I am so grateful for my year-long study at Yoga Awareness. After completing my Sadhana Level 1 Training, I can honestly say it has stretched my body and mind in ways I wasn't aware of. I feel like I've grown in so many ways thanks to these teachings and the patience and humor of our instructor, Ted Surman. His lessons were simple and effective and definitely 'stirred the pot' in many ways that have...
This experience has been transformational for me! It's Life Training! Self development skills to live life. To have healthy positive relationships at home, at work and in the world. After each day of training I felt at peace within myself. I would recommend this training to anyone who is looking for inner peace and self realization! Ted Surman truly brings the Yoga and Ayurveda training directly...
Be ready to study and learn. This is not a retreat, it’s a training. Set other activities aside, if you can, and focus on the material. Allow Ted’s knowledge to bring you to a new level of yoga (and we’re not talking about harder poses!) Give yourself (& yoga) time to awaken. Be patient with everyone in your group, including yourself. Let go of expectations and...
My experience was that of great practice and gratitude, for the teachings and dedication of Ted. This is the most authentic form of therapeutic yoga I have come across.
Yoga Awareness is the real deal!!! Living in NYC and as a former Ashtanga practitioner, I have tried them all and was used to the “more, more, more” approach with both yoga and myself. I can wholeheartedly say that Ted and his teachings are the most authentic that I have come across. It was a true gift, that helped me to slow down, listen to myself and surrender to my breath. I was warmly welcomed...
I truly appreciate the quality of your teachings and the respect you show towards this tradition. I will always be grateful to you Tedd (and to Maui!:) for being on my path exactly when I was ready for it, and for all the self-revelations I've had since that day. I feel very fortunate. Centered and self-assured as never before. At the right time, at the right place, doing what it is that I am meant...
My time with Ted at Yoga Awareness took me deeper into the yogic way of life furthering my understanding of the many benefits of yoga as a complete, healthy life style. I refer to my notes from the sadhana training often and am enriched once more with the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras. Mahalo to Patanjali and Ted!
Though I had studied yoga prior to studying with Ted at Yoga Awareness, I felt that he introduced me to breathing fully for the first time. Within three monthes of practice, I was making very important life changing decisions that have changed my life for the better. Eight years later the light keeps shining, gently and slowly awakening different part of me as I am ready. Now, as I begin working...
Hi Tedd. I've been following what you have been doing, and just wanted to say that I am proud and impressed with your indepth evolution and now training of others in this path. Warmly, John Kepner (International Association of Yoga Therapists)
A year long Sadhana Training has vastly improved the quality of my life. Mahalo Ted!