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  5 out of 5

  By: Heather Davis Nov 27, 2021

  Training Program held on Jun 05, 2020—Dec 06, 2020

  It was an amazing experience with amazing!

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  It was an amazing experience with amazing!
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  5 out of 5

  By: Aura Zelada Nov 17, 2021

  Training Program held on Feb 13, 2020—Sep 29, 2021

  The team at The Lotus Pond is amazing! They were very helpful in setting up classes. The teachers are excellent and supportive. I would highly recommend this location to all 200YTT and 300YTT interested students.

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  The team at The Lotus Pond is amazing! They were very helpful in setting up classes. The teachers are excellent and supportive. I would highly recommend this location to all 200YTT and 300YTT interested students.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Christina R. Fontana Nov 09, 2021

  Training Program held on Oct 20, 2019—Oct 17, 2021

  The Yoga Teacher Trainning program at the Lotus Pond have the best, most highly qualified and experienced teachers in the field.The best for Advance Asanas, Pranayama, Yin, Meditation/Yoga Nidra, Yoga Anatomy and Restorative. The center is equipped with an amazing and friendly staff available to you as needed.

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  The Yoga Teacher Trainning program at the Lotus Pond have the best, most highly qualified and experienced teachers in the field.The best for Advance Asanas, Pranayama, Yin, Meditation/Yoga Nidra, Yoga Anatomy and Restorative. The center is equipped with an amazing and friendly staff available to you as needed.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Erin Dubreuil Nov 03, 2021

  Training Program held on Jan 16, 2017—Jan 16, 2021

  Informative and Transformative! The effort and attention to detail that the Lotus Pond puts into their classes and teachings is exceptional. I highly recommend the Lotus Pond to everyone, for all yoga classes and yoga studies! They are by far my favorite studio in Tampa and this will always be my yoga "home".

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  Informative and Transformative! The effort and attention to detail that the Lotus Pond puts into their classes and teachings is exceptional. I highly recommend the Lotus Pond to everyone, for all yoga classes and yoga studies! They are by far my favorite studio in Tampa and this will always be my yoga "home".
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  5 out of 5

  By: Dianne Orcher Oct 24, 2021

  Training Program held on Jan 28, 2018—Oct 19, 2021

  I am so grateful for my education from The Lotus Pond Teacher Training program. The owner, Val, and each of my teachers are wonderful, with a deep understanding of living and teaching yoga. The curriculum is carefully planned and taught. I really feel that my expectations have been greatly exceeded by this program. I highly recommend the Lotus Pond for any student who wishes to have a mature, in-depth, authentic exploration in yoga.

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  I am so grateful for my education from The Lotus Pond Teacher Training program. The owner, Val, and each of my teachers are wonderful, with a deep understanding of living and teaching yoga. The curriculum is carefully planned and taught. I really feel that my expectations have been greatly exceeded by this program. I highly recommend the Lotus Pond for any student who wishes to have a mature, in-depth, authentic exploration in yoga.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Corinne Cammisa Sep 28, 2021

  Training Program held on Aug 21, 2017—Dec 19, 2020

  This is the most thorough and well planned training! We were exposed to so many different aspects of yoga and it's many branches, yet spent enough time on the most essential to make for a well rounded experience.

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  This is the most thorough and well planned training! We were exposed to so many different aspects of yoga and it's many branches, yet spent enough time on the most essential to make for a well rounded experience.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Malika Saffore Sep 13, 2021

  Training Program held on Jan 15, 2021—Aug 01, 2021

  Every day I wake, I’m able to rise in gratitude for another opportunity to practice and share all limbs of yoga— I owe more than a simple thank you to what The Lotus Pond has gifted to my classmates and I during our teacher training program. The Lotus Pond had instilled more than peace of mind, patience and loving kindness; they enabled my ability to utilize these skills like gifting a key to a lock, allowing me to use these tools whenever I desired. When committing to the teacher training program, I quickly realized that The Pond wants nothing more than to support your blooming development as a future teacher and ever continuing student path in yoga. The rich history and respects to Yoga’s lineages is one of the many details that The Lotus Pond brings to their teacher training program that I highly valued and did not witness in other settings before arriving to The Pond. They have more than a welcoming presence to meet all students where they are in their own practice, and to help them develop their own private and shared practices, while still keeping their own unique touch while on their path. The program not only enabled me to meet my best self again, but to also meet some of the most beautiful beings I am able to call my yogic family, or sangha. All the teachers leading you through the program are dedicated to their students growth so deeply, and by the end of the program, also certainly feel like a part of your sangha as well. Words fall short to the experiences that one has with The Lotus Pond’s teacher training program… And being able to write a small taste of a beautiful life experience is an honor. Thank you Val, Ryan, Melissa, Katie, Maia, Alyssa, Analiese, Manasa and all of those who are with the Lotus Pond.

