Yoga Certification Course

According to archaeologist Gregory Possehl several seals discovered at Indus Valley Civilization sites, dating to the mid 3rd millennium BC, depict figures in positions resembling a common yoga or meditation pose, showing “a form of ritual discipline, suggesting a precursor of yoga,” The practice of yoga for both physical and mental health dates back to ancient times. The health benefits offered by yoga have led to its increasing popularity in India and the rest of the world. Though the practice of yoga has been prevalent in India for several centuries though, yoga as a career option has become popular in the recent past because of its curative powers. Combining various aspects of breathing, body positions and postures, the art of yoga has to be learnt by an expert. Yoga can offer two major career paths, one in the field of research and training and the other as a yoga therapist, one who cures ailments through yoga. As yoga has no side effects, it is becoming immensely popular in the west as well. Eligibility for these courses is diverse and minimum qualifications vary from of 10th pass to 12th pass. Certifications, diplomas, and under graduation courses with various specializations are offered in India. There are several universities and private institutes offering yoga courses. Some of the institutes that offer these courses are: :

• North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon Maharashtra
• University of Pune, Pune (Maharashtra)
• Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
• Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur, (Maharashtra
• Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, (Gujarat)
• Shri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati, (Andhra Pradesh)
• Awadesh Pratap Singh University, (Madhya Pradesh)
• Gujarat Vidyapeeth, Ahmedabad, (Gujarat)
• Karnataka University, Dharwad (Karnataka)
• MJP Rohilkhand University, Bareilly (U.P.)
• Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla (H.P.)
• Mangalore University, (Karnataka)
• University of Mumbai, Mumbai