What
people are saying about the teacher training
"Thank you
and Peace. I've learned so much about myself during this course.
I feel it has just been the beginning of a life's work. The
seeds were planted long ago now the sun of Yoga has warmed
them to sprout and grow. I loved all the reading. Every weekend
was challenging and rewarding. I never felt as if my time
was being wasted. All the instructors were patient kind and
knowledgeable I love learning about and being exposed to so
many different aspects of Yoga." C. Eberhardt
"Overall,
a fabulous Teacher training program. Extremely well thought
out, comprehensive and intensive training for aspiring teachers
and those who just wish to deepen their practice. If the student
is willing to invest the time required in individual study
and practice they will be rewarded with a wealth knowledge
about Yoga and will acquire the skills needed to teach students
with little of no Yoga experience. Thanks Stephanie!"
"Thank you,
you gave me what I need and more"
"I think the
training covered a lot of info: wonderful to have so many
different types of teachers to come and share their knowledge;
loved doing so much asana work; like working in groups, the
feedback was very helpful."
"These last
months have been beyond my wildest dreams - Yoga has become
my passion.. My life! I was in awe of the education I have
received..much deeper and more technical than anything I gained
from medical coursed I have taken in the past. I am thankful
for all the knowledge and compassion that has been passed
on to me through such beautiful people and I am grateful and
tankful for them all. This has been quite a humbling experience
for me. Stephanie, thanks for your love, support, your gifts,
your wonderful storytelling, sharing yourself with us and
all your hard work!" S. Dulken
"I love how
you incorporate all aspects of Yoga into the training: History,
philosophy, reading, pranayama, meditation, asana, self-exploration,
chanting, play.. I also love how you bring in so many different
teachers so we are exposed to many different and affective
styles. Thank you for a great experience!"
"I had wanted
to be a Yoga teacher for a long time. Although I had practiced
Yoga for about 7 years, I did not have a good understanding
of it until I came to teacher training. This course has changed
my life. I have lost weight, let go of fears, increased muscle
tone and flexibility. I have better posture and increased
tolerance to daily stresses. I have more of a feeling of calmness
and peace than I ever had. Through applying principles of
Yoga to my daily life, I have even rid myself of credit-card
debt for the first time in years trough discipline and no
longer wanting what I know need. Asheville Yoga Center and
most especially Stephanie Keach have chanted my life forever.
I am grateful for the knowledge and training I received with
firmness, encouragement and compassion. I would highly recommend
this course to anyone who would like to make positive change
in their lives, whether they have ever been interested in
Yoga or not." M. McClaskey
"Not having
any other teacher training coursed, I'd say this is a great
one. I really have enjoyed it and feel like I've gotten a
lot out of it. I definitely feel comfortable leading a class.
The hands on has been great but I feel like I needed more
feedback about myself along the way, but maybe that's just
me..I do feel that this is a well rounded class that gives
each student every opportunity to turn him or herself into
a good Yoga teacher."
"This teacher
training course has been a wonderful experience for me. It
has helped me to deepen my understanding of Yoga. It helped
me to realize how much I knew and how much more I have to
learn. I t has given me a deeper understanding of what it
means to live in the moment. Thank you for offering the course
and for bringing the Spirit of Yoga to others. Namaskar!"
S. Sunshine
"I appreciate
all the effort made to expose us to the various types of practices.
It has helped me to decide which directions my studies will
go. The program has also confirmed for me the need for constant
study, learning, and new experiences required to grow as a
student and instructor. Thanks Stephanie!"
I thoroughly enjoyed
this class. I deepened my knowledge and practice of yoga,
which is what I hoped. I donÕt know that I want to be a teacher,
but I will continue to Òspread the wordÓ about yoga and encourage
people to give it a try. Thank you for everything, especially
your honesty.
First let me say
that this experience has changed my life. Now I feel that
IÕm at the end of the diving board, ready to spring into
what? more yoga. You have been a wonderful mentor and
teacher. I feel that you have exposed us to so many things.
