100 Hour Teacher Training Course

Overview

This teacher training course invites you to learn, live, and immerse yourself in the ancient practice of yoga! With this 100h yoga teacher training you will develop your practical skills to teach yoga as well as improve your personal practice. It provides information on Pranayama, Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga Flow, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation.

This course benefits as self-healing and body restoration and is a stepping stone towards your 200-hour and 300-hour training courses. After successful completion you will obtain a 100h YTTC certificate that you can use as continous learning with Yoga Alliance USA.

This is the right course for you, if you

Want to take a peak into what a full 200h yoga teacher training entails
Improve your personal yoga practice and take a strong, but restful vacation from your everyday life
Are already a yoga teacher and want to improve your teaching skills and deepen your knowledge

Included in this course

14 nights Accommodation in a private twin bed Room with Bathroom, and Balcony
14 Days Program with 6 Days Class and 1 Free Day per Week
Full Vegetarian Sattvic Yogi Diet (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) 6 Days a Week
Daily Yoga Asanas & Meditation Practices
Daily Teachings (Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy Classes, Pranayama Classes)
2 Ayurvedic Massages
Excursion to beach or temple
Fire Ceremony
Free Wifi & Water
Free Airport Pickup (Airport Trivandrum)
International Yoga Teacher Certificate by Yoga Alliance USA (100h - applicable for continous learning)

Spiritual Day Trips

Let's Explore the World Together

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We welcome you with great respect and love to explore Varkala and its surroundings. We regularly offer excursions to explore the many diverse landscapes of Kerala like the backwaters, hills, and hidden beaches. In this program 1-2 trips are included, depending on the weather conditions. Check out our Gallery for some impressiosn!

Daily Schedule

Timetable :
6:15 - 7:00	Pranayama
7:00 - 9:00	Asana
9:15	Breakfast & Break
11:30 - 13:00	Theory/Alignment
13:15	Lunch & Break
14:30 - 16:00	Theory
16:30 - 18:00	Asana
18:30	Dinner and Freetime

Dates and Prices

Month		Price	Availability
From	To	Private Room	Availability
2025
18 October	31 October	660 €	Register
3 November	16 November	600 €	Register
18 November	1 December	600 €	Register
3 December	16 December	600 €	Register
18 December	31 December	600 €	Register
2026
3 January	16 January	600 €	Register
18 January	31 January	600 €	Register
3 February	16 January	600 €	Register
18 February	4 March	600 €	Register
7 March	20 March	600 €	Register
22 March	4 April	600 €	Register
7 April	20 April	600 €	Register
22 April	5 May	600 €	Register
7 May	20 May	600 €	Register
22 May	4 June	600 €	Register

If you want to come with your partner or a friend we can offer you a discount if you want to share a room. Please contact us directly for more information.

Early Bird Discount

If you book 3 months in advance of your selected course date, we offer an early bird discount of 30 €

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Our Teachers

◈ Shiva

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Shiva's life is totally dedicated to yoga. He has been practicing Vinyasa and Hatha yoga for over 15 years. Trained in Sivananda Yoga Ashram, his teachings are based on Swami Satyananda, Swami Sivananda and Mark Stephens. He’s constantly deepening his knowledge trough self study and practice. By placing practice within the context of Indian culture and philosophy his classes are an ever deepening experience of the true tradition of yoga.

◈ Shalini

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Attained her MSc degree in yoga and philosophy at the University of Chennai and is currently taking her doctoral degree while teaching philosophy classes at the school. In a compassionate and dialogic teaching style, she will guide your self-understanding towards a clear realization of the yoga sutras of Patanjali, of how yoga derived from the Vedic age and how scriptures can benefit your practice.

◈ Dr Anish S Ajayan

Dr. Anish BAMS is an Ayurvedic doctor and he will teach you anatomy classes. Here you will also discuss the benefits of asanas, how to address specific problems, or what to avoid during that time. Moreover, he will introduce you to the ancient healing science of Ayurveda, which ideally complements the yogic practices.

◈ Dr Priya Anish

Dr. Priya is born in Kerala. She completed her BAMS(Ayurvedacharya) in Kerala University. She emphasizes a healthy diet and cooking by following ayurvedic rules is her passion. She believes in Ayurveda and Yoga as a good combination for complete health. She is practicing and teaching Ayurveda since nearly a decade.

