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     Anonymous (64.228.51.80) |
Look at Akar Jantri International on this same notice board. | ||
| Anonymous (24.42.171.245) |
Yogi Akal,aka Agia Akal Singh Khalsa, very interesting character/spiritual healer/teacher. Anyone who has had the pleasure or misfortune to have studied with this man should be careful. He has a tendency to exact mind control on the individual and is not open to questions or queries. Its his way or no way at all. He has black listed many of his students for this very reason. I know, I am one. I believe that Yogi Akal has alot of spiritual work to do within himself, and when things don't go according to his plan he becomes a very angry man. Inside him there are many demons, please be aware and be careful. | ||
| find_the_facts (find_the_facts) New member Username: find_the_facts Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2005 Posted From: 65.95.50.250 |
As discussed in the Akar Jantri International thread, there seem to be a few negative individuals on this forum attempting to spread lies about Mr. Khalsa and the Yoga Teacher Training School. Please do your homework. People can post anything they want, but it does not refute factual information about Mr. Khalsa and the good work his organization does. (Message edited by find_the_facts on June 11, 2005) | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 68.255.208.86 |
The Akar Jantri International, ICYAS, Yoga in Toronto, etc. have all been wiped out - I am not sure why. If you are concerned about joining ICYAS, contact Yoga Alliance for complaints against this organization either on the net or at their toll free number 1-877-964-2255. And, ultimately, if you are worried, listen to your gut. | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 20 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.127.223 |
Actually the thread has just been moved to its own special ICYAS section. Click on this thread to see it. http://www.factnet.org/discus/messages/3/339.html?1121347574 | ||
| rachelengland (rachelengland) Advanced Member Username: rachelengland Post Number: 599 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 69.128.222.206 |
nothing greater than YOGA-i studied with great Diane Bruni of toronto canada-you yogis need to relax to much tension amongst you when my days of basketball and tennis were left behind because of a serious lower back problem yoga came to the rescue keeps you lean and limber and full of fire!! | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.127.223 |
Okay - thank you for your input. We are just trying to prevent people from being taken advantage of by a group that has a history of questionable practice. Sometimes people have to step up to the plate and get involved; sometimes sitting on the fence can be irresponsible. | ||
| rachelengland (rachelengland) Advanced Member Username: rachelengland Post Number: 644 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 69.128.222.206 |
I'm completely understanding of that-in yoga we put our bodies and minds into the hands of someone else- it's no place for a vulnerable person - there have been many accounts of students being taken advantage of-for this reason practice in a large group or with someone of the same sex-Have you heard of Diane Bruni? | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 22 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.127.223 |
I haven't heard of Diane Bruni. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "it's no place for a vulnerable person"? Actors use yoga all the time for exploration and discovery, putting themselves in very vulnerable situations, and things like emotional release are very common. I would suggest that the position of instructor is no place for a predator, and that people should speak up when they encounter a bad situation. Unfortunately, this can lead to a witch hunt...so I really do not have an answer except check out the instructors before you work with them. | ||
| rachelengland (rachelengland) Advanced Member Username: rachelengland Post Number: 664 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 69.128.222.206 |
I'm sorry safeyoga my idea of vulnerability was coming from a different place-there are people who are very needy and put their trust in anyone-especially a spiritual teacher | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.127.223 |
No need for apologies - I just wanted to clarify things so as people read this thread things are clear. Again, thank you for writing - not enough people give input (regardless of their position - I have to clarify this because some people seem to think I only want people who agree with me to write). | ||
| rachelengland (rachelengland) Advanced Member Username: rachelengland Post Number: 665 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 69.128.222.206 |
Yoga can arouse many feelings and is often misunderstood-it can be a real emotional journey-especially if your struggling with a certain position- like anything we can come down on ourselves. Many say I think therefore I am but yogis say I think therefore I am confused- | ||
| safeyoga (safeyoga) New member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.127.223 |
Awesome. I haven't heard that before - think I might steal it. It's like I say (again stolen from somewhere), "the one thing I know is I don't know". | ||
| rachelengland (rachelengland) Advanced Member Username: rachelengland Post Number: 708 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 4.159.5.118 |
I'm glad you liked that one safeyoga-"the one thing I know is i don't know"-I have to much pride to use that in the real world but it will work out great on this forum so I'm going to steal that and use it when I really could care less-I hope to discuss more yoga with you in the future.. | ||
| rachellengland (rachellengland) Intermediate Member Username: rachellengland Post Number: 109 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 69.128.222.206 |
yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.... | ||
| safeyoga Junior Member Username: safeyoga Post Number: 30 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 70.30.211.175 |
WARNING: "The International Centre For Yogic Arts and Sciences" has now changed their name to "The Institute of Yoga Therapy & Yoga Teacher Training". They are the same place!!! They've moved and changed their name, but they are the same group of con artists. This is very common with these types of dishonest organizations. | ||
| unsafe_yoga New member Username: unsafe_yoga Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 74.98.169.83 |
Hi everyone, I'm writing an article about some of the sketchier aspects of the yoga industry in Toronto and I'm on here to ask if anyone who's had some negative experiences at a school here would be willing to talk to me. It's basically about how there is no strong regulatory body in Canada, so unlicensed teachers are sprouting up, which can be dangerous and fraudulent. This is for a new magazine about the business of culture in Toronto. Our first issue is due out in December, both in print and online (www.kapitalmag.ca). Anyone willing to help? If so, please email me at: steve@kapitalmag.ca Thanks! | ||
| yogiakaldidnotpayme New member Username: yogiakaldidnotpayme Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 65.95.237.236 |
