300 RYT Testimonial: Lea
Listen to Lea as she shares her transformative journey and the profound impact Niyama Yoga Studio's yoga teacher training program had on...
Niyama Yoga Shala’s Yama Therapeutics Yoga Teacher Training programs have been in existence over twenty years. The Yamas and the Niyamas, which are cornerstones of Ayurveda, anchor the teachings of Hatha yoga taught in our trainings. One of the Niyamas is Svadhayaya. It is so important that it is our company's Mission Statement.
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The Yama Therapeutics yoga teacher training program began as an offering at Yama Studio in Baltimore, MD. In English, the name of the studio is an acronym for: Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation Arts.
In Sanskrit, yama means "restraint." There are five Yamas. Adherence to them keeps the individual's ego driven needs at bay, allowing them to find comfort and ease with others in society. The name Yama Therapeutics is meant to focus the student on the first of the eight limbs of yoga: The Yamas.
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Once the individual is able to work well with others, the second limb of yoga, the five observances of Niyama, allow the individual to find comfort and ease within themselves.
We are incredibly proud of our Yoga Teacher Training Programs, and we tend to rave about it all the time. We know may have heard us speak about our RYT 200 yoga teacher training a lot in the last couple of months, so we thought it’d be interesting to pass on the mic to the people who know the most about our training - our graduates.
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We wanted to share some of the experiences of our graduates to give you a sense of the course. What better way of learning about the course than from the people who've been through it? Here’s some Q&A with recent graduates.
Nicole founded Niyama Yoga & Wellness Studios in 2007 and over the course of the past 15 years the business has expanded to three brick and mortar locations in New Jersey, Randolph, & Sparta. After 23 years of working in Corporate America, Nicole decided to pursue her true calling in the wellness industry. She has never looked back and feels honored to offer tools to others that will encourage health versus disease. All leading to true happiness.
Nicole's mission is to offer clients a life changing experience from the moment they enter this very special yoga studio in New Jersey. Nicole's belief in proper education in Yoga, Ayurveda, Sound Therapy, Reiki, Crystal Healing, Skin Care and Overall Well-Being is evident in the level of expertise each of her tribe members have. Niyama has a class A staff that is unmatched. The true meaning behind the word "Shala" is embodied at Niyama Yoga Studios: education, education, education!
Nicole is passionate about teaching and encouraging others to find their dharma or purpose not only on the mat, but in their personal lives. When you visit Niyama expect to be challenged and encouraged to explore your own dharma.
Our mission statement at Niyama is Svadhyaya, which is the Sanskrit word for Self-Study. This principle is one of the 5 Niyamas in yoga. Self-study encompasses all that you will be introduced to from the moment you enter our Shala.