Bhutan is considered as one of the happiest countries in the world. Although Bhutan follows Buddhism, meditation is the main practice of Buddhist teaching. Even though the general people are happy out here, there are still mental health issues encircling society like obesity, hypertension, and heart ailments, etc. Lack of awareness of Yoga and its importance is one of the challenges to be tackled with.

Opportunities for Yoga Instructors

Yoga has become the most demanding lifestyle in recent times. As health and fitness is the call of today’s world, Yoga is the only natural way to keep our body fit & healthy. On the global platform, the need for Yoga instructors has raised exponentially.

Yoga has become important in career avenues in various hospitals, resorts and it has been made compulsory in every school. Yoga instructors can also be self-employed by opening their own yoga schools.

Yoga and its importance in modern life

Yoga is a practice of mind and body to maintain mental and physical well-being. It is important to understand that yoga teachers have the knowledge of how to lead a healthy living.

With today’s fast-living pace with daily routines increases stress levels, the practice of doing yoga plays a vital role at this stage. Our brains are constantly engaged in endless thoughts and our brains never have a rest. The meditation in yoga calms the brain. It increases the sense of awareness to have better control over emotions. Meditation is the only way to sharpen your focus. It brings your attention to either your body or breath every time your mind wanders. As modern survivors challenges with physical problems like limited flexibility, low strength, poor posture, stiffness, and many more. Doing yoga asanas enhances the body movement in different directions thereby reducing the stiffness and increasing the joint mobility strength and flexibility.

There is an abundance of job opportunities abroad. People who love to travel can easily explore their teaching profession abroad. I am touched and overwhelmed by the sharing of knowledge & skills by Amodagiri Yoga Sanctuary, The best of the best yoga teacher training in Kerala, India.

As a Yogini, I feel that the practice of yoga can make much more difference in living a healthier life and not only in society but also in building the nation.

By

Yogini Som Maya Raini