I did a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program from Anandbodha Yoga. My aim of joining the course was to know more about yoga, in it's depth. I didn't know what more to expect.
We had daily sessions rotating alternately between yoga and meditation and extended theory sessions over weekend.
The best part was the course could be done remotely since I do not live in Gurugram.
I am glad I did this course and especially from Anandbodha because the aim of this institute is to make yoga grow and reach every person's life. It's not monetary or commercial. When a noble vision is attached to an initiative, it is bound to be good.
The very first lesson was that you are good wherever you are in your asanas. You do not need to exert too much and feel drained. The key is to be consistent. The way yoga asanas are practiced at Anandbodha is very unique. We practiced asanas for almost an entire hour without feeling drained. The dynamic movements coupled with quick relaxation are quite energizing. You look forward towards next class rather than dreading it.
We not only practiced complete yoga including asanas, pranayamas, mudras, bandhas, yoga nidra, meditation including Antar Mouna and Ajapa Japa, Om Chanting, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Chanting but also learnt about all these in details which gives one an insight on what happens when something is performed and empowering you with the ability to frame something exclusively for yourself.
Never knew Yoga has so many components and doing them in several combinations interchangeably never made yoga monotonous.
We also learnt Shatkarma practices including Jal Neti, Kunjal, Shankhprakshalan, Tratak. They sound hard but are not. You only need to practice once. Knowing the techniques and benefits you can help yourself and others in management of various ailments.
We gradually learnt an ideal routine to follow including early sleeping, starting day with mantra chanting, nasyam, oil pulling, sleeping with a quick review of the day. We also learnt about Diet and Nutrition. It might take a little while to get used to it all but you definitely see the difference once you are able to incorporate this in your lifestyle.
The teachings are very extensive, teachers at Anadbodha are very knowledgeable and working for a greater cause. Class timings might fell short but you can't get enough of teachings they incorporate in every class.
I have lot of gratitude for Shivachittam Sir and Rupesh Sir for hosting this great platform where one can learn 'How to Live'. I would recommend this course from Anandbodha to everyone whether one wants to become a yoga teacher or not. We have the potential to achieve so much only if we know how to manage ourselves. This course in my opinion is bound to bring the best in oneself in any field one might be working.
We learn how to manage ourselves very well with this course. We should get this training from childhood but it's never too late. It is fun and not at all boring as it might appear. Within this 4 months period we can intent and aim to be a better version of ourselves. The results vary based on intention, efforts and consistency but results are for sure.
Amaze yourself and Inspire Others with this journey.
Richa Jain, Meerut (U.P.)