Dharma Yoga Center

The 500-hour LOAY program at Dharma Yoga was a deeply personal and transformative journey. It was a true honor to train with a living master—Sri Dharma Mittra—whose wisdom, guidance, and delightful sense of humor made every lesson both profound and joyful. One moment I’ll never forget was during satsang when he shared stories from his life that touched my heart and reminded me why I practice yoga in every aspect of life. This training is an immersion into truly living yoga—named "Life of a Yogi" for a very good reason. The physical and emotional challenges of the program pushed me beyond my comfort zone, helping me grow in ways I never expected. The mentors and staff were exceptional—supportive, knowledgeable, and dedicated to each student’s growth. The warmth and encouragement of the entire Dharma Yoga family and community made the experience even more meaningful. Saying goodbye at the end was bittersweet, knowing these connections and support will continue well beyond the training. The ultimate goal of this training is self-realization. Every challenge, every lesson, and every moment of guidance is designed to help you connect more deeply with yourself, your practice, and your life. I highly recommend this training to anyone who wants to get serious about their yoga practice and cultivate a deeper connection of mind, body, and spirit.

My experience at the Dharma Yoga Center was life changing. Prior to practicing with Sri Dharma Mittra, I practiced with many yoga teachers but primarily learned from books. After attending a Maha Sadhana, I decided to participate in the Life of a Yogi 500 hour training. Sri Dharma is a yoga master; he teaches with humor, is intentional with his adjustments, and shares the path of yoga as a devotional practice. Sri Dharma Mittra is a compassionate and loving master yogi. He has shown me how to look within my own heart. I love myself more, am better in my personal relationships, and have an established personal practice since the training. I am forever grateful.

Why the Dharma Training? My experience from the 200hour Dharma Teacher Training in 2024: It is one of the very few worldwide trainings with an authentic Guru! The program is very extensive and includes next to the general Yoga Teachings also special Classes such as Partner Yoga, Cooking course and Psychic Development. The Teachers as Karmic Yogis; they are very understanding, no matter what emotion you are going through. They hold a safe space to do your work. The Studio Manager is very considerate. Everyday during my Training, she organised a small treat during the breaks. The studio has the most beautiful Shala that I have ever seen. It looks golden like a temple, with beautiful paintings and ornaments even at the ceiling. So no matter in which asana you are, you can be inspired. The Shala is also treatened like a temple. Every blanket has been folded by love and placed neatly in the shelfs. All over, it is very clean and feels like home. There is a lot of equipment at the studio. The cushions, blankets etc. are all high quality and various. You will learn to use a Dharma Wheel. Its was mind-blowing chest-opening for me. Dharma teaches you tricks for specifically difficult asanas. Dharma has a very deep understanding of Karma. You think you understand Karma? Come there and listen to Dharma… This is a very devotional Teacher Training. You will grow into making yoga a self-less act. I loved the music in Dharmas Classes. Everything about his Classes is very happy - the energy, his jokes and the music.

I recently completed the 200-hour teaching immersion at the Dharma Yoga Center in NYC, and it was an incredible experience. The studio is stunning, with a bright yellow and gold room that exudes positive energy from every corner, making me feel comfortable the moment I walked in. The staff and mentors were some of the most wonderful people I've ever met—kind, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. During my two weeks there, we participated in public classes, which was an exciting opportunity. The room was electrified with energy whenever Sir Dharma Mitra taught. His spiritual lectures were engaging and insightful, reflecting his deep connection to his practice and years of learning. He communicates with a personable style and a delightful sense of humor, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously. Remarkably, he often answered our questions intuitively, as if he could sense what we needed to know. The experience was so powerful that it was difficult to return to everyday life. I cannot wait to return to the studio and immerse myself in its spiritual atmosphere again. I also hope to continue my learning and pursue a 500-hour teacher training in the future. The people and the experience were truly remarkable, and words cannot fully capture the essence of it.