This article is strictly my opinion, the article reflects both what has happened to me, stories I have heard that has happened to others and mostly words that Yogi Akal and other staff have told me directly. Dear Unsuspecting potential students of Ajantri International, Yogavision, School of yoga therapy and natural medicine and the international center for yoga arts. *****BEWARE***** I am an EX-EMPLOYEE of this school and I must say that I have to date not been paid by YOGI AKAL and the school, There is myself and many others that are owed money too. In my opinion there is a large unethical trend that has plagued this school and I should hope that none of you that read this actually consider spending your money at this organization. Don’t believe what anyone there says, I am an insider telling you what I have heard and experiences. I have heard horror stories of students who pay their tuition and are then never to see their funds again when a program changes, Yogi Akal has specifically told me that he would not consider paying people back. He says why should he refund money, "this is a school and if they don’t like the course then they should not have applied" or “There have been students who are not satisfied and then they want their money back, I am not in the business of giving refunds” there is always an excuse or reason not to refund money. Caveat Emptor. Although this site may have disgruntled ex students, I am not one. Yogi owes me only $600 dollars and he will have to eventually pay me because of the wonderful employment standards and laws that protect employees from employers such as yogi. So take note, this is a real story of how this school in my opinion is an unethical creation designed to take your money and cause financial grief. If you are a an ex student or employee who is having difficulties then please write to yoga alliance and the American association of drugless practitioners as the school has to reapply for these designations in the next two months and the more complaints they receive the less chance there is of the school receiving registered status. I am currently seeking all those that have a grievance to contact me as I am seeking to start a class action law suit against this questionable character who may have once wanted to do some good, but in my opinion became the victim of his own greed through the efforts of large dreams. You can contact me at yogiakaldidnotpayme@gmail.com | ||
| yogiakaldidnotpayme New member Username: yogiakaldidnotpayme Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 65.95.237.236 |
This article is strictly my opinion on Yogi Akal and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine, the article reflects both what has happened to me, stories I have heard that has happened to others and mostly words that Yogi Akal and other staff has told me directly who work for The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine. Dear unsuspecting potential students of The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine, Akar Jantri International, Yogavision and the International Center for Yoga Arts and Science. One has to wonder why there are so many names for one little school ??? *****BEWARE***** I am an EX-EMPLOYEE of The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine and Yogi Akal and I must say that I have to date not been paid by YOGI AKAL and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine. There is myself and many others that are owed money too. In my opinion there is a large unethical trend that has plagued The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine and I should hope that none of you that read this actually consider spending your money at this organization. The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine Don’t believe what anyone at The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine have to say, I am an insider telling you what I have heard and experienced. Staff, including myself, as I was a salesperson who was earning both a salary and a commission on every person who signed up, was told that The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine has facilities to find people jobs after their training, the fact is that this information is not correct because Yogi Akal is trying to take The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine to the next level and his intention is to someday have this structure in place, but at the moment there is no structure, in fact he had relied on me, a salesman, to design the model on how the admissions department should run and very quickly made me the Chief Admissions officer, that is when I realized that in my opinion this school is going no where. Had I have told anyone information to elude to the fact that they would receive training and then a job or any type of post support for a job then I must apologize as I was mislead by the executive staff in believing that there was such structures in place. But I soon found out that there was not and that it was merely an intention. Any information that you may receive in my opinion are merely intentions of The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine and I urge you to request proof that these statements and promises are indeed in place before you part with your money to the school of yoga therapy and natural medicine. This is on of the reasons that I left Yogi Akal and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine. While I was at The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine I had heard horror stories of students who pay their tuition and are then never to see their funds again when a program changes, Yogi Akal has specifically told me that he would not consider paying people back. He says why should he refund money, "This is a school and if they don’t like the course then they should not have applied" or “There have been students who are not satisfied and then they want their money back, I am not in the business of giving refunds” there is always an excuse or reason not to refund money. This is another one of the reasons I left The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine and Yogi Akal. | ||
| yogiakaldidnotpayme New member Username: yogiakaldidnotpayme Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2007 Posted From: 65.95.237.236 |
Caveat Emptor. Although this site may have disgruntled ex students, I am not one. I have worked for Yogi Akal and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine and they owe me only $600 and change, (so far). Yogi Akal and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine will have to eventually pay me because of the wonderful employment standards and laws that protect employees from employers such as Yogi Akal and The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine. So take note, this is a real story of how The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine who in my opinion is an unethical creation designed to take your money and cause financial grief. If you are a an ex student or employee who is having difficulties then please write to Yoga Alliance and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine has to reapply for registration in the next two months and the more complaints they receive the less chance there is of the school receiving registered status. I am currently seeking all those that have a grievance with the The School of Yoga Therapy and Natural Medicine or Yogi Akal to contact me as I am seeking to start a class action law suit against these questionable characters who may have once wanted to do some good, but in my opinion became the victim of their own greed through the efforts of large dreams. You can contact me at yogiakaldidnotpayme@gmail.com | ||
| formerstudentwhogotscrewed New member Username: formerstudentwhogotscrewed Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 67.68.44.237 |
yogi akal home address and phone number is: Akal, Y more info 773 Gladstone Ave Toronto, ON M6H 3J7 (416) 534-1836 home (416) 836-2642 Cellular yogi@yogavision.com |
