Testimonials

Love, Ksenia

I came to this course because I wanted to see this practice that I love through other perspectives. I love the studio I go to in SF, but after 1 year of constant practice with the same teachers, I thought it was time to take a breath outside of it and learn from other teachers.

Along with many corrections, memorizing the sequence front to end and end to front, learning new techniques, my biggest and most special lessons came from those moments where Joy and Ricardo spoke about their philosophy and own experience with the practice and how it can be a path to own spirituality. 

Yoga went from being this fun practice to a deeper philosophical and spiritual path. The lessons on self awareness, Buddhism, the origins of yoga, among many others, brought a whole new dimension to my love for this practice. 

One of my deepest experiences in this course came in the first day we adjusted a friend on primary series. I was adjusting Tiffany, and during those 2h, I experienced a constant flow of non-judgment, acceptance, appreciation for beauty. And Love. Such a deep overwhelming love. After I left the room I was crying for minutes, appreciating the beauty of that human, finding her (Tiffany) perfect and illuminated. No judgment, no flaws. I have a tendency to be hard on myself, often not feeling good enough and flawed. For those 2h, my mind was in this wonderful peaceful place of complete acceptance, a unique feeling in my life, that I intend to keep chasing, through mediation, teaching and practicing self love.

Thank you Joy and Ricardo, my gratitude for your lessons go beyond what my words can express. I felt so much support from your energy, I felt you both cared deeply and were there to help me overcome physical and mental barriers. I feel so lucky to be able to call you both my teachers.

Keseniia Lobanova

My yoga journey started a while ago and for several years it remained just as a work out. It made me feel good so I kept coming back to it without much analysing. It was only about three years ago that I heard about the fact that there is so much more in yoga then just the physical exercises. I started meditating and working with chakras and I was amazing what it can do to help me control my emotions and bring myself into this quiet state of happiness. I became more conscious about the effect of my actions on others through yoga as well. This past 3 weeks really made a huge impact on me and helped to map out so many things and bring different ideas together. The meditations that we did on observing and acknowledging our emotions, thoughts and senses made me see so clear that I am separate from them and I can control myself into being centered and not be carried away by my emotions. This is something that can make a huge impact on my everyday life. We get attached when we are out of our center and this creates a lot of suffering. And I realised now why I always feel so much better after the practice! It’s all because I feel centered. And I will do my practice more regular now to stay in that feeling. 

One of the most eye opening messages for me was explanation of karma and that nothing is about being good or bad it’s just every action has consequences and if something is not complete you will get situations that will bring you back to work on whatever is not complete. It made me realise that we shouldn’t judge other people in any circumstances because everyone is going through their own journey and there are just some things that people are not aware yet and that’s why they act in certain way. 

And another great thing that I am taking with me is accepting and making space for every emotion. Before every time I feel sad I would go out, meet people and try to distract myself. And every time I think that at some point of my life I will reach a state when I will never feel sad. So it’s frustrating that this time still did not come. But now the truth is that I need to accept every emotion and just be with it. When I was sick and felt bad I had this thought that this pain also deserves a place and I should just live and breath through it until it goes away.

I am aware that I am at the very beginning of this journey and I look forward so much of what else it will bring me. And I am incredibly grateful to you, Joy and Ricardo, for all the beautiful knowledge and energy that you shared with us these three weeks. Namase 🙂

Photjawan Sawatraksa (Khuan)

I felt gaining very much knowledge and techniques from here. After graduated I can do self-practice and use it for my career.

Supharat Siriprapapornchai (Joom)

Understand in Ashtanga-Vinyasa clerer which is deferent from what I thought. Big appreciated for teachers teaching and their dedication.

The change that I have seen in myself is ‘awareness’. I can focus more on my own breathes without anxious of the asana I cannot well perform. As I will be a yoga teacher in the nearest future I feel so lucky that the time and my readiness are met and brought me to take this course. And I will take all your guidance with me to spread to others.

The challenging I hope to see the change in every day of my practice.

Kesinee Deesai (Kad)

I felt I gained tons of knowledge. The experiences from teachers are a miracle which I thought I might not find anywhere else but here. I know more about myself and others. I felt I got a lot of new knowledge all the time. The most I like about is ‘Teachers’. You taught me to discipline with my practice. Love you all teachers!

