Vrinda school of yoga

Dr. Malathi! She is very knowledgeable and tried to give her knowledge as much as possible to us students. She makes the experience amazing 🙏🏻❤️

Food was healthy and delicious!

Was a challenging yet very profound and wonderful Month!

Tout à été positif dans cette retraite.

La nourriture était équilibrée simple et délicieuse .

La patience la gentillesse et la disponibilité des instructeurs nous ont été très favorable

Je suis prêt à recommencer cette expérience.

Merci à vous du fond du coeur.

This retreat was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Celebrating Mahashivratri, practicing Trataka and Vipassana, and immersing ourselves in yogic and spiritual practices made the entire journey incredibly special.

The overall experience has deeply influenced my life and spiritual path. Dr. Malathi and Dr. Praveen organized everything beautifully and genuinely cared for everyone, treating us like their own children. Their dedication and warmth made the retreat feel like a true family.

The sattvic food was amazing and had a noticeable impact on my body and mind. It even helped me progress in Padangusthasana, reduce belly fat, and understand how food influences our temperament and energy.

In the end, the retreat gave me something simple yet profound—a deep inner happiness and clarity for life. The last days were quite emotional because our batch was filled with such wonderful souls.

Sanatan’s philosophy classes and Hatha Yoga sessions added another beautiful dimension to the program. Altogether, it created the perfect chemistry for a retreat—an authentic Indian yogic way of living with incredible teachers.

I would 100% recommend this retreat. If you are reading this review and thinking about joining a yoga retreat, trust me—book this TTC (Teacher Training Course). It can truly be life-changing.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me. 😊🙏

The teachers are amazing and really know how to pass forward their knowledge. You can really lern a lot in this school.

Mi experiencia ha sido muy buena, he aprendido un montón y siento que este YTT es una herramienta muy útil para llevar tu yoga al siguiente nivel. Tanto si tienes un nivel más avanzado o estas empezando, te ayuda a asentar las bases para la continuidad de tu práctica. Dr. Malathi es increible, es muy buena profesora y se nota que lleva décadas formándose en el yoga, su dedicación, paciencia y pasión se notan en cada clase. Para mi (y mis compañeros coinciden en eso), ella es el motor de Vrinda y la que hace de la escuela una insitución de la que poder fiarse. El profesor Sanathananan también es muy buen docente y sus reflexiones demuestran que el yoga es mucho más que solo posturas. Además, el ambiente ha sido muy bueno, he conocido a gente de todos los lugares del mundo y de quienes me llevo un recuerdo para toda la vida. Los trabajadores también son gente encantadora y Varkala es precioso. Repetiria mil veces sin pensarmelo.

Malathi was genuinely committed and you could feel that she truly cares about the school and the people there.

I’m so happy I choose this Yoga School.

DR Malathi very nice and really good teacher.

I learned a lot. Very professional teaching.

I improved very much during that curse.

The location is quiet and beautiful. Rooms are great. Totally recommend.

The partners

I treated myself to this stay for my 60th birthday, and it was the best gift I could have given myself. The atmosphere, the group, and the people there were truly good for my soul; I felt very much at ease.

As a 60-year-old weighing 115kg, the training was an enormous challenge. I gladly took on this challenge and felt constantly supported by everyone around me. Even though the rest of the group was much younger, I always felt included and comfortable.

The food took some getting used to, as I wasn't familiar with Sattvic cuisine. It was well thought out and combined, though for me personally, it lacked a bit of protein. The excursion was a lot of fun. Dr. Malathi’s positive energy and radiance were a daily gift. I am simply filled with gratitude.

If you come with an open mind and a desire to learn, this school offers much more than an intense, well-sequenced daily yoga practice. I’m deeply grateful for the program and all the learnings: yoga philosophy, practical daily routines, cultural insights, some ayurvedic practices, and more.

The food is 'simple', which is an essential part of embracing the yogic lifestyle. Although it might seem limited in variety or richness of taste by general standards, it’s well-suited to support the practice, which is why I still give it 5 stars. Plus, we also enjoyed some delicious treats on non-practice days 😋. I truly appreciated the opportunity to learn about healthy habits and everyday South Indian cooking!

As for the yoga lessons, I especially enjoyed classes with Dr. Malathy, whose passion shines through every theory and Ashtanga session she teaches. The Hatha teacher’s style was quite different and required some getting used to, yet he shows an authentic practice and undoubtedly has a lot to offer. I took some really valuable learnings from his classes as well.

I also took a week of Ayurvedic treatment with Praveen. While I was a bit skeptical at first, I noticed clear results in my body - my ever-tight muscles relaxed, I felt an improvement in my posture after the spinal fixes, and I could finally breathe clearly after the (very intense!) sinus cleansing. If you’re looking for a treatment that brings results rather than just relaxation, I would definitely recommend it.

The charming people and the nice Place:)

One of the most positive aspects of the experience was the fellow students, who created a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the course. Their presence significantly enhanced the overall experience. I was also pleased with the cleanliness and upkeep of the accommodation, which was consistently well maintained. Additionally, the organised day trip was a highlight and provided a refreshing and enjoyable break from the intensive schedule.

For those who are already confident and experienced in their yoga practice, and who are able to navigate the less satisfying aspects mentioned below, the program may offer good value for money if approached as a physically demanding yoga bootcamp rather than a traditional, in-depth teacher training.

Dr Malathi and teacher Sanathananan are truly amazing. They are super prepared and inspiring. They have a playful and enjoyable approach to teaching and they gently guide you step by step into your yoga journey. Thank you.

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Overall speaking, it is one of the best programs! As an East Asian, I might find the whole experience much easier than my European classmates. The location is great because the beach is within walking distance. Having said so, the school locates at a quieter community where the locals are kind-hearted. I did enjoy those precious time we spent with the locals. The diet in the school is yogic diet that might need some time to get used to for people from different diet cultures, but certainly a much healthier way that leads us to a yogic life.

Dr. Malathi is caring, patient, wise, and full of yogic knowledge. The theory classes we have are contextual and her way of explaining yogic philosophy is easy for students to learn. Also, when she leads the asana practice classes, there are so many techniques and sequencing experience we can learn as practitioners and teachers-to-be.

Both Malathi and Praveen take good care of students. Cultural differences such as eating habits, living standards, group living rules could lead to barriers of getting used to the school subjected to students’ cultural backgrounds. However, with respect to Indian cultures and group living rules, students could immerse themselves fully in a yogic lifestyle, cosmic view, and practices. I appreciate all the arrangements that help us to understand what a yogic life and pursuing a spiritual path means.

Certainly a place that worth recommending if people are not just looking for a tourist experience.

Amazing YTT that even exceeded my expectations!

