
Foundations of Svaroopa® Yoga
June 2-7, 2022
Location: Northern Light Center, 595 Miner Street Road, Canton, NY
Daily Schedule:
June 2: 1 pm to 6 pm
June 3-6: 7 am to 6 pm
June 7: 7 am to 4 pm
General Overview: This course helps deepen your understanding of the foundational poses of Svaroopa® Yoga. The format includes yoga classes, partner exchanges, chanting, meditation and talks about philosophy and anatomy. Successful completion of all parts of the course qualifies you to become certified as an Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga teacher.
View our Course Flyer here. Questions? Contact Rebecca at northernlightyoga@gmail.com
Cost: $845 plus a $65 materials fee
Stay tuned for additional information from the Ashram regarding vaccine and mask mandates for this course. Though our Northern Light Yoga studio policy is to welcome all students to in-person classes regardless of vaccination status, Ashram policy is made separately and is out of our hands. Thank you for your understanding!
June 2-7, 2022
Location: Northern Light Center, 595 Miner Street Road, Canton, NY
Daily Schedule:
June 2: 1 pm to 6 pm
June 3-6: 7 am to 6 pm
June 7: 7 am to 4 pm
General Overview: This course helps deepen your understanding of the foundational poses of Svaroopa® Yoga. The format includes yoga classes, partner exchanges, chanting, meditation and talks about philosophy and anatomy. Successful completion of all parts of the course qualifies you to become certified as an Introductory Svaroopa® Yoga teacher.
View our Course Flyer here. Questions? Contact Rebecca at northernlightyoga@gmail.com
Cost: $845 plus a $65 materials fee
Stay tuned for additional information from the Ashram regarding vaccine and mask mandates for this course. Though our Northern Light Yoga studio policy is to welcome all students to in-person classes regardless of vaccination status, Ashram policy is made separately and is out of our hands. Thank you for your understanding!

About Your Instructor
Michelle (Kamala) Gross, CSYT, RYT-500
One of Svaroopa Vidya® Ashram’s leading teachers, Kamala has over 2000 hours of specialized training, and has been studying and teaching Svaroopa® yoga for over 20 years. She travels, nationally and internationally, compassionatelyl and enthusiastically welcoming new teachers into the practice. She also maintains her own studio where she teaches yoga, works with yoga therapy and vichara (self-inquiry) clients and teaches meditation.
Michelle (Kamala) is a gifted teacher who really cares about her students. She encourages you to strive for more while at the same time accepting you for who you are. She has tremendous knowledge and skill and draws on all of this in service of her [students]. Meeting and working with Michelle has made such a difference in my life. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me. -Judith
[Michelle] was so reassuring and helped me to understand the basics of Svaroopa® yoga – support equals release. She provides a nurturing environment in which I feel secure.”
— Priscilla
Michelle (Kamala) Gross, CSYT, RYT-500
One of Svaroopa Vidya® Ashram’s leading teachers, Kamala has over 2000 hours of specialized training, and has been studying and teaching Svaroopa® yoga for over 20 years. She travels, nationally and internationally, compassionatelyl and enthusiastically welcoming new teachers into the practice. She also maintains her own studio where she teaches yoga, works with yoga therapy and vichara (self-inquiry) clients and teaches meditation.
Michelle (Kamala) is a gifted teacher who really cares about her students. She encourages you to strive for more while at the same time accepting you for who you are. She has tremendous knowledge and skill and draws on all of this in service of her [students]. Meeting and working with Michelle has made such a difference in my life. I cannot thank her enough for all she has done for me. -Judith
[Michelle] was so reassuring and helped me to understand the basics of Svaroopa® yoga – support equals release. She provides a nurturing environment in which I feel secure.”
— Priscilla