Opportunities in Yoga
People from all over the world today practice Yoga.
he opportunities for making a career in Yoga are varied and full of creative possibilities.
These include teaching in adult education, privately run groups, one to one work, and in schools and work in other institutions such as hospitals, residential homes and prisons.
Relaxation classes and meditation groups also provide interest and offer a way of sharing the benefits of Yoga with an ever increasing number of people.
Yoga Therapy is now recognised as a Complementary Therapy and as such is regulated by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
Real Yoga is participating in setting standards and is active at national level as a member of the British Council for Yoga Therapy, the professional forum for Yoga Therapy.
Opportunities in Yoga
Using your Qualification
As a Yoga Teacher there are many opportunities to develop your career. You might teach groups in adult education, at health and leisure centres or privately run groups in your local community centre give instruction on a one to one basis.
Yoga Therapy
Awareness of the health benefits gained by Yoga practice is growing. This is backed by years of research by doctors and practitioners worldwide.
Yoga therapy opens up other possibilities for working with people with health problems in small groups or one to one.
Yoga therapy is a newly regulated profession, and qualified teacher/therapists are registered with The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, giving health professionals confidence that the registered teacher has in a high standard of training and is working to an accepted code of practice.
Yoga Therapy Definition
“Yoga therapy is the adaptation of yoga practices for people with health challenges. Yoga therapists prescribe specific regimens of postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques to suit individual needs. Medical research shows that Yoga therapy is among the most effective complementary therapies for several common aliments. The challenges may be an illness, a temporary condition like pregnancy or childbirth, or a chronic condition associated with old age or infirmity.”
Yoga Biomedical Trust
Real Yoga Students Benefit From…
CNHC Registration
Graduates of the Real Yoga Training School are trained to a standard which allows them to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)
BCYT Accredited
Accredited with The British Council for Yoga Therapy and follows the National Occupational Standard for Yoga Therapy and the Core Curriculum set by BCYT.
Balens Specialist Insurance
Real Yoga has a special Block Scheme Insurance with Balens for both its yoga therapy and teacher training, covering teachers and therapists throughout their training.
Upcoming training events from Real Yoga
The Interface Between Healing and Yoga
Exploring the common history that links these two modalities and how one supports the other in our understanding of the human state. We will practice some of the pranic healing techniques and learn to 'sense' subtle energy. Useful in self care and with clients.
CPD Event: To Be Arranged
Supervision / Mentoring
There are always times when we feel stuck, or need help to process personal issues arising from our client work, as well as gaining input and insight for our cases.
One to one mentoring: we offer one to one supervision/mentoring sessions by phone or skype.
Post Graduate Course in Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy is the adaptation of yoga teaching for people with specific health needs. It is taught by yoga teachers with additional training and experience in the therapeutic application of yoga.
We are now inviting applicants for our next yoga Therapy training 18th April 2021