YOGA • SHAMANISM • AYURVEDA • BREATHWORK • MARTIAL ARTS
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Welcome to EPIC YTT
EMBODIED POWER IMMERSION COMMITMENT
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Our program integrates Yoga, Meditation, Shamanism, Ayurveda and Martial Arts
tohelp you break through character blocks, cultivate emotional clarity and enjoy inner peace.
:: THE TRANSORMATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 5th ::
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What Our Clients Are Saying
Amy LaPrairie, ON
“Before the EPIC YTT I wasn’t clear in my life as to how I wanted to focus my energy and the direction I wanted to go. The timeless teachings Donny teaches helped me to see my blocks and realize my greater purpose in life. The training was challenging and had many unexpected lessons. Lessons that I can look back on with a smile, knowing that from them birthed great transformation. Donny gives his full energy and support to his students. The EPIC YTT is great as an introduction to the path of yoga & martial Arts AND it is great for health professionals who wants to delve deeper into wisdom teachings combined with Native American teachings."
Jeremy Legault, ON
"Through taking the EPIC YTT with Donny Day in 2015 I received a wholesome deep dive into various yogic practices, martial arts, shamanism, tantra and ayurveda. Through the training I experienced the most impactful initiation into radical self responsibility and adulthood that I have ever chosen for myself. Donny is a devoted teacher and student and spends much of his time travelling and studying with teachers around the world, constantly accumulating knowledge and experience which he shares openly with students."
Adam Smits, ON
"I participated in Donny Day’s EPIC YTT Program through the summer of 2016, and again in part 2 of his program in the summer of 2018. Participating in his programs was truly a life changing experience for me! I am very grateful for all of the time, energy, care, support and wisdom that Donny gave to and shared with me through those times, and throughout all the time that I have known him. During my participation in his programs, he was very accommodating in terms of our respective schedules. His programs were very well structured, very affordable and proceeded at a pace that was very manageable and valuable for me, with weekly yoga and martial arts classes, combined with the presentation of various ceremonies and other teachings along the way. In addition to the way his classes were structured and presented, there were many instances where I was given a private audience with him to discuss, and receive support for, things that I was struggling with in my own life."
Why Choose Us?
HAPPINESS, HEALTH, HOPE, HARMONY AND HUMOUR
We have forged a cathartic system that addresses the whole human being—drawing from shamanic ceremony, the yogic understanding of avidya (the fundamental misperceptions that cloud our true nature), and the transformative work of exploring the unconscious patterns that shape our lives. Here, you will courageously uncover
what has been hidden, experience the essence of enlightnement, and integrate the fullness
of who you truly are.
The EPIC YTT is a transformative inner journey—one that uniquely supports you in healing, inspires meaningful growth, and opens the space for lasting, powerful change.
Reconnect with your true self, unlock your inner strength, and expand beyond your limits as we guide you toward the highest expression of your potential.
We hire the best teachers in their fields:
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Yogis with 20 years experience or more in movement and philosophy
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our Lead Teacher has over 10 000 hours teaching experience
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Doctors to bring you a Somatic Therapy experience
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Experienced mantra and mudra masters to teach the Sanskrit Arts
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Registered Anatomy experts
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Certified Qi Gong Teachers
RYT 200hrYOGA ALLIANCE CERTIFICATION
What Skills Will I Learn?
How will I feel after the program?
When the program is complete, you'll have the skills to:
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Confidently practice and teach Yoga Asana, Breathwork and Meditation
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Navigate life-challenges and work directly with character blocks
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Integrate Ayurvedic living into your daily life and diet
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Understand your anatomy and energetically how the body/mind connection works
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Reduce stress very quickly
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Work on various chronic physical pain/conditions (e.g. sciatica, carpel tunnel, nerve pain etc.)
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Quiet the mind & be more present
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Learn to listen to your body/feelings & inner-knowing
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Live being your more authentic creative happy self
What were once old problems will become skill-based strengths and you'll be the evidence of your hard-earned work. We help you learn to work with yourself so you can know what and how to successfully confront the challenges of life.
Wake up each day feeling inspired by your-self as you achieve your life's dreams and desires.