The only thing I would change is more asanas on Friday nights
when we all came in a bit stressed.
YouÕre doing a
great service to the world by putting more yoga out thereÑ(heart)
Susan
Excellent
program with loving and knowledgeable teachers. Program could
be 12 months with the amount of material presented. Very comprehensive
and require complete commitment. Thank you!
IÕve enjoyed the
weekend getaways here. IÕve found the program very informative
yet basic. IÕve come to realize there is too much information
to be crammed into a 10 month courseÉ.. that this is a lifelong
learning process and that the more I know, thereÕs even more
I donÕt know. In fact, I feel I know very little in the scheme
of things. But, IÕve learned that I donÕt have to know it
all and I teach with passion, compassion and enthusiasm. IÕve
made so many wonderful friends in my classes and together
weÕll continue our journey, each finding our own way. Every
time you judge yourself, you break your own heart.
I have enjoyed
this training very much and I am sad to see it come to an
end. I have so much still to learn and plan to continue taking
classes and workshops. I hope I can use you as a mentor for
questions I will have in the future. Thanks!
I would love for
this to keep going. More weekend! More weekends! I know you
extended the program recently, but maybe 2 weekends a month
would be superb! Great assortment of teachers. Has deepened
my awareness of self and my relationship to the most high.
Has affirmed my purpose in the world. Large class size worked,
although smaller class size preferable. This is just the beginning
of the journey. Give thanks, namascarÑ
I have really enjoyed
the last few steps of my growth. I think I will remain on
the yoga path for quite some time. I am very grateful.
I am saddened to be leaving.
I am also saddened for not maximizing the time I had here.
I really wished I had practiced more. But at least now I have
practiced. This path will always want moreÉ.
Thank you very much for the extensive effort you exude in
your path to open peopleÕs hearts to something beautiful.
And many thanks to your wonderful teachers and the dedication
they utilize. I love you and am very thankful that there is
someone like you, who is you, that does good work.
Having lots of
different teachers is greatÑit lets you see many things you
want to incorporate into your teaching, and also many things
you donÕt want to incorporate. Although as far as specific
physical directions in the asanas, it can get confusing to
hear contradictory information from teachers of different
styles. Lisa OÕMaley Rules!
StephÑbe aware that we are impressionable. Even just your
body language and the way you say ÒI donÕt knowÓ can be read
an endorsement or rejection.
I like the one weekend a monthÑit gives time for integration.
The teacher training
at AYC was awesome! The quality of instructors, guest lecturers
and material is absolutely top-notch. I feel very privileged
to have taken my training here in Asheville.
I have no complaintsÑsome of the information presented was
not what I will probably use in my practice, but I was glad
to be exposed to it.
I loved this class.
I learned so much. The weekends were long. Most of all I love
our beautiful teacher!
I loved the class.
Felt I learned volumes of info. I know I still have much more
to learn. My only complaintÑon the days we do yogaÑlike the
100 sun salutes or 100 chaturangas, too much!! 2 and _ hours
of ashtanga is too much, itÕs too exhausting for the body
and the mind. IsnÕt this what yoga shouldnÕt be?? Too much,
straining, overdoing. Some of these weekends have worsened
my asthma from extreme exhaustion, weakening my adrenals.
But other than that!Ñit was wonderfulÑyou are a wonderful
teacher. I had no idea how backward my teachers are in my
town. They all need training here.
Well, I canÕt thank
you enough for helping me find the yoga teacher within. Although,
I have much more to learnÑwe never stop learningÑI feel so
confident when IÕm in front of my classes. IÕm able to help
my students in their poses and watching them grow and learn
is truly rewarding.
My own practice has come far since starting the program. I
always wanted to know how to do the poses correctly, however
no one in my classes that I attended took the time to do that,
so thanks.
It was totally worth every penny, and I think youÕre awesome.
It was a bit frustrating at the end. As much as I wanted to
come here to class I also wanted it to be over. Falling in
love during the last 5 months of the course was an incredible
challenge for me. I had my entire life turned around and while
itÕs the most amazing thing ever, it also drew my focus away.
