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
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Certified Teachers
543
Certified Therapists
1. One female patient was dizzy after a chest opening with block asana, I went to rub her hands and feet and she felt much better. This is what Master Vishnu taught me at yoga therapy TT, and it’s very helpful. Then Master Vishnu went to check her up, gave her some advice and she is recovered when she left.
2. Students were very excited master Yogananth teaching the class. Great effort and did well
3. Students are always happy and excited when Si Fu is teaching, and they are willing to work harder. Si Fu always teaches some new asana, the class is always filled with joy and laughter.
4. 7 ladies attend yoga class today. Spinal mobility and back strengthening are practiced to reduce their tendency of hunchback. While hips opening and strengthening are sequenced to awake their root charka.
5. Great class taught by @Hazel Chan today. Used also used straps for shoulder and chest opening and various poses to help relieve carpal tunnel and other wrist strengthening poses. Ended with some leg strengthening, lower back abduction glute strengthening poses and nice twisting at the end. Thank you @Pam Cheng for assisting! Stay warm everyone!
6. Nice balanced class taught by Fiona today.. flexibility and strength. Using blocks, straps and all students tried hard and most kept up. One or 2 QE a little struggle with leg strengthening but tried. Thank you @Heidi wu @Tanny @Keith Watson @Patsy👸🏻黃太👰🏻靚媽媽👧🏻👦🏻👧🏻🐶🐶 for assisting. 3 YTT students observed. Have a great Friday everyone!
7. Master @Yogananth Andiappan taught a very comprehensive class today with many poses starting from stretching to balancing and strengthening and finally some yleye kriya exercises and pranayama. He told students it was probably tiring but with the weather cold out is good to move more so they maintain their flexibility after class. Students really worked hard and kept up with all the poses! Well done!!! Those that were tight we assisted with blocks and straps so thank you @Patsy👸🏻黃太👰🏻靚媽媽👧🏻👦🏻👧🏻🐶🐶 for translating @Fiona and @Hazel Chan for assisting and adjustment. One YTT 200 hours student was observing! Have a good rest of week!
8. Thank you Master @Yogananth Andiappan for dropping by to teach class today. Students were very excited, happy and worked super hard. Great class as always starting with flexibility poses for shoulders, upper body , hips, thighs, lower body. We then ended with mostly strengthening and core poses! Thank you @Hazel Chan and @Patsy👸🏻黃太👰🏻靚媽媽👧🏻👦🏻👧🏻🐶🐶 for translating!
9. Shoulder opening and wrist strengthening poses at the beginning. Ended with legs and glutes strengthening and nice resting pose. I am happy to see their progress.
10. Very comprehensive class led by Master Yogananth today. Many poses which required more effort relatively but all did well! Good to keep the body warm and ready under the cool weather.
11. 2 male and 6 female senior participants attend class today. General movement of major joints with breathing and light strengthening drills are sequenced for their wellness. They were so happy and enjoy in the class.
12. The vibe was good even the students said today class was tired. Felt the leg muscles engagement a lot.
13. Nice balanced class taught by Fiona today - flexibility and strength. Using blocks, straps and all students tried hard and most kept up. Good job everyone and Thanks Fiona and all volunteers.
14. Great class by Hazel. Began with pranayama and full body warm up. Down dog was broken down in detail and proper alignment in basic poses. Very interactive class.
15. Monthly review class of Dec & Nov, 7 females. So happy to see the patients again after a period of time. Most of them do practice at home, and they’re so excited to be in class again. They all promised to be back in class in Jan, so lovely.
16. Si Fu teaches a few new asana, the students are very excited and willing to learn. The students are regularly practicing yoga, they are in very good condition to do more challenging asana, so encouraging to see them come to class every week.
17. 4th class of this batch, 6 males & 4 females. Review some asana Si Fu taught at the previous classes, they are more confident with the practice. I spent sometime to practice a few pranayama and mantra, they are showing interest in learning. Very positive vibes from the patients.
18. Thank you and Namaste: Today’s class procedure is General warm up and foundation of stretching and Partner Stretching. All participants have a lots of joyful, smiling and laughing. Great positive atmosphere. Happy Sunday and learning from Master Keshav , Project Leader Yuli,
19. Today class was very good and enjoyed the gentle stretching to warm up our body during the winter season
All students enjoyed the classes from the beginning until the end of the class
20. Hatha B style class today - slow flow with focus on alignment and covering full range of movements including twists and lateral stretches. Happy to see their smile after class.