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Stefan Latanos – London, U.K.
From the very first email he sent, Stefan sensed that something was different about Adhiyogi. He had been searching for a way to complete his additional 300 Yoga Alliance RYT hours to reach the full 500. But this wasn’t going to be just another box-ticking training — he could feel it in his gut.
When they first spoke, Adhiyogi didn’t rush into schedules or fees. Instead, he wanted to know him — his interests, his goals, his vision for what yoga could be in his life. As a pediatric physiotherapist, Stefan’s dream was to integrate yoga into the lives of children, especially those with disabilities.
Over the months that followed, Adhiyogi gave him more than he had imagined: opportunities to teach in schools for children of all ages, for special needs students, and even for deaf and mute children. Each class challenged his creativity, tested his patience, and expanded his understanding of yoga’s transformative power.
The training was rooted in doing — in actual teaching — rather than endless theory. In the process, Stefan’s confidence grew rapidly. Adhiyogi’s unique concepts provided a strong structure, but he also encouraged Stefan to trust his instincts and develop his own style.
Their bond extended well beyond the classroom. Stefan invited Adhiyogi to his London home on four different occasions for private study, each visit deepening his understanding and personal connection with the teachings. Along the way, Stefan sought Adhiyogi’s guidance on crucial matters in his professional career and his marriage. Both have since flourished — his work thriving in new ways, his personal life filled with stability and joy.
More than just a teacher, Adhiyogi was a living example of balance and joy. His way of being — healthy, centered, deeply at peace — quietly reshaped the way Stefan thought about work, life, and his own purpose.
When the training came to an end, Stefan knew he had gained far more than a certificate. He carried with him a renewed vision for his future, a deeper understanding of the true essence of yoga, and the unshakable feeling that his journey had only just begun.
“I’ll share all that I’ve learned,” he told Adhiyogi as they said goodbye. “And I’ll keep you updated on my progress — because I know that’s what matters to you most.”
OM Shantiḥ.
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