Yoga Teacher Training India: Kerala

The 200-hour yoga teacher training in Kerala includes training of asanas, meditation, pranayama, massage, spa treatment, and Ayurvedic therapies. It is a comprehensive Yoga course that will certify you as a yoga teacher internationally. You will get extensive training in Hatha, Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, meditation, pranayama, and curative Mantras. Both Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga vinyasa yoga will ensure you seamlessly get connected with nature and your inner self.

Ekam Yogashala will conduct the yoga practices on the beautiful beaches of Varkala, Kerala. You will sit to meditate under the coconut trees as the sun rays will spread its golden rays over you. With beauty, aura, and awe-inspiring views, you will have a unique time learning yoga.

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Yoga Alliance Accreditation

This course is fully accredited with Yoga Alliance, and graduates will be eligible to register 200 hours of Continuing Education (CE) towards their RYT 500 registration.

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Curriculum

What you will discover

  • What is Hatha yoga? And its various sequence style of practice
  • Surya & Chandra Namaskar & Its mantra awareness Practices
  • Six steps of doing Asana consciously
  • Joints and Gland as Preparatory Practice
  • Deep study of Classical Hatha yoga with adjustments and alignments
  • Core understanding of Practice of Kundalini yoga.
  • Practical idea of Iyenger Yoga and its tools of implementations
  • Standing series of asana methods
  • Kneeling series of asana Methods
  • Sitting series of asana
  • Lying on stomach series of Asana
  • Supine series of asana
  • Inversion series of asana
  • Asana benefits and its contra-indications
  • Understanding the idea of Mysore Ashtanga Practices Vs Krishnamacharya’s Ashtanga Practices
  • Idea of teaching ashtanga Yoga sequence
  • Four modules of Ashtanga Yoga
  • What is vinyasa ?
  • How many Bandhas are there in ashtanga ?
  • Importance of Ujjai practice
  • Its benefits and side effects
  • Chest breathing v/s diaphragmatic breathing
  • What are Prana and Pranayama mean?
  • Types of Pranayama practice
  • What is Nadi?
  • hat are Ida, Pingala and Sushmana?
  • Seven main practices of Pranayama
  • Four qualities of yogic breathing
  • 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4 breathing for emotional purification
  • Psychological effect of yogic breathing
  • Stress and stress less related breathing techniques
  • Yogic Gesture for stress related problems
  • Internal mudras
  • Healing Gestures for physical blockages
  • Pranic gestures for awakening energy
  • Importance of Mudra according to Hatha Yoga
  • Types of Mudra
  • Practicum of Gyana & Chin Mudra
  • Practicum of Ashwini Mudra
  • Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Mudra
  • Introduction of Mantra yoga
  • Significance of (OM)-AUM
  • Mantra for Meal Purification
  • Mantra for Obstacles
  • Mantra for universal masters to bless
  • Mantra for Realization
  • Mantra for well being
  • Breath awareness meditation
  • Inner light meditation
  • Chakra awareness meditation
  • Body less meditation
  • Mantra Awareness meditation
  • Walking meditation
  • Full moon meditation
  • Third eye meditation
  • What is Yoga Nidra?
  • What is sleep?
  • Four states of consciousness
  • Benefits of deep sleep• Yoga Nidra practices from Himalayan tradition
  • How Yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problem
  • Adjusting in Shavansana
  • The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backwards extension and revolving action
  • How to correct postures verbally and by hands on adjustments
  • Modifying the asana with different tools
  • Various limitation, contra-indications and benefits of yoga asana
  • Workshop on hip opening
  • Workshop on back bending
  • Workshop on forward bending
  • Workshop in twisting postures
  • Disciplines of yoga teachers and students
  • How important to ensure the safety of student while teaching
  • Understanding the idea of demand of student before start the class
  • The scope of listening, presence, directive and non-directive dialogue
  • How important is demonstration
  • What are the preparations for classroom
  • How to sequence the class
  • How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class
  • Discussion on different types of lesson planning
  • History and origin of yoga
  • Why we have disturbed mind, distracted mind, and stupefied mind in yogic science?
  • What is yoga?
  • What is celibacy and sex in yogic science?
  • Why we suffer?
  • What is Ashtanga Yoga?( eight limbs of yoga)
  • What made us to get disease?
  • What is Raja Yoga?
  • How to bend body to bend mind?
  • What is ignorance?
  • Three states of consciousness in yogic science
  • What is mind?
  • Four foundational pillars of life
  • Four faculties of mind field in yogic science
  • What is practice mean in yogic science?
  • Five layers of body in yogic science
  • What is Ekagrah mean?
  • What is knowledge and wisdom in yoga?
  • What is kundalini?
  • What is karma?
  • What is chakra?
  • What is Nirodhah mean in yoga?
  • What is Fear and love in yogic science?
  • What is enlightenment and liberation in yoga?
  • What is Yogic Anatomy and physiology?
  • Introduction of the respiratory system and yogic breathing
  • How shat kriya practices give benefits on a body?
  • How Pranayama practices give connection to a digestive and immune system?
  • How asana practices give various effects on joints, spine and muscular system?
  • The structure of the spine and its movement in yoga
  • Types of contraction in the muscular system
  • Know the basic studies and types of joints to avoid injury during Asana classes
  • Studies and discussion about spine according to a yogic point of view

