This is a really tough question without knowing your credentials in business or credentials in helping people in the context that you're eluding to. There are so many variables to each option as I'm sure you are aware. In general I would say that you may be able to find something that you like and you might be able to browse online the options for that before you makes the move regarding option 1. Maybe check linkedin or monster.com. For option #2, that may be a bit more difficult. When I had an undergrad class on eastern religion over half the class dropped out because they either didn't get the material or just weren't interested. When I stayed in an ashram they were going broke because they didn't have much interest either. What there is an interest in is yoga postures without the yoga (along this income context.) Some writers made out pretty good like Ken Wilber and echart tolle so that may be worth a shot. Or, I would look into NLP training in your area which may allow you to circumvent some degrees in therapy and open a practice integrating their therapy methods with some ideas of your own?