My biggest concern was that I might not be good enough or ready for a YTT, especially while still dealing with some injuries. But the teachers were incredibly mindful and supportive. There was absolutely no pressure or competition — everyone was encouraged to practice at their own level.

The atmosphere throughout the whole month was so supportive, and truly authentic. The owners of the school were present every day, teaching with so much passion — you could really feel how much they love what they do. It’s clearly more than just a job for them.

The food was amazing (I already miss it!), and the location was perfect: close to the beach, with lovely cafés nearby, yet still peaceful.

The rooms were cleaned daily and everything was well-maintained.

A wonderful school for anyone starting their yoga teaching journey — or for experienced yogis!

Thank you, Dr. Malathi & Praveen!

I wanted to completely immerse myself in a yearlong lingering passion and I got exactly what I came for. "This is not a retreat, but a teacher training" said Dr. Malathi and she is 100% correct. I feel trained, disciplined, supported, prepared & still curious for more. How a TTC should be :)

Se solo potessi mettere più di 5 stelle per l’insegnante dott.ssa Malathi e per il gruppo di persone incontrate, lo farei.

Lei è senza dubbio una delle migliori persone incontrate nella mia vita.

Preparata, attenta, paziente, dolcissima. La porterò per sempre nel mio cuore, sia la sua energia che tutti gli insegnamenti che ci ha trasmesso ogni singolo giorno, instancabile e sempre con il sorriso.

I luoghi sono definiti dall’energia che si respira, ed anche grazie ai miei compagni di corso posso senza dubbio descrivere l’esperienza come uno dei mesi più belli della mia vita. Ho imparato nozioni fondamentali spiegate sempre in maniera eccelsa, ho condiviso parti di me, e ne ho ritrovate alcune che avevo perduto.

Il corso è stato senza dubbio oltre le aspettative, nella cornice di Varkala che ho scoperto essere un posto stupendo, sia per i suoi abitanti che per la bellezza. Non posso che consigliare la Vrinda School. Ringrazio mille volte di averla scelta “a caso”…sempre che poi, il caso esista.

As cliche as it sounds: traveling to India has truly changed me!

It was a transformative experience physically as well as mentally.

Malathi and Praveen are so full of passion and love for what they do! Especially for Malathi, yoga is part of her everyday life. Learning from someone who lives the philosophy herself was amazing.

Not only did she teach us the theory and history of yoga but she also told us many stories about her childhood and the Indian culture. It was great to get these unique insights and listening to her stories made me feel like an excited child! They even took us to a temple festival for lunch one day!

Her capabilities of practicing asanas show the years of dedication. The afternoon practice with her was incredibly exhausting sometimes but also very rewarding! Sanatha's teaching style was quite different however both were unique in their own way and really challenged me in new ways. Even without realizing my body became stronger and more flexible! It is a rush when all of a sudden you are easily able to do an asana you have never been able to!

Praveen on the other hand is a true ayurvedic magician. I had several treatments with him and also an ayurvedic consultation with Malathi. Both helped me with yearlong issues no doctor at home has ever been able to fix. During the treatments you can feel Praveen's passion for helping others! Even though some were quite painful, I'm still incredibly thankful for them to literally change my life!

J’ai vraiment aimé les cours proposés par Dr Malathi. Notamment la pratique des asanas, elle prend le temps de nous expliquer, corrige nos positions sans jamais aller trop loin.

Les séances où l’on ne suivait pas le guide de l’ashtanga vinyasa était vraiment agréable.

Pareil les cours de Hatha le matin étaient parfait.

La ville de Varkala est vraiment agréable, la plage a quelques minutes est idéale pour se détendre.

Permis les sorties, j’ai vraiment aimé la visite du temple de Varkala, les explications permettaient une réelle immersion dans la culture locale.

J’ai aussi apprécié les cours théoriques même si ceux ci pourraient s’améliorer en les réorganisant un peu.

Le lieu des cours est vraiment agréable, les chambres spacieuses même si très chaudes.

Dr Malathi, the responsible for most of the classes, knows a lot and we could see how much passionate is she for her work. Also the way how the teaches was always very lovely. Sanathana de Hatha teacher, just incredible!! Ronaldo, responsible for cooking is amazing nice. The location of the school just perfect 5 min from the beach and the accommodations super new and confortable.

Everybody has different expectations and come with different background and knowledge so you cannot please 30 people on this journey. I didn't come to this school to gain the certificate or to reach advanced poses, for me it was deepening the knowledge and practice in yoga. Discipline and rules were obligatory due to fulfill the needs of our bodys and souls so I didn't feel anything too strict or against my will. Food was good, accomodation simple and clean, staff very friendly and helpful. Teachers with different approaches pushed our limits but also gave us a good lesson - if you know your body and your limits, you should say and point out what you can or can not. Everybody has a choice, even if you are a beginner or advanced . I've learnt a lot from dr.Malathi through the theoretical and also the practical classes - such a detailed, passionate and proffessional approach I can only admire! It was a great experience and I am so grateful for being on this path of strenghtening and focusing on my body&mind. Thank You Vrinda School of Yoga 🙏❤️

Super nice staff , super clean accommodation the theory classes and the physical classes were on a high lvl . Really enjoyed the time there .

I had a wonderful month and learned a lot from this experience! Especially Dr. Malathi was very committed. I am stunned at how much knowledge she has and how she could also give scientific evidence on every topic. Therefore I’d love the course to be even longer to get more knowledge from her.

The afternoon teacher whom we practiced Asthanga with was also very keen on giving us lots of philosophical input which I liked a lot since I mainly came to learn more on theory and alignment and some other students were still beginners in Asthanga Primary series and/ or quite new to Yoga. Though I would have liked to practice in Mysore style as I have been practicing for quite some time.

The whole team was always friendly and made us feel like family. Food was always tasty, healthy and followed the sattvic diet. I really enjoyed the trip they organised for us. In general very pleased with this experience!

Dr Malathi is a knowledgeable teacher with impeccable English. Her teaching style will keep you captivated, and her explanations of complex concepts are easy to follow and put into practice. I have learned so much in a short space of time.

The routine allowed freetime to rest and reflect. The food was wholesome and nutritious, and there was plenty of it. The location was a stones throw away from what seemed like a private beach, with silky white sands and clear turquoise ocean with the powerful life giving energy of the waves. The quiet south cliff sleepy vibe location is a perfect setting to learn, rest and reflect.

I shared a three person room in an attractive apartment less than a 5 minute walk from the school. We became friends with the next door shop who were happy to make us cups of chai and boil eggs for us to snack on.

The trip out on our day off was phenomenol and not to be missed. Complete value for money (as was the whole retreat). We got to enjoy temples and the backwaters on a luxurious houseboat; every last detail was taken care of.

