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I HAVE REALLY ENJOYED THIS COURSE. IT HAS OPENED ME TO SO MANY AREA OF KNOWLEDGE LIKE TRIDOSHA,MARMA POINTS,YOGA NIDRA ,CHAKRAS, DIET ASPECTS, AYURVAEDIC TREATMENTS,PHYSICAL STUDY OF BODY ANATOMY THEN LEARNING IN DEATAILS VARIOUS BODY AILMENTS, THERE CAUSES AND RELATING THEM TO ABOVE CONCEPTS TO TRY TO FIND A COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION YOGA THERAPY PROGRAM. MAY BE WE CAN HAVE SOME PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE OF DESIGNING AND APPLYING THE YOGA THERAPY TO A REAL LIFE SITUATION.

This course provides me a more broader understand about yoga and its principles. In addition to asana practice, the combination of meditation, pranayama, diet management and kriyas are essential to maintain a healthy live and can reach therapeutic goals. After this course, I can benefit from the knowledge learned myself and hopefully can share my experience with others to bring healthy live to those who has the will to pursue.

Overall I had a fantastic experience. I found the content appropriate and the teachers knowledgable and helpful. The front desk is very helpful and were always available to help with queries. Maybe a little more physical asana practise and less theory so that I can apply some of the modified asanas would be helpful but overall I am more than satisfied and would recommend this course to others.

It's been a great learning experience. After I took my first 200-hr YTT in 2014 and started to teach part time, people started to ask me what they should do if they have different kind of conditions. At that time, I had no idea what to advise. This course has helped me in understanding my own anatomy and what and how to observe others. Although it is an introductory for common diseases and injuries, it helps me to understand more about how yoga therapy could help and what I could advise client and design a class specific for different types of condition.

This is my first TT program with Anahata and it's an eye opening experience for me. The course was well structured and had a good balance between theroy and practice. The part I enjoyed the most is the topic on marmas, and I will try and do more studies on it on my own. Sorry for the late submission of assignment, was occupied by work these days, many apoligies. Namaste!

I thought the course was useful by providing me with a better understanding of the body, it's muscular skeletal system and the ailments that a person can be diagnosed with and how to manage it with the practice of yoga therapy. It would have been even better if we could have spent more time on learning about Ayurvedic Medicine in more depth but I understand this a vast subject to cover in such a short amount of time.

The course is meaningful which teaches me a lot of knowledge about yoga therapy. I've found out that yoga therapy can help people with diseases. It also makes me know that practising yoga can change a people’s life and even their family member's.

It is amazing, enjoyable and rewarding during my yoga journey and teaching journey. Thanks for the support and kindness.

The Yoga Therapy TT helped me to realize the true meaning of Yoga. It was interesting to learn how to provide suitable yoga practice to eliminate physical and mental stresses, so-called modern day disorders, such as insomnia, diabetes, stiff shoulders etc. The topics were very large and I understood very basic but the knowledge and the experience are of much help to my future daily practice and life. I would like to start to assist the Breast cancer patient yoga class to learn more and would like to teach sometime in the future. I enjoyed this course and Thank you for all Yoga Masters at Anahata Yoga.

Yoga therapy is a very board and expanding subject. Master Vishnu is very knowledgeable on the subject. Weve learnt anatomy in understanding the body and different systems; the yoga therapy and ayurvedic theories and how they work; the different diseases and body conditions; how to use the yoga therapy approaches to help manage different body conditions. Other teachers Master Yogananth, Master Arun, Master Lakshmi and Master Anurag also shared many useful knowledge and experiences on different aspects of the subject. The course is very informative and we get to observe and analyse different body types, as well as practising different yoga therapy sequences.