Ayurveda Curriculum

Ayurvedic Science – Theory Session
  • What is ayurveda ?
  • Why ayurveda and yoga are co sisters in path of good health?
  • Fundamentals of body constitutions in Ayurvedic
  • Concept of metabolic Toxins in Ayurvedic science
  • Practical Concept of Panchakarma in Ayurveda
  • Practical Idea of Six tastes in Ayurveda
  • Understanding the major seven important tissues for better transformations
  • The concept of Agni (Digestive Fire)
  • The concept of Ayurvedic Idea of Nutrition
  • Concept of Seasonal Routines to adopt for better lifestyle
Ayurvedic Science – Practical Session
  • Stress releasing facial massage techniques
  • Practical idea of Marma massage
  • Two ayurvedic cooking practices for better lifestyle
  • Three best herbal drinks to boost immunity
  • Local Treatment method for Knee & Lower back pain
  • Practical idea of Pulse Reading method in Ayurveda

What's included in Ayurveda?

  • Learn the principles and history of Ayurveda
  • Get the relation between yoga and Ayurveda
  • Know about three types of body constitution
  • Know about different classifications of Yoga practices as per the body constitution
  • Find out the ways to nurture Sapta Dhatu with the help of herbs and Yoga
  • Basic concept of Panchkarma and massage therapy
  • Get the six types of tastes and their relation to body constitution
  • Learning to prepare ayurvedic food as per body constitution
  • Use of general herbs and remedies.

Facilities in Campus

  • Travel desk
  • Open Garden
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • Lakeside Dinning
  • Laundry
  • Internet – Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Lakeside Cafe
  • Ayurvedic Spa
  • Lake Boating
  • Doctors On Emergency

What is Included in the Program?

  • Non Ac Accommodations shared or single cottages
  • 3 Vegetarian & Yogic meals in a Day
  • 4 times Different type of Herbal Teas
  • Free wireless Internet
  • Mindful Fun of playful Games
  • Special event from Local Community
  • Free Ayurveda Consultation
  • 30mint Ayurvedic Foot or Hand or Head Massage.