The chanting and meditation 3 evenings a week were a restorative boost to the day of learning. The Ashtanga teacher for the afternoon classes was personable, highly professional and a fantastic teacher. He integrated all the limbs of yoga into his classes and shared his vast knowledge and experience in a manner that was easy to digest.

Overall, I wholly recommend Vrinda School of Yoga - a great opportunity for transformation.

The location was great and the teacher is passionate about what she does. A great bunch of people who signed up and a good number of people (20+). Lots of philosophy explained.

The facilities were clean and well taken care off. The management and instructors were knowledgable, professional and motivating. It has superb location, close to the beach and town but in a quiet spot good to relax. Best quality for money - this can seem cheap but is of high quality!

I loved the location. 5 minutes away from the beach and close to amazing cafes. Town is also within walkable distance. North cliff can be easily reached with tuk tuk or a 20 min walk. Could not have asked for anything more for the price paid. Rooms are nice, confortable and clean. Both teachers Malati and Rahul were really good.

Never done much yoga before... the course was amazing but also veryyy demanding. You have 4 hours a day of practice yoga and 3 hours of theory plus chanting and meditation.. malati is super professional, patient and very motivated to teach as much as possible and pushes you to your next level. Parveen has the biggest heart and helps wherever he can.... he is very professional in his job. I booked the package with the 7 massages.... and i could see my transformation inside and outside... all combined... the yoga the teachers the food the massages and the good vibe let me leave that ashram as a totally different person... i can only highly recommend to do this package!!!!! I am sooo thankful to have decided on this journey... it was lifechanging for me

Vrinda school is a place where you will learn how to live according to the Yoga rules. Classes are intense and challenging, as the TTC should be. The school is situated in a beautiful south cliff of Varkala, 3 min walk from to the beach. They will provide you with delicious vegetarian/ayurvedic food. It’s very easy to find more proteins and meat in the neighborhood if needed. All the teachers are equipped with abundant knowledge and experience. Dr. Malathi is an extraordinary women showing that Yoga is her passion and life style. I can honestly recommend this course to everyone.

Very Knowledgeable instructors

Professionality in everything.

They change my Life for 4 weeks.

They make the maximum in every contest like Yoga class, accomodation ,food, pholosofy-mantra and chanting class, for give you all the best. Its a really indian yoga school ,i think the onlyone in Varkala.

I raccomand It for beginner like me and Expert yogi.

The owner are autentic people.

I Always Remember them ,for all my Life.

Thank you.

I like the teachers and the way how they teach Yoga philosophy and the practice.

The different styles of yoga allow you to understand which one is best for you.

I liked the whole program and especially the theory class, I learned so much about the indian philosophy. Everybody should know this, it would change the world in a positive way!

I'm on my way back after the one month TTC in febrary 2024 at Vrinda school of yoga.

I came without any expectations, just opened for the experience, but that was better than all I could imagine.

I already had experience with yoga as I did a 200hr TTC in Spain already but I wanted to come back to the practice after a long break, and deepen my understanding on all the aspects of yoga which are not only asanas.

First, the accomodations are very clean and welcoming. The food was made with dedication, it was very tasty and in abundancy. Obviously the food traditions are different than in europe. Personnaly I loved it. We had fresh food and proteins everydays.

I enjoyed the asanas practices. At the beggining I was a bit scared because we were a lot of people but actually they divided the group in two and I could enjoy the class and deepen my practice. Dr Malathi is one of the teatchers but the two others were also amazing, each one with his own approach of yoga , with a strong spriritual relationship with it, which opened my visions of the practice.

Then, the theory classes were more than interesting, I learned a lot, I feel that I touched the traditional perspective of yoga as a science and way of life. Dr Malathi talks about it with passion, pedagogy and patience.

The meditations and mantras workshops were powerfull, I feel the effect on my mind. I came quite anxious and this experienc helps me to calm down and gave me the tools to bring roots and calm on my dayly life.

Lo que me gustó fueron las clases de yoga, las clases teóricas, el programa de yoga en general y el conocer a personas de diferentes partes del mundo. La celebración de cierre es mágica e increíble. La comida es muy buena.

I chose this school because I wanted a beautiful, educational, challenging, safe, fun & happy experience when doing my Yoga Teacher Training & I got that plus a million billion times more. The morning Hatha sessions are gorgeous, I find the classes super interesting & informative (on the rooftop in the breeze, surrounded by palm trees - what a classroom!) the afternoon Ashtanga sessions gives me the perfect mix of challenge & development I was seeking and the evening chanting & meditations have really helped my practice (I always struggled). Every member of staff here are beyond friendly & helpful, they work around the clock to help us with anything & this is the first place I felt safe since landing & travelling on my own & being ripped off multiple times. Our room is super sweet & it’s even cleaned daily - definitely a step up from what I was expecting from an ashram. The fans keep it cool enough that we sleep all night no problem, and the school itself is a 5 minute stroll to one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever seen, which makes your time here feel like an actual holiday, not just training/learning/studying. I don’t eat a lot of pulses at home & was nervous about the food but I have honestly loved it here - 3 healthy tasty meals cooked daily with fresh fruit & veggies, and always more than enough for us that want 2nds. It’s helpful to know to bring your swimsuit, towel, sheet for sleeping under & own toiletries.

The instruction was very good, facilities too, nothing to fault.

The yogaschool is in a relax part of town, yet is is close to the beach and shops. The rooftop I am really going to miss. The classes are held there and sometimes the birds pay us a visit during class. The rooms were decent including bathroom and the were being cleaned during our stay. Best value for money I would say!

The teaching of the teachers and the treatment of the same sujith, malathi..., you can see that they like their work, teaching and are totally prepared for it. Thank you in advance, great teaching I took... and I was lucky enough to find a human group of colleagues which in the end we created a great family, nice experience!

The entire experience was great. The classes and teachers were very good, the school is very close to the beach and we learned so much! I very much liked that we all got to teach a 90 min yoga class to fellow students, which was great practice. The food follows a yogic diet which I really liked, because it helped to give us an overall healthy experience. I would also recommend the Ayurvedic massages, they are very effective! The accommodation is basic, but clean and safe. If you’re looking for a luxurious experience this is not for you, but if you’re looking for an excellent and authentic yoga school for a very good price I warmly recommend!

Malathi and Praveen are such beautiful people with big hearts and so much care you feel like family straight away. Malathis storytelling was a great tool for learning the history of yoga. She is a great teacher and I will definitely be back for more 🧘‍♀️ thanks a million 🙏

Les cours de yoga dans la pure tradition indienne, une alimentation saine, un rythme de vie en harmonie avec celui du soleil, la proximité de l'océan, une sortie/visite des environs, un petit groupe soudé, des échanges joyeux...