◈ Kavita

Raised in a spiritually rooted family in Karnataka, Kavitha was introduced to the path of yoga and meditation early in life. Her formal journey began in 2006 with intensive practice and study in pranayama, meditation, and yogic philosophy, which she deepened through years of dedicated training in traditional ashrams. Committed to sharing this knowledge, she began teaching in Karnataka, where she successfully brought yogic wisdom to over 40 villages. Since 2015, she has continued her teaching journey in Rishikesh and, for nearly a decade, has been guiding students at various yoga schools on Varkala Cliff while traveling to share her practice more widely.

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Yoga FAQ

Answers To Questions You Were Embarrassed To Ask!

1. In what languages do you offer yoga classes?

All courses are in English, BUT we offer to our students a guide book that resume most of the theory classes and photos of Asanas to help you for your study and future teachings, so it should help you to have a better comprehension of theory classes. Also students tend to help each other’s.

2. What type of yoga are you teaching?

We focus on traditional Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Shiva has developed his own style, incorporating mantra with the breath. We follow ancient techniques based on Patanjali's philosophy. We believe that yoga is more than just bending and stretching; it is a path of total transformation, purifying negative tendencies through self-inquiry.

3. Do you teach Meditation ?

Yes, we do practice meditation and Pranayama everyday, it is also an important part of our teachings.

4. What food are you serving?

We offer 3 vegetarian meals per day, featuring traditional Kerala cuisine made with coconut oil. Our menu includes gluten-free dishes such as dosa (flatbread made with rice flour, similar to chapati) along with salads, fruits, beans, and a wide variety of vegetables,

Our food is served frehsly cooked and suitable for most diets and presented as a buffet. We do not use too many spices or chili, focusing more on herbs for flavor.

We accommodate special dietary needs and allergies, please let us know in advance!

5. I don’t speak english that well. Can I still attend the course?

All courses are in English, but we offer our students a guidebook that summarizes most of the theory classes and includes photos of asanas to assist with your studies and future teachings. This should help you gain a better understanding of the theory classes. Additionally, students tend to help each other.

6. What type of yoga are you teaching?

We focus on traditional Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Shiva has developed his own style, incorporating mantra with the breath. We follow ancient techniques based on Patanjali's philosophy. We believe that yoga is more than just bending and stretching; it is a path of total transformation, purifying negative tendencies through self-inquiry.

7. Do you teach Meditation ?

Yes, we do practice meditation and Pranayama everyday, it is also an important part of our teachings.

8. What food are you serving?

9. Do you offer a diploma recognized by Yoga Alliance ?

We are registered with YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL so you will receive a certificate after completion of the 28 days TTC. We have theory’s and practice exams. All our teachers are very qualified and they have been teachings for many years, you can check our curriculum.

10. How experienced in my yoga practice do I have to be to attend this course?

We had students who were beginners but had a strong mind. They followed through, and rested when needed during Asana class in Savasana, which is totally acceptable. However, be aware that a teacher training is very intense. You will have to practice Asanas 2 hours twice a day (morning and evening) for 6 days a week. Therefore you need to be dedicated and fit to follow this routine. Additionally you will have theroy classes, practice meditation and pranayama. All of this takes a lot of time and energy. If you are rather looking for a challenging or relaxing Yoga vacation, we recommend you to book one of our retreats instead.

11. What type of accomodation do you offer?

We offer private rooms, with a private bathroom and balcony for max 2 persons. We provide towels and sheets that are changed and washed weekly.

12. Do you have a washing machine?

No, but we can share the adress of local laundry services with you who will wash your clothes at low cost.
You also have a bucket in your room that you can use to wash your clothes by hand. By are happy to provide washing powder.

13. Do you have AC rooms?

Yes, we have 4 AC rooms available at extra cost, which depends on the length of your stay. Just ask us for the availability and we'll send you all the information.
Every room is equipped with a ceiling fan and mosquito nets.

14. Is your school far from the beaches and restaurants and stores ?

We are located at 5 m. Walking distance to beaches and store and restaurants for your convenience

15. Is it ATM machine on the cliff and can we change money ?

There is an ATM machine in Varkala town, 15 m from our School you can get there by rickshaw for low cost. Also it is possible to change money at TRAVEL AGENCIES on Varkala Cliff, 5m. Walking distance from our School.

16. What is the closest airport to your school ?

Trivandrum Airport We offer free pickup at Trivandrum airport only. We can help you to organize your departure, or travelling interest in Kerala or India with local travel agencies.

17. How Is The 300 Hour Different From The 200 Hour

Our 300h students have the opportunity to practice more teaching classes and get different study material. Furthermore, they will be trained in more detail in sequencing and will have more alignment classes with our Lead Instructor Shiva Rishi.