In
all 16 participants from various countries participated in the
Teacher Training Course 15 July to 14 August 2004, all participants
successfully completed the course, 8 students securing first class
and 4 students got first class with distinction. First rank was
Dr. Lalita Joshi from India, second rank was Ms.Susanne Timmerman,
the third rank was shared between Ms.Nicole Schemionek from Germany
and Ms.Effie Maria from cyprus. Fourth rank was Ms.Georgina Ward
from UK.
The
course was a success under the able guidance of Yogacharya Vishwas
Mandlik, his inspiration was always a motivating factor for all
the participants and teachers as well. Mr.Milind Kshirsagar was
very much appreciated as a Yoga Asana Teacher, Mr.Kalokhe conducted
advance course while also handling the managerial responsibilities,
Mrs. Pallavi Joshi taught the Sanskrit language to the students,
in a very simple but effective way. Mr.Vivek Karvir was Coordinator
for Examination. Mr. Yogesh Shastri was Public Relations Officer,
Mr.Parikshiti Mhaispurkar & Pallavi Joshi looked after coordination
& administration. Various lectures were delivered, prominantly
by Yogacharya Vishwas Mandlik, Dr.Prafulla Dorle, Dr.Ashutosh
Yardi, Prof.Avinash Apte, Mr.Parikshiti Mhaispurkar, Mr.Gandhar
Mandlik et al.
The
new ashram proved to be an inspiring place for the coures, As
this year monsoon was very heavy, all the participants had to
bear unpleasant weather for few days. But all the participants
showed the courage and determination.