Malathi and Praveen are super nice. It almost felt like a little family! The training is intense but I think that’s just the deal of doing a YTT. The location is amazing and everything was clean and new. The food was simple but definitely optimal for yoga and for a good body feeling. The focus is health and not taste! :) But it was still delicious. Also in our free time Malathi and Praveen did activities with our whole group if we wanted to and they had time which created even more of a group feeling :) The beach is a few minutes walking away also a super nice cafe with view on the beach and nice coffee which was our daily routine to go there. All in all I had an amazing time!

The course was amazing, I learned a lot of things. The teachers were really nice. Always was super interesting to listen to Malathi, she have a lot of knowledge. She was also telling us about the local tradition and stories.

I really enjoyed the routine that we had. The quality of the yoga classes was really good. The food was simple Ayurvedic and healthy food, super tasty, fresh and satisfied.

Our room was super comfortable and clean.

Praveen was really helpful and good manager, really fun and pending for our necessity.

We did an amazing roadtrip around the natural attractions of the area, was super fun and magic, to share the moment all together . We feel like a family all the time.

I highly recommend this course. For me was the beginning of this path, but after this 200 hs, I'm looking forward for the next one with them.

Thank you so much for this incredible experience, for all the learning and grounded that you bring to my life. Hope I will see you soon. Big hug yogui family!!

I spent 28 days in this school

Great atmosphere very clean

The instructor was great, he gave me a lot of knowledge, I highly recommend

Namaste

To be at vrinda, was to be at home from the first day. Praveen makes sure that everything is going smoothly, and that all our needs are covered. Cheeche cooks wonderful tasty food, following a simple healthy ( specially for yoga practice), diet.

Also Praveen, the owner, surpraised us with some delicious dishes!

Nelson, smiley man who’s always around to make us feel safe.

Sana, who taught us hatha in the morning, was very good; and lastly, Dr. Malathi, who is just a wise kind talented person, devoted for her job and students. She gave us the theory classes, the ashtanga, evening meditations, etc. and moreover she make us feel at home, loved.

Not to forget, that the school is 2min from the beach, with fancy cafes around, the village is beautiful, easy-going vibe, and safe at all times.

Malathi and Praveen also give excellent massages, to help your body keep up with the yoga sessions!

This month it has been such a beautiful experience to learn the truly origin of yoga next to Malathi, our main teacher, she is a really beautiful soul that treact us will so much love and carefully. The experience is a inmersion of yoga with 4h of yoga daily yoga practice (hatha & ashtnga) and 3h pf theory. Its quite itense as we only have sunday off and its also a big opportunity to work in yourself and heal inner blocks. This is a yoga teacher training but i had many people in my group that actually didnt want to teach but to know deeper the yoga practice and they really enjoyed also the experience. For me, with the idea of teach it has been so helpful and i left feeling ready to share all what i learned.

So yes, i suggest from my heart this lovely place to all the people that want to learn and live the inmersion of yoga. I don’t suggest it to people that are on holidays and want to do “some yoga” that’s what no about it .

Plus they just change the place and the new school is really beautiful in a quite area with no trafic. 5 min from a temple and 10 min from the beach.

Thank you Malathi you are amazing!

J'ai déjà effectué plusieurs TTC au Nepal et à Rishikesh, selon moi Malathi est la meilleure professeur de Yoga que j'ai eu en Inde. Ses cours sont très clairs et sa pédagogie est très bien faite.

Je recommande vivement cette école de Yoga, j'y suis allé avec un budget serré et j'ai eu la meilleure expérience.

First of all I want to thank Malathi and Praveen for their warmness, hospitality and care!

There were different opinions about accommodation but for me it was better than I expected. It's a humble yogic place in a jungle and just a few steps from a magical Papanasam beach. Also there is few very old temples and one of them is one of the rarest type in India.

The food was simple yogic and plentiful. However, it was not always my type of food but there is plenty all kind of restaurants nearby to add...

About TTC, I wasn't the beginner thus Hatha classes were too easy for me and Hatha teacher didn't adapt his class to the required levels. It felt more like a class, not TTC. However, Ashtanga and Yoga philosophy classes were provided by Dr. Malathi and it was amazing experience because she enjoys so much teaching!!! Malathi is not only great, skillful teacher but also a wonderful person and amazing medical doctor! She always care about everyone and ready to help with all kind of ailments.

Highly recommend this school and I would definitely come back for one more unrepeatable experience and to hear Malathi's stories about Hindu Gods!!!!!!

Simple food and accommodation but wonderful people, Malathi is great and the area is very nice too

authentic teachings

The outstanding teachers, who shared their for years acquired knowledge in a loving, carefully and patiently way. The location, meters away from a beautiful beach and from 3 temples. The place had everything that one needs for a teaching training, simple but sufficient. The bed was comfortable and the rooms were being cleaned every week. The food was perfect to help the body and the mind sync with the daily practice.

Malathi and Praveen, who are both doctors as well, supported and helped us at all levels, physically, medically and emotionally.

All in all, at Vrinda School of Yoga you will be in the best hands if you plan to do a teacher training in Kerala.

Unforgettable. Thank you!!

Hey! This was one of the best and most interesting months of my life!

Thank you all, each one of you holds a special place in my heart - it was a so special gathering!

Malathi, you are a treasure and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Thank you for the courage that gave us to continue. Spreading the yoga philosophy around seems to be a great cause to exist and naturally be. Each one holds a little stone to make this world better. So, thanks again for everything. Together with Praveen you make such a powerful team!

Finally, great respect to Sanathananan - a teacher of high level and knowledge.

Farewell guys, we'll meet again on those crossroads of life for sure!

Cu on the road!

Keep rockin' keep rollin' ;)

I learnt so much on the 200 hour teacher training and would love to return to do the 300 hour training with Malathi. Varkarla is a very relaxed place and everyone exceptionally friendly. I look forward to returning 🪷

Dr Malathi and Dr Sana are both excellent instructors. They are both very patient and encouraging as teachers. Thank you both so much for pushing me to work harder, improve my flexibility and making me believe in myself :) I have learnt so much from you.

Also special thanks to Praveen who is the Director of this school. He is an excellent organizer and always takes your feedback to improve. He also offers a variety of ayurvedic treatment options and is deeply knowledgeable about ayurvedic practices.

The admin and support staff are very friendly and helpful and make your stay very pleasant. Thank you all for this experience.

