Yoga Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:

They work with people who have physical problems. For example, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or back pain. They also help people with emotional issues. For example, stress, anxiety, or depression. Then they will get the information the patient is giving them about the symptoms they have. With this information you will be able to give them the therapy they need to stop what they have and/or handle symptoms.  

Salary: $33,020 (May 2013)

Education:

Training programs can take up to a year to be completed. Yoga therapy profession aren’t regulated by the state, but most employers expect you to have a fitness professional to earn certificate. Classes are offered at naturopathic colleges, community colleges, fitness centers, and yoga centers. If you want more formal training then you may get a degree in related fields, like physical therapy, nursing, or general fitness.

Demand:

According to BLS, this career is expected to increase by 13% due the people’s high interest in weight and health management. It is that high, but it is still growing more than others. As more people get health issues the more that this profession will increase.

Reflection:

I wouldn’t like to be a yoga therapist. I did like the thought of therapy and helping others, but yoga isn’t really interesting to me. I did know someone who specialist in this and I know it is a good job, but it isn’t my type of career. I am happy that it is increasing because I know that it is a career that we need. I really hope other people find this interesting.