Testimonials
Teacher Training
This program changed my yoga practice and my life! I had hit a plateau in my yoga practice and this program provided me with motivation and inspiration to advance past my own barriers and to want to share my knowledge with others. It gave me so much more than a deeper knowledge of the poses, the history and meaning of yoga, and general anatomy but also a greater appreciation and understanding of my own body and mind and how those influence my practice and my life.
— DJ
The Octopus Garden Teacher Training program has been a joy. I feel more connected to my practice than I could ever have dreamed possible. The teachings have been thorough, varied and really interesting and doors to other aspects of the practice have been opened. The mentoring program has been a fantastic opportunity to learn both by doing and watching. The balance between actually teaching and learning is just right in my opinion. I'm indebted to my three amazing teachers who have helped me believe that I have something to teach.
— AB
JP, Scott, and Pat sure know a heck of a lot about yoga. Their ability to teach with genuine passion, commitment, generosity, and enthusiasm amazes me. Their love for yoga is not only apparent but also highly contagious. The program far exceeded my high expectations and the only disappointing part was that it had to end! I strongly recommend this program to yoga lovers and those eager to experience teaching at its best. These three yogis are truly gifted.
— PP
I could not have hoped for a more sincere and honest grounding in the principles to becoming the best teacher I can be. I feel blessed to have received my first teacher training by Pat, Scott, and J-P.
— PL
The Octopus Garden Teacher Training Program has provided me the foundations to create a personal teaching style that is focused on helping students listen to their own bodies and work with safety and intelligence. The program is thoughtfully crafted by a group who has a sincere enthusiasm for yoga and is able to distill their experiences as teachers and practitioners into a rich curriculum. I would recommend the program to anyone who is interested in thinking hard about their own concepts of yoga and taking those conclusions back to the mat as a practitioner and teacher.
— AK
Pat, Scott, and JP have unique teaching styles that complement each other beautifully. The course was intense, organized, informative and allowed me to deepen my own practice to a new wonderful level. This was a transforming time in my life.
— AL
I can't say enough about what beautiful and loving teachers JP, Pat & Scott are. The diversity of their teaching brings such a unique and special environment. Together we created supportive Sangha. I came with no expectations, but this experience was better than anything I could have imagined. I've learned so much, not only about teaching yoga. It is such a gift now to be passing on what they have taught me onto others. I could not recommend this course any more highly. Come prepared to change your life!
— KA
Relevant, intelligent, comprehensive. The best teacher-training by the best teachers!
— DH
The Octopus Garden Teacher Training Program was an incredible experience. The integrated program exceeded my expectations and prepared me for my journey as a teacher.
— AD
The program was excellent and what it has done most for me is to allow me to be committed to yoga, especially from a practicing point of view.
— SB
Mentoring
I can't say enough great things about this program – what an incredible opportunity to get to learn with other aspiring teachers and learn from 3 of the most inspirational yoga teachers I have had the privilege of meeting! The breadth and depth of knowledge that Pat, JP, and Scott collectively share is astounding and they have filled me with new insights and ideas about how to develop as a teacher AND a practitioner of yoga that I will carry with me always. And it is so exciting and helpful to work with and learn from the other mentors, who are all at different stages of their own teaching careers and practices – this community has been and will continue to be an amazing resource to all of us involved. The mentoring program has allowed me to take the next step, to build and develop my own teaching style on top of the foundation laid by the basic teacher training, with all the support, encouragement and feedback I could hope for.
— DJ
The mentorship program is bringing me home to the TRUE practice of Yoga and creating space for the teacher within to shine forth.
— KS
The mentoring program has provided me with so much more than I expected. I now have a much deeper understanding to work with in my personal practice and the tools to share my knowledge with other yoga students. The Octopus Garden teachers truly care about each student as an individual.
— AD
I have found the personalized instruction from Pat, Scott and JP – three such highly-skilled and compassionate teachers – in the mentorship program to be invaluable. Under their guidance, I am finding more integrity in my yoga practice and a deeper level of clarity, confidence and creativity in my teaching.
— KW