The October Teacher Training group was given a feedback form to check if their expectations were met and following is the table prepared based on their feedback.

Reason for joining this Course? Are you satisfied?	100% Satisfied	70 - 90%	50 - 70%	20 - 50%	Less than 20%
Learning traditional Yoga (Hatha and Ashtanga) in India? (This is based on Patanjali's Ashtanga yoga & Hatha Yoga Pradipika)	22 people	10 people	1 person	-----	-----
Moving away from modified versions of Yoga as exercise?	17 people	7 people	3 people	1 person	-----
Deepening your personal knowledge of Yoga?	19 people	10 people	2 people	-----	-----
Becoming fit, flexible and strong physically and mentally?	14 people	10 people	4 people	-----	-----
Finding peace and joy in Yoga lifestyle?	17 people	12 people	2 people	-----	-----
Learning spiritual and higher perspectives of Yoga?	16 people	10 people	5 people	-----	-----
Becoming a Yoga Teacher?	16 people	14 people	3 people	-----	-----
About the ashram Facilities and other management..	21 people	11 people	1 people

(Some people did not answer few questions.)

Testimonials -

My initial intentions were only to further my knowledge of the eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga. But, I leave here learning so much more of yoga as a way of life. Some things won’t be included on my path while many others I will be glad to incorporate. An incredible learning experience with an incredible group of people.
Chris Baines (Canada)

I never imagined myself coming to an Ashram in India but I’m so happy to have come here. I felt such relief coming to this quiet haven in the hills. It is the perfect setting for reflection and self-study. The staff and all the people involved gave me much needed guidance and I am very grateful for their sincerity and time.
Cassie Welch (Canada)

My yoga started from here and I’ve found it is the way I want to keep going. The environment is beautiful. It includes you as a part of nature. People are amazing. I liked everyone. It was a big help to my life from now on.
Yoshimi Yokou (Japan)

For me, learning yoga the traditional way and deepening of my personal knowledge from the perspectives of yoga is achieved during the one month! In addition, I have gained so much more from my inner self fulfillment, finding joy and peace and appreciating LIFE! Staying in the ashram with the beautiful scenery, fresh air and peaceful surrounding it just like a big happy family gathering. Each and everyone in our group is amazing and warm. My heart felt gratitude to all the teachers, coordinator, staff and Guruji during the whole course period with all your unending laughter, great food, personal assistance in many ways…. I’ve experienced greater clarity in thinking and mindfulness and finding greater balance in my attitude and actions after being here for 6 weeks. I leave Yoga Vidya Gurukul with a heavy heart but it’s filled with joyful memories and greater mental and physical health to continue my journey with yoga. Hari Om Tat Sat.
Pauline Heng (Malaysia)

Frankly, many times during the initial days of the course, I wanted to run back to the comfort of my routine life. I’m really glad I stayed and I’ve emerged a stronger person. Better knowledge of yoga aside, I’ll be taking back with me the various stories, some of which have helped me overcome current problems in my life. Sincere thanks to all who have helped me become a better and more confident person. Not forgetting the fabulous food! I’ve never imagined vegetarian food can taste so good…
Xiangling (Singapore)

Today I leave Yoga Vidya Dham and fly back to Canada. I’m leaving behind my first experience in a yoga ashram (Teacher Training Course) and taking home with me a deeper respect for everything that is yoga. I’ve learned a great deal here about yoga and myself and I would not trade this experience of deepening self awareness for anything. The staff, food and lodging facilities are wonderful. The mountains, misty mornings, fabulous sun sets and sun rises and amazing moonlit nights are unforgettable. As are the people in the village, culture, sounds and scenery. Thanks to all of you. Hari Om.
Deborah Mousseau (Canada)