Yoga Teacher Training Kerala, Varkala India

Start your path to becoming a certified yoga teacher with our 200 hour yoga teacher training in Kerala, based in the serene coastal town of Varkala. Nestled in green surroundings and ocean air, Ekam Yogashala provides traditional Yoga Alliance certified training in Kerala by highly experienced yoga teachers. Enrich your practice, study traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga training , and experience real transformation in the midst of Kerala.

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.

Yoga Training in Kerala – Why It’s Special

Kerala, often called "gods in the countryside", provides a cool mix of nature, tradition and spiritual depth - this yoga training provides an ideal framework for teacher training course. Surrounded by correcting palm -borne beaches and Ayurvedic culture, it makes it a peaceful place to dive into your practice. In the Ekam Yogashala, our certified yoga course are directed by experienced yoga teachers who emphasize authentic learning in small, supportive groups. Combined with pure housing, satvic food and cool coastal energy from Varkala, our yoga teacher training not only provides authentication - but true transformation. Kerala is the place where your yoga trip finds clarity and purpose.

200 Hour Yoga TTC Details

LevelBeginner to Intermediate

Duration23 Nights / 24 Days

Yoga StyleMulti Style

From$1000 $1299

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Only 14 students per course
Ayurvedic Massage & Extra Workshops
Yoga Alliance Accreditation Course in Kerala

Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India is fully accredited with Yoga Alliance, and graduates will be eligible to register 200 hours of Continuing Education (CE) towards their RYT 500 registration.

200 Hour Yoga TTC kerala Fees

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3 Sharing Room

$1000 $1,112 (Non AC)
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$1300 $1,600 (Non AC)
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Private Room

$1600 $2,100 (Non AC)
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What is Included in Course Fees

  • 24 Days Accommodation
  • Attached bathrooms
  • 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
  • Ayurveda Classes
  • One bag
  • Weekend excursions
  • Beach Acro Yoga

What is not Included in Course Fees

  • Air Conditioner ($200 extra)
  • Flights
  • Pickup from Airport

What to Pack for a Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala

  • Yoga mat
  • Sweat towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen, Sunglasses and Hat( Specially for Summers)
  • Insect and mosquito repellent
  • Passport
  • Mat cleaner
  • Yoga tops & Bottoms
  • Notebooks / Journals
  • Medicines and Supplements
  • Make up & Toiletries items
  • Power adapter
  • White CLothes( For Opening & Closing Ceremony)
  • Casual Wear
  • Sandals and Walking Shoes

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Daily Itinerary for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala

The essence of a yogi's true identity is rooted in a disciplined lifestyle.

05:00 AM - 05:30 AMMorning Tea

05:30 AM - 07:15 AMHatha Yoga

07.30 AM - 09:00 AMPranayama And Meditation

09:00 AM - 09:45 AMBreakfast

10:00 AM - 11:00 AMYoga Philosophy

11:15 AM - 12:15 AMYoga Practicum

13:15 PM - 14:00 PMLunch

15:15 PM - 16:15 PMYoga Anatomy

16:30 PM - 18:00 PM Ashtanga Yoga

18:15 PM - 19:00 PM Yoga Nidra

19:00 PM - 19:30 PM Dinner


Curriculum of 200 hour YTTC Kerala

Yoga Alliance certified syllabus.

Classical & Traditional Practice of Hatha Yoga

  • What is Hatha Yoga? And its various sequence styles of practice

  • Surya & Chandra Namaskar and its mantra awareness practices

  • Six steps of doing asana consciously

  • Joints and glands as preparatory practice

  • Deep study of classical Hatha Yoga with adjustments and alignments

  • Core understanding of the practice of Kundalini Yoga

  • Practical idea of Iyengar Yoga and its tools of implementation

  • 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 contraindications

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

Our Accommodation During Yoga TTC

We welcome you to your oasis in Varkala, Kerala—a home away from home. We offer shared and private rooms for all kinds of comfort and basicality. We got you covered for a cozy place to rest whether you prefer your own space or connecting with other travelers. We are in nature and only minutes to the beach - a great place to relax after yoga, touring, or simply soaking up Varkala’s laid back atmosphere on this beautiful coastline. You can stay with us and be comfortable, breathe easy, and feel at home!

