Online Bridge to Ananda Yoga® Application

Name*

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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.)

Email*

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Which course dates are you applying for now?*

Sept 8 - Nov 9, 2024
The above dates won't work for me, but I would like to be notified when future dates are decided on.

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 Bridge to Ananda Yoga.*

Which style(s) of yoga are you certified to teach, and which school of yoga did you complete a 200-hr teacher training with? (For those seeking Level 2/ 500-hr certification, please include your YA registration number.)*

Please email a copy of your 200-hr certificate to Melody (melody@expandinglight.org.).*

Yes, I can do this.

Which style of yoga do you teach? How much teaching experience do you have? How often are you currently teaching classes?*

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, how many weeks pregnant are you and 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 Bridge to Ananda Yoga 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 most Saturdays and some Sundays. Do you have time to do an average of 9-12 hours of coursework per week? (2–4 of those hours are guided yoga practices and assignments)*

Yes
No

Are there times during the program where you won't be able to login to complete assignments or attend classes for more than 3 days? If so, please share the dates and relevant information:*

No

You'll be required to attend 75% of the live weekend classes. Which 2 class times are you commiting to attend?*

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

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?*

Saturday morning class: 6:30 AM-8:00 AM PST
Sunday afternoon class: 1:30-3:00 PM PST
Weekday morning class: 7:00 AM-8:30 AM PST
Weekday afternoon class: 2:00-4:00 PM PST
Weekday afternoon class: 3:30-5:30 PM PST

The introductory webinar for this program will be on Sunday, September 8th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. PT.*

Yes, I will plan on attending.
I will let the instructors know if I cannot attend.

You will need to have a volunteer student to teach such as a family member or friend, on different occasions during the course. Please confirm that you can find a volunteer student.*

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

Do you have a Zoom Pro Account?*

No
Yes

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?*

I have read and understood the Frequent Questions section (including requirements for completion, 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

Bridge to Ananda Yoga® 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 Bridge to Ananda Yoga® 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 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 short videos of yourself teaching, 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.

e) Cancellation 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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