Yoga therapist

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

• 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 
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You can get into this job through:

• specialist courses run by private training organisations

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.