By admin on January 28th, 2010

Springtime Teacher Training at Ananda Ashram!!!

May 17th – June 13th 2010 :: Ananda Ashram :: Monroe, NY

If you have been thinking about taking the plunge and completing a 200 hour teacher training, this is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the yogic lifestyle!

This program was developed in part by David Hollander (Yoganananda), one of very dear and inspirational teachers. I cannot say enough kind words about him, he is simply amazing. I encourage you to visit his website to learn more about David, his beautiful artwork, and his yoga. And for all you New Yorkers, he also teaches regular classes at Pure Yoga and Yoga Sutra.

From Ananda Ashram’s website… about David:

David has been teaching Yoga since 1994. In New York City he has helped to develop the teacher training programs at both the New York Yoga and the Yoga Sutra centers and he runs the daily Mysore Ashtanga room at Pure Yoga East. David has studied directly with Sri K. Patthabhi Jois and with his son Manju and other students of the Mysore tradition of Yoga. Currently he is studying with Sri B.N.S. Iyengar of Mysore. He has been a guest teacher and devotee at Ananda Ashram for several years. His goal is to help each person learn Yoga with kindness and truthfulness at their own speed and intensity. David is also a classically trained figurative artist and has taught art for over a decade.

From the website…on the training:

“The School of Hatha Yoga at Ananda Ashram, a department of the International Schools of East-West Unity (Gurukula), invites you to participate in our mission of unity and world peace through learning to share the beautiful art of Yoga. Immerse yourself in this month-long study of Yoga and gain the knowledge needed to bring the teachings into your daily life and to share this ancient practice with others. We will focus on Ashtanga and Vinyasa styles of āsana practice inspired by the teachings of Krishnamacharya and the Mysore tradition. Both restorative and vigorous practices will be explored. You will develop a profound connection to your own practice and receive a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification upon completion of the training.

A country Yoga retreat on 85 wooded acres in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just over one hour northwest of New York City, Ananda Ashram offers a perfect environment for learning. The six-day-a-week training (Tuesday – Sunday) will be held May 17 – June 13, 2010, and led by School of Hatha Yoga teachers along with Ananda Ashram teachers taught directly by Founder Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati. The program includes daily Hatha Yoga classes, meditation, introduction to Sanskrit, anatomy and physiology, philosophy, teaching practice and application, and study of Patanjali’s Yoga Sūtras and the Bhagavad Gītā.

The serene, natural setting of Ananda Ashram provides the opportunity for an unparalleled direct experience of the true essence of Yoga. The inspiring teachers and staff at the Ashram offer a unique set of talents to share with participants. The course combines superb technical training with an authentic Yoga experience.”

Visit Ananda Ashram’s website for full course details and registration. This is a non-profit training and organization, check it out!!!

PS — David will also be teaching at this year’s Telluride Yoga Festival! Woohooo!!!

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