A Day as a Kerala Yoga Teacher Trainee

The area offers plenty of local and international

Time

05:00 AM - 05:30 AM

Activity

Morning Tea

Time

05:30 AM - 07:00 AM

Activity

Hatha Yoga

Time

07.00 AM - 07:30 AM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Activity

Pranayama

Time

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Activity

Breakfast

Time

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Activity

Yoga Philosophy

Time

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

11.15 AM - 12.15 PM

Activity

Mantra Yoga/ Yoga Practicum

Time

12.15 PM - 13.00 PM

Activity

Self Study

Time

13:00 PM - 14:00 PM

Activity

Lunch

Time

15.00 PM - 16.00 PM

Activity

Safety, Injuries, Anatomy & Alignment

Time

16:00 PM - 16:15 PM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

16:15 PM - 17.45 PM

Activity

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Time

18:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Activity

Meditation/ Yoga Nidra

Time

19.00 PM - 20.00 PM

Activity

Dinner

Time

20.00 PM - 22.00 PM

Activity

Self Journaling

Time

22.00 PM

Activity

Light Off & Sleep

Time

05:00 AM - 05:30 AM

Activity

Morning Tea

Time

05:30 AM - 07:00 AM

Activity

Hatha Yoga and Shat Kriya

Time

07.00 AM - 07:30 AM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM

Activity

Ayurvedic Practicum

Time

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Activity

Breakfast

Time

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Activity

Ayurvedic Philosophy

Time

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

11.15 AM - 12.15 PM

Activity

Ayurvedic Practicum

Time

12.15 PM - 13.00 PM

Activity

Self Study

Time

13:00 PM - 14:00 PM

Activity

Lunch

Time

15.00 PM - 16.00 PM

Activity

Ayurvedic Practicum

Time

16:00 PM - 16:15 PM

Activity

Tea Break

Time

16:15 PM - 17.45 PM

Activity

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Time

18:00 PM - 19:00 PM

Activity

Ayurvedic Meditation

Time

19.00 PM - 20.00 PM

Activity

Dinner

Time

20.00 PM - 22.00 PM

Activity

Self Journaling

Time

22.00 PM

Activity

Light Off & Sleep

Upcoming Events

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Private Room fee starts from

USD 1,450


USD 2,100

Shared Room fee starts from

USD 1,250


USD 1,600

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What is Included in Course Fees

  • 28 Days Accommodation
  • Attached bathrooms
  • 1 book Yoga Mala ("by k. Pattabhi Jois")
  • 1 Pen and note book
  • 1 book Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha ("by Swami Satyananda Saraswati")
  • Pure vegetarian meals
  • Satkarma cleansing items
  • T-Shirt
  • Yoga Alliance Certification
  • One bag
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Healthy Food

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You will get the best food that constitutes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In the meals, you will get vegetables prepared with Indian spices and herbs, rice, chapattis, green salad, fresh fruits, and healthy drinks. There will be varieties of meals, Sattvic yet tasty. We assure there is no compromise on the quality of the food.

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan

Accommodation

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Our venue is Kerala Retreat. It is an abode of holistic wellness center in Kerala, located in kollam district. Our retreat center is surrounded by LAKE and just 1 km by boat to the KAPIL BEACH. The Kerala Retreat is a like mini world for people to rejuvenate and to get transformed through various retreats. A place u will experience various types of unique cottages and greenish gardens and rich coconut trees. Facilities like boating, fishing, Wi-Fi, AC -non AC rooms and open garden dining and weekly one night lake center candle dinner by the boat.

  • Necessary furniture
  • Attached bathrooms
  • Both running Hot and Cold water
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24 hour running water
  • CCTV Security

Yoga Trainers

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Yogi Ankit Ji

Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga & Yoga Alignment
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Sadhushri

Yoga Philosophy & Meditation
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Yogi Vikas Ji

Yoga Mantara, Yoga Pranayama and Teaching Methodology
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Yogi Shankey Ji

Iyengar, Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga

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Claire Oldland, UK

I would highly recommend the yoga teacher training course of Ekam Yogashala to all. They have the best yoga teachers and the location

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I was looking for a good yoga teacher training course then a friend of mine suggested me Ekam Yogashala. I searched out online

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Leyla Mabalot, AUS

Ekam Yogashala’s integrated teaching course has not only taught me the basics of yoga and introduced me to a new world of complex asanas

How To Reach Us

You can reach us in Varkala, Kerala through any means of transport airways, railways, and roadways. Take a flight to Trivandrum International airport, which is only 51 km from Varkala, and from there, you can hire a taxi. We also have a special Pick & Drop facility so you can book a taxi if required. We also drop students to post the course to the airport.

You can also take a train from Delhi to reach Varkala railway station. But if you prefer the bus journey, reach Thiruvananthapuram, and from there, book your KSRCT bus ticket for Attingal. From Attingal, again board another bus to Varkala. It is a slightly tedious ride, but it is worth it in the end!

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you do not require any experience before joining the Yoga Teacher training course. But you should be aware of yoga and have a little idea about the same. Practicing yoga a few months before the training is advisable.

Yes, with the certificate of the RYT 200, 300 OR 500 you would be eligible to teach yoga anywhere in the world, and get registered with the Yoga Alliance USA. The Yoga Alliance USA is a very reputed organization to get registered as a professional yoga teacher.
The Yoga Teacher Training course is designed in a way that you would find yourself going deeper into your practice with each passing day. Each form and style of yoga is taught in detail and with great precision.
Apply for the course by filling the short application form and deposit the advance fee of USD 200 which would ensure your spot in the batch. You can avail early bird discount by booking your seat 2 months prior to the starting date of the course, and you will be eligible for last-minute discount if you book your seat 10 days prior to the starting date of the course.
Advance payment of course fees is non-refundable. In case of an emergency, Advance fees can be transferable for other Yoga training courses.
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