Testimonials
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Overall opinions
about the course - 6th June to 5th July 2007
I enjoyed the course 100%. I found some lectures interesting and
some o.k. All the teachers were patient, kind and skilled. The
course helped me to understand what yoga means in my life –
it is a way if life which I now feel will help me as a person
spiritually, physically and emotionally. I loved the pranayama
– as I didn’t understand this before. I feel I have
the confidence now to continue my practice at home and in time
to teach. I am delighted I came on this course.
Than you for the opportunity to learn so many aspects of yoga.
I have no hesitation in recommending this course. All information
and support on the website is very helpful.
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Gina Dermody (Ireland)
The course
has improved my practice greatly, made me more flexible and strong,
both physically and mentally.
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Chris Adamson (England)
I’m
happy I came to Gurukul to study yoga. It became a journey the
moment I signed up for me. I feel a sense of accomplishment for
completing the course. My time here at Gurukul has provided me
with the skills, knowledge to bring yoga home with me and share
it with others.
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Kathryn Davis (USA)
The bonding
of the students is the most impressive thing about the ashrams
environment.
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Natalie Laycok (USA)
This course
provides an excellent opportunity for personal growth.
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Donielle Lavintman (USA)
Provides a
holistic perspective to traditional Indian Yoga. Come prepared
with an open mind and do not approach yoga as a fashion.
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Dilip Mehera (Mexico)
Beyond giving
me the tools and knowledge I will need to teach yoga, the Ashram
has given me a profound sense of happiness. The simplistic life
and beautiful atmosphere is purifying and inspiring.
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Jeff Buelterman (USA)
Coming to
the Ashram to learn yoga must have been the best decision during
a very distressed time of my life. As a Medical Doctor, I am very
excited about futhering my studies in yoga therapy and strengthening
my own practice.
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Ulrike Döhne Breytenbach (South Africa)
Coming
to India and specifically YVG has completely changed my understanding
of and appreciation for Yoga and I know my practice has improved
and grown tremendously. It’s a challenging but ultimately
extremely rewarding experience and I’m surely a better person
for it.
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Rebecca Raizman (USA)
A very enjoyable
experience. I feel confident in going into the world and teaching
yoga.
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Jeff Craft (USA)
I feel like
this course has prepared me very well to become a yoga teacher.
As a bonus I also learned quite a bit about Indian culture and
I have made great new friends. Thanks for the wonderful experience!
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Anna Gingras (USA)
This course
was very good to discover more about my ownself and pushed me
into some darker places of myself but thanks to everyone here
and the practice; I could overcome thus and learn a lot about
yoga and also about myself. Of course things are not perfect but
with time and feedback of students this course will become better
and better.
- Nicolas Morena (France)
| Positive
Effects of Asanas |
Excellent |
Very
Good |
Good |
Average |
Poor |
| Strength |
31
% |
31
% |
34
% |
3.4
% |
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| Endurance |
31
% |
24
% |
44
% |
3.4
% |
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| Stamina |
34
% |
31
% |
31
% |
6.8
% |
----- |
| Flexibility |
38
% |
31
% |
31
% |
6.8
% |
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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) |
36
% |
60
% |
3
% |
----- |
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| Moving
away from modified versions of Yoga as exercise? |
40
% |
52
% |
4
% |
4
% |
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| Deepening
your personal knowledge of Yoga? |
45
% |
45
% |
7
% |
3
% |
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| Becoming
fit, flexible and strong physically and mentally? |
31
% |
62
% |
3.5
% |
3.5
% |
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| Finding
peace and joy in Yoga lifestyle? |
25
% |
61
% |
14
% |
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| Learning
spiritual and higher perspectives of Yoga? |
33
% |
55
% |
12
% |
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| Becoming
a Yoga Teacher? |
50
% |
46
% |
4
% |
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