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

Sattvic Meal That Makes You Whole

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

  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan

Best Yoga Teachers of India

During our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, you will be guided by experienced and highly knowledgeable Yoga instructors committed to preserving the traditional and authentic essence of yoga. At Ekam Yogashala, our teachers have refined their expertise by learning directly from revered yoga gurus in ashram settings. This approach ensures you gain a profound understanding of ancient yogic teachings and practices. With their unwavering passion and dedication, our yoga teachers inspire you to not only deepen your practice but also transform your life on and off the mat.

yogi ankit ji

Yogi Ankit Ji

Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga & Yoga Alignment
shadhuree ji, best philosophy teacher in rishikesh

Sadhushri

Yoga Philosophy & Meditation
Yogi Vikasa Ji

Yogi Vikas Ji

Yoga Mantara, Yoga Pranayama and Teaching Methodology
Yogi SHanku Ji

Yogi Shankey Ji

Iyengar, Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga

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!

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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

Rules And Refund Policy of Ekam Yogashala

  • Advance payment is non-refundable but remains valid for 1 year.

  • You can cancel your course at any time with no extra charge.

  • Deposited money can be transferred to another month upon informing the authorities.

  • No refund is provided; instead, the amount can be utilized for rescheduling within the validity period.

  • Respect for gurus is mandatory, and adherence to rules and regulations is expected.

  • Smoking and drinking are strictly prohibited on campus.

  • Full attendance is mandatory for all scheduled programs; in case of emergencies, complete information must be provided.

  • Inform the kitchen manager in advance of any changes or if food is not required on a specific day.

  • Class timings are strictly adhered to, and punctuality is required from all students.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 200-hour certification course is the most common for yoga teacher training Varkala. It typically takes 4 weeks in general. They can be 300 or 500-hour courses (advanced), which can last 6-8 weeks. These programs are rigorous and holistic, equalizing theory, physical work, meditation and on-the-field teaching experience in a retreat-style environment.

Of course, Kerala is called the land of Ayurveda and spirituality. It has serene beaches, backwaters, and green environs which are ideal for exploring oneself and practice yoga. The country is famous among individuals interested in yoga teaching because many famous ashrams and schools offer traditional training with the guidance of skilled Indian teachers.
The typical courses included asanas, prana, meditation, yoga philosophy, yoga anatomy and yoga teaching methodology and sometimes Ayurveda. The everyday activities include physical practice, theory seminars, group discussions and practice teaching. Food and accommodation are often provided along with the stay, so you can have the full yogic experience of the stay.
No, you don't have to be flexible when you join a yoga teacher training course Kerala. The training to become a yoga teacher is concerned with internal development and correct body alignment instead of excessive pliability. Teachers take you through at your level. As you practice regularly, you will be flexible and strong.
Yoga schools that exist in Kerala are part of the Yoga Alliance. Your training will pass the international standard of training, and upon successful accomplishment, you will be able to complete your registration as an RYT, also known as a registered yoga teacher. It will help you get a yoga TTC in Kerala.
Its fee varies between 10000 to 30000 based on the school, the place, the amenities and the level of course. This largely comprises accommodation, non-vegetarian food, tuition fees, course material and certification. Even other schools may introduce discounts when booking early or booking as a group.
Yes, in most schools of yoga in Kerala, there are complete packages. This implies that you are taken care of (staying and feeding) in the course fee. You are likely to be served spotless, comfortable rooms and healthy vegetarian or vegan food, often personalized to the concepts of Ayurveda, to help you stay in good physical and mental condition.
In the case of 200-hour yoga teacher training, experience is not necessary, but it is rather beneficial. These are easy programs that cater to the basics. They may, however, be required to have pre-certification and some basic knowledge of yoga in advanced courses (300 or 500 hours).
The most predominant form of Yoga, which is usually taught in Yoga schools in Kerala, would be Hatha yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Vinyasa yoga and even Kundalini Yoga. These styles can be taught as separate or in combination. Ayurveda, Yoga Nidra, meditation, and yoga philosophy are the other elements found in some schools, as they provide a comprehensive way of training.
It is true; several international students come to Kerala to get yoga training. Instruction is done in English, and schools offer assistance with visas, airport pick up, cultural accommodation and so on. Nature and the welcoming environment of Kerala entice students all across the world. This makes Kerala a favorite hotspot among the students.
Your certification is recognized worldwide in case the course is registered on the list of the Yoga Alliance (RYT 200, 300 or 500). It enables you to practice yoga as a profession in studios, internet venues, or other wellness retreat centres in a large number of countries which do not discriminate against international yoga certification.
Travel light, pack breathable yoga wear, yoga mat (unless they will provide), toiletries, re-usable water bottle, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, comfortable shoes, a journal and any medications you may need. Shops: Kerala has shops where they can get necessities, but it is better to have them prepared a few items to their comfort.
Teaching practice is very much a given of any yoga teacher training program, yes. You will join hands and teach each other in peer-to-peer classes, where you will be practicing what you learn. These practical sessions will help you gain confidence and make you ready to spearhead classes of your own even after completing the yoga courses in Kerala.
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