I really loved this course. After studying an Anatomy 101 at University I felt that I can already could apply yoga methods to the healing and strengthening of physical ailments, but I have a clearer knowledge now on how exactly yoga makes a difference. I understand that in addition to stretching a muscle, by stimulating or relaxing pressure points in the body, a pain, spasm, stiffness or even uric acid crystals can heal by altering blood supply and sufficient nerve pulses through the target area. It is very interesting to learn which postures stimulate certain pressure points añd how I can apply pressure manually as a Yoga Therapist. I have tried it on a client and it works really well. I found the topic on womens health very interesting too, Dr Lakshmi has vast knowledge. There are exercises that I implemented on myself and my best friend to relieve serious menstrual pain and ovarian cysts and it subsided within the first month. Therewith I also incorporated postures to help balance our hormones which proved promising to the fact that I am now happily pregnant. I will definitely explore this route of practise further with my clients, because I know it worked on me and my best friend too. Master Yogananths classes on specifically Breast Cancer was also a great field of interest and I started attending the actual classes with the patients that he is working with. I was amazed to see a difference in these patients, not only physically but also in their moods and outlook on life. This is a field of practice that I would like to pursue further. It is encouraging to learn that I can help women with mastectomies to overcome limitations caused by the removal of (-or partial removal of) their pectorals and sometimes intercostal muscles. Helping these women to heal, use their arm again, build immunity and feel good about themselves again is very satisfying. In Abu Dhabi, where I live are also many people with diabetes that I would like to help. It is amazing that such simple movements can make such a great difference to peoples lives in management of their disease. Simple postures stimulate the organs and glands responsible for such a destructive disease and I would like to help these suffers to manage their symptoms better. One of my dearest friends in Dubai is pregnant and suffers from gestational diabetes and arthritis because of it. I have given her the postures as Dr Lakshmi has demonstrated to us and they seem to be relieving her symptoms. It is fulfilling to have the answers and methods to help others. My father also suffers from a form of arthritis, gout. After this course I was able to give my father advice on his diet and also gave him a range of digestive postures and movements that help blood circulation and lymph drainage; three month later with regular practice he is gout free! This year I also found out that I have cervical spondylosis and a bulging disk between c4 and c5. With the knowledge I have learned from this course I am able to manage my injury and lifestyle. I know now how to alter my practice to prevent recurrent injury and I also know how to do strengthening exercises for the muscles of the neck and loosen the muscles around the shoulders to prevent spasms. It has proven to be successful and I am happy to manage my injury in a way to live a pain free life and I am ready to help others with similar injuries. Thank you.

The 300 hours Yoga Therapy Teacher Training course gives me wonderful opportunities to learn theoretical therapy knowledge. Apart from applications of yoga therapy, Im excited to learn the Ayurvedic massages, which I cant learn anywhere else in Hong Kong. Although I, as a beginner yogi, need some efforts to digest all information gained during lectures, Im still fascinated by the knowledgeable teachers Master Vishnu, Yogananth, Anurag and Dr. Lakshmi. Thank you very much for giving a fruitful start on my yoga journey!

I really enjoy this course and l was particularly impressed with the experience and depth of knowledge of the instructors. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to take this course, especially since its timing has allowed me to participate while working full time and take care of my family. Master Vishnu was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable about ayurvedic theory, but this section might have been interspersed with learning approaches to break up the long lectures. His make-up class was one of the best sessions of the course -  he explained a lot of anatomical knowledge that I did not previously have with diagrams while addressing those issues with yoga therapy. Master Arun was delightful and truly inspiring. His Iyengar classes gave me a very beautiful experience of yoga that I had never had before. I felt very fortunate and grateful to have studied with him. His heart is full of love for humanity. I purchased his book and I hope that once I have the opportunity to read it, that I will be able to apply his lessons to my practice and teaching. Master Yogananth is an excellent teacher – he is very skilled at interspersing the delivery of technical information with illuminating narratives and practical exercises. His delivery is natural but always directed and on topic. His knowledge and experience (and patience) is remarkable. Anahata has some truly amazing instructors. It has been a blessing to study and practice with all the teachers and I intend on taking further courses with Anahata. Thank you.

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 doshas and cause of the problem, therefore I pay more attention on my daily diet, exercise and practicing pranayama. So far, I don’t have blocked nose at the evening for the last 3 months but still have a running nose at the morning occasionally. Thanks for the works from all of you.

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 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!

The course is amazing! It helped me to gain understanding about myself and improved my health in general. The Ayurveda part is amazing, especially the knowledge on tri­dosha. It has transformed my view on lifestyle and actually living itself! I am so grateful to learn about this amazing ancient wisdom and be able to apply that in my life. The uniqueness of this course is that it combines Ayurveda and Yoga therapy together. It has certainly changed my view on yoga itself. Thank you team Anahata for bringing this unique and amazing course to HK!

I really enjoyed the Ayurveda/Yoga Therapy program and I learned a lot. I enjoyed the teaching style of Vishnu. Yogesh is a surprisingly knowledgeable, and amazing teacher too. Yogananth is completely captivating and incredibly in tune with the subject matter and the students. I’m very grateful to have been included in this teacher training program.

When I moved to Hong Kong one year ago, I was looking for a yoga studio offering Teacher Trainings. I found the Anahata Yoga studio and read with interest that a Teacher Training combined with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy was offered. I have been always interested in Ayurveda and how Yoga therapy is working and so it was not a difficult decision joining this course and I did not regret it at all. It was very interesting learning about the connection between lifestyle, diet, yoga and how yoga therapy can be a form of treatment for many ailments. Thank you so much Master Yogananth and Master Yogesh for showing us how to apply Yoga therapy and how to treat a patient safely. I know now that there is always a creative way how to treat a person! The longer I did the course I also recognized that I began changing my eating habits (less meat, sweets and alcohol) and I could see the effect on body and mind by myself. Thank you so much to all the teachers answering all our questions and of course thank you to the whole Anahata Yoga studio team!