This experience provided great care for essentials of yoga learning: 4 hours of yoga asana instruction from 2 experienced teachers, 3 hours of theory/philosophy, and 3 sattvic meals (meals that contribute to health and calm and clarity in the body and mind) 6 days a week. A mature and caring team with deep yogic and Ayurvedic knowledge and practice, in terms of food, herbal medicine, asana practice, chanting and meditation, and massage. Dr. Malathi as our lead instructor of Ashtanga Vinyasa as well as theory/philosophy, Sanath teaching us Hatha, and Praveen overseeing meal preparation, logistics, and providing many of the massages that seemed to reach through a few lifetimes of damage my body was holding... it was a team that provided great care. I feel prepared to practice yoga in deeper ways than before, and I feel ready to share both philosophy and asana practice with others. I liked the basic living space that held our rooms, the yoga shala, a dining area, and some community spaces for connecting with each other or with loved ones far away (the wifi usually worked)... in a good location about 5 minutes' walk from a beautiful beach, 10-15 minutes' walk to the North Cliff, and a few minutes in the other direction to temples and simpler eating places (at about 1/10 the price of the clifftop tourist spots). I experienced a lot of benefit in these 4 weeks, and I'm sure that benefit will continue to unfold in new ways as I continue practicing. Thank you!

Malathi is such an amazing teacher and such a beautiful soul ❤️ I feel so lucky that I could have her as my instructor. I will surly come back for the 300h training also.

I have done the 200 YT at Vrinda School of Yoga and it has been a dream come true!

An intense month with high quality content, learning the origins of yoga, history, philosophy and its practical bases from the hand of great professionals like Malathi.

I have felt at home, they have taken care of me, fed me very well so that I had energy every day and never felt tired. I have been able to enjoy real Ayurvedic treatments that have made me feel great and I have created a new family in India.

The founder, Praveen, is a fantastic person who goes out of his way for the well-being of the practitioners and makes them feel like members of his family.

I would definitely recommend this experience!

Vrinda school of yoga largely exceeded my expectations! Everything in the month I have spend there has been perfect. The accomodation is airy, clean and conveniently located less than 5mins walk from an amazing beach. The food although simple is tasty and super healthy, carefully calibrated to support the intense practice. Classes (both yoga practices and theory lessons) are interesting, challenging but accessible, fascinating and delivered in a never boring way by the fantastic dr. Malathi. Praveen is a great manager able to make everything run smoothly but also to make you feel like at home from day one. I really couldn't be happier with Vrinda and can't wait to come back for the 300hrs training. Thank you for everything Malathi and Praveen!!

Malathi ist eine tolle Lehrerin und eine wundervolle geduldige Persönlichkeit. Sie vermittelt in ihrem Theorieunterricht und ihren Lebensstil die Philosophie des Yoga und somit eine gesunde Lebensweise, da Yoga nicht nur Asanas praktizieren bedeutet. Der praktische Anteil ist anstrengend und schweisstreibend, macht aber viel spass.

Das Team im akshay resort ist immer hilfsbereit und freundlich. Auch die Unternehmungen mit Malathi und Praveen sind lustig.

Gut hat mir auch die Nähe zum Strand gefallen und die Entfernung zum Trubel am Nordcliff. Bald wird die Schule umziehen, was bedeutet, dass es etwas weiter zum Meer, dafür noch ruhiger wird.

Estoy contenta de haber realizado mis 200 horas allí, Malathi es un amor se nota que lo hace con pasión, Sana también me gustó mucho como instructor y con Praveen también estoy encantada.

No solo por como son como instructores, son maravillosas personas yo lo agradezco mucho al ser mi primera vez viajando a India. Encontrarte con buenas personas y en las que puedes confiar me ha ayudado a sentirme super cómoda.

Yo pedí una habitacion individual y es sencilla pero tiene todo lo que necesitas.

La comida también estaba buena y no era muy picante algo que me preocupaba porque no me gusta nada😅 Sencilla y ligera igualmente pero ideal para obtener energía y poder hacer las practicas de yoga.

La zona es maravillosa esta super cerca de la playa, hay supermercados cerca y también queda cerca la zona turistic en el cliff para ir a pasear, comprar o comer los domingos.

Die 28Tage vergingen wie im Flug. Tolle liebevolle Atmosphäre mit top Qualität an Yoga-Ausbildung. Absolut stimmiges Konzept mit Yoga-Praxis, Ernährung, Theorie etc. Preis Leistung perfekt.

I went to the retreat without a lot of yoga experience, but they constructed the lessons in a way that really started from the base and they observed at what level every individual was. So wherever you are in your yoga journey, I would recommend this yoga teacher trainer, for beginners but also if you are a lot more advanced you will be challenged and are able to learn a lot! Everyday there is a theory class given by Malathi who has been the best teacher I have ever had, I could listen to her stories endlessly, and the theory also includes the history of yoga, and an overal understanding of yoga which thought me a lot. I also got Ayurvedic massages from Praveen who incredibly experienced and I would recommend to anyone I know! The owners Malathi and Praveen are open any questions 24/7 and are such incredible people, they have a love and passion for their profession and made the place feel like a 2nd home. The food is minimalistic but with a purpose, as is taught to us in theory class about yogic food, despite it being minimalistic it was really tasteful! They don’t charge a lot for the experience that you’ll have, I would really recommend this yoga teacher and would love to come back for the 300 hour teacher training myself! All my love, Ster

Malathi is the best teacher that you can imagine. She has so much experience and wisdom and is a lovely soul. The classes were interesting and challenging. The food was minimalistic, but tasty and most importantly healthy! The location of the school in perfect! Right at the beach and a lot of cheap and good restaurant right next door. If you want something luxery, then i would not recommend it. But if you're sufficient, then I doubt that you find a teacher training so high in quality and so low in price at the same time!

Dr Malathi ist eine großartige Leherin und ein ebenso liebenswürdiger Mensch!

Dr Malathi has great knowledge in Ayurvedic and yoga but she is also a very good pedagogue. Learned a lot during these 4 weeks, enjoyed the nice atmosphere in Varkala (location closed to the beach, local people very friendly), the small group from around the world and the kindness of all the people that were working for our comfort .

The course is designed and taught in a way that supports curiosity and pushing one's limits while also respecting personal boundaries. Dr Malathi is a very intuitive and knowledgeable person who led the course with grace. learning from her was a please. Sanathananan, the hatha teacher was also a wonderful teacher; nonjudgmental and kind. The course sticks to the roots of yoga which is a humbling experience and creates a confidence in ones knowledge and practice. It was truly wonderful and life-changing. It connected me incredibly deeper to my practice and interest in yogic philosophy. Many elements of the philosophy were touched upon.

