IRISH YOGA ASSOCIATION

'The variety in which all aspects of the Course were delivered and a nurturing environment really encouraged self-growth.'

'The TTC has been a brilliant experience - I have learnt so much. I have also changed more than I could have anticipated - for the better! I am eternally grateful to Tutors & fellow Trainees for their support & encouragement. One of the most important lessons I have learnt is that I can learn from myself and trust my inner wisdom. Thank you.'

'The TTC is excellent and a great amount of work goes into maintaining the highest of standards.'

"What I really liked about the IYA TTC is that we were encouraged to be individuals. After satisfying our tutors that we had acquired a competent level in our teaching ability we were encouraged to let ourselves be creative and express our own personalities and yogic interests in our teaching. It was quite humbling to watch how diverse and creative my fellow trainees were. Since our graduation the group has diversified into many areas and levels of yoga; teaching a wide range of people of various ages and abilities."

'This was a great time of personal growth, all aspects were covered in detail and this gave me great confidence to go out & teach.'

"This must be one of the best yoga teacher training courses - it is so comprehensive, nothing is left to chance - all eventualities are anticipated and addressed."

" The Irish Yoga Association uses group development as a key to the success of their Teacher Training Course. Group work is known to accelerate individual development.........I loved the support of my fellow trainees. It was great to be with the same group from start to finish, one person did leave but no one new joined which could have been disruptive.....Even years later, many of us are still close. ....But there is also a great sense of belonging to a large group of fellow yoga teachers and practitioners."

" I liked the way we were trained to delve into our own creativity and self expression. It was definitely not a course of learning by rote or recycling a set series of asana."

'Very thorough well rounded Course!'

" Since becoming an IYA teacher I have been privileged to share my love of yoga with others. It is deeply moving to witness the joy and gratitude of my students when they experience true relaxation and letting go of their long held tensions and stress."

" Through the study of yoga philosophy on the teacher training course, I developed a personal insight of what life is all about---- and an understanding and reverence for the essence of the worlds major religions."

" Being able to start teaching a yoga class for beginners in my third year of training meant that I had the support and help of my tutors and fellow trainees. This was brilliant as I was very nervous about teaching; but being so well prepared and then having the backup of a comfortable forum to discuss any difficulties meant that before I knew it I was really enjoying teaching and enthusiastically looking forward to my next class."

" Yoga is a life long quest or journey, I believe that this course gave me a foundation on which I have built my own personal style. It also gave me a foundation so that when I later took other teacher training courses I had a mature, deep understanding of myself which allowed me to benefit deeply. I believe that I had a definite advantage compared to those who had not completed the IYA TTC."