QUOTES FROM ALL OF YOU

I knew all along that I did not have a comprehensive program to use as a base from which to go forward with my practice and my teaching. The program certainly lived up to its billing as "Yoga with an Inner Focus". Our teacher constantly uses language and teaching methods that helped me grow and improve the inner focus of my own practice. This program and its consistent, authentic message made a difference in my life. Choosing this school was the right decision.
Cindy Ascanio, RYT


It has truly been helpful to my current practice--my asana practice and daily life. My training has answered questions about my life that I have had for quite a while. I find the value in “true” friendships, have found it easier to let some things go that truly are not important, have less anxiety, more confidence in my life, have found a creative side to myself, and truly enjoy my inner beauty and inner focus.
Letty Shaw, RYT

I know how to have a personal home practice, and I practice that regularly. I’ve learned a number of tools to help me get through whatever arises, whether it’s various emotions or flagging energy. Also, I practice meditation twice a day which has made me a lot sweeter and softer around the edges.
Sticking with meditation has helped me observe myself, not believing or engaging with my head as I keep moving toward my center and my potential.
Sarah Yost, RYT


Before the training I always identified with the hawks perched on fence posts or gliding above fields. Now, instead of merely admiring them, in a way I am each of those magnificent birds. When I see one sailing overhead, I know it’s my Self saying “look closer!” I do seem to be more aware of what is going on within/around me.
Resistance bubbles up or falls upon me at every turn, but doesn’t seem to lock on to me as it once did. I have glimpsed the freedom exemplified by my feathered benefactors, and this makes me more aware of resistance as it comes up. If I can feel it, visualize it, I can loosen its grip with the tools that I have learned.
Brad Smith, RYT



As I neared my 50th birthday, I had given much thought to taking a teacher training course, not actually to become a teacher, but to deepen my understanding and personal practice, enabling me to continue to live a healthy active life.

I signed up the Shambhava School of Yoga Teacher Training. Over the next several months I learned so much about myself, my anxieties, fears, weaknesses and strengths. At times I felt confident, other times inadequate. I soon learned I was not alone. The class schedule was structured to meet the needs of everyone.

The teaching of the materials was skillful, thorough and presented in a manner for all to understand. It was obvious from the beginning that our teacher was committed to sharing her wealth of knowledge, wisdom and heart to this class of trainees. Her endless support and encouragement allowed us the freedom to experience and grow at our own level. The challenges have been extremely rewarding.

This teacher training, was filled with new growth, lots of laughter, camaraderie, overcoming of fears, anxieties and doubts. Looking back I would not trade this experience for anything. This has truly been much than completing a goal. My life is much richer.

My sincere gratitude and thanks to The Shambhava School of Yoga for not compromising the integrity or quality of your teacher training program, and of course to my teacher Susan LeVine and my fellow classmates. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who has the desire to become a well trained yoga teacher, as well as someone looking to increase knowledge, understanding and deepen their personal practice.

Debbie O’Donnell, RYT


I have experienced many changes throughout the course of this teacher training. When I first started I was scared to even talk in front of the group. I have developed more self esteem as a result of this training. I have learned to accept my weaknesses without judging myself and also most importantly accept my strengths without trying to find error in them. I now find more hope in life’s difficulties.
Kasey Parsons, RYT


There’s more to Yoga than just asana. With Susan’s support and her love for the Yogic tradition, she has helped plant the seeds for my growth. With a daily Yoga practice and meditation I feel I have the tools to face my resistance to change.
Rhonda Warren, RYT