EXPERIENCE
TRANSFORMATION
about the modalities of this program
Shamanism teaches us holistic psychology - learn how to effectively self-analyze, exploring the current blocks to our character development and learning how to work through them with more understanding. Through this work we may see a difference in our practical life - how we feel and choose to conduct ourselves on a daily basis. Shamanism also explores how we relate to others and the world around us. In this program we teach Mayan & Navajo medicine wheels of knowledge and ceremonies that have been passed down for thousands of years.
Through yoga we teach you how to heal common problems such as lower back pain, pinched nerves, sore joints and carpel tunnel syndrome as well as mental and emotional stress. You'll learn hatha/vinyasa, spinal hatha and the basics of Ashtanga yoga for all ages suitable for beginners to experienced practitioners. Here we also learn various breathing techniques (pranayama's) to work with fatigue, anxiety, depression and other ailments and conditions. You'll learn how to create a practice (sequencing) to teach different target clientele as well as Yogic Philosophy to understand the spiritual concepts of this beautiful tradition.
Developed thousands of years ago as part of traditional Chinese medicine, Kung Fu & qigong uses exercises to improve the flow of energy within the body, mind, and spirit. Kung Fu teaches the basics of martial arts based movement which disciplines the mind and body-memory simultaneously. Qigong practice involves moving meditation, coordinating slow-flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and a calm meditative state of mind. Both practices offers a number of mental, physical, and emotional benefits. The simplicity, variety, and adaptability of these practices make them accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels.
Bring ayurvedic practices (the medicine and lifestyle of yoga) into your everyday life - from understanding what is healthy for your body type to eat to morning & evening self-care routines that improve your state of mind and emotions. Understand your constitution and discover how to live with optimal health - become your own health care provider by learning to understand how to heal yourself and maintain the best possible YOU!
IN THIS PROGAM, you'll experience....
ASHTANGA YOGA
Ashtanga yoga is a dynamic, moving meditation that unites breath, focused gaze, and intentional movement to quiet the mind. By linking a set series of postures with smooth transitions, this practice builds inner heat, strength, and deep self-awareness, transforming physical movement into an anchor for the present moment. The core fundamentals include steady Ujjayi breath, fluid Vinyasa transitions, focused Drishti gaze, engaging Bandhas for stability, and dedicated, consistent Anusthana practice.
True Vinyasa happens when your internal architecture locks into place. You will learn to integrate the Tristhana—the three places of attention that transform physical exercise into high-level yoga:
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Ujjayi Pranayama: The resonant breath that heats your blood and anchors your mind.
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The Bandhas: Engaging Mula Bandha (root lock) and Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock) to create gravity-defying lightness and bulletproof your lower back.
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Drishti: Fixing your gaze on specific points to instantly quiet the chatter of the analytical brain.
By rooting your practice in the steady structure of the primary series, Ashtanga develops a profound sense of self-discipline, meditative focus, and inner strength.
VINYASA YOGA
Welcome to the flow state. Vinyasa is not just a workout. It is a living, breathing meditation in motion.
Our Vinyasa classes utilize Krama—the intentional, step-by-step progression toward a pinnacle peak posture. Every warm-up, lunging sequence, and core engagement acts as a biological key. They unlock the specific joint mobility and mental focus you need to safely achieve advanced expressions.
Vinyasa is a masterclass in managing your internal energy. We teach you to pair Prana (the uplifting, expansive energy of the inhalation) with Apana (the grounding, letting-go energy of the exhalation). tep into a space of pure movement, connection, and deep presence. Our Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training is designed to welcome you exactly as you are, guiding you into a beautiful, harmonious practice that unites the mind, body, and spirit.
You will gain the skills and confidence to build beautiful, balanced sequences that feel amazing from start to finish.
GENTLE HATHA
Gentle Hatha is a deliberate, slow-paced practice focused on reducing stress, balancing physical alignment and regulating life-force energy. By removing rapid movement, practitioners can safely honor physical boundaries and stabilize the mind. This approach uses conscious breathing to transition the nervous system out of stress mode. It provides a direct, accessible bridge between structural stability and mental stillness.
