Testimonials
It is my sanctuary and it is my beloved friend.
7 Centers is not just a school where one goes to learn yoga or become a teacher.
It is a life changing experience waiting to be savored again and again.
I took my teacher training in October of 07 not knowing that my ordinary life would never be the same. Imagine yourself a cocoon oneday one only to emerge a beautiful butterfly come graduation.
This is what it looks like to be a part of this training. What it feels like, however, is a rebirth-a baptism of sorts....an extraordinary new way to participate in life. At graduation, the staff asked me what I wanted to do next. With tears in my eyes, I said, "I want to teach here". "Well, Katie you know you would have to move here of course". "Oh, right-there's that". It was like I had forgotten already that I had a home somewhere else! I went back to Seattle and immediately got a teaching job and returned to corporate life. But, I couldn't get 7 Centers out of my mind. It was calling me back every day. Eight months later, I quit my job, sold my house, left my friends and moved to Sedona not knowing what I would do, where I would live or what my life would be like. But none of that mattered because deep in my heart I knew it was exactly where my life was headed. My training had restored my intuition, faith and integrity.
Fast forward to today -I am truly, truly blessed and in awe of my life here now. I teach yoga nine times a week at three different places - one of them being 7 Centers. I have taught over a 1000 people from all over the world in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Amazing!!! I have access to all the wonderful events that happen at the Center. I get to help out on occasion as well - gardening or setting up for concerts alongside my 7 Centers family. I adore these people. I am grateful and humbled not only by their wisdom, kindness, friendship and genuine nature but also their shared interest in helping people through the yoga practice. I feel honored to be a part of the family and be able to sit on the Board of Directors.
If you are even considering this school, you already have your answer. Trust me
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Hi!
respectful teachers, Sydney, lovely yogi dudes! How are you? I'm very fine! I will tell about my story. Oh-, my english is not yet grpwed up. hahaha! That's why, I made the sentense with dictionary.
I was on the road of my bicycle trip round the world from Alaska. My first visit to 7 Centers Yoga arts was in September 25, 2006 I experienced wonderfull Yoga class by Guy. (that time, I didn't know his style is Kripalu) Then. Sydney, manager said to me "We have a 1 month long training to be Yoga teacher." That time, I thought nothing to do with me. I pedaled again and left Sedona to keep going to south. I arrived Oaxaca, Mexico in December, 2007. Then, I understood that I need back to Japan to make money to continue my trip. I thought I need get job to make money. But in Japan, Generally If you were office worker, You will have difficulty to take Vacation even 3days. So I have to find job to get money and time.
Then, I rememberd what Sydney said to me. and My imagination spreads like a spark. I decided to join the training starts January 6, 2008. There were 14 members in the training. I was only male, only from foreign country.
I couldn't listening and speak English well. Furthermore, I had only did yoga which free trials. I had very hard body. for example, When I was primary schoolchild, The standing position anteflexion was -10cm. If you think commonly, It should be hard situation. But I was very comfortable to me. Because the teachers and 13 friends and all of support members were very to Kind to me. they helped me a lot! It was very warm atmosphere.
In the training, There were joint ownership of the joy and the joint ownership of pains, the expression of various feelings, and there were the ties of the harmony of the back beyond the collision of the anger, too. I was able to conclude a very close bond. It was deep study about human. I loved the schedule. Cleansing such as Jala Neti in the early morning, holy meditation, plain lecture, Beautiful hiking, Deep yoga nidora, Delicious Ayurvedic meals, Full of joy from Conversations with my very good friends, and more.
Now I'm teaching Yoga at sports gym in Tokyo. I have 4 classes to teach a week. I'm loving this job to share Yoga to many people who need it. Also I' m taking Yoga class for myself. The Yoga style is Kripalu.
I'm thinking I will go to Kripalu Center in the future. Them, if there was good timing, I want to join the 7 Centers Yoga Arts training as An assistant to do a repayment of favor and learn more.
I am unbelievable that I'm teaching Yoga with confidence. I never knew Yoga in Japan till 2008! How come? I have experience in 7 Centers Yoga Arts, does not move at all, It seems to be my root.
I have plan...At first pick up, I'll open my yoga studio in Yamaguchi, my home town in 2012. Then, some how I'll manage my time and my money. When the time comes, I'll start connect my round the world bike trip little by little. Hopely, it start in 2013. I imagine, I will visit many place by my bicycle. I will Share Yoga time with people live there.
How wonderfull peace creation!
I continue some of Daily Ayurvedic/Yogic Self-Care. Specialy, Jala neti!
The experience at 7 Centers Yoga Arts are growing up now. That's the my root experience. Since graduete 7 centers Yoga Arts, I have begun to walk like a fish which got water.
If I didn't meet you, My life was more smaller and not shining.
Thank you very much to all of you!
I hope you are doing well and breathing happyly.
I'm sending energy to you to be happy.
Keep in touch, please!
Love,
Takayuki Kawamura
I attended a 30 day teacher training intensive at 7 Centers in 2005. It was truly one of the best things I have ever done for myself! I had been practicing yoga for about nine years before attending the program, but I soon discovered that I really had no clue what yoga was before this experience! The knowledge, as well as the mental, physical and emotional healing that I gained from the program is unsurpassed. The authentic Ashram style nature of the training, Sraddhasagar's passion and knowledge, and the way the true essence of yoga was shared during those thirty days had a profound impact on my life. The yoga center's location in Sedona, one of the most beautiful places on the planet, was an added benefit to this experience. I have continued to study and practice yoga since the training, and hold a deep appreciation for the foundations of yoga that I learned in this fabulous program. I will continue on the yogic path for the rest of my journey here on Earth, and am deeply grateful to Sraddha and her staff for my experience at 7 Centers.
Peace...Namaste
