28 Day 200-Hour Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala
Thanima Beach Resort, Near Manthara Temple, Varkala, India - 695311
Kerala Yoga Teacher Training India
Rama School of Yoga 200-hour yoga teacher training is registered with Yoga Alliance, providing you with worldwide teaching opportunities. You will be learning 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, Sunil, & NIsha
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Highlights
- Study yoga philosophy and sutras
- Daily asana and pranayama practice
- 200-hour yoga teacher training certificate of completion
- Asana methodology and art of teaching adjustment
- Study of yoga anatomy and physiology
- 27 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
28 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 18 participants
Airport transfer available:
Trivandrum International Airport (US$24 per person)
Trivandrum International Airport (US$24 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
12:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
You will be accommodated on the basis of single or double occupancy in Rama School of Yoga or Banana Garden accommodation. It is located in Varkala, Kerala, next to the sea and beach. The beach is three minutes' walk away.
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)
- Yama (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, Art of Teaching, and 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 registered in Yoga Alliance USA E-RYT. Ramarajan is practicing yoga from childhood and he did his first teacher training in Sivananda Vedanta Ashram in Madhurai.
Sunil kumar
Mr. Sunil Kumar was born in a village called Kadampanad, Pathanamthitta in Kerala, India. After studying at the D.B College Sasthamcotta, he joined the ‘Brahmavidya Acharya’ course in 1985 at the Sivagiri Mutt Varkala. The Brahmavidya Acharya course is a seven year course conducted by the Sree Narayana Sivagiri Mutt for prospective sanyasins. Seven years they teach Yoga, Vedanta and other schools of Indian philosophy. Sunil successfully completed the Brahma vidya acharya course under the guidance’s of Swami Chitkananda, Swami Kaivalyananda, Prof.R Vasudevan Potti, Prof.G Balakrishnan Nair and
NIsha
A professional Yoga Instructor with a special expertise in the field of Hatha / Hatha Flow Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Kids Yoga, Pre-natal Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Anatomy, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra. First tried out yoga when I was 13 as a part of one of the fitness activities during my schooling. But once grown, got busy with life & career and had stopped practicing yoga. There came a time when life was ruled by stress, tensions and earning so much seemed worthless. That is when I stopped to breathe and realized I was missing on living life. I unrolled my yoga mat and got back to my self-practice.
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
- 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 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 rail head 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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