Atmananda Yoga Sequence

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I am a certified instructor with a Power Yoga background and I was really impressed with the amount of information covered in the Atmananda Teacher Training. The Style itself is a combination of styles the basically focuses on both Alignment, Safety and feeling, all in one. John T. is a great instructor who can give some awesome insight and facts about things we hardly ever think about in our daily lives.\r \r Enjoy the practice, whether it is teacher training or just jumping in for the introduction offers. :). Only a few blocks from union square. more

The Yoga Teacher Training at Atmananda was truly an experience in self-work and deepening my yoga practice! I took advantage of my 3-week vacation and feel like I can start practicing teaching on my friends and to people I love. The training was a good balance of physical asanas (learning a well balanced vinyasa flow for both beginners and advanced practice students), of the philosophy of yoga, and the anatomy of yoga. I know that this 21-day program has affirmed in me that I can teach and be confident. Of course with Yoga there will always be more learning and self-practice to do. This experience with great teachers and fellow students has planted the seeds for me to continue a disciplined and strong practice. I have explored several Yoga studios in NYC and if you plan to do a training in the city, no other location will be as beautiful, as welcoming, and as peaceful as Atmananda. Also the Thursday and Friday evening flow classes make me fall in love with Yoga all over again! You leave the class feeling amazing, strong, elegant, relaxed, energized, like you've discovered your true self. Keep up the Fantastic work Atmananda! more

..an inspiring place with excellent teachers and friendly! We travelled from Greece and trust us... it's worth it! more

Atmananda is one of those rare places in New York that really feels like home. I first took a class with the owner Jhon T five years ago. Since then it has become my home base in the city. The studio has a diverse community, from the Indian Gurus who frequently hold teachings to an in-house Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturists. I completed my 200 hour training at Atmananda and am now completing my 500 hour training as well. What inspired me to keep studying and practicing at the studio is that there is sense of dedication balanced with great knowledge. I have not been injured once in five years and now I feel confident that I know how to take care of my own students. Also, the training and the studio itself have a huge focus on self-development. This has been more than simply learning the asanas or learning to teach. The training program has helped me to develop my confidence and find my voice, something I hadn’t expected from a teacher training. It was a very powerful program and I recommend it to anyone who is open to doing some transformational work. Beautiful space, beautiful people. more

I just moved to NYC a few months ago...just in time for the coldest winter in history. Lucky me! When I first moved here I soon started looking for my new yoga home. I wanted a space that was friendly, chill and had teachers that had passion for yoga. I found this at Atmananda Yoga Sequence in Gramercy. In 2008, I took my first certification for yoga in India. An the last 3 years have been traveling and a little afraid of other yoga classes I have taken in New York/US. Nothing I experienced in Yoga Classes in the US were anything close to what I learned in India. Then I took a Level 3/4/5 class at Atmananda and fell in love with the sequence. Everything about the movement on the mat and proper alignment of the body made yoga fun. For the first time I was feeling good about going to class. An not thinking yoga was some kind of torture, I had to put myself through to get in shape and be fit. Seeing the passion and knowledge of the teachers here has inspired me to take on this yoga thing once more and do my 500 hour at Atmananda. more

Many teacher trainees review the program fresh off of the ""high"" of their group immersion experience. Unfortunately, this emotional experience prevents them from forming an intelligent assessment of the program (I know this since it happened to me). It has been one year since I finished (and taught for a year), and my assessment now is much different. This program is very weak in anatomy. It is just barely covered, and if you teach you WILL encounter all types of injuries. You will not have the knowledge of the physical body that you need to properly address these students. You will have to get this on your own (that means more time and more $$). Also, this program does not sufficiently prepare teachers to teach beginners. You will have to learn this as you go. As everyone knows, it is quite easy to teach to a room full of yoga teachers. A different story with absolute beginners. We never spent time on how to safely modify poses, or the Sequence, for beginners. And when I began to teach, beginners comprised 100 percent of my clientele. Which leads to the next problem: no mentorship or support system after you leave. Inevitably, there will be the need for continued learning and guidance. You will not find it here. And finally, I was seriously injured during my experience. My injuries happened toward the very end of the training, and it took me four months to recover. Trainees are pushed too hard physically. The Sequence is a very physically rigorous and demanding practice, and not right for everyone. This is not really taken into consideration as students are pushed to their physical limit, and often dangerously past it. When I voiced my concern about some issues, I was told that I was wrong. Foolishly, I listened and paid the price with an injury. Consider a teacher training program that is more well-rounded, that offers continued guidance, and that is not so much like a one-size-fits-all yogic boot camp. I feel that people preparing to part with a few thousand dollars should know these things before going in. more