Therapeutically, this practice reduces systemic inflammation, lowers cortisol levels, and stimulates cellular repair. Chronic pain often stems from repetitive stress, muscular misalignments, and accumulated nervous tension. Rhythmic, gentle movement patterns increase blood circulation to compressed joints and release tight connective tissues. This targeted internal decompression restores natural fluid mobility and unloads pressure from the spine. Consequently, the body shifts out of a chronic survival response into active tissue healing.
In this teacher training, you will learn specific anatomical modifications required to instantly relieve physical discomfort. You will learn to apply precise adaptations for conditions like lower back pain and shoulder stiffness. The curriculum provides immediate, practical movement protocols to safely de-escalate acute and chronic tension. This technical skill set ensures you can confidently deliver structural relief to students with diverse physical limitations.
SHAMANISM
:: Medicine Wheels
Learn the powers of the 4 directions, the 20 Count (the powers of the universe in the Mayan & Toltec traditions), and countless medicine wheels with unique directional correlations. Imagine locating personal challenges on the medicine wheel, then overlaying other wheels to gain deep clarity into your obstacles. This ancient shamanic knowledge broadens your perceptions of yourself and the world around you.
:: Burden Ceremony
Practiced traditionally by Native Americans and later utilized for traumatized Vietnam War veterans, this ceremony sheds light on the heavy emotional and mental burdens carried deep within your subconscious. These painful, hidden memories often condition your daily actions. By exposing these burdens, you will realize their impact, see where you have built character blocks, and find the opportunity to tear those walls down. This intense experience shows you that true fear is not of the unknown, but of letting go of old beliefs accumulated just to feel safe. Here, you learn to let go.
:: Sweatlodge (Canada Only)
The sacred sweat lodge ceremony cleanses all four aspects of the human being: mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. People worldwide have used sweat lodges for healing and ceremony for thousands of years. Consisting of four rounds to honor each direction, this profound ritual leaves you feeling "reborn," renewed, and cleansed. Modern science confirms that the sweat lodge provides great benefits in detoxifying the mind, body, and emotions.
:: Flowering Tree
Four directions stretch out around us as we stand upon the Earth. In many Native American and global traditions, these directions hold specific attributes, forming a sacred map of reality known as the medicine wheel. The Flowering Tree ceremony offers a hands-on, dynamic way to interact directly with this wheel.
MARTIAL ARTS
This program develops foundational body awareness through the rigorous study of Kung Fu and Taiji stepping methods. Participants practice the precise weight distribution and fluid footwork of the 8-Step Praying Mantis system. Mastering these linear and circular movements forms the structural baseline needed to navigate complex physical challenges with absolute balance and agility.
The curriculum deliberately isolates the eight fundamental stances of the system and combines them with intensive physical conditioning. Rather than teaching long, complex choreography, the training focuses entirely on building raw endurance, core strength, and structural alignment within these ancient stance structures. This targeted conditioning strips away bad habits and builds deep muscular memory for lasting martial power.
This practice cultivates a potent, dynamic Yang energy that directly complements and elevates your internal Yin yoga practices. Grounding yourself in martial mechanics creates a powerful energetic foundation that stabilizes the mind during intense shamanic ceremonies. By balancing physical strength with spiritual exploration, this integrated training provides the ultimate equilibrium for your entire mind-body system.
AYURVEDA
This program provides a direct, hands-on education in the ancient science of Ayurveda. You will move past theoretical concepts to deeply understand the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—and how they govern your unique mind-body constitution. By learning to recognize these elemental energies within yourself, you will gain the practical tools to diagnose your own dosha imbalances and intuitively feel Ayurveda operating in your daily life.
Food is treated as your primary medicine through targeted, dosha-specific dietary adjustments. You will learn how to select, cook, and consume foods that balance your current energetic state and stoke your digestive fire (agni). The curriculum pairs these daily nutritional shifts with traditional seasonal cleanses, teaching you how to reset your metabolism and eliminate accumulated toxins.
