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Yoga of Energy Flow @ Boston University & Laughing Dog Yoga

4.91

Based on 170 reviews

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271 Pearl St

Cambridge, MA, USA

Types of Yoga Taught

Flow Yoga

Alignment-Oriented Yoga

Spiritually-Oriented Yoga

Gentle Yoga

Trainings Formats

Part-time
spread out over time

Languages

ENGLISH

About Yoga of Energy Flow

Yoga of Energy Flow is a style of flow yoga in which breath, movement and asana are combined with physical and energetic alignments to create a transformational practice. Integrating strength training (physical body), energy cultivation (subtle body), and open awareness...

Yoga of Energy Flow is a style of flow yoga in which breath, movement and asana are combined with physical and energetic alignments to create a transformational practice. Integrating strength training (physical body), energy cultivation (subtle body), and open awareness (causal body), Yoga of Energy Flow draws from Kundalini Yoga, Meridian Yoga, Kali Ray TriYoga, and Qigong with simple but powerful practices that increase and balance the flow of pranic energy through our body, mind, and spirit. 

First Registered August 2005

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  • 5 out of 5
    By: Elena Trunfio May 17, 2023

    Daniel and Andrea's teacher training program was the best foundational yoga course I could have asked for. I didn't know what to expect going into this class, but came out so prepared and knowledgeable on the many facets of yoga. I definitely would recommend this course to those looking for a well-structured 200-HR YTT in the Boston area!

    • General Comments

      Daniel and Andrea's teacher training program was the best foundational yoga course I could have asked for. I didn't know what to expect going into this class, but came out so prepared and knowledgeable on the many facets of yoga. I definitely would recommend this course to those looking for a well-structured 200-HR YTT in the Boston area!
  • 4 out of 5
    By: Charles Paxson May 05, 2023

    The director Daniel Orlansky and assistant Andrea Fotopoulis are broadly and deeply knowledgeable about yoga, the lifestyle, its history and philosophy. They are empathetic, and uplifting people. They created an atmosphere of trust and companionship among our cohort. I sought the spiritual side of yoga, and Daniel introduced me to chanting, breathing, Kundalini yoga and more. I am deeply grateful for my experience and for the associations that I made during the academic year. An issue for me was the amount of time given to develop my teaching voice. Daniel and Andrea agree that proficiency comes with teaching practice. They also claim that this teacher training provides more hands-on teaching experience than most 200 hour level yoga training. If this is true, then I heartily recommend becoming a student of their teaching. Given that I am a trained teacher who has taught middle, high and college students, I know the value of experiential learning, and I encouraged them and to anyone seeking training to consider the extent of personal teaching experience during the training.

    • General Comments

      The director Daniel Orlansky and assistant Andrea Fotopoulis are broadly and deeply knowledgeable about yoga, the lifestyle, its history and philosophy. They are empathetic, and uplifting people. They created an atmosphere of trust and companionship among our cohort. I sought the spiritual side of yoga, and Daniel introduced me to chanting, breathing, Kundalini yoga and more. I am deeply grateful for my experience and for the associations that I made during the academic year. An issue for me was the amount of time given to develop my teaching voice. Daniel and Andrea agree that proficiency comes with teaching practice. They also claim that this teacher training provides more hands-on teaching experience than most 200 hour level yoga training. If this is true, then I heartily recommend becoming a student of their teaching. Given that I am a trained teacher who has taught middle, high and college students, I know the value of experiential learning, and I encouraged them and to anyone seeking training to consider the extent of personal teaching experience during the training.
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    Yoga of Energy Flow
    May 12, 2023
    While I am happy that Charles was "deeply grateful for his experience," but I’m sorry he didn’t feel he had enough student teaching time in the teacher training at Boston University. I’ve been training yoga teachers for 24 years, and the time allotted to student teaching in my program exceeds almost all YTT programs I know, and we are very proud of the quality of teaching that we see in our trainees at the end of the program. The students in all my teacher trainings begin student teaching 4 months into the program, giving trainees five months to hone their skills. Feedback is provided from teachers and fellow students every step of the way. Students first teach 10 minutes, then 20-30 minutes, and finally 45-60 minute classes. For the ten-minute classes they are assigned specific sequences. For the 30-minute classes they work with a partner, together designing a one-hour class. This is done two times over two months. The graduation requirement is that each student teach a 45 to 60 minute class in front of fellow students and teachers. At least 45 minutes is allotted for feedback and constructive criticism. In Charles’s YTT, students taught the entire group with two ERYT-500s observing and providing feedback. Except for the Boston University teacher training, at other locations, community classes are set up for students to teach to the general public, giving additional opportunities for students to gain teaching experience.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Jen Repper DeLisi Nov 16, 2022

    Yoga of Energy Flow was a transformative experience. I cannot recommend the program enough. The breadth and depth of knowledge and expereince is extraordinary among the instructors. They teach with passion and a commitment to the practice and encourage and support each student in their path as practiioner. I am truly grateful to each of them.