Thanarak Sinsanguan (Toon)

Words wouldn’t enough to express my gratitude for everything I’ve experienced on the YTT at It’s Yoga. Under the guidance and teaching of Teacher Joy, Teacher Ricardo, and Teacher Nui, I faced largely expanding the knowledge of yoga both Philosophy and Asana. I feel so passionate about; the way of life, body and spirit were often challenged, but it was through these challenges I experienced transformational growth.

Thank you teachers for sharing with me your deep knowledge, hands-on teaching, role by model, and helping to make me a yoga teacher and I commit to dedicate my life to new physical and emotional practices.

Love.

Frederic

I like the training so much in all level. Humans (Groups and Teachers) , The condense the challenge and the structure
and the structure of the topics very series and very pedagogy.

I love you guys with all my heart because you generosity and all the passion that you puts when you teach. I feel how many new seed start to grow inside of me. I don’t have any doubt that all the things you been share with me…
its going to be with me all my life.

I feel very good and happy because I’m going to be able to share yoga with my heart and humbleness. The most challenging part? I don’t know everything was a pressure for me. I know that is some posture I need to work on it but its ok…

Thanks for everything, keep in touch one hug for each of you.

Judy Wong

Joy & Ricardo’s teacher training course was awesome! The two of them produce such energetic synergies that shine through in their teaching styles. They are complimentary partners who were able to share their heart-felt experiences with those of us who were students. More importantly, they did not try to force us beyond our limits, nor cast a shadow over our abilities during our asana practice.

Their Teacher Training truly helped deepen my practice from within. I grateful for their encouragement and belief in my inner teacher, and thank them for helping me find my own voice.

I continue to be reminded of the benefits of the practice and the Teacher Training each day as I embrace motherhood. I truly believe my baby has also reaped the benefits of my training as I was in the best shape of my life when I conceived!

Gary Davis

After studying with Joy and Ricardo I now teach with much more assurance and credibility. My own practice has also been moved to a new, higher level.

The “It’s Yoga” model they follow is excellent and they are genuine and dedicated yoga teachers, who do what they love and love what they do.

Of course, I am biased because Joy and Ricardo are now my friends and I thoroughly recommend anyone to study with and become friends with these guys too.

Bri Manglapus

Teacher Joy and Ricardo are two of the most inspiring teachers I have had through my whole yoga journey.. They are very encouraging and wise. I personally highly recommend being trained under teacher Joy and teacher Ricardo. Through the training, you will see how devoted these two yoga practitioners are, to train and make exhalent yoga instructors! Not only will they deepen your practice with the physical side of yoga but also the spiritual side of yoga. The training they give will be very transformative, challenging and fun! They have a very inspiring love for each other and a deep understanding of our world and life.

Mark Carle

My former yoga teacher in US said I couldn’t do it. My ageing, 60 yr old runners knees voted against it; I had my doubts too.

Challenging? Hell yes!
Hard work? Of course!
Mind blowing? Oh yeah!
Fun? You bet!
Do-able? Done!
Ricardo & Joy great teachers? Definitely!

Ricardo and Joy believed in me, they inspired me and taught me in a way that anyone can learn.

End result? I am practicing Ashtanga Yoga daily. Teaching 3-4 days per week and loving every moment.
I’m more fit and happier than at any time in my life.

Ricardo and Joy empowered me to believe in myself and now I am, what others said I couldn’t become, a certified Ashtanga teacher.

Thank you, Ricardo and Joy.

Paty Gusman Ordoñez

I enjoyed the experience a lot, I felt as a beginner I had a big improvement in such a short period of time, I learned a lot, the program is very complete, it will give you a strong base as a teacher, I still have a lot to learn, but the 200Hr are a very good foundation. The teachers are excellent, they are skillful in the way they teach, and always have a very nice attitude. Hannah always support us in every way she can. I left the training very happy, because I had such a good experience.