A central highlight of this training is the direct physical experience of classical yogic purification techniques, known as shatkarmas. You will actively practice daily maintenance rituals like the neti pot for nasal clearance alongside deep intestinal cleansing techniques like shankhaprakshalana right here in this program. These powerful, traditional cleansing methods immediately sharpen your body awareness, giving you a clean slate to experience vibrant, everyday wellness.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Donny Day has been practicing Hatha & Vinyasa yoga since 1993. His asana background includes experience in Hatha, Ashtanga, Yoga Therapy & Vinyasa. Donny currently practices & studies Shamanism and Ashtanga yoga daily.
His teaching skills include Pranayama, Ayurveda, Ashtanga Yoga, various forms of Tibetan, Yogic & Shamanic Meditation, Holistic Psychology and Yoga Therapy.
Donny studied Ashtanga Yoga (at the AYCT - Ashtanga Yoga Center Toronto) under Dave Robson since 2018. He continues his studies remotely from the city of Pickering.
In 2010 Donny met Swathi Iyengar in Hong Kong where he invited Swathi to Chengdu, China, to teach Yoga Workshops on Pranayama & Yoga Philosophy. Donny studies 8-step Mantis Kung Fu & started his training in China in 2008.
Prior to 2019, he taught Yoga in India (Mysore, Winter 2018/2019), Thailand (Bangkok, winter 2018), Japan (2015-2018) & Rome/Italy (Winter/Spring 2019) - previous to that he resided in Chengdu, China for 6 years where he taught Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga (2007 - 2013).
In 2012 Donny ventured to Pune, India, to refine a Yoga Sequence for the spine with Dr. Balakhar (Yoga & Spine Specialist) and taught spinal yoga therapy to students at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga and Ayurdeva Institiute. Donny returned to India 4 years later to study Ashtanga Yoga under Saraswathi Jois at KPJAYI (Mysore).
Since 2009 Donny has taught Yoga Therapy for back pain (such as sciatica), rehabilitation and for auto-immune diseases.
Donny continues to practice Yoga & meditation daily as well as study Shamanism under Gael Carter.
FEE'S & SCHEDULE'S
This program is designed to spark rapid, meaningful transformation within the first two months by guiding you straight into the core patterns and inner blocks that shape your experience. As you work with them intentionally and in real time, you’ll unlock a deeper, more expansive awareness—creating shifts that are not only powerful, but profoundly enlightening.
EPIC 200HR YTT FULL PROGRAM:
September to December
5 Consecutive Weekends starting in September. 4 Bi-Weekly full weekends after the first 5 consecutive weekends.
The EPICT 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is a profound, life-altering commitment to self-exploration that courageously guides you into the hidden corners of your being. Together, we will illuminate your blind spots, dissolve the conditioned habits created over years of survival, and break free from the mental, emotional, and physical cycles that have caused numbness or built protective armor around your heart.
Through a cathartic series of holistic, transformative processes, you will learn powerful grounding techniques to stay focused and anchored as you do this deeply rewarding & often difficult work. This systematic journey is designed to help you touch the very essence of yoga—to ACTUALLY feel a sacred merging with the void, the ultimate source of all creation, and the unification of life itself. From this awakened space of pure connection, we then dive into the deeper concepts of yoga, empowering you to truly feel and understand how this ancient practice works.
If you wish to teach, by first mastering and honoring your own path, you will naturally cultivate the wisdom, clarity, and inspiration needed to invite others onto a path to help them find their own journeys and teach them with authentic power.
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Weekend Classes are 9am-5pm.
Follow-Up one-to-one appointments are provided once/month for 3 months following the program.
Missing classes (if you cannot attend certain days) maye be made up by seeing the replays combined with in-person teachings given anytime during the week on your schedule of availability.
EPIC FULL IMMERSION YTT PROGRAM: $3500
- long-term monthly payment plans that suit your budget are available
EPIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
WARRIOR PROGRAM:
September to December
5 Consecutive Weekends starting September 5th.
Embark on an extraordinary five-week journey of self-mastery designed to fuse the physical power of martial arts, the fluid grace of yoga, and the deep energetic healing of qi gong, shamanism, and ayurveda.
By stepping boldly into the unknown, you will confront and dismantle the unconscious boundaries that have quietly held you back, allowing you to finally process past burdens and heal deep-seated energetic wounds. This immersive experience challenges you to leap fearlessly into the abyss of life, unlocking a complete alignment of your mind, body, spirit, and emotions.
