Testimonials

Feedback on YIC Course

The Course:
Till the time I joined the course, Yoga for me was only about Asana, Dhyana & Pranayama. The YIC course has opened up the doors to the ocean of knowledge of Yoga. It has taught me what yoga is about (Astanga Yoga). Along with the knowledge of yoga the course has also familiarized me with the scriptures (Bhagvad Gita, Vedas, Upanishads, Samhitas etc.) and their significance. I would like to thank VYASA university for designing such a beautiful course.
Further the course is scheduled on weekends, so it was very helpful for a working professional like me to attend.

The Faculty:
Heartfelt gratitude to all the gurus who have provided us with invaluable knowledge. A perfect example of being a “Karma Yogi”.
It has been the constant support of them without which I would not have been able to complete this course successfully.

Viraj V. Mhatre
Reg. No. 3702
YIC – Aug 2019 Batch

Dear Jagdish Sir,Asmita Madam and all other team members of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Kendra- Navi Mumbai, Very gratefull to you all for organizing free online Yoga Sessions during Lockdown regularly.

Also like to thank for bringing in special guests in each session who share valuable insights on various topics.

Thank You🙏🏻

I used to practice yoga at other places… It was no other than another form of exercise.
But as I started practicing yoga with Jagdish sir, about 10 years ago, I felt the the deeper aspects ..the mind and soul and fell in love with yoga… And the transforming journey began..

EXcellent lecture a versatile speaker in YOGIC faternity lot of inputs on Bahgawad Geeta the ABCD where one shoudl practice every day was really overwhleming and a things to be remebered. The technique ofreducing the STRESS and
controlling the emotions is very well appreciated and also the daily dies following AStthanga YOga of Patanjali
YOga sutra is also highly appreciated

Such lectures shold eb kept very often . Details lecture on Bhagawad Geeta Chapter 3, 4 6 and 12 i.e Karma Yoga , Janna Yoga , Raja Yoga and Bhakti Yoga , teh 4 streams of SVYASA is also sugested

Respected Jagdish Sir!Thanks for today’s wonderful session of meditation.🙏Gratitude🙏

I’ve did YIC course primarily to pursue further studies in this field of yoga..

The interactive practicals sessions conducted by Manoj sir were unique and interesting. They took us through the intricacies involved in the movement of the body and attaining the postures..
Theory sessions by Mangesh sir were very informative and made us contemplate on our thoughts..
The sessions conducted by Rajni didi and Raju Bhandari sir were invaluable.
Vijaya madam’s sessions bring so much positive vibes.
Our two day trip to Chinmaya Vibhuti was a lot of fun filled with deep insights given by the lectures of Dr. Kashinath sir, Bodhe sir and Nilesh sir.
All the efforts made by Dr. Jagadish sir for all this to happen were appreciated..
I thank all my fellow students for all the support and encouragement they have been giving throughout the course, which made the journey more enjoyable.

As a part of the YIC, we had to do internship. I thank Mrs. Salita for giving us the opportunity to join her classes at Koparkhairane for internship. The students were very enthusiastic to learn. Learned a lot while planning, coordination and executing the classes.
It’s a great learning as well as teaching experience for all of us..

“Yoga Instructor Course” (YIC) Feedback
First & Foremost, I am grateful to Dr. Jagdish Naik for encouraging me to join the YIC course when I had just “thought” of joining a Yoga foundation course. Never thought I may become a Certified Instructor in Yoga with such an expansive knowledge, 4 months down the line. The entire Course structure (both theory and practical) is “Fantabulous”. It is very nicely conceptualized by VYASA University and all the sessions were systematically conducted by all the teaching faculties of Swami Vivekananda Yoga Kendra, Navi Mumbai.

Just like others, I too had felt few months back that Yoga was just about Asanas with some philosophy behind it or any other physical exercises. But this entire course was a real eye opener for me when many things unfolded throughout the course lectures and practices. This course has been a big transformative process for me… both in personal as well as professional life and I am enjoying it to the fullest!!

Heartfelt Gratitude to all my teachers (Jnana Yogis) including the visiting faculties and VYASA friends for being with me in this Transformative journey. And this journey continues…

Ms. Shruti Mestry
(YIC Batch-Aug 2019)

“Yoga Instructor Course” (YIC) Internship Feedback:
It was an amazing learning opportunity to teach Yoga after the completion of YIC Course to different category of participants, from a 7- year old child to a 55-year old with diabetic and spinal disorder profile.

During this teaching process, I discovered my own hidden skills like –
A Good Communicator- I got easily connected with participants and could explain them each technique in their way of understanding.
A Good Coordinator – Right from initiating and creating the weekend program flyer, coordinating and follow ups with all interns and participants, scheduling the whole program module week-wise and tasks for all interns, Adjustments for last minute changes in the program till the final completion of Report making..

It also showed me where I need to improve my teaching skills… specially Time Management- to conduct the session in timely manner and most important to finish the class “on time”.
The whole process was truly an excited practical experience…

I am grateful to all the Course teachers & Examiners too, who gave us valuable practical teaching tips throughout the course without which this Internship Program would had not been successful.

Ms. Shruti Mestry
(YIC Batch-Aug 2019)

YIC internship The Weekend Yoga Program
18th January to 16th February

This Internship program was conducted for 10 sessions which included major part of sukshma vyayama, lossening exercises, suryanamaskar, asanas and pranayama which we learnt in our YIC. Participants belonged from the age group 18-60 and attended as per their suitable timings. Participants felt benefited through these sessions not only in their mundane activities but also mentally. They have posted feedbacks about the same. This was not only equally beneficial for me in major aspects like, communication and confidence but also in strengthening my skills, improvising and systematically arrange my teaching methods.

I’d also like to thank Shruti and viraj for place and management. I’m also thankful of Hemraj, from whom I noted down few communication hacks and Vignesh for his share in this program.

Thank you.
Mardav Padhye
YIC Svyasa