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  3 out of 5

  By: Catherine Ames Apr 16, 2024

  Training Program held on Nov 19, 2022—Dec 11, 2022
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  5 out of 5

  By: Carmen Vassiliou Nov 05, 2023

  Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Apr 02, 2023
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  5 out of 5

  By: Lea Bund Apr 11, 2023

  Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Apr 02, 2023

  If you are looking for a teacher training course that will challenge you while at the same time stimulate you - this one is the one :) we had great discussions, good times and the place in Spain is also very calm and relaxing. For three weeks we were completely immersed in yoga, it was great. thanks again.

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  If you are looking for a teacher training course that will challenge you while at the same time stimulate you - this one is the one :) we had great discussions, good times and the place in Spain is also very calm and relaxing. For three weeks we were completely immersed in yoga, it was great. thanks again.

  School response

  Yoga Sutra Shala

  Apr 13, 2023

  Thank you so much Lea. You really are an ideal trainee - as I told you a couple of times you are well engineered :) It was both a privilege and enjoyable teaching you :) One more congratulations on becoming an excellent teacher :) Namaste Namit
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  5 out of 5

  By: Benjamin Larham Apr 10, 2023

  Training Program held on Mar 11, 2023—Apr 02, 2023

  Yoga Sutra Shala was a fantastic place to do the Teacher Training. Already from the first contact, Namit and the rest of the staff were enthusiastic and friendly, which created a warm and safe environment. The other students were also lovely and encouraging. On top of all this, the food was outstanding and the accommodation was beautiful. Going for multiple silent mountain walks was also a real treat! Thank you!

  General Comments

  Yoga Sutra Shala was a fantastic place to do the Teacher Training. Already from the first contact, Namit and the rest of the staff were enthusiastic and friendly, which created a warm and safe environment. The other students were also lovely and encouraging. On top of all this, the food was outstanding and the accommodation was beautiful. Going for multiple silent mountain walks was also a real treat! Thank you!

  School response

  Yoga Sutra Shala

  Apr 13, 2023

  Hi Ben Thank you for so many lovely words :) Likewise it was fun training you up :) I am sure you are on a path of compassionate and fun teaching :) So glad that we met and became friends :) Good luck on your teaching journey :) Namaste Namit
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  4.5 out of 5

  By: Emma Claire Yoga Oct 13, 2021

  The perfect Yoga Teacher Training If ever you're consider doing a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, this is the one to do! It covers the curriculum perfectly from alignment, anatomy, teaching, meditation, chanting, philosophy, pranayama, asanas...to name a just a few....it was so extensive, alot to take in, but understandably so as you are training to become a Teacher in four short intensive weeks. The experience and knowledge from Namit, who ran the course and is director of Yoga Sutra Shala, was so knowledgable and trustworthy, kind, approachable, empathetic, calm, open, approachable, and so much more, it was a pleasure learning from here. As well as the support Yoga Instructors, who each bought there own valuable experiences and knowledge to the lessons too, from chanting, to mudras to chakras, it was so varied! The vegan food was absolutely delicious, and plentiful, with new menus everyday, it never got boring, and suited all taste requirements! The accommodation was also beautiful and comfortable, with everything thought about, from hot water bottles for aching muscles at the end of the day, warm blankets, teas and healthy snack available throughout the day (although with breakfast lunch and dinner so full of amazing foods, one never went hungry!), the tranquil meditation gardens, luscious swimming pool, and many nooks and crannies inside by fire places and outside in hammocks and trees, plenty off places for alone and reflection time as well as comings together for kirtans and making friends! The location is also absolutely stunning, set within the Valencian mountains of Benivissia, with the pure air, in the country amongst olive groves and orange and lemon trees, away from all noise, pollution and everyday busyness, it really is the perfect please to disconnect from the craziness and re-connect with yourself. Thank you to Namit and all the team (from admin, to chefs to cleaners to instructors!), an unforgettable experience, love xx

