Hi Paul:
Thanks so much for my yoga certificate. I am really proud to display it on my wall especially since I was able to take my time in completing the Yoga Camp-in-a-Box. It looks great!
When I found the yoga teacher’s training, it was a blessing that you offered an online course. Most yoga training in my area required that I travel for over 30 minutes from my home. Also, the cost was from $3,000 to $6,000 and the classes are mostly taught on weekends and starts at on a certain date, etc. This was not suitable for my family life and my work schedule.
I taught yoga for a short time in the late 1980′s. After my son was born, I stopped teaching but continued to take classes from time to time. When I was asked to teach at our local arts center, I felt that I needed a refresher course and come type of certification.
Doing the Camp-in-a-Box encouraged me to really study, reading the books completely, watching the videos several times, learning lessons plans, and the anatomy for yoga was so helpful. Many doors opened for me during my study time. I was inspired to take a trip to India at the Isha Yoga Ashram to study meditation, yoga and Kriyas with Sadhguru, a Mystic and yogi.
I highly recommend this program to anyone who wishes to pursue teaching yoga and especially if traveling to a yoga center is difficult. As a matter of fact, I recommended the course to another friend and he is now teaching yoga to young people.
Sincerely,
Wanda R. Mott
Certified Yoga Teacher
Dear Paul,
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for offering such a wonderful home study program. I have wanted to achieve my Yoga Teacher Certification for a very long time, but personal family circumstances required that I find a program that allowed me to work at home, at my own pace. I was thrilled when I came across your lea, and immediately ordered the program.
I learned so much through the literature, and videos. I was like a sponge, soaking up the philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, and posturing. Discovering the benefits Yoga, and personally experiencing the benefits in my daily life was tremendous. Shortly after receiving my “Camp in a Box” program, my family was dealt a series of unfortunate circumstances. I was able to utilize all that I was learning during the trying times, with less stress and more peace. I observed first hand that every asana either directly or indirectly quiets the mind. I learned that using slow controlled respiration calms the body, mind, and spirit, and I benefited from the restorative power of relaxation. As I mentioned to you once before, “it is because of ‘Camp in a Box’ that I was able to complete ‘Camp in a Box’.
I was so thrilled to receive my certification, and cant wait to begin sharing to joy of Yoga with others! I highly recommend this program on both a personal, and professional level!
Namaste,
Christina Phillips
Aura Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Just wanted to take a moment and send an email for your website testimonials! I am still excited about this CYT training course!!! This has been one of the best decisions that I have made! Your course has been an incredible blessing not only to me but to all of my friends and family too! The entire course was put together beautifully. Not only did I gain a vast amount of knowledge, I also developed a healthier lifestyle overall. Several health symptoms that I struggled with such as LBP, neck tightness, insomnia, stress, sinus headaches, and anxiety all vanished after starting this yoga teacher training. Regular practice of the asanas improved my immune system in general. Thank you for creating a course that could be performed at home and allowing a year for it to be completed. Also, thank you for always being so quick to respond if I had a question or issue arise. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in yoga. You all have been so very wonderful and I appreciate you so much!!! This has been an incredible journey. May God Bless You All!!!
Best Wishes,
Heather Brady
Certified Yoga Teacher
Dear Paul,
Thanks very much for everything. I have truly enjoyed my experience with Aura Yoga. I did 270 hours of teacher training and earned the designation of Yoga Shikshak in Bangalore, India, which was a great experience. But I feel that the materials presented in your course, the extensive written exam, the continued work on cueing and modifications and the article I researched and wrote really helped me to fine-tune my practice and my teaching. I have been teaching here in Amherst with my India certification and I have noticed that my confidence as a teacher has increased as I worked through your course and used the materials. I was drawn to studying more about osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and high blood pressure because I have students with these conditions. Therefore, the choice of “Yoga and Aging Well” was a natural one for my paper. I wanted to feel very confident as a teacher when I work with these students and I feel like my continued study has helped immensely. I definitely would recommend your course to anyone wishing to pursue a Yoga Teaching Certification. I hope to complete another of your courses in the future. I also hope that I might attend one of your intensives for hands on instruction.
