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The PreNatal YTT course was exceptional. Very informative, thorough, interesting, and engaging content from the teacher throughout. I would highly recommend anyone to take the course if they are interested in teaching prenatal yoga classes.
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Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Khajuraho, India, Arhanta Ashram Yoga Ashram offers a profound sanctuary for those seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and embark on a transformative journey. Having recently completed their rigorous 200-hour teacher training course, I can attest to the enriching experience this ashram provides. First and foremost, the organization and discipline upheld at Arhanta Ashram are commendable. The strict yet fair rules ensure a focused environment conducive to learning and self-reflection. This structured approach fosters a sense of commitment and dedication among students, enhancing the overall experience. One of the standout features of Arhanta Ashram is its isolated location, which facilitates an immersive spiritual experience. Surrounded by the tranquil beauty of nature, participants are able to disconnect from the distractions of the outside world and delve deep into their practice. The serene atmosphere fosters introspection and self-discovery, making it an ideal setting for personal growth. The teachers and assistants at Arhanta Ashram are undoubtedly the heart of the institution. Their unparalleled expertise and dedication to the craft of teaching are truly inspiring. Throughout the course, I was impressed by their deep knowledge and passion for yoga, as well as their unwavering commitment to guiding each student on their journey. The 'how to teach' classes were a particular highlight of the course. These sessions provided invaluable practical insights into the art of teaching yoga, covering everything from class sequencing to effective communication techniques. Under the guidance of the instructors, I gained confidence in my ability to lead a class and inspire others on their yoga journey. In conclusion, my experience at Arhanta Ashram Yoga Ashram was nothing short of transformative. From the well-organized structure to the stunning natural surroundings, every aspect of the ashram contributes to a deeply enriching experience.
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I had the opportunity to do 2 trainings at the Ashram in the Netherlands and several other traning online. I am highly satisfied with the teachings offered at Arhanta.
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I recently completed my 200hr hatha course in India. Overall, I had an amazing experience and would recommend it to others as I was happy with my decision to go. However I think there are a few things that should be mentioned. First is this not a yoga retreat with fancy and comfortable accommodations and 5 star food. It is at times a rather intensive immersion experience stripped of most of the comforts many are used to in the west with fairly full and active days. For me this is exactly what I was looking for, as I wanted an opportunity to get away from all the comforts and live more simply to see how my mind and body reacted to it. However, if not prepared it could be quite a jarring experience. My two biggest disappointments about the experience where the philosophy and evening programs. For me, one of the major reasons I went to a course in India was not for the yoga certification itself, but to learn about the practice, culture and philosophy behind yoga in the country it originated from and from a native teacher. The philosophy lectures all seemed rather rushed with only surface level knowledge. They also ended after the second week. This would have been fine if they had used the time in the day scheduled for evening programs a little more efficiently. During the 26 days at the ashram, only about 8 or 9 included an evening program, 5 of which were yoga nidra and ecstatic dance. While these were quite fun, It would have been nice to have used this time for some extra cultural learning experiences. That being said there were many things I absolutely loved. First and foremost were the teachers. Omkar was incredible. His knowledge, teaching ability, attention to detail, and care for the well being of his students went above and beyond what I could have asked for. He knew when to challenge us and when to hold back. He pushed us to grow, and the results showed in each of us by the end of the course. The teachers in training were also amazing and very caring. Another factor I was extremely happy with was the amount of hands on teaching experience you get. I did not imagine how comfortable I could become with teaching in such a short time, and I know many, if not most, of my classmates felt the same. I entered feeling very unsure about my ability to teach and left feeling confident that if I stayed dedicated to teaching, I could become a very competent and capable teacher. The last thing I will mention is my classmates. I'm sure this will vary from course to course, but the group I ended up with was incredible. They all cared for and supported one another and even made the aspects of program I was not entirely pleased with seem almost negligible. The experience would not have been nearly as memorable without them.
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I personally found Arhanta Yoga Ashram TTC in India a lifechanging experience and I am happy I did it. The quality of the teachers and teaching methods are astonishing and I am happy with my choice although the life conditions at the ashram are quiet challenging on top of the program itself which has an intense schedule.
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I don't feel that I am the best person to rate Arhanta Yoga Ashrams teacher training program right now since I did my 200 YTT more than 10 years ago with them, I was part of their second promotion for this training and hopefully this training might have improved quite a lot since that time. But yet, from my experience 10 years ago, I cannot recommend this training to anyone. It was not at all an inclusive training. At least 5 students hurt themselves during the course of the training and competition between students was very much encouraged by the main teacher of this training. The way I was taught yoga was not aligned with the philosophy of yoga (non-harming, self-study ect.) but much more with a gymnastic performance where we were forced to practice headstand everyday and to be able to perform it at the end to be considered like a "worthy" student. So, according to me, the 8 limbs of yoga were not at all embodied in the person of the main teacher of this training. He was shaming students who were not flexible a lot in front of the whole group during this training. Also we were taught to learn by heart a sequence of yoga, not to understand why it made sense anatomically and energetically. So, yes, at the end of the training we were able to repeat this sequence, but I wasn't feeling like I was a great yoga teacher because this sequence never made sense in my body and, at the end of this training, I didn't had the knowledge to change it appropriately to create a more suitable sequence for myself: which was one of the reason why I took this training in the first place. And this is also the reason why right now, I am doing a second 200 h with another school of yoga, to become a yoga teacher . Once more, I hope that this training is far better now than it was when I did it, and I also hope that my feedback will help this school improve and be more respectful to each students and more inclusive.
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Great Ashram experience! Teachers were extremely knowledgeable, supportive and always available for any queries or concerns. The programme was jam packed with interesting knowledge, i particularly loved how they managed to get us to learn/know so much in 26 days. a true immersive yoga experience.
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This was a great prenantal training. I learned so much. I really like the self paced learning!
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I highly recommend the 200-hour Hatha yoga training at Arhanta. I myself am grateful to have spent a month immersed in Yoga philosophy, anatomy, how to teach, advanced asanas class, editing and pranayama at their Ashram in India. To focus only on these without the hassle of daily life was a gift. I learnt an awful lot from Ram and Omkar Jain. Their in-depth knowledge and guidance brought out the best in me. The guidance from the staff was also fantastic.