Om Ananda Yoga
About Om Ananda Yoga
Om Ananda Yoga appears on the Yoga Alliance RYS list and trains teachers from its base in Fort Collins, CO, United States. Om Ananda Yoga is currently registered as RYS 200 and RYS 300 with Yoga Alliance. The program has accumulated 137 verified Yoga Alliance reviews at an average of 4.94 out of 5. Instruction covers Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga. 8 trainers are on the school's current Yoga Alliance roster. Training is delivered online, which works for students who can't relocate. Non-residential formats let local students commute in. Request info below to ask the school about upcoming dates and tuition.
Om Ananda Yoga is a registered non-profit organization. Our mission is to spread the joy and understanding of yoga, meditation, and its innumerable benefits.
Sarada and Jason (Shivaji) Erickson, the founders of Om Ananda Yoga, have devoted their lives to spiritual growth and serving the community. They have been practicing yoga and meditation under the guidance of His Holiness Rishi Maha Mandelshwar Sri Shambhavananda Yogi since 2000. They have been given the title and responsibilities of Acharyas in the Shambhava Yoga lineage. An Acharya’s purpose is to continually grow and serve spiritually.
Om Ananda Yoga is a Shambhava Yoga™ affilliate school teaching from a rich and authentic yogic tradition. Our teacher trainings are of the highest caliber and we continually are amazed at the transformative effects! Om Ananda Yoga is Registered with Yoga Alliance in the following areas: RCYS (registered children's yoga school), RYS200 (registered yoga school 200 hour), RYS300 (registered yoga school 300 hour), RPYS (registered prenatal yoga school).
Frequently asked questions
Is Om Ananda Yoga Yoga Alliance registered?
Yes. Om Ananda Yoga is listed in the Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS) directory under RYS 200 and RYS 300. That designation means the school's curriculum and teaching hours have been reviewed and meet the Yoga Alliance standards for that level.
Where does Om Ananda Yoga hold teacher training?
The school is based in Fort Collins, CO. The school offers online training, so students can attend from anywhere.
What yoga styles does Om Ananda Yoga teach?
Om Ananda Yoga teaches Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, and Fitness Yoga as the core of its curriculum. The program is delivered by 8 trainers listed on the school's Yoga Alliance roster.
Does Om Ananda Yoga have student reviews?
Yes — 137 verified Yoga Alliance reviews are on file, averaging 4.94 out of 5. A sample is shown in the Student Reviews section of this page, and the full list is available on the school's Yoga Alliance directory entry.
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This comprehensive 200-hour teacher training equipped me with all the skills and foundation for me to guide individuals through their own yoga practice. I highly recommend Om Ananda to anyone looking to deepen their practice and/or become a highly effective teacher.
Love this studio as a student and a teacher! Training have been life changing for me!