I wish you continued success in your business. Your course is very professional and I appreciate that you always answered my questions promptly and thoroughly.
Thanks again,
Kelley Pryor Amrein
Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
The Aura Yoga Vinyasa Teacher Certification course was well structured and provided information in a variety of forms. The books and videos complemented each and reinforced what’s involved in the union of a yoga practice. I recommend Aura Wellness Center Yoga to students and aspiring teachers interested in learning more about yoga. The material has helped me be a better yoga instructor in numerous ways. One of which is by reminding me the teacher’s goal is to safely inspire the student, while being open to what we as teachers can continue to learn from our students. Also, having the structure of the course requirements helped keep me focused on step-by-step learning, building confidence with each additional piece of knowledge.
I want to thank Paul for his always kind, supportive, and quick response to any queries I had. It felt very good to know I had support available.
I was so pleased at the end of my year study, I signed up for Introduction to Yoga Therapy the day after receiving my Vinyasa Teacher Certification! I’ve already started delving again deeper into my yoga study and want to thank you, Paul, and Aura Yoga!
Namaste,
Cindy Horton
Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Ohio
Dear Paul,
I deeply apologize for taking a time too long to write the testimony, this is a long overdue promise. However, I have a good excuse for that, because I finally opened up a yoga course and teach yoga! It takes a while to settle down the ‘business’ (an on-going process), but it has been great now and new classes are opening.
I am very grateful to know Paul, Marie and Aura Wellness team that had given me the opportunity to bring my yoga study to the next level, and at my own pace! I joined the Camp-in-the-box program just two months before I got pregnant. I had a healthy pregnancy although had many restrictions (as the Obgyn adviced) and should not get too active. In postpartum period, however, things got worse; I had carpal tunnel syndrome, swollen legs and very low motivation. I couldn’t do a single Downward Dog for many months. I mentioned my problems to Paul; he was very understanding and supportive. I am very grateful that Paul allowed me to extend my study and giving me the support that I needed. Slowly, I gained back my strength to catch up with my practice and exams, and I graduated with honors….
Aura gives us the opportunity of self-learning (Svadhaya) with confidence, yet nurture the truthfulness in ourselves. Paul continues to give advices and endless support with compassion, which I consider a valuable treasure. Then, I learned that compassion and non-judgment are very important to develop trust and confidence between student – teacher. I always remind myself to apply that in my classes.
With much love and respect, I thank Paul, Marie and Aura’s professional team.
Thelma Natasuwarna Wuisan
Certified Yoga Teacher
Bloom & Shine Yoga, Jakarta, Indonesia
I would like to sincerely thank Paul and his team at Aura Wellness Center for offering such a wonderful option for people who are passionate about studying and sharing yoga. I cannot imagine another avenue fitting in with my lifestyle and personality as much as this teacher training course has done.
The independent nature of the study is something that continues to blossom within me, something that may not have happened in a different, less self-motivated situation. Having said that however, Paul made himself available at all times, no matter how small or trivial my concern.
I am already teaching and feel blessed to have been sent on this new path. My practice, both physical and spiritual, continues every day, and I learn from my students each time I teach a class.
Thank you for being a part of this journey.
I do encourage others who may be thinking of taking the plunge who may not be sure this will be beneficial.
Jenny Juckel
Aura Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
Over the past 12 months, I have received top notch instruction and guidance from Paul Jerard’s Aura Yoga teacher certification course in Hatha Yoga. As I approached my mailbox in anicipation, I wondered…”will it be there?” Imagine my joy when I opened my Diploma with High Honors along with an outstanding reference letter from Paul. I recommend this course for anyone who has a passion for Yoga, is willing to work calmly and diligently, and who enjoys learning. Paul is a knowledgeable teacher who answers all questions promptly, clearly, and with kindness. The extensive course materials (books, DVD’s, and CD) were invaluable in my learning process. I feel prepared and confident as a new Yoga Instructor because of the high quality of this course. Thanks Paul and Marie!
Sincerely,
Geri Schaaf PT, CYT
Aura Yoga Teacher Training Graduate
