Peaceful Mindful Yoga School offers a fusion of courses in Yoga, mindfulness, shamanic healing practices, dance, music, and activism. As a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (YARYS) and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), we provide interested students and teachers with a supportive space to deepen their understanding and individualize their practice as well as gain credentialing to teach.
Our 200-RYT® Dhvani Yoga Teacher Training is a comprehensive program that focuses on Raja Yoga, Nada Yoga, and safe asana practice. Over the course of 6 months, students develop a comprehensive understanding of yoga and the ability to instruct asana, pranayama, Raja Yoga, the 8 limbs of Patanjali, mantra, Nada, and meditation techniques. Our online school includes live Zoom classes and an online forum, fostering a genuine sense of community and connection.
Our instructors currently include our founder and School Director, Alana Grier and Dr. Nisar Shaikh. Alana is a seasoned Yoga practitioner with over 35 years of experience in practicing Hatha Yoga, meditation, massage therapy, Qigong, and dance. With more than 10,000 hours of experience teaching Yoga, Mindfulness, and meditation to individuals of all ages and levels, Alana brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to her teachings. As a Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga instructor, Certified Professional Coach, and Hypnotherapist, Alana offers a well-rounded approach to wellness and health to her clients and students.
Dr. Nisar Shaikh is an outstanding Ayurvedic, Panchakarma and Yoga consultant. His interest in psychosomatic therapeutics inspired him to open up his own clinic, Salil Stress Clinic’s Ayurveda Health Point and Vedic Yoga Foundation in Pune, India. His practice is a Kaivalyadham influenced Ayurvedic clinic offering Panchakarma, Ayurveda treatments, and teaching Holistic Yoga Therapy to his patients. Dr. Nisar has developed a Holistic Yoga Therapy approach for his students and patients which is the root of ancient Vedic wisdom. He lectures to Yoga teachers and patients and offers Ayurveda consultation in many countries including Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland, United States, and Canada.