I've just finished my full immersion teaching training program with John T, and I feel very restored and ready to teach others this amazing philosophy and art of living. I met wonderful people and I had the opportunity to exchange ideas and profound thoughts. As soon as I entered the Atmananda's studio I enrolled in the program because I immediately felt energized by the great personality of John T and the vibe I got from the surrounding environment. I recommend Atmananda as a great place to grow and experience the beauty of yoga. Namaste, Tina Pros: best yoga community Cons: no cons more

i just finished the Yoga Teacher Training program and it was the most amazing thing that ever happened to me. I recieved incredible knowledge and met wonderful people at the center. It was very inspiring experience that changed my mind in better way. I definetely got deeper into consepts of yoga and improved my practice. more

Atmananda Yoga is the best place to help you evolve physically, mentally and spiritually. I just finished the Yoga Teacher Training and it has changed my life. Its sequence and teachers are awesome. The facility is spacious and inviting. Overall, it was a great experience. Pros: Best Yoga Teacher Training more

I just completed the Yoga Teacher Training and it was the most amazing, life- changing experience I've ever had. Everybody at Atmananda are beautiful people, very caring and loving and full of knowledge!! The studio is a beautiful comfortable place that feels like a second home. The classes not only prepared us to be Yoga teacher but they also gave us the opportunity to get in touch with our soul, letting us reconnect with our true selves. The sequence is very energizing, challenging and fun. I saw a great deal of changes spirit-mind and body. I feel stronger inside and out. I feel happy, full of energy like I've never thought I could feel, strong and very inspired and eager to continue in this path. Pros: A place to get in touch with your soul Cons: No cons. more

I just finished the yoga teacher training and it was one of the most touching and fulfilling experiences I ever had. Not only the environment of the studio is a match for me who was looking for a refuge on the city, but also each class from the program was a opportunity for self-discovering. The sequence is a perfect for develop a strong and health body, as well as a strong and health mind. Pros: The best yoga training more

The Yoga Teacher training course was excellent... more than I could have imagined. The program was very detailed and enjoyable. The Yoga space is amazing, you feel right at home.. the staff are warm and friendly... home away from home. Pros: excellent teachers, nice space, great location more

Experience breath, experience life, experience Atmananda Yoga. Breathing. Wow! Such a basic function of our lives, breathing sustains life. Atmananda yoga teaches how to enhance life through breathing. Yes, the physical positions are all here at Atmananda yoga. But the breathing...this is what is really happening at Atmananda. I'll never regret taking the breath I used to call for the training. Namaste. Pros: Good breathing exercises Cons: Haven't found one more

I had a best YTT experience. The training program has changed me from inside to outside. After one month, My freinds asked what I did to my appearance. I looked 10 years younger then month ago. Pros: Best YTT in the City more

I feel so incredible after completing the 200 hr teacher training course at the Atmananda Yoga center. It feels like a second home. It is a haven for yoginis and yogis alike. The teachers were qualified and extremely knowledgeable. It challenged me, tested my endurance, and gave me the skills to continue and share my practice. Pros: Incredible teachers, lovely facility, strong sequence more

Jhon T is a wonderful teacher with a great sensibility and sensitivity about Yoga and Yoga Philosophy. It is an incredibly holistic program that emphasizes anatomy, philosophy amidst a strong yoga foundation. A wonderful platform for anyone at any level! Pros: Jhon T more

I have just finished the teacher training at Atmananda. It was definitely a life changing experience. Through the difficulties of yoga poses, insights into anatomy and yoga philosophy, the program opened me in many ways. In a safe environment, the practice revealed to me everything from unprocessed feelings and emotions to ways to strengthen my body and mind. Amazing! And now I feel confident that I will be a strong yoga teacher. Pros: Find yourself in your yoga practice Cons: No cons just hard work more

The month long intensive teacher training program was more than I could have ever expected. 4 weeks of yoga including workshops on anatomy, philosophy, breathing techniques and of course on asanas, or postures. Finding the studio is like finding a home of sorts, complete with wonderful teachers, an intensive practice of the Atmanada yoga sequence and a gorgeous kitchen serving up some pretty incredibly, yummy, good for you food. Pros: beautiful space, beautiful yoga Cons: drawbacks in yoga? more

As soon as you enter the studio, you get a feeling of community and peace. The staff is friendly and professional, but also extremely versed in all the philosophies and branches of yoga. Jhon T.'s class is rigorous and disciplined, his knowledge of the body, yoga and its philosophies, and the human mind is very empowering for students. There are many teachers, all with different styles but the same level of expertise. There is definitely something for everyone. Whether you are interested in just a body workout, or whether you are interested in searching for yourself through a constant, serious, strong yoga practice, Atmananda is the place. Pros: Beautiful space, awesome staff, strong yoga sequence Cons: I don't live in NY - so I will miss this place more