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Neha Gaikwad – Pune, India
When Neha Gaikwad first enrolled for Adhiyogi’s 50-hour Teacher Training, she thought she would simply learn to refine her practice. Instead, from the very first day, Adhiyogi made it clear: she was there to train as a teacher, not just as a student.
His style blended authenticity with modern adaptability, preserving the essence of yoga while making it accessible to today’s world. His teaching was clear, precise, and infused with encouragement. He offered structure and discipline yet gave his students the freedom to develop their own style — a rare balance that made each trainee feel both guided and empowered.
Neha completed her 50-hour training with excellence. Her prior management experience shone through, helping her grasp teaching techniques quickly and handle challenges with ease. But she didn’t stop there — inspired by her first training, she went on to pursue her 200-Hour RYT Certification with Adhiyogi. Once again, she excelled, demonstrating both skill and deep understanding.
Yet Adhiyogi sensed that something in her heart was unsettled. On gentle enquiry, Neha opened about a sadness in her relationship life. Adhiyogi listened with care, offered guidance, and gave her the strength to navigate this personal challenge. To her amazement, her relationship life soon took a leap forward. Today, she is a happily married yoga teacher living in London, blessed with a loving husband and two wonderful sons. She often says she looks upon Adhiyogi as a father — a mentor whose teachings extended beyond the mat, shaping not only her professional journey but also her personal happiness.
Her second Yoga Teacher Training with Adhiyogi brought fresh challenges. At the beginning of the course, Neha had some arguments with him regarding the structure of the class. But as the training progressed, she began to understand his unique — even “weird” — style. She realized that he never wasted time teaching something she already knew. Instead, he modified the course according to her needs, taking her out of her comfort zone. He trained her to be a versatile yoga teacher, instilling discipline and guiding her on how to practice with purpose.
His Adhiyoga – Authentic Yoga System (AYS) was, in her words, “based on a series of very clear and valid points for today’s lifestyle.” She appreciated his interesting and simple style, especially his method of teaching poses in stages. This approach proved invaluable for both inexperienced practitioners and advanced students, ensuring safe and effective entry into the final position. Preparing the body by focusing on every point and watching the body from inside helped her truly understand the pose from within.
The only point Neha felt was lacking was that Adhiyogi sometimes emphasized teaching a class so much that the theoretical part could feel secondary. Still, she left the training deeply happy and satisfied, eager to grow her practice and deepen her understanding of yoga.
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