What Kinds Of Career Options Are Available After Yoga Teacher Training

 

Yoga teacher training programs and their graduates are often asked this question by friends and family. The short answer is: almost anything! Here we'll explore some of the most common career paths open to yoga teachers after they graduate from tradition 100 Hours Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh programs, as well other options for those who aim to work in fields such as health and wellness, fitness, sports, medicine, writing/publishing and education. Many experienced yoga teachers also work in the fields of business management and marketing. 

Many people choose to work at a studio or school owned by a yoga teacher or educational organization after they complete their credential. However there are hundreds of thousands of independently own studios and schools around the world for which graduates could potentially find employment. A new teacher might start with an established school or studio and eventually move on to establish their own successful business. This is becoming more common as owners of many smaller studios seek employees who can help them reach more students and grow their business and/or open additional locations.

Beyond the yoga studio or school, yoga graduates can work in a variety of fields related to health and wellness. Many yoga teachers have gone on to jobs working in fitness centers, chiropractic clinics, medical offices and/or other types of healthcare settings. Yoga teachers are also employed as personal trainers and teaching Pilates is another way many yoga teachers earn additional income from their teaching. Yoga instructors are often in demand in spas and resorts, hotels, retreat centers and cruise ships.

Recently there has been an increase in the number of yoga teachers working at sports teams organizations such as professional football, hockey, baseball and soccer teams. A few yoga teachers have even worked with celebrity athletes including basketball's Shaquille O'Neill and baseball's Alex Rodriguez. Yoga instructors can be found working at community centers, health clubs and special events such as festivals and concerts. Many yoga teachers also see great success with their own mobile yoga business. This industry is booming as more people look to take yoga classes in their local neighborhood, workplace or even on vacation!

Yoga teacher with 100 Hours Yoga Teacher Training In Rishikesh are often qualified to work in the health and wellness field, but many go on to teach in schools. Here they bring their experience in teaching yoga to younger students who may benefit from its practice. Many schools now offer yoga programs for children or after school classes for teens. Yoga teachers (frequently with other disciplines) are needed at summer camps and other youth centers. Sometimes these positions can be found at public and private schools, where yoga is included as part of the curriculum (for example, elementary school students might learn yoga poses and breathing exercises during gym class).