Beatrice Ani-Asamoah
Incredible & Life Changing Experience
Nirvana Yoga School was an incredible experience for me, more than I ever imagined it would be. I spent a month in the 200 TTC focusing on yoga Nidra (and also Hatha, Philosophy, and more). It was my first time both in India and in a structured yoga space, and I had specifically wanted a program that was traditional (not simply set up to attract tourists but really dug into the core traditions of Yoga), one that was open and understanding of my own background and views, and a place that could be home for a month!
Home it was! We were one big family. We felt like home with Sachin (co-founder), our Guru and all the teaching staff. Nothing was too personal for them to address, and it became for everyone (both during and after) not just a group program but a space for each of us to thrive and to be supported as individuals too. My cohort was another family I did not expect. It was a group that mirrored so much the values of the school as a whole. I became vegetarian for the first time in my life and it felt like the easiest thing to do (because the food was fantastic!) And then Rishikesh itself and the location of the school — nothing felt better than seeing the sunrise during Hatha yoga. Sometimes, we spent mornings doing yoga on the beach, visiting temples, attending kirtan (which was new to me but now one of my favorite things to do). The level of devotion and love I saw from the entire team was outstanding and I have been so inspired on my own spiritual journey (beyond yoga). After the course, many of us stayed in Rishikesh for longer — it was really hard to leave the school.
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