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  The perfect Yoga Teacher Training If ever you're consider doing a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, this is the one to do! It covers the curriculum perfectly from alignment, anatomy, teaching, meditation, chanting, philosophy, pranayama, asanas...to name a just a few....it was so extensive, alot to take in, but understandably so as you are training to become a Teacher in four short intensive weeks. The experience and knowledge from Namit, who ran the course and is director of Yoga Sutra Shala, was so knowledgable and trustworthy, kind, approachable, empathetic, calm, open, approachable, and so much more, it was a pleasure learning from here. As well as the support Yoga Instructors, who each bought there own valuable experiences and knowledge to the lessons too, from chanting, to mudras to chakras, it was so varied! The vegan food was absolutely delicious, and plentiful, with new menus everyday, it never got boring, and suited all taste requirements! The accommodation was also beautiful and comfortable, with everything thought about, from hot water bottles for aching muscles at the end of the day, warm blankets, teas and healthy snack available throughout the day (although with breakfast lunch and dinner so full of amazing foods, one never went hungry!), the tranquil meditation gardens, luscious swimming pool, and many nooks and crannies inside by fire places and outside in hammocks and trees, plenty off places for alone and reflection time as well as comings together for kirtans and making friends! The location is also absolutely stunning, set within the Valencian mountains of Benivissia, with the pure air, in the country amongst olive groves and orange and lemon trees, away from all noise, pollution and everyday busyness, it really is the perfect please to disconnect from the craziness and re-connect with yourself. Thank you to Namit and all the team (from admin, to chefs to cleaners to instructors!), an unforgettable experience, love xx

  School response

  Yoga Sutra Shala

  Apr 13, 2023

  Thank you so much for your lovely words Emma :) It was truly a privilege training you up to teacher level :) We miss you and your enthusiasm and I hope our paths cross again one day :) Namaste Namit
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  5 out of 5

  By: Emma St George Jul 29, 2020

  Training Program held on Nov 25, 2019—Dec 20, 2019
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  3.5 out of 5

  By: Abigail Wilson Feb 26, 2020

  Training Program held on Oct 14, 2019—Nov 08, 2019

  Note: as this was The Shala’s first YTT the above issues may have been resolved by the time of commenting.

  Syllabus Reflection

  To what extent do you feel this program met the following learning objective; The student will become confident with human anatomy within the context of teaching yoga

  Mostly

  Learning Objectives

  Average 3 = Somewhat

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  To provide the trainee with the skills to cultivate their own style of teaching by using elements from the different styles of yoga presented.

  Somewhat

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  To understand asana in the body - ie to know which muscles and joints are opened in each asana, to be able to feel these openings and to be able to guide students towards achieving these openings themselves.

  Entirely

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  To have a self practice of pranayama and to be able to guide students into pranayama practice.

  Mostly

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  To meditate regularly and to be able to lead guided meditations.

  Somewhat

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  To be able to live and to share the philosophy of yoga.

  Mostly

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  Yoga Sutra Shala’s 200-hour teacher training prepares its trainees to begin teaching the principles and techniques of yoga safely and competently.

  Mostly

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  Note: as this was The Shala’s first YTT the above issues may have been resolved by the time of commenting.

  School response

  Yoga Sutra Shala

  Mar 16, 2020

  Thank you Abbie, for taking the time to review your Nov-Dec 2019 course with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the benefit of having knowledgeable and varied teachers. We have just completed our fourth course and through each one we have learned so much and our graduates feedback at the end of each course has been a valuable asset in our continuing development. On weekdays our current schedule has 3 teaching practices,one for each of pranayama, asana and meditation, offering comprehensive guidance for trainees on leading classes. The members of the team who were new to their positions when you arrived, have settled in to the Yoga Sutra Shala Family and we are looking forward to future courses in 2020 and beyond! We wish you a joyful onward yoga journey!