Live and learn. I do love him though and in between my thoughts
of him were yoga thoughts. I love teaching and hope to do
it for a long time. IÕm sort I didnÕt ace the test. I went
to Mexico last weekend, DC the weekend before. IÕm moving
and IÕm in love. Excuses, excuses. I was very stressed cuz
I feel itÕs info a teacher should know, so I will continue
to study and learn. Love you, Kelli
I feel like IÕve
learned a great deal from my time here. IÕve made some good
friends, too. I didnÕt build as much of a relationship with
you as I had hoped. All the same I learned a lot and am very
pleased with that. My desire to learn more and continue my
education has been kindled.
-- liked the interdisciplinary
aspect of the training.
StephanieÑthanks.
It was more than I had thought as far as the breadth of information.
Chanting, nutrition, philosophy, and I know there is so much
more. I really have noticed how my breath control has helped
me through some tough movements. Your classes on pranayama
snuck up on me and touched me when I was least expecting it.
I hope to see you again after this weekend. Love, Sal.
I like that the
training expands over a long duration rather than one big
intensive. It allows us to integrate info into our own lives
at a reasonable pace that helps to reveal what is especially
relevant or difficult.
Great overall intro!
This teacher training
is definitely a life-changing life-renewing experience. I
have loved it!
All the instruction
on teaching superbÑthank you!
The teacher training
class was challenging, stressful, beautiful and wonderful.
I feel that it really helped me expand my practice and become
a better teacher and practitioner. I really have enjoyed the
class and would recommend it to anyone who seriously wishes
to become a teacher, expand their practice or become more
spiritually attuned. The best part was getting to know my
classmatesÑthey were all lovely and terrific.
I have really
gotten a lot out of this course; I have a clearer direction
of where I would like to go on my personal journey.
This has been the
most educational trainings I have ever received. I feel good
that I have for once in my life accomplished something that
no one can take away from me and I can only begin to get better
at what I know or have learned. Thanks Stephanie Thanks for
the hug earlier this week.
The hands-on weekends
have certainly been the highlight of the training. It has
been amusing watching my mind wrestle with my own practice
throughout the past nine months. Overall, I honor you as a
teacher and this nine month experience as only a small snippet
of a lifetime process of growing and living and loving and
learning. You have felt like a dear old friend since the very
first day. I love how the education focused on asana as only
one aspect of an overall ÒyogicÓ lifestyle. I liked your personal
stories and anecdotes, helping us understand that even the
teacher struggles with incorporating yoga principles into
an American Capitalistic, fast food society. Your humility,
humanity and fire shine bright, and your program reflects
your own life lessons. Thank you. Tim.
This teacher training
was an incredible experience. We were introduced to so many
of the different aspects of yoga. I liked the variety of teaching
personalities that were part of out training. My main suggestion
would be to have some type of mentoring system. I know, especially
after seeing your life first hand as a cleaning lady that
this would be impossible for you to take on, however I felt
a need for more guidance, nurturing, and butt kicking in my
own process and relationship to yoga. Maybe different core
teachers could be paired with students to spread the load.
I also know that ultimately the responsibility for nurturing,
guidance, and butt kicking is on ourselves, and huge growth
comes from this independence, howeverÑmaybe because of the
place in my life I have been in these past 9 months, I felt
a desire for a yoga teacher mentor within this program.
The range of topics in this program was extremely well-balanced
considering what a wealth of information is out there. The
biggest thing I have learned is that teacher training is a
life-long processÑit never ends. Thanks, Stephanie!
Steph, your teacher
training was great! For someone who hasnÕt been anywhere near
academics, I think I have really learned a lotÑyoga and otherwise.
I enjoyed coming here every month, even though it took away
from my normal (everyday) life which I have become accustomed
to. I realize there is always more to learn, but I think a
lot of knowledge has been picked up here. Hope our paths cross
and you can see me and be proud of you and of me. Namaste.