I have just finished my YTT200 with Vrinda School of Yoga and had an unforgettable experience. First, the location is close to the beach and not overly saturated by tourists. This gives the environment a real local and community feel. The accommodation was better than expected. I was personally expecting something a lot more basic, but you have good sized rooms, good communal spaces, and the shala was perfect for our group of 11. The teaching was fantastic. Dr Malathi is a kind, compassionate, warming and genuine soul who will push you to achieve more than you can imagine for yourself. She is an expert in her field and this is very clear when you work with her. I was particularly pleased that the course was connected to the real roots of yoga. As somebody who has studied the philosophical roots of the practice previously, I was glad to explore the religious foundations of the practice as well as the practical aspects concerned with realisation. The process felt authentic and real. Vrinda School will not try to give you all the answers, but it will give you the foundations to deepen your journey and guide your students effectively on theirs. That said, be prepared to relearn what you think you know about yoga. The most challenging aspect coming from the west is undoing the habits learned from casual teachers and YouTube videos. They do not prepare you for the necessary discomfort required to go deeper in the practice. Vrinda School is a great place transform this relationship.

My experience at Vrinda School of Yoga was incredible. All the aspects of Yoga were emphasized equally and the teaching of the whole philosophy seemed so pure to me. Malathi is an extraordinary personality radiating peace, mindfulness and humor. I was welcomed very warmly by Malathi and Praveen, they really do well in creating a safe and supportive environment. The food was very basic though always of a good quality and taste. The hotel staff were also some of the friendliest people I ever met.

So, thank you for teaching us the essence of Yoga, bringing so much joy in the world and encouraging an open mind.

Mrs. Dr. Malathi is a very good teacher. Food was very good and accomodations was perfekt, so I was very happy all the time.

Best regards,

George

Der Unterricht war aber sehr gut gestaltet und es hat immer Spaß gemacht. Man hat viel gelernt.

Alle waren immer freundlich und hilfsbereit, es gab für jedes Problem eine Lösung.

Auch medizinisch war man gut betreut.

Der Strand war sehr nahe und man kam sehr schnell und einfach in die Stadt zu den Geschäften und Restaurants der Einheimischen oder an die Varkala cliff zu den Touri Shops und sehr guten günstigen Touri Restaurants. Also für jeden etwas dabei. Wunderschöner Ort, absolut sehenswert. Auch die Schule kann ich jedem nur weiterempfehlen.

The quality of teaching is good, the traditional Indian way that you wouldn't get in the west. Doctor Malathi's knowledge is great, either on theory sessions that leading & guiding on the mat, she also a graduate in Ayurvedic medicine. Sana the other instructor has a lot of experience and is good at what he does. Praveen the director is good with the Ayurvedic treatment and hot oil intense massage! It is a very helpful person and always available in case an issue comes up. The food is vegan Ayurvedic cuisine, perfect for the TTC.

Excellent school and the best choice for teacher training! I truly fell in love with this place and can highly recommend it in every sense!! Vrinda school helps you to really dive into the traditional yoga practices in the most welcoming surrounding and guidance possible. The location is perfect both, close to the beach and nature. The school provides perfect service and the manager Praveen always helped with everything!!Nice accommodation, very clean and equipped, and soooooo good healthy foods, all plant-based and fresh!!! The yoga instructor Dr. Malathi is the most beautiful soul who incorporated practice, philosophy, and tradition in the best way possible!I am truly grateful to have learned yoga teaching from her, it was unique. The teaching was easily comprehensible and they always explained everything well. I had the best time at vrinda school and learned incredibly much that I will never forget in my entire life about yoga and a healthier, loving living style and it definetly inspired me to continue with yoga and spread its message! I can highly recommend you to do the same because this school really shows that it's not about commercials or money in a school but about the actual practice of yoga and sharing knowledge! To conclude, Vrinda school of yoga really turned out as the best choice for me and I am sooo gratefull for this experience! I could not have felt more supported by the teachers and guided on my yoga journey!

Lovely place. Great teachers, great yogic food; delicious chapatis for sure! Isn’t it ;)? Thank you both Praveen and Dr Malathi for their outstanding work in time of crisis. Take care both of you.

Vrindra yoga school was much more than a yoga school, from the beginning it felt like one big family thanks to Dr Malathi & Dr Praveen who made us feel so welcome and cared for! Where do I start on what I liked? I loved the location was so beautiful and peaceful. A massive thank you to Dr Malathi for her amazing teaching skills I thoroughly enjoyed her style of teaching I feel like I learnt so much her knowledge is fantastic! I really liked my accomadtion is was in a guest house close by only 2 min walk to the shala, it was a lovely room nice and clean and a great bathroom! The food was very good as a vegan this suited me very well! Need to give Praveen a big thank you nothing was too much trouble for him and made sure everything ran smoothly even when things got difficult with all the coronvirus troubles! I got so much from this amazing course and from these amazing people, for me it was a life changing experience in so many ways, personally, spiritually, emotionally. This course helped me to really find the discipline I needed for my own practice & to feel confident with all the knowledge & skills I learnt at Vrinda to become the yoga teacher I always wanted to be, authentic & traditional.Thank you Vrinda!

All the teacher are great and have a lot of knowlege. Super friendly and they help you with all your Questions!

Even in the hard times of the CoronaCrisis they did all they can to support their students!

I would come back every time!

Thanks to Malathi Praveen and her team I had an amazing experience at Vrinda School of Yoga in Varkala. Everyone was lovely and caring and provided us with great knowledge throughout the weeks. The teaching was interesting and fitted to everyones individual needs. One could tell that the school is run with a lot of heart and passion. The food has been amazing and also the housing was in great condition. Would always come back and strongly recommend it to everyone!!

I loved every single day. The class structure, the teachers and the group of people who where brought together was just amazing.

Thank you for everything. I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon.

Love, Priya

Best place to experience the history, authentic Indian traditions and practice of yoga. Food was very healthy. Attended when the coronavirus hit the world stage and the teachers and director were very helpful, accommodating and caring.

I'm so satisfied, that I come to this course. The teachers are wonderful. Thank you to share all your knowledge with us. The school was a place full of love, discipline and understanding.

The teachers are professional and knowledgeable, teaching the authentic yoga. They give clear instructions and support you all the way through.

Vrinda School is bright, beautiful and clean, it really feels like home.

It is located few minutes from the beautiful beach ( absolutely favourite! ) and close to the restaurants, shops and viewpoints. Varkala is a little paradise and I could have not chosen a better place to obtain my teaching certificate.

It was a perfect experience.

From the minute I decided to go to India for my yoga teacher training to the time I left, Vrinda school of yoga was amazing. The communication from the very beginning was a pleasant reassurance of the professionalism and care this team prides themselves on and throughout my stay they were always urgent to my needs and the needs of others. The yoga training was thoroughly thought-out and was scheduled appropriately in order for our learning to be seamless and help us stay engaged. The location of this facility is remarkable, the beach is only a few short minutes away by foot and is spectacular! The local residents are super friendly and all of the amenities you might want to explore are inexpensive and are of high quality. I give Vrinda two huge thumbs up and I have already recommended then to some of my friends.

