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Yoga therapist

Yoga therapists use yoga to help people with physical and emotional issues, and specific health conditions.

Average annual salary

Variable

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Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

  • specialist courses run by private training organisations

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

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You could take a course in yoga therapy with a training organisation approved by the British Council for Yoga Therapy.

To do this you'll usually need to:

  • complete a yoga teaching course of at least 200 hours
  • have at least 2 years' experience of teaching yoga

You may need to show examples of recent study to prove that you can cope with the academic content of the course. An understanding of anatomy and physiology will also be useful.

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Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • active listening skills
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • to enjoy working with other people
  • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
  • knowledge of psychology
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • leadership skills
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • a desire to help people
  • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • the ability to work well with others
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • knowledge of English language
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • concentration skills
  • the ability to work well with your hands
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What you'll do:

Yoga therapists use yoga to help people with physical and emotional issues, and specific health conditions.

As a yoga therapist, you could:

  • talk to clients about their physical and emotional health and lifestyle
  • agree a personalised programme of therapy to help with issues or symptoms
  • work with clients on a one-to-one basis or in group classes
  • teach simple yoga postures to target specific health needs
  • teach breathing exercises, relaxation and visualisation methods
  • give advice on how to maintain good health and a sense of inner peace

Location : You could work at a health centre, in a therapy clinic or at a fitness centre.
Environment : Your working environment may be physically demanding.

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Salary:

Starter : variable
Experienced : variable

These figures are a guide

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Working hours:

24 - 37 hours variable

Working Pattern is freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

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Career Path:

You could be a yoga teacher , as well as practising as a self-employed therapist.

With experience, you could teach or supervise yoga therapists in training.

You might also complete extra courses to offer other complementary therapies to clients.

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