Yoga Therapist

Yoga Therapist

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Duties and Responsibilities: Help Patients be aware of the usefulness of Yoga education in order to help them achieve greater physical as well as mental well being through safe Yoga practice.

Salary: Yoga therapists may make from $36,900 median average wage to $66,530

Education: Yoga therapists are well-trained in many areas of health therapy, healing and overall wellness. Schools of yoga train from many different perspectives. Some many include separate units on Ayurveda, although this is not required to become a yoga therapist and does not impact the knowledge necessary to become a competent yoga therapist.Competent yoga therapists must build on a foundation in anatomy, basic physiology, and modern healthcare terminology. Other teachings may include the philosophy of yoga, perspectives of yoga and the mind and yoga practices. Students generally must practice a minimum of 800 hours in a basic yoga therapy program teaching core competencies. 600 contact hours with clients are also required for the International Association of Yoga Therapist program. Other programs may have other requirements.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I feel like this seems like a very interesting career because you get to teach patients self awareness as well as good well being in order to achieve relief from any stress and discomfort.