Online Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training Application

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Mailing Address*

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(After completing registration and payment, you will automatically be sent a deck of Ananda Yoga Asana Affirmation Cards to this address to help you with your studies.)

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Phone Number: (If you would like to get the conversation going with one of our instructors, please indicate your cell or WhatsApp number.)*

Which course dates are you applying for now?*

Sept 8, 2024 - Feb 25, 2025
I am interested in splitting the 2024 course in half. Please send me more information about this option.
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 Online.*

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.*

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

Additional Questions: Live classes will be held on most Saturdays and Sundays, with one weekend off per month and one Sunday off per month. Do you have time to do an average of 9-12 hours of coursework during the week in preparation for the livestream classes? (2–4 of those hours are guided yoga practices and assignments)*

Yes
No

You'll be required to attend 75% of the live weekend classes. Which 2 class times are you commiting to attend? (Note: We encourage everyone to prioritize morning class attendance as this is where the core content of the course is covered.)*

Saturday morning class: 9 AM-12 PM PST
Saturday afternoon class: 2-5:30 PM PST
Sunday morning class: 9 AM-12 PM PST

Note: Recordings will be made available for classes that are missed, and you'll need to watch those recordings before the next weekend's classes.

As part of your live class attendance, you'll be required to attend two guided Ananda Yoga sadhanas (spiritual practices) per month. Which time(s) will most likely work best in your schedule?*

Tuesday afternoon class: 2:30-4:00 PM PST
Tuesday afternoon class: 4:30-6:00 PM PST
Friday morning class: 7:00-8:30 AM PST
Saturday morning class: 6:30 AM-8:00 AM PST
Sunday afternoon class: 1:30-3:00 PM PST

The introductory webinar for this program will be on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT. Please mark this date in your calendar.*

Yes, I will plan on attending.
I will let the instructor know if I am unable to attend.

Are there any periods of more than 4 days during the course when you will be unable to participate in course activities? (For example, you can participate only on weekends, or you will be traveling and will not have the time or internet access to participate.)*

Yes
No

If “Yes,” please give the dates that you will be unable to participate, so your instructors can best work with your availability.

You will need to have a student volunteer student such as a family member or friend to teach and record, on four different occasions during the course. Please confirm that you can find a volunteer student. (Note: you may contact the director to receive specific dates for these assignments.)*

Yes, I will find a volunteer student that I can teach in person.

Do you have a Zoom Pro Account?*

Yes, I do.
No, I don't.

This is not a requirement, but it would come in handy during the course.

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.)*

Yes, I will purchase the book before the training begins.
Yes, I already have a copy of the book.

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? If yes, please explain.*

Are you a current paying member of the Ananda Virtual Community?

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

During your participation in the program, we will be taking photos and videos or screenshots of class recordings for marketing purposes. Do we have permission to use any photos and videos of you?*

Yes
No

Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training Online FAQs

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.

Terms & Conditions for Ananda Yoga® Teacher Training Online

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 assignments (including on-time completion).
Full, regular, and meaningful participation in all course activities.
The faculty’s assessment of your readiness to teach.

c) Course requirements include the following tasks, for which The Ananda School of Yoga and Meditation and Online with Ananda provide limited technical support:

Teach Ananda Yoga to a volunteer student for your final video assignment.
Make several short videos, and post them on YouTube (or a similar service) under "private" with a password or "unlisted". Videos can be made with a smartphone, tablet, computer, etc.; no special video equipment is required.

d) Refund Policy: If you cancel 14 days or more before the start of the program, your payment will be refunded, less a $150 processing fee. If you cancel within 14 days of the start of the program, then 50% of your payment will be refunded, and the remainder will be forfeited. If you cancel more than 14 days after the start of the program, the full program cost will be forfeited.

Accept Terms and Conditions*

Yes, I accept Terms and Conditions

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