Through studying The Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Teacher training program, in fact I studied much over than I expected. I am very proud to be one of the students in this teacher training. All master are very professional and I can get more knowledge through their teaching. The topic is very large and like the sea, I understood I just learned the basic knowledge then need to study hard. I am looking forward to having the chance to attend the advanced program about Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda in the coming future. Thankful for all Master in Anahata Yoga. Namaste, OM.

Before taking this subject, the yoga therapy is unknown to me. But after studying this subject, I learnt that it is not easy to be a yoga therapy instructor. There are many considerations before designing a training programme to the clients, such as the ability, the background and the goal of the clients. The training programme must fit to these considerations and design the appropriate milestone to the clients. Each stage will be reviewed with the result if it hits the target of the training. If the result is not as targeted, it has to analysis the reason and need to adjust the training. If it is targeted, then it will go to another stage of the milestone. After studying this subject, there is a basic concept of yoga therapy and it is much help to my job of fitness and yoga instructor, and there are positive feedbacks from my clients. So, I hope to get more knowledge about it with further studying.

I truly enjoyed this course and I’m very grateful for all the vast knowledge and personal experiences that Master Yogananth, Master Vishnu, Master Yogesh and Dr. Shveta shared with us My personal objective for this course was to deepen my practice and to gain a basic understanding about the principles as well as practical applications of yoga therapy and Ayurveda. I believe that through this course I now have all basic tools to apply them in my daily life and it is also the foundation for further study. What I liked most about this course was the hands­on approach in the Ayurveda part where we not only analyzed our group members and gave specific lifestyle recommendations, but also practiced Ayurveda massage on each other. Since I’m more of a practical person, this is how I memorized the knowledge best. The same applies to the practical part in Yoga Therapy, where we learned postures for different ailments and analyzed the benefits at the same time. Thank you again for this well organized and comprehensive course and I look forward to the Advanced Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda course!

I truly enjoyed this course and I’m very grateful for all the vast knowledge and personal experiences that Master Yogananth, Master Vishnu, Master Yogesh and Dr. Shveta shared with us. My personal objective for this course was to deepen my practice and to gain a basic understanding about the principles as well as practical applications of yoga therapy and Ayurveda. I believe that through this course I now have all basic tools to apply them in my daily life and it is also the foundation for further study. What I liked most about this course was the hands-on approach in the Ayurveda part where we not only analyzed our group members and gave specific lifestyle recommendations, but also practiced Ayurveda massage on each other. Since I’m more of a practical person, this is how I memorized the knowledge best. The same applies to the practical part in Yoga Therapy, where we learned postures for different ailments and analyzed the benefits at the same time. Maybe we could do more case studies as part of the final assignment in one of the next courses, i.e. team-up two or three students for a period of time for a Yoga Therapy practice and Ayurveda consultation. Students need then write a thorough report and perform the practice/ Ayurvedic treatment in front of the instructors. Thank you again for this well organized and comprehensive course and I look forward to the Advanced Yoga Therapy & Ayurveda course!

Before taking this subject, the yoga therapy is unknown to me.  But after studying this subject, I learnt that it is not easy to be a yoga therapy instructor.  There are many considerations before designing a training programme to the clients, such as the ability, the background and the goal of the clients.  The training programme must fit to these considerations and design the appropriate milestone to the clients.  Each stage will be reviewed with the result if it hits the target of the training.  If the result is not as targeted, it has to analysis the reason and need to adjust the training.  If it is targeted, then it will go to another stage of the milestone. After studying this subject, there is a basic concept of yoga therapy and it is much help to my job of fitness and yoga instructor, and there is positive feedback from my clients.  So, I hope to get more knowledge about it with further studying.

Through studying The Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Teacher training program, in fact I studied much over I expected. I am very pound of become one of the student. All master are very professional and I can learn more knowledge through their teaching. The topic is very large and like the sea, I understood I just learned the basic knowledge then need to study hard. I have looking forward to having the chance to attend the advanced program about Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda in the coming future. Thankful for all Master in Anahata Yoga. Namaste, OM.

When I moved to Hong Kong one year ago, I was looking for a yoga studio offering Teacher Trainings. I found the Anahata Yoga studio and read with interest that a Teacher Training combined with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy was offered. I have been always interested in Ayurveda and how Yoga therapy is working and so it was not a difficult decision joining this course and I did not regret it at all. It was very interesting learning about the connection between lifestyle, diet, yoga and how yoga therapy can be a form of treatment for many ailments. Thank you so much Master Yoganath and Master Yogesh for showing us how to do Yoga therapy and how to treat a patient safely. Thanks to Master Yogesh, I know now that there is always a creative way how to treat a person! The only thing I missed was how to create and teach a yoga class. The longer I did the course I also recognized that I began changing my eating habits (less meat, sweets and alcohol) and I could see the affect on body and mind by myself. Thank you so much to all the teachers answering all our questions and of course thank you to the whole Anahata Yoga studio team!