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Report by Ms.Michelle
Deslandes (USA)
The 20 participants
of class Jan 05 were gathered from all corners of the earth to study
yoga and yoga education. Countries of origin include Taiwan, Bali
(Indonesia), Ireland, UK, India, Australia, USA, Austria, Germany,
Canada, Portugal, Chile and Greece. Of the 20 students, 17 successfully
graduated with first class with distinction and 1 with first class.
First rank was earned by Natacha Rasse of UK, second rank was earned
by Javiera Carrion from Chile, third rank was shared between carolina
fink from Austria, Markus Hoft from Germany and Neeta Patil from
India. Fourth rank was shared between Meredith Mckenna of USA and
Michelle Deslandes from USA.
The course was a success under the able guidance of Yogacharya Vishwas
Mandlik, the blessings of his inspiration and hard work are received
by all who participate in any capacity with this program. Mr.Yogesh
Shastri was very much appreciated as a yoga Pravesh Asana teacher,
public relations officer and as a brilliant host along with the
rest of his family as they invited all of the students to visit
their home after the guided tour of Nasik. Mr.Milind Kshirsagar
kindly gave his time and devotion to conducting the advanced asana
course. Anand Deshmukh worked as co-teacher as well as Office administrator.
His patience, sincerity & devotion were felt and appreciated
by all.
Mr.Gandhar Mandlik accomplished his role as program coordinator
with sincere concern for the needs of each individual as well as
seeing to the needs of the whole, his great effort & integrity
are much appreciated. Mr.Vivek karvir was coordinator for examination.
Course examiners were Mr & Mrs. Shrikant Chitnis, Mrs. Pournima
Mandlik, Mr.Shivshankar Gadekar, Mr.Mohan Dandge, Mr.Prasad Chandratre.
Various lectures were delivered, prominently by Yogacharya Vishwas
Mandlik on Yoga Concepts, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama, Omkar, Yoga as
therapy, Obesity, Hypertension, Back Problems, Yoga for children
and applied yoga. Dr.Prafulla Dorle on anatomy and physiology, Dr.Ashutosh
Yardi on Ayurveda, Dr.Vidya Deshpande on Diet, Mr.Yogesh shastri
on class management, Mr.Arun Ekbote on mass education, Mr.Gandhar
Mandlik on types of yoga, values of yoga and esoteric concepts of
yoga. Let us not forget Mrs. Pournima Mandlik lending her kind support
to all and sharing her deeply devotional songs (bhajans).
Everyone enjoyed beautiful scenery surroundings the ashram especially
watching the sun rise and sun set. The area reflects the beauty
and peace we wish to find within.
This class of Jan 05 has also made contribution to the children
of the local area. An educational fund was initiated to assist the
local village school & students by raising funds to supply children
with necessary educational kits. The fund will continue to grow
in size as the momentum builds and inspirations spreads.
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