The modern human society has gained a lot in the materialistic segments of life, but we have lost as much in the inner segments. The simple necessities of life like peace, joy and happiness are drowning in torrents of stress, anxiety, hatred and many other negativities. Humanity is seeking a solution and the ever-increasing number of yoga training centres, retreats and Yoga Alliance certified yoga teacher training courses makes it evident that a large segment of the population is looking to use yoga as a tool for pursuing a more meaningful and joyful life.
Yoga is a light which once lit will never dim, the better your practice the brighter your flame.
- B.K.S IYENGAR
Google Trends analysis distinctly show a worldwide increase in the rate of the search for yoga teachers proving that this industry is all set to grow in the coming days.
As per predictions, the revenue of the yoga industry in US is set to touch 11.56 billion dollars, with the number of practitioners rising to 55 million by 2020. (Source- https://www.statista.com/statistics/605335/us-yoga-industry-revenue/).There are more than 6000 yoga studios in US at present and for an experienced and sincere yoga instructor, the hourly pay is good throughout the world. Statistics show the following data for the approximate annual incomes of yoga teachers in various areas.
| Place | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|
| California | $49,290 |
| Canada | $57,024 |
| Florida | $40,000 |
| Ohio | $40,000 |
| Hawaii | $32,000 |
| Singapore | $52,694 |
| Texas | $40,000 |
| India | $4210 |
Various Insurance companies are providing professional liability insurance at affordable rates to assist the professional yoga teachers. A career that leads to overall health benefits along with a deep sense of inner well-being while developing a sense of community sounds undeniably attractive when compared to a taxing job. This is a reason that extremely well-paid bankers, lawyers and others are walking out of their own stressful jobs to pursue life as a yoga teacher.
The studio-centric business models and the popularity of various yoga brands have contributed to the rising interest in yoga teacher training programs. Various institutes conduct yoga teacher training in India, Bali and Thailand where special care and attention is given so that the students imbibe the right aspects and fundamentals of yoga. From the understanding of yoga anatomy for yoga teachers to the inherent philosophies and further to the art of teaching of various formats of yoga, every aspect is given the right importance. There are different types of classes, which are suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Yoga is to control the modifications of the mind.
- Maharshi Patanjali
The prospects may sound attractive but aspirants for yoga teacher training courses need to realise that yoga was not originally designed to transmitted as a profession. A professional yoga teacher can hardly expect a luxurious life of driving around in a Lamborghini. Yoga enables a teacher to impact the life of another person in a unique way, beyond health and fitness. It provides methods that aim to bring about the ultimate blossoming of human consciousness by overcoming all bondages.
To successfully complete a yoga teacher training course and work as a teacher, one needs to have an enormous sense of dedication, involvement and the right motivation. A teacher can best deliver yoga as a humble offering towards the enhancement of human life in the planet. As in other professions, there are also challenges and competition to overcome, along with the ability to bring up new ideas under changing market conditions.
The breathless pursuit for more satisfaction and happiness has disconnected humanity from the true essence of life. The estimated average life expectancy of a human is 30,000 days, out of which around 10,960 days are gone by the time one reaches the age of 30.
The life-changing question is What do you want to do with the life you have left, how do you want to lead your life and how do you want to impact people's lives?
