Ananda Yoga Teacher Training (In-Person) Application

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Which course dates are you applying for now?*
- July 2-30, 2023
- The above dates do not work for me. Please add me to your email list for future offerings of this course.
Please share a little about yourself so we can get to know you. How do you spend your time when you're not doing yoga? (work, family, hobbies, etc.)*
Please tell us your reasons for taking Ananda Yoga Teacher Training.*
Which style(s) of yoga do you practice and how long (months and/or years) have you been practicing?*
How many days per week do you practice and what is your average daily practice time? How many months/years have you been practicing this consistently?**
Please be specific (i.e., how many months or years have you been practicing this often?)
Have you practiced Ananda Yoga? If so, how much? If not, why have you chosen Ananda's training?*
Ananda takes a classical approach to Yoga: as an aid in the quest for Self-realization, for union of soul with Spirit. Although Ananda Yoga Teacher Training takes place in that spiritual context, trainees are not expected to follow Ananda’s spiritual path; we encourage you to grow on your own path. Does this seem like a good fit for you?*
- Yes
- Not sure
Do you practice meditation? If so, how often?*

This is not a prerequisite for the course.
Medical Questionnaire: What is your birthdate? (Day, Month, Year)*
Please briefly describe your current overall health.*
Describe your history (include dates) of back/spine/neck problems, and indicate if you are currently having any issues. Please be specific.**
Describe your history (include dates) of joint problems (knee, hip, shoulder, etc.), including joint repair/replacement surgeries. Please be specific.*
When was the last time your blood pressure was checked and was it normal, high, or low?*
Are you pregnant? If yes, when is your due date?
Are you currently seeing, or have you seen in the last 5 years, a physician or therapist for any physical or mental/psychological conditions? If yes, for what conditions?*
Are you currently taking medication for any physical or mental/psychological conditions? If yes, what medications, for which conditions, and how frequently?*
If you have any learning disabilities, or other special physical or mental/psychological circumstances, please explain below.*
Please check any of the following difficulties you have had and explain relevant specifics in the next question.*
- Diabetes
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Eye condition
- Frequent diziness or falls
- Osteopenia-Osteoporosis
- Chronic Headaches
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Anxiety/Depression
- Trauma
- Abuse
- PTSD
- Addiction
- Substance Abuse
- Insomnia
- Other
- None of the above
Please explain the above health conditions you checked off in greater detail and with relevant dates.
I hereby certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge, and I will continue taking all medications as prescribed by my health care practitioners(s) while taking the Online Ananda Yoga Teacher Training course.*
If you are an international student, are you able to pass an English language proficiency test?
- Yes
- No
- Not sure
The introductory/opening session for this program will be on Sunday, July 2, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. PT. Please mark this date in your calendar.*
- Yes, I will plan on attending.
As part of this course, you'll need to acquire a copy of "The Art & Science of Raja Yoga" book by Swami Kriyananda (J Donald Walters). You'll also be assigned some pre-course reading assignments from this book. (There are older and newer versions of this book. Any year is suitable. Amazon has an ebook Kindle version, or you can visit www.crystalclarity.com to order a hard copy.)*
- I will purchase the book before the training begins.
- I already have a copy of the book.
Please share any food allergies you may have.
Please share any other personal information that you feel we should be aware of, or concerns that you may have about this course.
Are you a Registered Nurse looking to receive CEUs for this course?*
- Yes
- No
RNs will need to fill out an additional application to begin this process.
How did you first find out about this course?*
If a teacher/friend referred you to this program, may we please have their name so we can thank them?
Have you taken any courses/classes with Ananda online or in person, or visited The Expanding Light Retreat and/or been involved with an Ananda center?*
Do you already have an account created on ExpandingLight.org?*
- Yes
- No
If you do have an account with The Expanding Light, please provide your username or email below (otherwise mark this field NA):*
Are you a current paying member of the Ananda Virtual Community?*
- Yes
- No
This program takes place in person, but it includes an online component that will require student participation for four weeks prior to the in-person start date of July 2, 2023 and during the duration of the in-person training. This online component includes watching video recordings, reading assignments and quizzes that will be a pre-requisite for the material covered in-person. I have read and understood this requirement.*
- Yes
- No
If I register for the program after June 4, 2023, I agree that I will still need to complete as much as possible of the online pre-course assignments prior to arrival and complete the rest before the course ends.*
- Yes
- No
During your participation in the program, we may be taking photos and videos for marketing purposes. Do we have permission to use any photos and videos of you?*
- Yes
- No
I have read and understood the Frequent Questions section (including requirements for certification, and the programs refund policy) (see link directly below).*
- Yes
- No
If you are accepted into the program, please pledge that you will not share any of the course materials with anyone.*
- Yes, I pledge not to share any course materials with anyone.
See FAQs:
Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training In Person FAQs
Terms & Conditions for Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training
Participants must agree to the following terms & conditions for this course:

a) You will not share the course manual or other course materials with anyone.

b) To receive a written letter of completion, a certificate, and/or CE hours for Nurses, depends upon:
- Satisfactory performance on all pre-course online assignments and in-person and online assignments during the course (including on-time completion).
- Full, regular, and meaningful participation in all course activities.
- The faculty’s assessment of your readiness to teach.
d) Refund Policy:
- If you cancel or reschedule at least 21 days before your scheduled arrival, $200 of your deposit remains as a credit for one year, and $100 is forfeited. If you cancel or reschedule with shorter notice, the entire deposit is forfeited.
- If you cancel after arrival, the cost of room and board for 2 nights will be forfeited and you will receive a refund on the remainder of your tuition and room and board.
Accept Terms and Conditions*
- Yes, I accept Terms and Conditions

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