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  Every day I wake, I’m able to rise in gratitude for another opportunity to practice and share all limbs of yoga— I owe more than a simple thank you to what The Lotus Pond has gifted to my classmates and I during our teacher training program. The Lotus Pond had instilled more than peace of mind, patience and loving kindness; they enabled my ability to utilize these skills like gifting a key to a lock, allowing me to use these tools whenever I desired. When committing to the teacher training program, I quickly realized that The Pond wants nothing more than to support your blooming development as a future teacher and ever continuing student path in yoga. The rich history and respects to Yoga’s lineages is one of the many details that The Lotus Pond brings to their teacher training program that I highly valued and did not witness in other settings before arriving to The Pond. They have more than a welcoming presence to meet all students where they are in their own practice, and to help them develop their own private and shared practices, while still keeping their own unique touch while on their path. The program not only enabled me to meet my best self again, but to also meet some of the most beautiful beings I am able to call my yogic family, or sangha. All the teachers leading you through the program are dedicated to their students growth so deeply, and by the end of the program, also certainly feel like a part of your sangha as well. Words fall short to the experiences that one has with The Lotus Pond’s teacher training program… And being able to write a small taste of a beautiful life experience is an honor. Thank you Val, Ryan, Melissa, Katie, Maia, Alyssa, Analiese, Manasa and all of those who are with the Lotus Pond.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Julieane Hudson Sep 10, 2021

  Training Program held on Jan 15, 2021—Aug 01, 2021

  The Lotus Pond Teacher Training program has excellent staff, very professional about relaying the education while making it fun. They have an environment that gives you space to ask questions when needed which gave me room to learn. I enjoyed learning there and look forward to continue to learn at Lotus Pond.

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  The Lotus Pond Teacher Training program has excellent staff, very professional about relaying the education while making it fun. They have an environment that gives you space to ask questions when needed which gave me room to learn. I enjoyed learning there and look forward to continue to learn at Lotus Pond.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Trudy Brandvold Sep 10, 2021

  Training Program held on Jun 18, 2018—Aug 08, 2021

  I am so happy I found this studio. So many amazing teachers and the workshops are very informative. I feel that I have grown not only as a teacher, but in my knowledge and understanding as well. The staff is always right there to help me to understand when I have questions. I'm so grateful to Val along with the teachers & staff at Lotus Pond.

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  I am so happy I found this studio. So many amazing teachers and the workshops are very informative. I feel that I have grown not only as a teacher, but in my knowledge and understanding as well. The staff is always right there to help me to understand when I have questions. I'm so grateful to Val along with the teachers & staff at Lotus Pond.
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  5 out of 5

  By: Debbie Palombo Sep 09, 2021

  Training Program held on Jan 15, 2021—Aug 01, 2021

  I totally loved my teacher training at Lotus Pond. All of our regular weekly teachers were top-notch. I was excited to have numerous sessions with various additional master trainers, skilled physicians and people who are masters in their fields for extra training in specific yoga practices, e.g. anatomy, advanced asanas, alignment, pranayama, yoga for grief and principles of yoga, to name a few. I feel I had the best training available. The location of Lotus Pond was also a huge reason I chose this venue—this property is an oasis in Tampa that is a hidden gem of waterfalls, gardens, meditation space—all adding to its beauty. It is a special tranquil and peaceful space so conducive for yoga training. It is an all-around perfect place to study. I am proud to be a graduate of Lotus Pond.

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  I totally loved my teacher training at Lotus Pond. All of our regular weekly teachers were top-notch. I was excited to have numerous sessions with various additional master trainers, skilled physicians and people who are masters in their fields for extra training in specific yoga practices, e.g. anatomy, advanced asanas, alignment, pranayama, yoga for grief and principles of yoga, to name a few. I feel I had the best training available. The location of Lotus Pond was also a huge reason I chose this venue—this property is an oasis in Tampa that is a hidden gem of waterfalls, gardens, meditation space—all adding to its beauty. It is a special tranquil and peaceful space so conducive for yoga training. It is an all-around perfect place to study. I am proud to be a graduate of Lotus Pond.