Riacardo, Joy and Hannah Thanks a lot

Lotte Ghyssaert

I feel very lucky to have experienced my first yoga teacher training with Joy and Ricardo. They teach from the heart with a lot of knowledge about the yoga practice. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced yogi, they encourage you to push your physical and mental boundaries but still stay very much in touch with yourself.

John Peterson

I think words can describe my respect & gratitude for Ricardo, Joy and Hannah. I have a lot of appreciation for your teaching style. I enjoy how all three teach & live by example. Thank you so much for all the wisdom, love & support, showed from the first day

Eryka Dwi Surya Purnama

This Yoga Teacher training has been a physical and spiritual journey. Joy and Ricardo taught a lot about technical also mental aspect as a yogis. Thanks for Joy and Ricardo for sharing the love and compassion through this yoga teacher training, hopefully I can pay forward to share the knowledge to others.

Carrie Jensen

I want a Teacher Training program that would leave m feeling physically prepared and confident in my knowledge of yoga.
Joy and Ricardo more than delivered, I would recommend this program to anyone interested in teaching Yoga. I was both mentally and physically challenged, and left the program feeling more inspire about my own practice and the opportunity to share yoga with others.

Thanks you guys

Estefania Zamora

My Personal experience is that this training is a well instructed program that as they say from the beginning “don’t worry we will guide you and you will learn steep by steep until the information from practicing it will stay in your body and mind” I will come again for sure for The Rocket program. I like the way of training now everyone feels save and free to do what they wanted. Also I like how well the teachers know everything about pain in our bodies and how to manage it I did see a transformation in my body and mind my upper body strength has grown up and my mind is a bit more concentrating during practice.

I feel ready as a Yoga teacher, ready to learn about Yoga and bring this knowledge to more people. Probably the most challenging part was keep going when I was tire, specially the first three days and Sundays, after the day off.

Thanks you teachers for being there to hear, adjust abd teach whatever was necessary. The motivation you show everyday, was the most motivating part of my journey in this training

Namaste

Estefania

Duangkaew (Por)

The Teacher Training was Full of deep understanding about the body and asana and how to practice in a proper way. When you have a good foundation you will be able to teach to others the right approach.This Training also gave me new experience with an International Yoga Community =)

Nour Ashraf

Today was the last day in the Yoga Teacher Training course & I had a great experience, excellent teachers & friendly people. The first week was hard for me, because I was practicing in a different way, then things started to get better from the second week onwards. I was able to do new asanas that I hadn’t been able to do it before also my practice was improved.

What was the challenging? Was doing my practice with a shoulder injury that I have

I’ve learnt new things & new techniques. So I’m glad that I experience this great journey =)

Thanks you all

Nour

From Egypt

This Training also gave me new experience with an International Yoga Community =)

Melissa Byrne

A life changing experience. A journey of self- discovery from start to finish. I’ve learned so much about myself through this course, from the physical challenge in my practice which got stronger each day, to the emotional, mental challenge or discoveries about myself and learning to love the ups and downs and accept me for me. The Training was outstanding, from the theory which was perfectly, detailed and relevant, to the physical practice in which I learned so much, and every practice become stronger and better. I now feel confident as a Yoga teacher that I have the complete understanding of the asanas that I can teach knowledgeable and in a safe way to my students.I saw a big change in myself and learned to let go and be more present in the moment and patient

Bryan Seno

It’s was an amazing one- of- a- kind Teacher Training Experience. I like how amazing our Teacher were, how multi- cultured the environment is, how amazing the program is, we had MPS, Full Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and the exciting Rocket series. They also included Acro-Yoga, massage, pranayama and ancient cleansing Techniques

I honestly came here just to be stronger, perfect some of my asanas and become a Yoga Teacher, but the deeper understanding of what yoga is made me think, that I also want to develop how I can share this passion for Yoga to other people, it also made me step back and give attention to my breathing.

I feel liberated as a Yoga teacher, I think I can share this energy and passion on and off the class. The most challenging for me, is myself. I think I need to remove my doubts, be fearless and DO

Amanda Graci

Joy and Ricardo are fantastic tecahers!

I have learned so much from them and they have reignited my passion for Yoga. The Training is intense physically and mentally but worth in the end. Throughout the days I could feel the changes happening and I look forward to seeing how my practice develops.

Thanks You!