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Yoga therapist
Yoga therapists use yoga to help people with physical and emotional issues, and specific health conditions.
Average salary (a year)
£0
Starter
£0
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
24.0 to 37.0 hours
variable
Work Hours
freelance / self-employed
managing your own hours
How to become
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You can get into this job through:specialist courses run by private training organisations
Other Routes
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.
More Information
Registrations
you could join an accredited register managed by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) or the Federation of Holistic Therapists
Further Information
You can learn more about working in yoga from the British Council for Yoga Therapy.
What it takes
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Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    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
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Related Restrictions
pass enhanced background checks as you may work with children and vulnerable adults
have a good level of fitness
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
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
Working environment
You could work at a health centre, in a therapy clinic or at a fitness centre.
Your working environment may be physically demanding.
Career Path & Progression
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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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