Yoga Therapist

Duties and responsibilities:

You’ll work with people with a range of physical problems, like asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure or back pain. You’ll also help people with emotional issues like stress, anxiety or depression. You’ll lead the yoga to a patient’s specific situation, with the aim of helping ease the symptoms and preventing further problems.You’ll start a therapy session with a consultation, taking note of the client's physical condition, medical history and any related lifestyle factors.You’ll work with clients on a one-to-one basis or in group classes.

Salary:

Most yoga therapists are self-employed.You’ll charge around £5 to £14 an hour per person for group sessions and £35 to £60 for private sessions.You’ll have to pay for things like equipment and room hire out of your earnings.These figures are a guide.

Education: You’ll need:

• a yoga teaching qualification
• to have completed an approved yoga therapy course
• to regularly practise yoga
• a high level of physical fitness

Demand or need:

you are self employed.