A 16 hour day in an advanced yoga teacher training | India

What it's like doing an advanced yoga teacher training in India. Join me for one long beautiful day of learning.

- MY SOCIAL MEDIA -
TIK TOK: yaknowme_hitomi222
Spotify: thejauntforckandhm

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- TRADITIONAL YOGA RESOURCES -
I tried to link the channels directly but it wasn't working for some reason!
Sanskriti Yoga
Prasad Rangnekar
The Yoga Institute
Tejal Yoga
Traditional Yoga
Grand Master Akshar

- RELATED TEXTS I LOVE -
The Autobiography of A Yogi
The Bhagavad Gita interpreted by Paramahamsa Yogananda
Anything by Swami Vivekananda (Raja yoga & Jnana yoga are great)
Be Here Now
The Power of Now
The Untethered Soul
The Alchemist

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- YOGA TRANINGS -
** This Current Training : 300Hr Advanced Hatha at Ayur Yoga Eco Ashram Mysore
- traditional yoga that challenged me in the best ways
- 10/10 accommodations, food, and nature!
- really honest intelligent teachers that were easy to talk to
- loved learning about Ayurveda
- felt like there could have been more focus on meditation

OVERALL: I really fell in love with this place, the people, and the practice here. It immediately felt like home and I know I'm going to return in the future. All the staff were so kind, accommodating and really cared about my experience. The yoga classes were very good but we did the same sequence throughout the whole month based on the chakras so I felt a little bored by the end, I think it would have been fun to switch it up and learn different ways to sequence. I loved all the teachers and found them incredibly intelligent, they always had really thoughtful answers to my questions. Because the ashram is on a farm you can pick fresh fruits and herbs every day on your way to class, it's pretty amazing. Lastly, the price range is really good considering everything this training comes with. They gave me a 5% discount code for you to use but this video is Not sponsored! I paid full price, however, they learned about my channel and wanted to create an affiliate code! So its, Hitomi5

My First Training : 200HR Moon Sun Fire Hatha at The Practice Bali
- rooted in tradition
- amazing philosophy classes
- teachers are really there to answer Qs and help
-10/10 anatomy, sequencing, and teaching classes
- A bit pricey & didn't include living situation

OVERALL: I would recommend this training if you have the means! You have to pay for accommodations and at least one meal a day on top of the training. It was incredibly well rounded and I felt like they really cared about each students evolutionary path. The main teacher is a bit dogmatic when it comes to traditional Hatha yoga, which I understand, but everyone connects to yoga and can benefit from it in their own way! None of the teachers I learned from were POC if that is something that would sway your decision.Regardless it is a really good practice and this training helped me heal so many of my mental health issues.

My Second Training : 200HR Primary Series at Tattva Yogashala Rishikesh
- the ashtanga primary series is so amazing to learn
- The adjustments class was really good
- The philosophy didn't go as deep as I would have liked
- So reasonable ( training included the room and two meals a day for the month )

OVERALL: Wouldn't recommend this training because it wasn't super personal, the teachers couldn't remember my name and kept talking to me in Chinese when I don't even speak it lol. Even though I was really inspired by the main teacher, there were several trainings going on at once and it was clear he was spread thin. I did learn a lot and think they tried to make it special with evening parties and weekend activities, but it seemed like they didn't care about who was there or try to form a relationship with the students. I feel bad saying anything negative about this school because I know they're just trying to create a successful business and share yoga with the world but I also want to be completely honest. And perhaps the price think the price is actually adequate for what you get! It is under 2k which is the most affordable training I've seen. And I personally did feel prepared to teach the series by the end of the month.

[carolinabauta]

I visited the ashram and can tell you I met over 5 women who also came inspired by this video. Thank you Hitomi <3

[apekshasehgal]

as an indian i felt this video was so special. it feels amazing to see you being fascinated by our culture. lots of love <3

[ColbiCheri]

This is the type of stuff I want to spend my time and my life doing instead of working at a 9 to 5 job that doesn't serve me but instead,  learning new things everyday, being present, trying new hobbies and inspiring the world. I'm hoping to be able to do it soon. Thanks for sharing, Hitomi, you've inspired me in so many ways. Sending you hugs.

[aditisrivastava]

I am from India and I love how beautifully you have portrayed yoga. I love your channel for how insightful it is.

[elisanapoletano]

I love Ashtanga yoga, i practice it everyday as it gives me a strong sense of purpose and forces me to focus and grow beyond my blockages. The fact that I have to inhale and exhale through the nose helps this sense and the opening and closing chants really bring me to a place of calm and connection with the whole universe. This place and people look amazing x

[RubyClementi]

Watching this felt like a deep breath, or reading a poem, or running into an old friend you’ve missed. Thank you Hitomi.

[america]

finally a person that has the right spirit to show that the true essence of yoga practice is so much more than the physical therapy of it. mentally and spiritually it is so transforming.

[manonera]

Please entertain a Yoga You Tube channel. I’ve always been curious to learn this as I get older. I think your special and have purpose to help others. Share your wealth of knowledge and make this beautiful planet a better place. Thank you

[leahsfieldnotes]

Been wanting to take yoga training in India for the longest time, seeing one in motion is so inspiring ily ❤

[maitrirawal]

As an Indian and a Hindu, I love how you are very much interested in learning about yog, bhagwat Gita and everything of our culture. This is so heartwarming we love you hitomi 💗

[yks_skyy]

I’ve been having a very hard time with my health and suffering several different losses over the past few months and I can sincerely say, watching this video; witnessing your joy and your gratitude and wonder burst from your seams has brought me back into my spirit and reminded me of my own “why” for the first time in so long. I’m sitting here absolutely sobbing and I haven’t felt something so lovely in a very long time. Thank you sweet angel 🙏🏻

[leilani]

The yoga class you taught looked so therapeutic, I would love to take a class as you being the teacher. This whole video was so healing and full love

[niamhevans]

I went to this ashram when I was 18 years old, completely heartbroken and looking to reconnect with myself, and it was by far the best two weeks of my life. I still talk to the lovely humans I met there. So happy to see you had a great experience there as well <3

[ASMRfleur]

girl I teared up watching the moon ritual and seeing the giggly yet calm joy in the group. What life is all about ❤ Thank you for capturing this and giving us this peek into what life is like for you right now!

[myfunstuff]

I love that you felt safe to share so much. ❤ I appreciate all you allowed us to see including you teaching a class!

[JenniferMorales-yu]

Been wanting to take yoga training in India for the longest time, seeing one in motion is so inspiring ily

[jenniferjack]

I would really love to renew my yoga practice through your new yoga channel one day, can't wait to see what you do with that! ❤

[luciiifera]

I just finished my first 200hr YTT. Yoga has also saved my life and I keep resonating so much with you every time I watch your videos. I'm so grateful for finding you at the beginning of my spiritual journey, and for feeling your energy and support through this process. I love you so much 💕

[healingwitholly]

this video landed at the perfect time for me. im leaving for Rishikesh in November for 200 hour YTT! your journey has absolutely inspired my own over the years of growing and evolving. it’s such an honor and a beautiful gift to witness your path of healing and wholeness. thank you for your honesty, transparency, and limitless light Hitomi 🌟 your spirit is such a gift.

[Olitoia]

You inspired me to start my first yoga teacher training which I will begin next month. You feel like a big sister guiding me to a path I was always meant to walk down. Thank you Hitomi ❤