If I ever got stuck in a broken elevator I truly hope that Akhilesh would be with me. He is an unlimited source of tales and stories. ALL of which ends in a fat laugh. A true yogi who interprets his life’s discipline with light-heartedness and wonderful Indian charm.

I learned so much about all sides of yoga. Akhilesh and Prabodh are both brilliant and inspirational, living what they teach. If you are interested in the broader spiritual and philosophical sides of yoga this is a course for you! It’s been a truly magical month. Suggestions/comments: Accommodation: Excellent Food: Breakfasts excellent, lunches and dinners good, but it was all included, it was awesome. Meditation morning: 7 am was good, 6 would have been really hard. Active meditation (different meditation types) and outdoors were fun. I found meditation hard but glad we did it. I learned a lot. Thank you for being patient with me. Morning Yoga: Excellent. I felt I got a lot stronger. I would have enjoyed every morning to have a lot of challenging yoga to build up our strength. I liked the variety of asanas and yoga types.

Akhilesh has one of the biggest hearts I know! He exudes not only a passion for yoga but a commitment to sharing that love with others. His teaching style is as humorous as it is rigorous which makes his classes challenging yet fun. He is truly a gem.

I really enjoyed the one-month teacher training with Neo Yoga in Dharamshala in 2011. The course gives you a great understanding of the backgrounds of yoga, Indian culture, and philosophy. The Asana classes are inspiring. There is a lot of focus on alignment, how to give instructions, and adjusting students. Akhilesh has a lot of experience and is very knowledgeable, but I think his biggest strength as a teacher is how he reads and manages the group process and how he improvises to give everyone just what is needed. The teachers are very approachable and take really good care of you. Also out of the yoga hall, everything was well organized. We had a beautiful room and the food was also great. Thanks again for this wonderful month.

Akhilesh is a wonderful human being. He is a fount of knowledge.He manages to be serious, precise, fun, and joyful in his teaching. Just writing about him puts a huge smile on my face, remembering the most communicative and “expansive” laugh I’ve ever heard. He is kind, really caring for his students, perceptive, passionate, though calm. He took us on many kinds of yogic journeys…depending on the mood and energy of the day. Yes, Akhilesh is truly one of the best yoga teachers I’ve ever met, due to his knowledge and his heart.

I have been practicing yoga on and off for the past 12 years, so obviously there is something that draws me to its practice. However I never truly understood why. Akhilesh takes you back to the roots of yoga, how it came about, and the philosophy behind the practice of yoga. From that, I got a deeper understanding of yoga in relation to being a teacher and my own life journey and self-practice. So overall Akhilesh has a brilliant course structure and I know I have grown and learned a lot over the past 4 weeks. I know, I now have a deeper understanding of yoga and my own practice. You are a brilliant teacher/guru, that has an amazing vibe. People from all over the world are drawn to you because of this. Both Probodh and Akhilesh present such a wonderful Spiritual side to yoga which is beautiful and eye-opening. I really enjoyed being exposed to Ayurveda, the music, and participating in cleansing practices. Accommodation and meals were well organized.

My experience at the yoga teacher training course has been truly wonderful. I am leaving with much more than a teaching certificate. I have learned so much in terms of asana (posters), Vedanta philosophy, and the yogic way of life. The teachers were exceptional and surpassed all my expectations. Akhilesh is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor making classes productive yet always light-hearted and fun. As Akhilesh would say I am leaving “ridiculously happy”. I would recommend this course to anybody interested in a yoga-philosophy course.

It has been an honor to be thought of by Akhilesh and his very special way of really allowing yoga to be a complete experience. Through skillful knowledge and intuition, he meets the class like every day was the first. He has an incredible ability to sense the need of the group and the individual. His knowledge goes beyond the anatomical posture and guides the way to sense the true core of our existence. I felt complete trust for him as a teacher and as a person. I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to share his wisdom and laughter.

This course has inspired, challenged, and pushed me to be more at peace with my physical practice, my spiritual and mental wellness. I have learned to appreciate each moment as it comes and not to worry about the small things in life. The teacher training had helped me gain valuable knowledge into the art of yoga and yoga philosophy. This course will help anyone who is interested in exploring yoga and deepening their practice. I have noticed dramatic differences in my practice and peace of mind. More importantly, it has taught me the art of teaching and being a teacher, and continues to inspire me to learn more!

When you look at things, events, you can take a different perspective whether this one month has given me something for life, I would, without any thinking, say yes. In the terms of personal development and getting closer to my real self, this month has taken me a long way. If I consider the qualification perspective of going back and teaching yoga, I see this differently. Akhilesh you know for yourself how longtime and devotion it has taken you to reach a level of qualified teaching. It is my sincere belief that it’s not possible to turn people with no special training into proper yoga teachers in one month. So for me to see it is the concept that is too ambitious. This course – with maybe more Ayurveda and no Anatomy and examination, could be a fantastic introduction/base level for a more teaching-oriented level 2 and maybe also level 3. That would set your course in a much superior class of seriousness and quality compared to other places offering 1-month yoga teacher training. Best wishes and love.

I’ve never wanted to write a testimonial for a teacher, but I’m compelled to share with anyone who is seeking a yoga teacher that they have found one of the best. Akhilesh Brahmchari is a gifted and inspirational teacher. His beautiful nature and love for laughter come through in all of his teachings making even intense asanas or mind-boggling kriyas, a wonderful experience. In my group of 25 person teacher training, I nearly always heard the word “love” in any sentence which included “Akhilesh”. His teaching is easy to love as he has a way to animate any story or practice. I treasure the whole experience of having Akhilesh as my teacher and recommend him in the highest way.