After what appeared to be a somewhat slow start, I began to really enjoy the classes and workshops over the weekends. The Snehana and Syedhana workshops were interactive and fun and it was interesting to be able to apply what was being taught in the classes and practice on our classmates. This enabled us to not only engage in practical interaction with our peers but also get to know them on a more personal level and I have made some great friends from the experience. I must admit that the initial classes were somewhat monotonous as Dr. Sweta had a tendency to read directly off from a power?point presentation and I did find that to be a little bit time consuming and found it difficult to concentrate. She did however constantly promote class participation and encourage us to debate and discuss in our own groups. I found the Yoga Therapy workshops the most interesting, particularly the classes with Master Yogananth , Master Yogesh and Master Kumaran. I really enjoyed the practical elements and the opportunity to put the theory we had learnt into practice. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I would definitely recommend it to my friends who are interested in learning the foundations of Yoga, Yoga Therapy and are seeking for an opportunity to broaden their horizons. The fact that the classes fit so well into my working schedule was definitely a plus as I am not sure there is anything quite like it out on the Market at present!

It is excellent programme for me to learn Ayurveda yoga in a systematic way. And Yoga therepy section has lots of practice hours which are very good.  Trainers are always very helpful and willing to answer any questions. Both of the sections make me understand Yoga much better and deeper than before, help me lead a healthier and better life. The only thing is that in the Ayurveda section most of which is taught in the form of lectures, long hours sitting on the floor to listen the lecture is bit tough.

Teachers were very helpful and gave me a better understand on Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. Personally, I gained improvement on my health after joined the course especially my nose allergy. Since I understand my doshes and cause of the problem, therefore I pay more attention on my daily diet, exercise and practicing pranayama. So far, I donot have blocked nose at the evening for the last 3 months but still have a running nose at the morning occasionally. Below are some points I would like to raise, hope can enrich the course a bit more. Thanks for the works from all of you. Ayurveda Too intensive, need more times to understand the topic; Instead of group discussion, may apply to one partner from the beginning to identify the doshes, diagnosis the symptoms, treatment, daily diet to lifestyle with the guidance of the Master; Yoga Therapy Video of a real case that helps to understand the whole therapy process and progress.

The teacher training program has been a wonderful learning experience, both from the theory and practical aspects. Part 1: Ayurveda: Good notes with good practical experiments. However, the teacher could be more engaging by using more case studies or examples instead of reading out the notes provided to us. Part 2: Yoga therapy: I really enjoyed this part of the course. A good coverage of anatomy overview and yoga practices. All yoga therapy classes were very engaging. I would like to be able to practise conducting a yoga classes (through mock classes with fellow course mates). Overall, its was a great course and I would recommend it to my friends.

Wow, can I just say, what a challenging course! I think it was indeed very advanced, but Im glad I took it. I never would have attempted these kinds of poses or postures on my own; but with Master Yogananths guidance and preparation I was surprised what my body was able to do, and the intensity of the postures revealed many weak or underdeveloped areas in my body and in my life. After the first weekend of intense twisting, I experienced a very strong emotional reaction to the postures. One minute I felt like crying, then the next I felt a sense of relief. What a surprise to observe how such intense poses could affect my mind and emotions so strongly. But soon I worked through that and I discovered some fascinating things about my body. I saw that I was open in places I thought I wasnt and tight or closed in places I expected to be more open. All in all it was a great, if not daunting, process of discovery. I feel, though, like I would need to take this course two or three more times, before I fully understood, or was able to do all the various postures taught in this course. But at least I have the manual, so I can continue to practice on my own or at Andiappan. Master Yogananth is an excellent teacher, extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and charismatic. He certainly has a gift. What an honor and a joy to learn and practice under his guidance. My main criticism of the course is that the class was too large for the venue, but just by three of four students. Not everyone could get to access to the wall when needed, so everyone couldnt experiment with every posture each time. There was also maybe too material to cover in a short amount of time. On the other hand, the length of the classes was exhausting for someone who was not in very good or excellent condition. That said, I realize the class was designed as a practical class. However, I really enjoyed the bits and pieces of history and philosophy that were occasionally discussed. Personally, I would have liked to have had discussed more philosophy and theory, including discussions on meditation, pranayama, charkas, and bandhas. All in all in was a life-changing experience.

i find it very useful and interesting..... all masters are so helpful and knowledgeable

The course curriculum is good and teachers' s demonstration and sharing experience are very detailed and useful for own practice and for preparation to be a teacher. Master Yogananth and Master Dhiraj let each of us teach in class is a very good experience and sharing. I really appreciate their enthusiasm and enjoy the whole course very m

I thoroughly enjoyed the yoga therapy and Ayurveda teacher training course and now feel that I have a clear understanding of how Ayurveda and yoga therapy can naturally help to prevent and to heal the body from sickness and disease. It was excellent having different teachers for each module, since each teacher brought new insight, personal stories based off of their own experience, as well as new perspectives and styles of teaching. It was an honor to have Master HS Arun teach yoga therapy using props and to have the Ayurveda doctor visit from India. What a unique experience to learn how to give yoga massages, understand how to mix oils according to the Doshas, and how to use something as simple as a chair to go deeper into the pose and be able to stay for much longer! I also really enjoyed the morning we all gathered at 7am with Master Yogananth to perform the Kriyas. Although the theory and personal stories are useful to learn, it was most helpful for me when we had hands-on experiences, such as practicing the poses (or teaching it in groups with other students), performing the Kriyas, having the taste test and applying it to the Doshas, giving and receiving the oil massage, Shiro Dhara, or pulse reading. It is these moments in our training that I will remember the most. I would recommend more practicals and hands-on experiences so students can feel confident to try the techniques on future students of theirs when they begin teaching. Overall, the training met and exceeded my expectations and I appreciate the effort the Master teachers put forth for the training. I have gained so much knowledge and experience from it all. Many thanks!

Dear Masters and Coordinators, I had an amazing experience learning aspects of yoga from well-trained and committed teachers in a warm yet serious setting. The Hong Kong Anahata staff, were accommodating and personable all the while holding a great amount of professionalism. I hope to continue with the 2nd teacher training in the near future. Master Vishnu gave our group a great deal of attention and I would especially like to thank him for sharing his therapy knowledge with us. I believe the traditional aspects of this training surpass many other teacher-trainings I know of. I am able to now continue teaching with a more holistic approach, thanks to Anahata.

The 200 YTT course has been a fantastic experience. The Masters are very knowledgeable, patient, and provide ongoing support. It was great to experience variety of teaching/guiding styles. Every one of the masters brought to the course incredible amount of positive energy and it was a pleasure to learn from them. I would highly recommend this course to my friends. I am also looking forward to continue my personal yoga journey and continue to practice at Anahata after the summer. Thank you for to all for all.