A1000yoga Academy

a yoga Academy, Centre for education in Authentic Indian Yoga, was established to support teachers and aspiring teachers in pursuing knowledge of yoga, in a regular course formats as well as an affordable, flexible course formats, to become a Certified subject expert and a Professional Yoga Teacher. These courses are programmed to address the most important and immediate needs of a Yoga Teacher, be it Yoga, Teaching methodology, or Business skills. At the Academy, our mode of instruction is staying true to the Indian Gurukula system – a traditional and trusted education system in a modern context. Knowledge is imparted through the evolving relationship between the Teacher and the disciple. It is considered that this relationship, based on the genuineness of the Teacher and commitment, respect, devotion, obedience and faith of the student, is the best way for delivery of subtle and advanced knowledge. Our principal teacher and founder, Pradeep Sattwamaya comes from such a tradition, and is a disciple of Paramhamsa Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati (In the lineage of Shri Adi-Shankara, Swami Sivananda, Swami Satyananda) of Bihar School of Yoga. We incorporate the essence of traditional Indian scriptures and understand its relevance to the modern need. Yogic texts like Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and Hata Yoga Pradipika are the source books for all our practices and beliefs. We strongly believe and have incorporated the wisdom of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic physiology and anatomy in Yoga therapy, lifestyle and diet. Modern Anatomy and Physiology is used to further the understand of the human body and its functions. Mentoring from our experienced teachers, apprenticeship and opportunity to build a strong peer support group are key features of our post course engagements. Every successful graduate will be equipped to teach classes that are Engaging, Authentic & Honest, a trademarked approach to teaching. is also a Yoga Alliance registered school for 200, 300, Children’s & Prenatal courses