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Kristine’s Journey into Yoga through Adhiyogi’s Teacher Training
Kristine had spent years searching for the right yoga path. She had attended many classes over time, often as part of her journey to heal a back injury and to find a deeper sense of relaxation. While each experience brought something, nothing truly resonated with her on a deeper level— until a friend named Carla told her about Adhiyogi.
Out of curiosity and hope, Kristine decided to attend one of his classes. From the very first hour, something shifted inside her. It was the first time she felt so in tune with herself, the first time such peace washed over her that she became emotional on her way home. That evening marked a turning point: she had finally found the right way for her.
Shortly after, Kristine joined Adhiyogi’s Teacher Training Class in the Fall of 2006, not to teach others at first, but simply to deepen her own practice and self-understanding. Adhiyogi’s approach was unlike anything she had encountered before. His teaching was personal and tailored—he took the time to truly know each student, to understand their needs, and to guide them in a way that was right for them, rather than following a rigid idea of what yoga “should” be.
Through his methods, Kristine learned to honor what she could do in the present moment, accept what she could not yet do, and work on it patiently. She realized that his teaching extended far beyond the physical body—he addressed the mind, the emotions, and the spirit. The greatest lesson she learned was that yoga is not merely the asanas; it is the life one leads outside the classroom.
The training transformed her life. While she had initially intended to keep her practice private, she found herself inspired to share what she had learned with others. She began teaching once a week in Europe, always explaining that yoga is a personal journey, and each person will interpret and live it in their own way.
Kristine often tells her students and loved ones about Adhiyogi, and they express gratitude for the teachings that have flowed through her to them. She remains a dedicated student, eager to keep learning, and committed to living the yogic way of life that brought her such peace.
She closes her story with a heartfelt message: anyone who joins Adhiyogi’s classes—whether for personal growth or to teach others—will be truly blessed.
OM Shantiḥ.
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