I completed the Shambhava Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training with Susan LeVine and Amber Davey. I underestimated how incredibly impactful this teacher training would be from the start. Every class was filled with important information and wisdom from my teachers in regard to multiple yogic and meditation practices, safety, alignment, communication (both verbal and physical), and stability. As students, we received a well-rounded education of all of the practices of yoga. It was not limited to physical asana and pranayama practices, as I had found in others when searching for a teacher training elsewhere. We were encouraged and gently guided to create our own dedicated practice and improve our own well-being throughout the 7-month training so that we may better serve those that we will teach after completion. The longer period of time for the training allowed for the absorption and integration of all that we were learning. Practices in creativity and true understanding of they physical, mental, and energetic effects of the poses and practices provided us students with opportunities to deeply understand what it is that we will be teaching. We were guided through practices in how to start our business in yoga and maintain it's integrity and purpose. In addition, we have been provided abundant opportunities to continue learning from Susan, Amber, and other teachers from the sangha. Overall, as a student, I was taught so much more than how to memorize and teach a generic yoga class. I was taught how to teach using both my mind and my heart, as well as to provide my students with a class that caters to their wants, needs, and goals. I was taught how to be creative, to move with the flow of the students in the class, and how to know which pose or practice is right for each person based upon their given circumstances. This has been, by far, the best learning experience of my life. I have so much gratitude for my teachers, and would take this teacher training again if I had the chance.
