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Marie Grunewald – Holistic Practitioner and Social Media Expert, France
Marie Grunewald’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Adhiyogi was a deeply transformative and rewarding journey that left a profound mark on both her yoga practice and her teaching philosophy. She found in Adhiyogi’s innovative Adhiyoga System — a holistic integration of Classical Yoga, modern Health Science, Psychology, the Arts, and more — a robust and comprehensive framework that expanded her understanding of yoga far beyond physical postures.
Her journey began with daily online theoretical classes each morning. Every session was rich with insight, and the meaningful homework assignments challenged her to engage deeply with the material, ensuring she absorbed each concept thoroughly. She treasured Adhiyogi’s book Adhiyoga System, which became her indispensable guide, offering wisdom on Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Yoga Exercises, Breathing Exercises, Chanting, Therapy, Teaching Methodologies, and much more. This resource became a bridge between theory and practice, illuminating yoga’s multidimensional nature.
When she transitioned to the practical phase in India, Marie experienced Adhiyogi’s unmatched mastery in teaching both the subtleties of postures and the art of effective instruction. He gave her the opportunity to teach to diverse groups — university students, children, and ashram visitors — invaluable experiences that sharpened her adaptability and built her confidence as a teacher. What stood out most was his encouragement to innovate rather than imitate, empowering her to design poses and sequences adaptable to different needs, ensuring accessibility and benefit for everyone.
After completing her 200-hour training with him, Marie joyfully embarked on the advanced 300- hour Yoga Teacher Training to delve into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. This was a natural and invaluable continuation of her yoga education, deepening her understanding of yoga philosophy. Guided by Adhiyogi through his book Patanjali Code, she explored the depths of the Sutras with clarity and precision, transforming these ancient teachings into a clear, practical framework for modern yoga practice. She was deeply impressed by his ability to weave historical and philosophical depth with real-world application, making the study both profound and relevant.
Even though the 300-hour course was conducted online, Marie never felt his presence was distant. Adhiyogi’s immediate, insightful responses to her questions and his unwavering dedication to her learning made the experience feel deeply personal.
Marie remains immensely grateful for the rare privilege of learning from him so closely — first in person, then through his attentive online guidance. For her, Adhiyogi’s teacher trainings are not merely educational programs; they are transformative journeys that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to teach with confidence, compassion, and creativity.
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