YOGA TEACHER TRAINING

"So I’m getting ready to teach my back-to-back yoga classes this morning and I’m feeling reminiscent. This month two years ago I began the most amazing journey when I started Yoga Lifestyle and Teacher Training at Red Lotus Yoga. Now two years later it has opened so many doors for me, and I could not be happier. I just want to thank Brian Granader and Kate Beane Granader for giving me this opportunity and believing in my ability to teach. I don’t know where I would be today if it weren’t for the two of you. I also want to thank all of the beautiful yogis and yoginis that started this journey with me: I miss you all so much and hope nothing but the best for you! If you are reading this and have been considering Teacher Training, DO IT! Take the class, take the training, you will not regret it!"

-Megan Gougon RYT 200

"i've noticed many people are going through kind of a difficult time this year, as have i. It's the strangest thing. Moved away from home all of this internal mayhem arose within me and for the past 6 months i've been going through a kind of spiritual clearing(as my mom describes it). Anyway, When this all first started, i thought back to you and my yoga teacher training and recalled some things we learned about meditation. i've been studying and practicing meditation through this process, it's become such an important part of my life, it's a slow process, but it's getting me through this clearing, and beginning to balance me in a way i would have never thought possible."

"Immersing yourself in yoga, meditation, and self-reflection for four months sounds like hard work, and it is. Yoga teacher training (or yoga lifestyle) is by no means easy, but it wouldn’t have changed my life if it was. I couldn’t tell you specifically how I have changed or what has changed within me, but I somehow just feel more like me. I now have a fantastic group of fellow yogis who went through training with me who I know will always be there if and when I need them. I have a greater knowledge of self. I have a greater knowledge of all that is yoga. And, I have a cool new “degree.” I decided to do yoga teacher training simply because something inside of me told me it was time; I knew it would be good for me. And chances are, if you’re reading this, yoga teacher training has called out to you, too. Pick up the phone."

-Danielle Ray RYT 200

A special thank you to you and all associated with Red Lotus Studio. I recently finished the yoga teacher program, this was my first experience with the studio and the family at red lotus made me feel so welcome.

Seven years ago when I was introduced to yoga, I was very reluctant,

feeling yoga was not right for me. As time went on and my practiced went from seldom to daily I realized how yoga changed my life. The teacher training course was the most trans-formative and meaningful

course I have ever taken, Not only do you learn the poses, muscle groups, history of yoga. But is a personal journey to find yourself, through mediation and practice. Brian you are an amazing teacher and words can not express the gratitude I feel. So please say heartfelt thank you to all involved and thank you for taking the time to show us how to start our own path.

Shannon

Going through yoga teacher training at Red Lotus is one of the best decisions I have ever made. I knew my life needed to change or else I was going to continue being unhappy with my life. Teacher training helped me to achieve those changes and then some. It flipped my world around in the best way possible.

Speaking in front of groups used to be a nightmare to me and now I can allow myself to breathe and handle those situations better than I ever have before. I was able to drop many unhealthy habits and situations that dragged me down in life. I left training with a better physical practice, a meditation practice, wonderful new friendships, and a sense of peace with myself. There isn't a single thing I regret about this life changing experience and I encourage anyone who is thinking about making this decision to do it.

Dayna

From my first to my last day, your program continuously expanded my mind and capabilities. It fostered my independent learning and provided a supportive community for growth. Thank you for taking the time and energy to share your knowledge, sending more conscious people into the world. I am excited for this next step in life-long learning of yoga and of life.

Kathleen

In June, 2013 I retired with the goal of becoming a yoga teacher. I chose Brian for my teacher years of practicing at RLY.

I learned so much from Brian's authenticity as a yoga master and how he lives his life. When I became certified, I felt like I graduated from Kindergarten. Brian opened my world to a whole new level of learning, and a thirst for knowledge about yoga and life. Three months later, my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and my world was turned upside down. I fell back on my newly acquired yogic teachings to stay focused on the present and not allow myself to get caught up in the what ifs of the future. Once Jim was through with the treatments I began teaching yoga and it was so healing to remind my students about letting go and rejuvenating your mind and body with your breath. Meditation helped me see things more clearly. Thank you Brian, I have not made teaching yoga a second career, but it has been a life-saver for Jim and I.

Sher.