Our Volunteers
Andiappan Yoga Community (AYC)
is what it is today because of our
volunteers. There are many ways
to get involved:
volunteers. There are many ways
to get involved:
Teaching Volunteers
Teachers certified by the International Yoga Academy may volunteer as teachers for our ongoing projects. Invitations are sent by email. Project Leaders will provide new volunteers with information on each project and request volunteers to observe the project for 2-3 classes before beginning to teach.
Operations & Admin Volunteers
Our Operations & Admin Volunteers make all our projects and programmes possible. See our volunteer needs in this area:
- Social Media Strategist
- Content Creator
- Fundraising Committee
Get Involved
Yoga teachers certified for 200 hours or more of yoga teacher training at the International Yoga Academy and Anahata Yoga studio may sign up to volunteer with AYC. We also welcome yoga teachers with other accreditations to get involved in our community - please reach out for more details to info@yogacommunity.org.
Andiappan Yoga Community Continuous Education Program
AYC is pleased to offer a number of courses to aid and support the development of yoga teachers across our community.
The courses provide attendees with practical lessons in the ability to teach yoga and yoga therapy elements to yoga students at a beginner level. Anahata Studio yoga masters will conduct each of these courses. Please refer to the latest news and announcements on social media for these workshops.
Qualification
of volunteers
of volunteers
3900
Certified Teachers
538
Certified Therapists
1. 2 boys, 2 girls, and 4 moms attend today's special parents and kid yoga class. Communication with each other is highly recommended for them to build up bonding.
2. Great class and many reviews of alignment of simple poses. The pranayama was relaxing and everyone was refreshed afterwards.
3. The yoga class on August 2nd was attended by 26 people - 6 men and 20 women. Master Vishnu began with breathing exercises to help the participants feel calm. He then guided them through strengthening and twisting poses targeting the spine and lower back, designed to alleviate common issues like neck, back, and leg pain.Strap exercises focusing on the lower back and legs were also incorporated to improve blood flow and provide knee relief.The class concluded with stretches for the neck, hands, shoulders, back, and hips, followed by balance poses.Throughout, the environment was kept safe and supportive, allowing the participants to practice at their own pace. We hope they found the session beneficial for their physical and mental well-being.
4. Teacher demonstrate in physically adjusting students' poses while also providing unwavering support. This masterful blend of tactile guidance and heartfelt encouragement cultivates an atmosphere of trust and safety within the practice.
5. Focusing intently on the breath and body during the gentle movements allowed the students to fully connect with the present moment and find a profound sense of calm. The practice of mindful stretching seemed to tangibly improve their overall mental well-being.
6. Excellent. Quite a few newer students so Master Vishnu taught a well paced class focusing on twisting, flexibility, strengthening and core. Ended with some breathing Kriyas abd standing poses. Thank you everyone!
7. We have 15 ladies joining yoga practice this morning. And we began the class with an energetic flow that worked up a good sweat, perfect for the humid weather. I'm hopeful the students felt a sense of lightness after the sweating, and were then able to integrate some breathing techniques to further that feeling of release. My wish is that they gained valuable tools and insights from the practice that they can continue applying in their daily lives going forward.
8. Today, a total of seven female students joined the yoga class, and one Yoga Teacher Training student came for class observation. I had the pleasure of teaching these dedicated students.During the session, we focused on a well-rounded practice that incorporated a variety of gentle stretches, balanced poses, and mindful breathing exercises. All students demonstrated impressive flexibility and commitment, moving through the sequences with poise and attentiveness.
9. Today we focused on hamstrings glutes and ankles because one of the students last week requested more. Students were able to follow poses and they enjoyed the challenges
10. Master Vishnu teaches Kriya yoga today, helping the patients to release stress and pain, they are very interested to try something new. Happy faces when they leave the studio.
11. It was great energy. Everyone has certain level of flexibility. The teacher introduced some Hatha poses for the students. It would definitely help them strengthen themselves.
12. Great exercise for relieving sciatic pain, and strengthening lower body joints and muscles.Happy to assist in the class, learn from within.
13. Challenged with balancing poses. Everyone tried their best. I'm truly grateful to have had the opportunity to guide these students on their yoga journey today. Their positive energy and willingness to learn made the class a joy to teach.
14. Shoulders' mobility and single leg balancing are incorporated in today's class for the aging joiners wellness. Balancing poses are helpful for them to regain bodies coordination and prevent falling.
15. Hatha flow style class - students showed great commitment to attend practice in terrible weather conditions. Limited space due to wet pier area, all the students have great effort and focus.
16. On Fri, Jul, 26 (6 men and 19 women participated in a AYC Yoga Therapy class for QE patients.
Master Yogananth skillfully led the session, meticulously explaining the benefits of each pose for overall health. The class commenced with various breathing techniques, followed by seated exercises that incorporated stretches and strength-building poses targeting the neck, shoulders, fingers, arms, upper back, and chest. Participants then engaged in ‘cat’ and half ‘table’ stretching poses, transitioning to exercises performed while lying down, which focused on the lower back, glutes, hips, hamstrings, calves, and ankles. Core strengthening and twisting poses were also included. After the class, all students felt relaxed and energized
17. Everyone loves Si Fu’s class so much, perfect balance of strengthening and flexibility practice. Starts and ends with pranayama and meditation, such a great class to assist.
18. July monthly review class for the patients from the previous batches, they are so to see us again, and more happy to be in a yoga class again. They want to have more classes in a month, but it’s hard for us to do that, but I am happy to hear that, means they love doing yoga. I teach some simple sequences hoping they could remember and practice at home. Looking forward to see them again next month.
19. 5 females and 5 males join today's classes. A lady in deep depression has turned better since i met her in Nov 2023. She waves to me when I arrive the center and talks to other classmates during the class. I feel glad to observe her change.
20. Everyone is engaging in the class. A student mentioned that yoga has transformed her life in a very positive way. She is happy with her daily life after starting yoga practice even though she is away from her family in the Philippines.