With the practice of yoga rapidly gaining in popularity year on year, an AYUSH minister from New Delhi has exclaimed that the government have put forward plans to create 10,000 job vacancies. Specifically, for certified yoga teachers, this move hopes to fill the gap since statistics show that yoga has gained a 30% increase in popularity in New Delhi over the last two years.
As more studies are released that show the many positive benefits of yoga, even private companies are beginning to hire professional teachers into their offices. This is so their employees can practise in the professionally led sessions, enabling them to become more efficient and productive.
Since both of these factors show that yoga is on the rise, the government has stated that it wants to create over 10,000 yoga related vacancies over the next few years. Already, in the Haryana state, the government has already created over 1,000 vacancies. The process was put into place due to the complete lack of certified yoga teachers. It wasn’t until 2015 that they were even a certification for yoga teachers to earn. Since its creation, all certifications are managed and monitored by the Quality Control of India (QCI). This helps to ensure and maintain a high quality of teachings.
Furthermore, the QCI has adopted a scheme in which yoga professionals can complete a voluntary certification. To complete this, the trainers must follow the principles and requirements detailed in the international standards.
Currently, the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN) is deeply involved in research. This research sets out to actively test the efficiency of yoga practices, recording the benefits of mental health and effects on diseases. Once more and more research is released, it will help to show to need of these job vacancies and will show why yoga is so important.
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In related news, over 51,000 people gathered in the city of Lucknow to celebrate International Yoga Day last Wednesday. This shows a clear interest in the practice of yoga. This will be extremely beneficial for younger people. Many of this age range don’t have jobs but would happily take a yoga career. This helps to deal with unemployment levels and fill the spaces.
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