Now is your moment to reclaim your true reality, unify your fragmented strengths, and unleash the fierce, unshakeable surge of power you are genuinely capable of channeling in this lifetime.
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Weekend Classes are 9am-5pm.
8 more Saturday mornings 9:30am - 11:30pm of yoga, meditation and pranayama after the first 5 weekends are complete.
Follow-Up one-to-one appointments are provided once/month for 3 months following the program.
Missing classes (if you cannot attend certain days) maye be made up by seeing the replays combined with in-person teachings given anytime during the week on your schedule of availability.
EPIC PERSONAL DEVEOPMENT
WARRIOR PROGRAM:
PROGRAM: $2250.00
- long-term monthly payment plans that suit your budget are available
EPIC MOVEMENT PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
September 5th - December 26th
16 Consecutive Saturday mornings
Starting September 5th and running through December 26th, join us every Saturday to discover the profound connection between your mind and body. This program guides you to move with deep awareness, using sharp focus as a lens for precision. Through this practice, you will not only gain physical strength and flexibility but also unlock your true mental and physical capability. The body is your ultimate gateway to feeling more deeply, helping you develop a lasting sense of physical confidence, capability, and grace.
Yoga holds the power to spark this transformation, encouraging both physical and mental growth. By unifying how you feel with how you choose to move, this holistic practice brings awareness to old injuries, posture habits, and physical ailments linked to emotional challenges. Together, we will approach movement as a path to true alignment and comfort in everyday life.
Come reframe what you believe is possible. Each week, we will help you confront the myths and self-limiting stories that hold you back from healing or doing more physically, meeting you exactly where you are. Step onto the mat to consistently build your potential, shatter your old limits, and achieve the personal goals you have set for yourself—and so much more.
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Saturday mornings are 9:30am - 12pm
One-to-one appointments are provided once/month for the duration of the 4-month program.
Missing classes (if you cannot attend certain days) maye be made up by seeing the replays combined with in-person teachings given anytime during the week on your schedule of availability.
EPIC PERSONAL DEVEOPMENT
LOTUS PROGRAM:
PROGRAM: $1000
- long-term monthly payment plans that suit your budget are available
ALL classes are uploaded to our membership portal where you may see missed classes as well as other video's to help you with specific poses, modifications and any questions you may have about class materials.
One-To-One sessions:
Once per month you'll have a 1-hour session with the instructor to assess how the journey is going. This may be the same as meeting a therapist to reflect on your feelings along the way on this journey, learning more about who you are and how to see what you need as well as ensuring you're feeling oriented on the journey towards your success.
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Free Restorative Yoga
Valued at $300
6 monthly installments
$416 + 13% tax
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6 monthly installments
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Yoga Alliance Certification
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200hr Yoga Teacher Training
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plus Restorative Yoga
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Digital .pdf Training Manual
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Life Long Access to this program
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Re-take this program/classes in future programs anytime
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10 Months Free access to all weekly studio classes Monday - Sunday LIVE online and in-person
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Free In-Person Weekly & Monthly appointments for further support
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Free Restorative & Chair Yoga Training
Valued at $500
3 monthly installments
$833 + 7.5% tax
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3 monthly installments
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Yoga Alliance Certification
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200hr Yoga Teacher Training
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plus Restorative & Chair Yoga
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Digital .pdf Training Manual
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Life Long Access to this program
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Re-take this program/classes in future programs anytime
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11 Months Free access to all Weekly Studio classes Monday - Sunday LIVE online and in-person
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Free In-Person Weekly & Monthly appointments for further support
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Free Restorative & Chair Yoga Training
Free Holistic/Ayurveda Training
Total Value at $1000
FULL PAYMENT
$2820 $2500 + NO TAX
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Full Payment
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Yoga Alliance Certification
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200hr Yoga Teacher Training
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plus Restorative & Chair Yoga
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Plus Ayurveda additional Holistic/Ayurveda Training
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Digital .pdf Training Manual
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Life Long Access to this program
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Re-take this program/classes in future programs anytime
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13 Months Free access to all Weekly Studio classes Monday - Sunday LIVE online and in-person
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Free In-Person Weekly & Monthly appointments for further support