Immerse yourself-in a complete 28-day, 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Nidra Yoga School in Varkala. Deepen your personal practice, learn to teach with confidence, and experience authentic yogic living by the Arabian Sea.
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This 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training is designed for sincere yoga practitioners who wish to become confident yoga teachers or deepen their understanding of traditional Hatha Yoga. Over 28 days, you will study asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, adjustment & alignment, teaching methodology, and yoga lifestyle. Our rooftop shala and peaceful garden accommodation create the ideal environment for self-transformation and learning.
The course is suitable for beginners, intermediate and advanced practitioners, and successful graduates receive an international yoga teacher certificate (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance USA.
Program Overview:
Comprehensive Yoga TTC suitable for aspiring teachers and serious practitioners.
What You Get From the Program:
• Structured daily Yoga TTC sessions (except Sunday rest)
• Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series practice
• Pranayama, meditation & Yoga Nidra
• Yoga philosophy, biomechanics, alignment & adjustments
• Individual spiritual practice sessions
• Mantra chanting & basic Sanskrit learning
• Yogic cleansing practices (Shat Karma)
• Opening fire ceremony (Havan) at the beginning of the course
• One outdoor activity, temple visit & ashram visit
• One complimentary massage
• Accommodation and 3 vegetarian meals daily
• Yoga mats and props available during the course
• Yoga TTC teacher training manual provided
• Yoga Alliance Certificate (200 Hours) awarded after successful completion
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Course is open to anyone with a sincere interest in yoga and self-development. There are no strict academic requirements. Classes are taught in English, so a basic understanding of spoken English is necessary to follow the lectures and instructions. The recommended age is between 18 and 60; please contact us directly if you are outside this range and wish to join.
Previous yoga experience is helpful but not mandatory. You will be guided step by step in safe alignment and mindful practice, so the course is suitable both for those starting their teaching journey and for practitioners wishing to refresh and refine their skills.
Traditional Hatha Yoga is the foundation of the training. You will learn standing, sitting, balancing, twisting and inverted asanas with proper sequencing, breathing awareness and mantra chanting at the beginning and end of class. The aim is to balance body and mind, build strength and flexibility, and cultivate a meditative state.
Safe alignment is essential for both self-practice and teaching. In these workshops you will study how to enter, hold and come out of postures safely, how to modify for different body types, and how to offer verbal and hands-on adjustments to support your future students without causing injury.
You will practice classical pranayama techniques such as Nadi Shodhana, Ujjayi, Bhramari, Bhastrika and Kapalabhati, along with breath awareness and bandha work. Pranayama strengthens the respiratory system, calms the mind and prepares you for meditation.
Yogic kriyas like jala neti, sutra neti, kapalabhati and basic internal cleansing practices are taught to help purify the body and remove energetic blockages, supporting deeper pranayama and meditation.
Daily mantra chanting, morning and evening prayers, and guided Yoga Nidra sessions cultivate devotion, inner silence and full-body relaxation. You will learn how sound vibrations support healing and concentration.
Hand gestures such as Jnana, Chin, Yoni and Bhairava mudra will be introduced, together with different meditation techniques including breath awareness, mantra meditation (AUM), trataka, concentration practices and silent sittings.
You will learn how to plan and structure a yoga class, create themes and sequences, demonstrate asanas, use the voice effectively, give clear instructions and hold space for a group. Supervised teaching practice with feedback builds confidence so that by the end of the training you are ready to teach complete Hatha Yoga classes.
Lectures cover the major body systems relevant to yoga (musculoskeletal, respiratory, nervous system and joints), as well as yogic concepts such as the chakra and nadi systems, prana, koshas, the paths of yoga, and essential teachings from classical texts. These sessions connect traditional wisdom with practical application on and off the mat.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 06:15 – 06:30 | Kriyas & cleansing techniques (self-practice) |
| 06:30 – 07:00 | Meditation in groups |
| 07:00 – 09:00 | Practice Pranayama & Hatha Yoga Asanas |
| 09:00 | Breakfast & short break |
| 11:30 – 13:00 | Theory classes (philosophy — anatomy / methodology) |
| 13:15 | Lunch break |
| 14:30 – 16:00 | Theory, workshops, pranayama or self-study |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Hatha Yoga Asanas — teaching practice |
| 18:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 | Evening activities — satsang, kirtan, Yoga Nidra (on selected days) |
| Month | Shared Room Fee | NonAC Private Room | AC Private Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| April — December 2025 (1, 11, 21 of each month) | $950 | $1150 | $1300 |
| January — April 2026 (1, 10/11, 21 of each month) | $950 | $1150 | $1300 |
*For men: only single occupancy is available unless you come with a partner or group to share a room.
Booking amount: Once accepted, you will pay a non-refundable but transferable deposit of —¬400 or INR 34,000 via PayPal, Wise, GooglePay or direct bank transfer. This amount is adjusted towards your total fee.
Remaining balance: Payable upon arrival at Nidra Yoga School of Yoga, Varkala by cash, debit/credit card or PayPal.
Contact Us for Exact Upcoming DatesDuring the training you will stay in a comfortable twin-bed room with private bathroom and access to a shared kitchen, all surrounded by a lush garden — only a few minutes' walk from Varkala beach and cliff restaurants.
The 28 Days 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala, Kerala offers a full month to immerse yourself-in traditional yoga practice, lifestyle and teaching skills. With supportive teachers, a small group environment and a peaceful setting by the sea, you will leave with greater clarity, strength and confidence — ready to share the gift of yoga with others.
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