    • General Comments

      Yoga of Energy Flow was a transformative experience. I cannot recommend the program enough. The breadth and depth of knowledge and expereince is extraordinary among the instructors. They teach with passion and a commitment to the practice and encourage and support each student in their path as practiioner. I am truly grateful to each of them.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Ann DelVecchio Oct 18, 2022

    It was a privilege to attend Yoga of Energy Flow RYT 200 teacher training. The teachers were professional, intelligent, and caring Human Beings. We endured the early days of the pandemic and zoom classes together. The experiences we shared and what was taught there was life enhancing. As time passes, the value of this training increases in value exponentially.

    • General Comments

      It was a privilege to attend Yoga of Energy Flow RYT 200 teacher training. The teachers were professional, intelligent, and caring Human Beings. We endured the early days of the pandemic and zoom classes together. The experiences we shared and what was taught there was life enhancing. As time passes, the value of this training increases in value exponentially.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Luciana Reis Aug 02, 2022

    Yoga of Energy Flow yoga teacher training was amazing! Daniel Orlansky, Jen Harvey, and Andrea Fotopoulos are all very experienced yoga teachers and each brought a unique perspective and set of skills to the training. I loved the energy and community they created throughout the training. I would highly recommend this training! 10/10

    • General Comments

      Yoga of Energy Flow yoga teacher training was amazing! Daniel Orlansky, Jen Harvey, and Andrea Fotopoulos are all very experienced yoga teachers and each brought a unique perspective and set of skills to the training. I loved the energy and community they created throughout the training. I would highly recommend this training! 10/10
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Sophia Bardehle Aug 02, 2022

    experienced teachers, combination of various yoga styles

    • General Comments

      experienced teachers, combination of various yoga styles
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Stephanie Gooltz Jul 31, 2022

    Daniel Orlansky, Jennifer Harvey, and Andrea Fotopoulos are truly gifted yoga teachers. They have amazing energy and a true passion for teachings, while inspiring others. I highly recommend this teaching training program at Laughing Dog Yoga.

    • General Comments

      Daniel Orlansky, Jennifer Harvey, and Andrea Fotopoulos are truly gifted yoga teachers. They have amazing energy and a true passion for teachings, while inspiring others. I highly recommend this teaching training program at Laughing Dog Yoga.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Kristen Duffy Young Jul 30, 2022

    This program was exactly what I was looking for. Each faculty member had a different background and approach, which contributed to an incredibly diverse program with much room for creativity. Yet the faculty were united in their values and teaching philosophies, which allowed for a cohesive course of study. The training was engaging and encouraged risk taking in a safe environment. The faculty was also top-notch, the absolute best in this field. I highly recommend this teacher training program!

    • General Comments

      This program was exactly what I was looking for. Each faculty member had a different background and approach, which contributed to an incredibly diverse program with much room for creativity. Yet the faculty were united in their values and teaching philosophies, which allowed for a cohesive course of study. The training was engaging and encouraged risk taking in a safe environment. The faculty was also top-notch, the absolute best in this field. I highly recommend this teacher training program!
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Katherine McKie Jul 06, 2022

    program was well organized. The instructors were experienced and shared an in-depth knowledge, passion, and commitment to teaching yoga.

    • General Comments

      program was well organized. The instructors were experienced and shared an in-depth knowledge, passion, and commitment to teaching yoga.
  • 5 out of 5
    By: Marcell Bhangoo Jun 06, 2022

    I would highly recommend the Yoga of Energy Flow RYT200 certification program. All three teachers are the epitome of what I believe yoga to be. They thoroughly prepared us with positive guidance and thorough education during the program and always believed in each student. They also did an amazing job recognizing individual needs and I felt supported in my yoga journey.

    • General Comments

      I would highly recommend the Yoga of Energy Flow RYT200 certification program. All three teachers are the epitome of what I believe yoga to be. They thoroughly prepared us with positive guidance and thorough education during the program and always believed in each student. They also did an amazing job recognizing individual needs and I felt supported in my yoga journey.
First Registered August 2005

School Reviews

Total Reviews: 170

By Elena Trunfio RYT® 200

May 17, 2023

Daniel and Andrea's teacher training program was the best foundational yoga course I could have asked for. I didn't know what to expect going into this class, but came out so prepared and knowledgeable on the many facets of yoga. I definitely would recommend this course to those looking for a well-structured 200-HR YTT in the Boston area! Full Review

By Charles Paxson RYT® 200

May 05, 2023

The director Daniel Orlansky and assistant Andrea Fotopoulis are broadly and deeply knowledgeable about yoga, the lifestyle, its history and philosophy. They are empathetic, and uplifting people. They created an atmosphere of trust and companionship among our cohort. I sought the spiritual side of yoga, and Daniel introduced me to chanting, breathing, Kundalini yoga and more. I am deeply grateful for my experience and for the associations that I made during the academic year. An issue for me was the amount of time given to develop my teaching voice. Daniel and Andrea agree that proficiency comes with teaching practice. They also claim that this teacher training provides more hands-on teaching experience than most 200 hour level yoga training. If this is true, then I heartily recommend becoming a student of their teaching. Given that I am a trained teacher who has taught middle, high and college students, I know the value of experiential learning, and I encouraged them and to anyone seeking training to consider the extent of personal teaching experience during the training. Full Review

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Teaching Staff

Jennifer Harvey

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Daniel Orlansky

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Chip Hartranft

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

Douglas Keller

E-RYT® 500, YACEP®

All Teaching Staff (4)

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