Pratiquer le yoga, matin et après midi, dans une progression constante a été pour moi très révélateur.

The yoga hall & garden/dining space is beautiful and so relaxing. Teachers Dr Malathi and Sana are real characters, such special souls and so knowledgable. You can tell they love what they do. Accomodation is either in the school building or 2 min walk, I was on one building 2 minutes walk away and the owner there was really nice and helpful. The food was soooo good I’m really gonna miss it.

Everything makes for such a great environment to learn and to be yourself. Big thank you to Praveen for organizing everything so well. It was also nice to sometimes have a break from studies with the day trip, temple visit, cooking class, massage. The school is also really close to plenty of cafe/restaurants which is nice for a different environment to study or go in the weekend.

Our group was of course as well a bunch of beautiful souls, so much love..

I can really say I truly enjoyed everything at Vrinda. I would do it all again if i could!<3

The whole atmosphere was so loving so CARING so polite and professionale at the same time. LOVED the HATHA CLASSES IN THE morning they really started You to be in the Flow the whole day Dr. Malathi taught US with such passione and knowlege and love.. She touched everyonceS heart and gave a very great gift to US called YOGA.

Shanna explained the world and its nature in one Hand so lovely so true so SIMPLE YOGA IS FREEDOM AND ETERNAL Peace

TO make this all work of course someone like Praveen connects everything.

Namaste to ALL

NOW KEEP ON PRACTICE

Recomendable 100%! Gran equipo de profesionales maravillosos! Lo cierto , es que al principio de viaje tuvimos problemas con la visa india y en todo momento tuvimos apoyo por parte de la escuela , nos hicieron hasta una justificación oficial de que íbamos a venir a esta escuela para hacer yoga y al final lo solucionamos todo gracias a su fantástica ayuda. La Dr. Malathi es una mujer increíble , fuerte , dulce , amable y bondadosa ; explica todo con mucho cariño y mucha atención en todos los detalles; da igual tu nivel en yoga , ella te ayudará desde 0. Yo al principio me sentía insegura y he acabado encantada. El profesor de filosofia y hatha Sanah también es una persona maravillosa, inteligente y divertido además lleno de sabiduría. Praveen , es el que organiza y te ayudará en lo que necesites SIEMPRE , un amor de persona. Por otro lado , la comida muy rica y variada , la cocinera es muy dulce y puedes repetir sin problema. Todo perfecto , clases teóricas & prácticas , alojamiento, comida , el trato ... volveré a hacer las 300 horas sin duda. Me voy llena de conocimientos , más flexible y con una buena disciplina para mi día a día , un verdadero placer .

The teachers are really qualified

All the program was really good

The location is perfect

Super enseignement de qualité, très complet, l'équipe pédagogique est très qualifié et à l'écoute.

Le studio de yoga est très agréable et confortable.

L'alimentation est préparer avec amour, superbes plats traditionnels.

L'école est localiser sur Varkala sud Cliff, superbe plage et quelques super restaurants à proximités.

This course was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t have asked for a more magical experience in learning yoga.

The place was so beautiful, an abundant gorgeous yoga school set in a picturesque garden and practicing yoga every day amongst the trees with the bird songs was just divine.

The teachers - Malathi is a wonderful woman, filled to the brim with rich deep wisdom and knowledge which she shares freely and readily. Her classes are diverse and super informative and I feel so grateful to have learnt so much over the past month.

Sanathanan is also a very wise and special teacher. His teachings are profound and his classes are well paced and completely nourishing.

Praveen is also an amazing human, who shared his wisdom and space with us so fully and beautifully and was always around to help out anyone in need.

This course is really such a beautiful experience, I feel nourished from the inside out and I have grown so much over this month and learnt incredible amounts of knowledge from these wise wonderful teachers

Everything was so amazing, I highly highly recommend.

I liked especially the focus on the basics of Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa and teaching yoga as a traditional Indian philosophy. Sanata and Malathi have been excellent teachers.

It was the more completed way to learn yoga. First because you are in the best location by the sea in the center of Ayurveda. But second you discover your self learning from the best teacher, doctor Malathi. Who is graduated in medicine and have always answer for all your problems. But most of that, she is a Indian woman, who really practice what she teach, compasive and always smiling. I can't say nothing but, I will go to visit again. I loveee all from this beautiful Familiar School ❤️❤️💜💛 thanks!!

The nearby homestay Athira gardens was simple yet comfortable. The hosts were kind. The location was near the beach. The morning Hatha teacher was wonderful.

This school was everything i hoped for and more. Being from an indian heritage myself, it was really important for me to find a school that taught the ancient roots of yoga and approached it from an eastern mentality not a westernized version of a workout. This was so well versed in philosphy, spirituality, wellness and health. Truly enforcing the mind, body and soul connection of yoga. The teachers, Dr. Malathi and Sanathananan were phenomenal and it was obvious they practice what they preach. The ayurvedic massages by Dr. Praveen were also a bonus and welcomed during the extensive yoga practices. The food was satvik and perfect for keeping our minds and bodies in detoxification, i appreciated the sinplicity. We had an intimate group of 11 pps so it was very ands on. I had friends at other bigger more expensive schools and Vrinda exceeded all of their teachings and experiences. It was full of love, knowledge, self awareness and meditation. I preferred that the location was on the south cliff as the temple and beach were 5mins walking distance and kept the peaceful energy of our teachings instead of being surrounded by partying. However if onne desired the north cliff was an easy 15min walk or 8min cab ride away. Truly feel blessed to have been certified by this school, would highly recommend it to anyone. The value is phenomenal. Left the place feeling like family as they created a loving, open atmosphere and thank the kindness of Dr. Malathi, Dr. Parveen, Sana, and Chichi.

This 30 days of training were so transformative. Surrounded by palms trees and so lovely varkala people, staying in a very nice house, amazing classmates, and the teachers so prepared, professional, imbued in yogic lifestyle since very young.

Doctor MALATHI always complement Yogic teachings with ayurvedic teachings, giving the classes an added value, very pertinent for a yoga instructor.

I had an amazing time and life chancing experience at Vrinda yoga school in Varkala. I can higly recomend this yoga school to anyone! 🙏

I learned so much in 28 days, about yoga, meditation and also about myself. The school have a very nice atmosphere, the garden around the school is beautiful and it is close to the beach, perfect location. The food was delicious and very healthy. We were students from all over the world and it was fun to take on the Journey together as becoming yoga teachers.

Dr Malathi and Dr. Praveen, thank you so much for this time! 🙏❤️ You are the best! Wish you all good luck in future.

La qualités des cours pratiques hatha et asthanga vinyasa. Le sérieux et le professionnalisme en générale. La prévenance de Malathi, sa rigueur et sa gentillesse. Elle est à l ecoute et bienveillante.

