Costa Rica, June 30 - July 19, 2019

My experience not only changed my life, but it taught me that constant change is okay. Something to embrace and it’s something to cherish! I learned to value of self -love and self- acceptance in order to be my absolutely best self. This way I can give back to the world. Life is good. Life is beautiful. Life is infinite. This journey has re-awakened the wisdom of my soul and re-ignited the flame of my ever-soaring spirit! Jai!

Deciding to attend YTT in Bali with Awakened Life just over 3 years ago was easy: I was ready for change; I had some time on my hands; and I wanted to expand on my previous yoga experience. However, as someone who turns 60 in 2017, the decision was not without some reservations. Although first introduced to yoga in my 20's, and having attended workshops and even taught classes in Denmark for a while, my body was getting older and I wondered how could I keep up in a teacher training, where I surely would be among mostly younger students. The first impression I got when I inquired about the program  was just a warm, reassuring, welcome from Liz and Chris. I had read some of the earlier testimonials and signed up! I was the oldest student in that session, but it did not matter. I learned to pay attention to my needs and to focus on what worked for me.  The overall experience was more than I had hoped for. The excellent teaching staff and daily program, the amazing students from around the world who took the journey with me, and the supportive environment that Liz and Chris created really was worth every cent. The teachings, so many words of wisdom and encouragement, the acceptance and love, all lifted me up and filled me with the desire to teach and the confidence to begin offering classes the very next month!   That was 3 years ago. I have taught ever since YTT, often to groups of people older than myself. They have taught me that age is just a number. And many times when I am teaching, I recall the words of the teachers from my YTT; whispering in my ear at just the right moment, and I am filled with gratitude for Liz, Chris and all the Awakened Life community. If you are hesitating to make the leap to attend YTT because you are 'older', take my advice and just go for it. You will not regret it! I feel younger now, that I did when I attended 3 years ago!

I am very thankful for the healing, awakening and self-reflective experience. I cannot describe how much I am looking forward to live my life more positively, happily and peacefully. I learned so much about life, yoga, myself and the world. It was an excellent opportunity to deepen my yoga practice and teaching skills. Further, I gained self-confidence in general and in teaching.

When I set out on a quest for a Yoga Teacher Training, I really did not know where to start. I was nervous, scared, and even oblivious to which type of teacher training would be best for me. When I stumbled across The Awakened Life School of Yoga I immediately felt peace and sure about my decision to join them. The training was so much more than what I thought it would be and I left a completely changed person. The faculty and assistants were so welcoming and caring and truly offered support to every student there. I never felt alone and always felt like I could talk to anyone about what I was experiencing. The teachers are some of the best I have ever worked with and trained under. They come from a wide background with a wealth of knowledge and an unabashed love of Yoga, it definitely transcends onto the students. To this day I still come back to my moments in Bali 2014, sitting by the ocean for quiet time in the morning, meditating, practicing, and learning. My practice has grown stronger and I feel as though I have all the tools I need in order to be a successful teacher. If you are looking for a YTT program and want to leave with a unique training, an invigorated practice, and a strong self-awareness then you HAVE to choose The Awakened Life School of Yoga. You won’t regret it!