professional lives, so much so that it has a huge impact on their personal lives as well. The friends and relationships made at work trickle into the various other facets of their lives, taking on a much bigger role and influence on the individual.

What does a career in yoga have to offer to such a diverse generation? Yoga has numerous convincing reasons that make it perfect to vouch for as a career path.

Yoga is a treasure in a time capsule that opens up to give us the science of human existence.
It is highly interactive and hence captivates the interest of the practitioner.
It has innumerable health benefits that bring goodness and balance to the lives of its practitioners.
It focuses on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of the practitioner. Involving in a career in yoga is an automatic path towards self-betterment.
Bringing yoga to the lives of others is as much a career path as a philanthropic activity. When one is involved in helping other people better their lives, it becomes more than a career, it becomes a fulfilling life.
It helps you meet different people of all ages and walks of life, giving the opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded spirits.
Yoga has no age barrier, it is suitable and even recommended for people of all ages and all walks of life.

Yoga is the kind of profession that will let you return home completely rejuvenated by the end of the day, ensuring happiness in all parts of life. The goodness of your profession will filter into your personal life as well. Yoga is a holistic option as it not only gives job satisfaction but brings happiness to personal life as well.

There are various fields within Yoga that one can specialize in such as Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, etc. There are many options within the Yogic career scene ranging from a trainer, teacher to yoga accessory manufacture and sales, Yoga studio design, Research and Development on Yogic practices, etc.

Yoga is applicable to any and all fields so, any talent, any inclination and any interest can be channelled into a career in yoga.

The interesting aspect about Yoga is that it is, in fact, ancient scriptures or guidelines which withhold every single necessary piece of information on how to live life in a healthy, positive, successful and perfect manner. The result of this is contentment and bliss. To channel this knowledge towards a career path will add to the goodness of our lives by giving this gift of Yoga to the lives of others.

The question arises on how to gain expertise on such historic knowledge as Yoga. Both the public sector and the private sector together have created a plethora of opportunities for individuals interested in forging a career in yoga.

Many colleges and private institutions throughout the nation are working tirelessly to provide degrees, diplomas, masters and PHDs in Yoga. this is a more structured method to receive a qualification in Yoga.

For those individuals who have a keen interest in the true roots of Yoga must be sure to visit spiritual hubs such as Rishikesh, Haridwar and the birthplace of Yoga itself: The Himalayas. This will bring in experience to the lives of the practitioners which no institution can instil from within a classroom.

The government has been very supportive of shining the spotlight on Yoga. Upon dedicated the 21st of June to “International Yoga Day”, our Honorable Prime Minister has brought yoga to the top of the pedestal as the true Indian product for the entire world to benefit from.

This new limelight on Yoga has helped garner the interest of people of all walks of life from across the globe to take up the goodness of yoga and spread it worldwide.

Responsible entrepreneurship is the need of the day. People are no longer interested in a career with just monetary benefits, they wish to be part of a business that helps make this world an even more beautiful place. Yoga is the ideal path for individuals with this perspective towards their lives.

Teaching Yoga helps bring everyday health to the lives of many.

Running yoga studios, centres and academies help bring communities together who are all working towards health and happiness.

Institutes, schools and colleges help provide people of all generations train towards a career in this holistic field.

Yoga accessory design, manufacture and sales can set the standard for responsible sourcing of materials and safe production under strict pro-environment standards.

Designing studios, institutes, yoga products trigger the creativity and imagination of the artistically inclined.

Managing and organizing Yoga events, Yoga-based travels to spiritual destinations across the land is another option for people who are interested in the field of event management, etc.

With so many facets of Yoga, there is truly something for everybody. There is truly more to life than work and home. Yoga fills the gaps in between to bring contentment, fulfilment and bliss to the lives of all who incorporate it.