Real reflections from students who learned, stayed and grew with us in Rishikesh.
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Doing the TTC at Swasti is the best decision I ever made in my life. I liked Surinder's classes so much that I stayed three more weeks after the TTC to keep attending it every single morning. Come as you are in his class and you will feel enough and included. You will always get the perfect cues to adjust your alignment according to your body's capacity. Surinder's energy drives you to give your best effort while respecting yourself.
The teachers all teach from the heart and from day one, I felt completely comfortable. Surinder is a wonderful teacher and he has a very lovely way of being able to simplify things. They are not there to merely fabricate shiny new teachers in three weeks, but to send you home armed with the tools and knowledge to be a better person and to spread a little love.
This TTC truly exceeded all my expectations. It's not just about learning yoga — it's about sharing knowledge and life experience to help you become the teacher you're meant to be. This training goes far beyond physical performance. It emphasizes a deep spiritual connection, rooted in devotion, gratitude, listening, and humility.
The team, as a single unit, moves in sync. Each class follows a consistent learning path and each teacher is unique but doesn't portray themselves as the boss. This is a yoga school in the most traditional and modern senses at the same time. That's its unique quality.
It's much more than a yoga teacher training course — it's about learning about life, seeing it in a different, more optimistic, softer way. I learned to understand the connection between the asanas in yoga and life. The teachers of the course are amazing and I feel lucky to have gotten to know them and learn from them.
