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WHAT PEOPLE SAY
I joined the Yoga Teacher Training with Shri Gaia Institute in Sri Lanka in 2025. It has increased my flexibility and strength and expanded my vision of spirituality. I learnt a lot about the yoga philosophy. Additionally, teaching methodology courses were hands on and required direct implementation of the asanas and sequences learnt. For the first time, I've learnt the alignments in postures and remained at an awe to the attention paid in each queue and detail. Overall, it was a comprehensive training equipping me with yoga philosophy, teaching methodology fundamentals and improving my physical wellbeing.
The yoga practice has taught me the importance of self discipline and professionalism when it comes to yoga practice and teaching. I appreciate the teachers, Isabella and Tanya take the development and knowledge learned by the students seriously. I feel I will draw from what I have learned from this course throughout the rest of my yoga journey.
I attended Shri Gaia's 200 hr YTT in Arugam Bay, Shri Lanka.Not only am I leaving this training feeling prepared and educated to my fullest potential possible in a 200 hr training, but I am also leaving feeling fulfilled in all aspects.The accommodation (The Hideaway) that hosted us for this training has gone above and beyond. The location feels like it was very thoughtfully chosen to curate an incredible experience. The location is very peaceful and comfortable to stay (and the meals have surpassed any expectations I could have had!).The space has been beautiful and all of the staff working here have been extremely hospitable!I am so grateful to have been trained by both Tanya and Isabella. Both of their knowledge and approach to teaching this training have been carefully articulated to cultivate a truly special experience.Tanya has an endless amount of knowledge to share, I feel really honoured and pleased with my decision to invest in my Yoga practice through Shri Gaia.I will recommend this training to anyone considering doing their 200 hr YTT, and I look forward to doing future trainings with Shri Gaia!
I followed the 200HR YTT in Sri Lanka Arugam Bay with Shri Gaia Institute and it was such an amazing experience on so many levels. I have no other training to compare this one to but I'm so happy with everything I've learned. It totally exceeded my expectations as to what I thought I would take away from this training. Both physically and mentally there is already so much more understanding and it inspired me to dive deeper into the practice and to keep learning everyday. Tanya and Isabella are so knowledgeable and really want to make you the best teacher you can possibly be. The teaching methodology is very well constructed and thought to you in a clear and structured way. I'm going home with a full heart. Hope to join Shri Gaia for another training somewhere in the future. Thank you 
In July - August 2024, I attended Shri Gaia's 200 hours YTT in Paleochora, South Crete, Greece.The lead teacher, Tanya is truly exceptional and together with her assistant teachers offer deep knowledge and an encouraging approach that make learning both inspiring and enjoyable.Their expertise shone through in every session, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have learned under their guidance.The location (accommodation and surrounding area) was another highlight, providing a serene and beautiful environment that perfectly complemented the training. It was the ideal setting to deepen my practice and connect with nature.I was also blessed with an amazing group of people in my training cohort. The sense of community and mutual support was something I will always cherish, and it made the journey all the more enriching.The structure of the training was well thought out, balancing theory with practice, and ensuring that we had a comprehensive understanding of both the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga. The curriculum was meticulously planned, and I walked away with a wealth of knowledge that I feel confident applying in my own teaching.Overall, this training exceeded my expectations in every way.It was a transformative experience that has profoundly deepened my practice and understanding of yoga. I would recommend it to anyone considering taking this step on their yoga journey!
I had a truly wonderful experience at Shri Gaia! Tanya is an incredible teacher, very knowledgeable about her practice and has a rare gift in being able to share it so beautifully. I learnt a lot from Tanya and her teaching assistants. Paleochora is a very special part of Crete and it was a joy to learn my 200hrs there. Cannot recommend enough!
Choosing Sri Gaia Institute for my 200hr YTT was the best decision I’ve made for 2024 with a great beginning. All the Teachers Tanya, Portia & Kelly are amazing with great knowledge, kindness and all. They truly inspired me as yogic life and I would love to observe them because it was so beautiful and peaceful to witness them. The book called “Fire of Love “ by Aadil is a great book to read through to understand how to become a good yogic or yogic teacher. To be honest I saw every single qualities from them. I am so grateful to learn from them. Even the structure of the course, the way they’ve organized the whole process was truly professional. I’m so lucky to to start my yoga journey with Shri Gaia Institute. You would never ever regret choosing them. Moreover all the accommodations, food they have provided was unbelievable. There were no mistakes throughout the course. I will definitely choose Shri Gaia Institute to learn further for the next step in my Yoga journey when the time comes. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience, the knowledge and guidance you gave us. Keep shining and spread the true yogic spirit to the world. Best of luck with everything!!
Attended a 200 hour YTT headed up by Tanya and Portia. Wow! An exceptional course in so many ways. Located in a fabulous resort (Hideaway, Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka) but that was the least of it!Tanya and Portia are both gifted teachers. They are also both well versed in most aspects of yoga, particularly the philosophy and history. Their ‘duty of care’ to their students goes above and beyond. Their passion not just for the asanas but every aspect of yoga (union) is exemplary.I went looking for an introduction to teaching and to furthering my knowledge, I am delighted to report that I could not have been in better hands
I attended the Shri Gaia Institute 200 hour yoga teacher training in Crete, Greece, and it was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Not only did I learn an incredible amount about yoga, I also learned so much about myself and life in general. The teachers were extremely helpful and supportive and they each brought so much of their knowledge and experience with them.With decades of teaching/training and experience, Tanya Popovich was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of yoga including, philosophy, methodology, and anatomy. She was very involved in the daily schedule and was so patient with everyone. She is a great facilitator/leader and made sure everything ran smoothly.Una Pang was a great asset to the “teaching team”, providing students with detailed asana techniques and thorough workshops on teaching methodology and sequencing. I especially liked her arm balancing workshop. She was able to teach everyone how to correctly and safely do several fun arm balance poses. She was able to adapt to student levels/needs quickly and efficiently. Her yin yoga classes were wonderful and I loved listening to her sing and play guitar during yoga nāda.Penny Leventou was also an amazing instructor. I loved her morning classes and her sweet demeanor/vibe. She always had great advice and gave beneficial and constructive feedback. Her years of experience with nāda yoga and meditation was such a special and surprising bonus to the training. It was really fun to learn about mantras and to sing with her. She brought us to a local ashram for kirtan and it was absolutely incredible.In addition to the wonderful teachers, fabulous accommodations and facilities, and the reasonable price, the yoga teacher training took place in a quaint picturesque town surrounded by beautiful beaches, cute shops, restaurants, and friendly locals. I am very happy with my decision to attend the 200 hour yoga teacher training and I would definitely recommend Shri Gaia Institute to anyone who wants to further their career or add to their own practice and knowledge.