Malathi is a wonderful teacher, she is so passionate and extremely thorough in her teaching methods. She makes yoga teachers of everyone!

Sanathananan was such a joy to learn from, he is wise and numerous and an extremely good yoga instructor.

I’ve learned how to be a yoga teacher, and how to be a better person.

Malathi was one of the best teachers I’ve ever met. She constantly amazed me by the extensive knowledge she has about yoga and yoga philosophy. She also genuinely cares about each one of student. I have never regretted that I made a choice to come to Vrinda to learn yoga even though I don’t intend to become a professional yoga teacher. It was one of the best money I’ve spent in my life. Trust me, you will learn a lot, not just about yoga, but also about life and yourself ❤️ Thank you, Malathi & Praveen for all the lovely cares. Lots of love from Sunhee(South Korea)

Die Vrinda School of Yoga ist im Vergleich mit anderen Schulen in Varkala die preiswerteste Schule. Die Betreuung ist außergewöhnlich und sehr, sehr herzlich: Malathi und Praveen sind jederzeit ansprechbar und kümmern sich mit besonders viel Sorgfalt und Liebe! Ich kann dieses Schule wirklich jedem empfehlen! Das Essen war sehr, sehr gut! Der Essensplan ist mit Sorgfalt ausgewählt (vegan)! Die Vrinda School of Yoga könnte mit Leichtigkeit das Doppelte an Geld verlangen für das was die Studenten dort erhalten.

Varkala is een prachtige plek om een maand lang tot rust te komen en je te verdiepen in de yoga en de Indiase cultuur. Malathi is zeker de beste teacher die je je kan wensen voor een yoga opleiding en geeft veel individuele aandacht en les op een leuke, spirituele maar ook nuchtere wijze. Deze 4 weken waren een spirituele, fysieke maar ook mentale beproeving die ik 100% aan kan raden.

2 praktische puntjes:

De locatie en accommodatie zijn vrij simpel (verwacht geen luxe retreat plek) wat voor mij helemaal prima was, omdat je gedurende deze weken vol kon focussen op de yoga opleiding en daardoor een simpele omgeving juist wel kon omarmen.

Desalniettemin kan ik Vrinda zeker aanraden voor het volgen van een YTT!

Les cours bien structurés, intéressants, la culture apportée, l'environnement, l'impression d'évoluer au sein d'une grande famille. Praveen, Malathi, Santhanan sont très engagés voire impliqués dans leur mission. La chaleur humaine y règne. J'y ai trouvé la sérénité que je cherchais ainsi que l'enrichissement personnel.

Je recommande vivement

My body has changed cleary this month. I achieved losing 3 kilos and balancing my body shape especially shoulder line. It's clear that the combination of Yoga & Ayurvedic massages works. I guess the veg healthy food also suits me! It was a really fruitful time!

嬉しいことに3キロ痩せちゃいいました！肩のラインも変わり大満足です！基本的にクラスは英語ですが日本語サポートもありで、安心でした！

Un grand merci au Dr Malathi qui est une excellente enseignante qui met à notre service toutes ses connaissances.

J'ai eu également la bonne surprise de faire une cure de rajeunissement.

A mon retour mon voisin m'a dit qu'as-tu fait on dirait que tu as 10 ans de moins. Aussi, je remercie de tout mon coeur le Dr Praveen qui a pris soin de moi et m'a permis de réaliser une étonnante cure de désintoxication.

Au plaisir de revoir "ma famille indienne" dans un futur que j'espère proche.

We were a small group and we have learnt a lot from each other. The food was really yogifood, all natural, organic and healthy.

Dr Malathi and Praveen did really a good job.

I expected a lot from my retreat and it went well beyond my expectation. I loved my retreat (did the yoga TTC 200hrs and the 21 days Ayurvedic treatment) Vrinda School of yoga offers an authentic experience, deeply rooted in spirituality (teaching from a Swami) and excellence of teaching (Dr. Malathi is just amazing! Thank you thank you Malathi!). The center is located in a place very strong with energy in the South of India (far away to the other yoga centers with a great local community around and I regret not having taken the time after the retreat to enjoy the area). I feel grateful to having had the opportunity to find them and have one of the most empowering journey of my life. The food is like a yogic diet which is very good for you. After a month there you feel rejuvenated, good in your skin and happy. The price is really reasonable for the experience you get (accommodation is shared and quite ascetic with sometimes shared toilets and showers). Instructors are great and they maintain a good balance between feeling good and pushing you (a special thank you Shivan for your Hatha Yoga classes!). Overall I loved it as I said and you get so much more than just a great yoga teaching (200 hours TTC) definitely will go back for the advanced class. Namaste!

Dr Malathi is a learned instructor who teaches with passion.

Mr. Praveen who manages the school along with Dr Malathi make a genuine effort to make it a fulfilling and good experience for their students. they go out of their way to assist and help students within and outside their responsibility sphere.

I recommend this school to anybody who wants to have a yoga experience in Kerala.

Da der Preis für die 4 Wochen Yogalehrerausbildung mit Unterkunft und Verpflegung mit unter 700 € eine der günstigsten war, die ich im Netz gesehen habe, hatte ich keine großen Erwartungen, wurde aber angenehm überrascht. Ich hatte das Glück, ein Zimmer für mich alleine in der Yogaschule (Ashram) zu haben und nur das Bad mit jemandem zu teilen. Es ist sehr ruhig dort und die Yogahalle auf dem Dach ist groß und schön. Der Unterricht bei Dr. Malathi war für mich prima, sie hat uns langsam mit steigendem Tempo und Schwierigkeitsgrad ans Ashtanga Vinyasa herangeführt. Die Theoriestunden hat sie sehr interessant gestaltet und es war sehr umfangreich. Es gab ein Workbook und wir wurden gut sowohl auf unsere praktische als auch auf unsere theoretische Abschlussprüfung vorbereitet. Auch wenn nicht alles ganz rund lief (die Yogaschule ist noch relativ jung), geben sich hier alle viel Mühe, den Teilnehmern gerecht zu werden, gehen auf Wünsche ein und sind sehr liebenswert. Außerdem sind sie absolut offen für konstruktive Kritik und tun ihr bestmögliches, um sich stetig zu verbessern. Wer eine preiswerte und trotzdem gute Ausbildung sucht, ist hier ganz gut aufgehoben.

Les professeurs de yoga étaient très gentille !

Varkala is an amazing place in between 2 cliffs. You have the choice of beach. You also have a great selection of restaurants and fruit juices and coconuts. The classes start at 5:30 am and go until 7:30 pm on certain days so as long as you are well versed in English, have a positive can-do attitude and are ready for something this intense, this place is for you.

The owners were very kind