Episode # 5: The Art of Simplicity and Selecting a Teacher Training Program that works for you with Ankati Day

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In this episode I sit down with Ankati day a yoga teacher, sound healer and Ecstatic  Dance DJ from Maine. After graduate school Ankati spent two years in Costa Rica studying yoga and meditation.   As  leader of Yoga Teacher Trainings Ankati offers her insight and wisdom for selecting a program that works for you as well as how to successful navigate the online teaching world.

In this conversation we explore the biggest lesson Ankati learned from her yoga teacher training, Simplicity.  Learning first hand that yoga was more than the mastery of the asana and being able to do fancy poses.  Through the exploration of philosophy, the chakra system and simplicity of breath; Ankati was able to communicate the fuller essence of what was happening.  

We explore the importance of starting right where you are with your native language whether that be self study, movement or reflection; and the simplicity that can come when planning classes.  We talk about sharing in collective experiences and understanding the teacher/ student relationship. 

Ankati breaks down some of the key factors to think about when choosing a yoga teacher training program and how teaching online has a new set of requirements to navigate.  

We end this podcast by highlighting the importance of creating balance, having some form of sustainable income as well the importance of standing in your truth. 

Ankati highlights so beautifully the Untapped power we all have inside of us,  “ Unrelenting willingness to break down whatever is standing between us and the truth”

Ankati currently teaches on the Seacoast of New Hampshire and leads a 200 Yoga Teacher Training at Barre& Soul starting on September 24th and running through April.  She also founded the Seacoast Ecstatic Dance, which is currently on hiatus but shall return.

You can find Ankati on instagram @ankatiday or through her website http://www.ankatiday.com/