Praise! This is
a very complete and challenging teacher training. While providing
a solid base in flow yoga and alignment, the training succeeded
in giving me a good sense (physical and philosophical) of
the world of yoga. The most unexpected and strangest aspect
of the program was the detailed training in hands-on adjustments
and attention to guiding the student. My own teaching has
become richer and stronger thanks to Stephanie. Hooray Namaste
Dear Stephanie, I wanted write while this is still fresh in
my mind. HereÕs your critique as a teacher (from a veteran).
You are (as all good teachers should be)
-very serious about teaching and laughing
-organized
-attentive to detail
-very knowledgeable in your field
-aware that students learn differently
-aware that students pay attention about 80-90% of the time
(things have to be repeated)
-aware that students have personal issues
-aware that there are different kinds of intelligence
-very good at positive reinforcement
-excellent at providing a diverse program
-good at taking care of yourself (very good)
-excellent at loving each group as if you could never love
another as muchÑthen loving the next group equally as much.----
You get A+ 100% well done. J Love, Susan
I truly gained
a tremendous amount of information not only about yoga but
about myself. At times I really enjoyed other teachers present
topics. Gave different perspective insight; however, also
really enjoyed your teaching and would have liked more ÒStephanieÓ
teaching time. Hard to find that balanceÑin a busy course.
Your insight is aboundingÑif thatÕs even a real word. I loved
your storiesÑyour enthusiasm is contagious. Complaints, complaints???
DonÕt have any. I hope to be able to continue studying with
you, either here in AshevilleÑmaybe you could come to Richmond,
Cananda??? Someday. J Theresa
What I loved about
the AYC teacher training is what at time frustrated me the
most. It is the diversity of teachers and styled and how nothing
is black and white but so very gray the way my life is. The
vast knowledge and the ability to impart this to the students
was awe inspiring. Every teacher had their own unique gifts
and were so consistently professional, caring, goal oriented,
and personable. I will definitely miss this experience as
I have made so many new friends and learned so much about
my passion of yoga and myself and human nature in general.
Thank you Stephanie for an outstanding and for your many outstanding
gifts you so freely give.
Dear Stephanie,
I started this program with the thought that I was on a new
path and that this program was one of the stepping stones
on the path. It has been much much more than that. It is part
of a greater plan, but the program really helped define and
clarify the path for me. My path is still winding and I donÕt
quite see the end but it is well illuminated and thanks to
what I learned I am not so fixated on the end results as I
am on the process. I look forward to furthering my studies
with you and enjoy what I have learned so far. Thanks for
sharing! Love, Carol Morrissey.
Thank you for empowering
me to discover my own natural potential and rhythm. I liked
the way you bring several teachers in to contribute to our
learning. Enjoyed learning about my own weaknesses and strengths.
Feel confident in my teaching ability. Liked the book reports
and reading. Went by to fast!!
Overall I really
enjoyed this class and feel as if I learned a great deal..
I came into this class to enhance my personal practice as
well as general knowledge about yoga. I feel as if I have
succeeded in both! Thanks for your knowledge and kindness!
Namaste, Jennifer!
I have faced many
insecurities and fears during this training. I have found
my gifts lie in gentle nurturance and positive encouragement
of students. I have mostly released the total illusion of
a perfect anything and accepted myself where I am and how
I am in the moment.
My brain is now fried and I can send more feedback later.
I loved the yoga
teacher training. It gave a wonderful chance to experience
many different styles and aspects of yoga. The different tastes
provided enough information to choose directions for further
study. Each weekend wad a wonderful celebration of yogaÑa
yoga fest. Thank you, Stephanie.
Thank you. Thank
you. I loved most every minute of the program. It has challenged
me, strengthened me and opened my heart! No complaints. I
feel well-prepared, though I know I will never stop learning.
An excellent Òscratch
the surface,Ó and yet very in depth training that prepared
me to not only teach well, but inspire me to learn as much
as possible about yoga. Someone recently said, ÒOh my god,
Jennifer. Everything is yoga to you.Ó Thanks, I hope it is.
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