YOGA TEACHER TRAINING REVIEW

The most amazing two months of my life I spend in this beautiful ashram, located in the beautiful seaside, a little apart from the city and the noise but close enough to take a walk in the fun streets of Goa. I am taking the 500 hrs, and I am so happy with the curricula and the teachers. Every day is a discovery of new knowledge. Every day surprises me more and more and makes me feel that the path is long but amazing. The people here are always smiling and happy. This is not just a school; this is home.

Overall, Mahesh does an excellent job of teaching the asana postures and creating wonderful karma in the studio, allowing each student to practice at their level while also working hard and having fun. I continue to look forward to each class with AYM and frequently attend class even when I’m tired or feeling lazy simply because he is teaching. I highly recommend him for beginners, intermediate and advanced students.

I had the most amazing experience here at AYM in Goa. The location is excellent because it is away from the hustle and bustle of the noisy city, but close enough to go to the market or get something to drink. Every morning we woke up to Pranayama looking at the sunrise over parts of the Sea. The instructor’s courses were what to expect for a beginner except for the Anatomy and Physiology class. I was expecting a level that would have focused more on the Yoga postures. Besides that, it was great. The instructors were all full of positive energy. The facility was standard and better than expected. The food was also better than expected. Some may have gotten sick of the food, but I thought it was suitable for our body’s cleansing process. The incredible part of the school were the people. I met some fantastic people here. I enjoyed getting to know all the staff here. Guru Mahesh, his wife Sonya, and his daughter Samiha were so beautiful. And the rest of the team were so good to me and made me feel at home. Uncle G, Sachin, Amreesh, Sukdeep, Mahavir, and others. I apologize that I cannot spell your names. Thank you all so much for being a part of my spiritual journey. I will never forget you, and I hope to see you again.

I loved my time at AYM Yoga School. I had an unforgettable experience and gained immense amounts of knowledge and wisdom while making friends from all over the world. I would recommend this school to others in a heartbeat. Although I will say, AYM has a strict policy on attendance and participation. Through my experience thus far, I have learned that not all yoga schools are created equally. And what sets AYM apart from other schools is that it maintains tradition and holds one accountable for the journey an individual chooses to embark on with knowledge and support along the way. This school is the real deal. It is challenging, but it is worth it.

I have graduated from 200 hrs yoga teacher training with AYM Yoga School in Goa in 2021, and it was an incredible experience. I loved the atmosphere of training, the non-dogmatic and careful approach of Yogi Chetan Mahesh Ji as a teacher. Mahesh is a great teacher with lots of experience. The combination of classes and sessions was beneficial for me and allowed me to get a deeper understanding of the topics. I definitely can recommend this teacher training for anyone who is thinking to take their yoga practice to the next level, getting a better understanding of movement, and getting equipped to start teaching yoga themselves based on principles of Dynamic Mindfulness.