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28 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at a Beachfront in Varkala, India

Beachside Resort, Near Manthara Temple, Varkala, kerala, India - 695311

Overview

India Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala

This 200-hour yoga teacher training by Rama School of Yoga will provide you with worldwide teaching opportunities. You will be learning the traditional Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa primary series. The course will help to develop your self-practice and if you wish to go on to teach yoga. This course will guide you through the practical, philosophical, pranayama, and meditation aspects of yoga.

Meet the instructors

Ramarajan
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Highlights

Ashtanga vinyasa, Hatha yoga classes
Study yoga philosophy and sutras
Daily asana and pranayama practice
Asana methodology and art of teaching adjustment
Study of yoga anatomy and physiology
Field trip to Backwater
27 nights accommodation
Daily vegetarian meals

Skill level

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Yoga styles

28 days with instruction

Group size: Maximum of 14 participants

Airport transfer available:
Trivandrum International Airport (US$ 24 per person)

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Accommodation

Check-in Time:

12:00

Check-out Time:

12:00

Facilities

Spa
Barbeque facilities
Garden
Restaurant
Bicycle rental
Free parking
Free Wi-Fi
Laundry

You will be accommodated on the basis of single or double occupancy in Rama School of Yoga. It is located in Varkala, Kerala, next to the sea and beach. The beach is three minutes' walking distance.

Program

The syllabus

Ashtanga Vinyasa

Study of Primary series
Study of eight limbs of yoga
In-depth study of Ashtanga Vinyasa
Study of how to jump back and jump forward
Details of all the involved asanas
Learn to concentrate on energy locks (bandhas)
Ama (principles or moral code)
Niyama(personal disciplines)
Asana (yoga positions or yogic postures)
Pranayama (yogic breathing)
Patyaharaa (withdrawal of senses)
Dharana (concentration on object)
Dhyan (meditation)
Samadhi (salvation)

Hatha yoga

Sun salutation with 12 Surya namaskar and its benefits
Traditional and classical Hatha yoga
Correct alignment and adjustments
The benefits of each asana
Terminologies and Sanskrit names and the meaning of asana
Modification of asana for various ability levels
How to use props correctly

Adjustment and alignment

Learn the art of perfecting the pose and avoiding injuries with correct alignment techniques
Self-understanding
Preparatory practice
Modification of asanas according to body types
Use of props such as yoga blocks, straps, yoga wheel, yoga wedge, and sandbag
Timing and duration of each asanas as per body limitations and types
Therapeutic benefits
Basic asanas foundation
Self-awareness
Breathing techniques

Teaching methodology

Principles of observation
Demonstrations
Assisting and correcting other entity’s body
Proper alignment, benefits, and potential risks of various yoga postures and kriyas
Study of the different principles apply to different asanas
Lifestyle and ethics of a yoga teacher

Pranayam

The mechanics of breathing
Four aspects of pranayama
Introducing the practitioner to his natural breath
Abdominal breathing
Thoracic breathing
Clavicular breathing
Full yogic breath
Nadi shodhana
Bramhari
Bastrika
Kapalabhati
Sheetali and Sheetkari
Ujjayi

Babdha

Moola
Uddhyana
Jalandhara
Maha Bandha

Mudras (yoga in your hands)

Namaskar mudra
Chin mudra
Jnana mudra
Shambavi mudra
Nasikagra mudra
Bhairava mudra

Yoga philosophy

Definition of yoga
Discipline of yoga
Witnessing the essence of yoga
Five modifications of the mind
Foundations of yoga
Practice - abhyasa
Non-attachment - Vairagya
Eight limbs of yoga

The yogic diet

Food
Relationship between food and the emotions
Types of diet
Sattvic
Tamasic
Rajasic
Yoga and vegetarianism
Yogic anatomy
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
Endocrine system
Digestive system
Musculoskeletal system

Sample daily schedule (Monday to Friday)

05:30 Wake up
06:00 Hatha practice and pranayama
08:00 Breakfast
09:30 Karma yoga
10:30 Asana methodology, the art of teaching, and the science of adjustments
12:00 Yoga anatomy
13:00 Lunchtime
14:30 Philosophy class
16:15 Ashtanga Vinyasa methodology and practice
19:00 Meditation
20:15 Dinner
22:00 Lights off

Guests can check-in a day before the course start date; it is available anytime.

Instructors

Ramarajan

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Ramarajan is the founder of Rama School of Yoga. He teaches Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Hatha yoga. He is a registered yoga teacher. Ramarajan is practicing yoga since childhood and he did his first teacher training at Sivananda Vedanta Ashram in Madurai.

Retreat location

This retreat will take place in Varkala, India. Varkala is a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram District, situated in the Indian state of Kerala. It is the suburban town of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum City). It is located 50 kilometers or approximately 32 miles northwest of Thiruvananthapuram and 37 kilometers southwest of Kollam City. It is one of the most famous tourist destination of Kerala.

Varkala Beach also known as Papanasam beach is a very calm and beautiful beach with ample eateries around the beach. You need to walk a long and steep path to reach the beach. People here are generally busy sunbathing, swimming, and surfing. The view of the sunset at this beach is a must. Part of the beach is used by the Hindus to scatter the ashes of their dead relatives as it is believed that the water of the beach will purify the soul of the departed one.

Distances

Kollam City, 37 kilometers
Thiruvananthapuram, 50 kilometers

This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly

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Food

You will be served with yogic diet and vegetarian food.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water
Coffee
Tea

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Yogic

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

The following are optional activities you can enjoy during your free time.

Ayurveda treatments
Beach
Coastal walks
Swimming

What's included

3 vegetarian meals a day
27 nights accommodation
All of the yoga teacher training course
Yoga mat cotton
Studying in detail asanas, pranayama, mudras, and bandha
Studying the art of how to teach, adjustment, and alignment
Mineral water
Free Wi-Fi access

What's not included

Airport pick up (can be arranged for additional fee)
Two-weekend trips (additional cost)

How to get there

Recommended Airports

TRV

Trivandrum International Airport

39 km

Transfer available for additional US$ 24 per person

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). It caters to over 40 international and national flights and over a thousand passengers every day. Flights connect Thiruvananthapuram to many major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi (Cochin), Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. It is also connected by flight to several destinations in the Middle East. Pre-paid taxis are available from the airport to Varkala.

Arrival by bus

The state-government run KSRTC plies buses regularly from Thiruvananthapuram. Tourists coming from Kochi can board a bus to Thiruvananthapuram and get down at Attingal to catch a connecting bus to Varkala. Buses can get crowded, and the journey can get a tad tedious.

Arrival by train

Varkala lies on the rail line connecting Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam. However, all trains do not stop at the station. Thiruvananthapuram is the major railhead close to Varkala. Thiruvananthapuram is connected by rail to several Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Taxis can be hired from the railway station to Varkala.

Airport: Trivandrum International Airport Airport transfer available: Trivandrum International Airport (US$ 24 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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28 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at a Beachfront in Varkala, India

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Rama School of Yoga is located in beautiful Kerala. They specialize in 200-hour yoga teacher training in Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga.

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