Annie Ross
Annie Ross found her passion for Eastern Philosophy while earning a BA in Comparative
Religion from the University of Vermont, 1979. Her study since 2008 at Svaroopa® Vidya
Ashram in Downingtown, PA has led to several certifications: Certified Svaroopa® Yoga
teacher (CSYT 700), Embodyment® Yoga Therapist, Svaroopa® Vidya Meditation Teacher
and others in philosophy and vichara (the practice of self inquiry). She is also a
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, offering counseling in diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda
is the Indian science of medicine, and sister science to yoga. (2/7/24)
Svaroopa® Yoga - Gentle, Deep and Profound (Sect. 2) (Winter Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
Svaroopa® Yoga - Gentle, Deep and Profound (Sect. 1) (Winter Term 2024)
Participant Testimonials:
Annie was diligent about making sure she could see all of us so she could make sure we were doing the poses correctly and safely.
Annie Ross is a great teacher, and very enthusiastic of her subject. She was helpful, patient, and available. I enjoyed this course very much.
Svaroopa® Yoga - Gentle, Deep and Profound (Fall Term 2023)
Participant Testimonials:
The pace was good for beginners. It was well organized, combined new things with reviews. Content covered exactly what was in the description.
Thoughtfully taught with student responses and experiences considered at and during each lesson.
Svaroopa® Yoga - Gentle, Deep and Profound (Winter Term 2023)
Participant Testimonials:
Annie uses zoom very effectively and is responsive to individual needs which she integrates into the various poses.
This was a perfect short course serving as an introduction.
Svaroopa Yoga is helpful to me. It relaxes muscles that have long been tight and it slowed down my mind.
An Introduction to Svaroopa® Vidya Meditation (Winter Term 2022)
Participant Testimonials:
Extremely impressive use of Zoom for this class!
Annie was very prepared and well trained in Svaroopa Yoga. She often spoke about her teachers and was very knowledgeable.
An Introduction to Svaroopa® Vidya Meditation (Spring Term 2019)
Participant Testimonials:
I've been able to incorporate what I learned in my daily life. Left each class feeling calm and relaxed after meditating at the end of the class.
Annie has a calming demeanor and she gives good instruction on this meditation style. She was always helpful and open to questions.