14 Day 100-Hour Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin Yoga Teacher Training on Varkala Beach, India
Empowering Yoga Teacher Training India
This teacher training course invites you to learn, live, and immerse yourself in the ancient practice of yoga! With this 100-hour 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 from 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 100-hour YTTC certificate that you can use as continuous learning with Yoga Alliance USA.
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Daily Hatha and Vinyasa yoga flow under an authentic coconut rooftop yoga studio
- Daily lessons on ancient Tantric and Vedantic knowledge as well as yoga philosophy
- Anatomy for avoiding injury and resilient practice
- Local spiritual and eco-tour in nearby villages and temple
- Healthy, high-energy, vital vegan and vegetarian food
- 13 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Conference room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Outdoor shower
Come and join Shiva Rishi Yoga in their beautiful Ganesha Palace Guesthouse in the Palm Tree area. Relax on the terrace located near the tropical garden. The venue is only five minutes from the amazing Varkala Cliff and its beaches, restaurants, and boutiques.
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
This is the right course for you if you:
- Want to take a peek into what a full 200-hour 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
By practicing classical Hatha yoga with devotion, you will be able to follow any style of your choice in the future and reap spiritual, physical, and mental benefits, including from your youth to old age, across the seasons of your life. You will also be able to create sequences for expanding your yoga practice, which will remain with you for the rest of your life.
This program benefits the body and mind by removing energy blockages, balancing the chakras, and regulating energy distribution throughout the body. Yoga strengthens the body and clears the mind from the inside. You will learn Hatha Vinyasa and Hatha Shanti yoga sequences, which you can further continue to practice on your own afterwards.
Massages function as acupuncture for the nadis / nerves from the outside and balance blood circulation and the immune system.
The philosophy class is based on the ancient philosophy of yoga, Vedanta teaching, Patanjali Sutras, Shiva Sutras, Bhakti yoga, chanting, and japa mala (mantra repetition). You will receive a book of Patanjali Sutras as a gift to explore and as a support for your spiritual practices of yoga.
During the noon meditation session, you will be exploring different types of meditation techniques, such as pranayama or breathing exercises, since that is where the relaxation starts, and that is how you can unwind from stress.
Ayurveda
Food is one of the paths to optimal health, but can also bring disease. In modern living, changing lifestyles, increased stress, and improper food combinations result in ill health, weakened immunity, chronic conditions, and lack of energy and vitality. Oftentimes, if one seeks modern medicine to alleviate such problems, the problems only compound since the root of the imbalance is not addressed.
The traditional medicine path of Ayurveda offers a path forward, something that addresses imbalances at their root and treats the whole body. Ayurvedic medicine is a system of traditional medicine native to the Indian subcontinent and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine.
In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda consists of the words 'yus,' meaning longevity, and 'veda,' meaning related to knowledge or science—essentially the science of life and longevity. Evolving throughout its history, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in South Asia. The earliest literature on Indian medical practice appeared during the Vedic period in India. Over the following centuries, Ayurvedic practitioners developed a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for the treatment of various ailments and diseases.
Shiva Rishi Yoga looks forward to sharing this knowledge and practice with you at their center. Their yoga teacher, Shivaji, will provide body alignment and special attention to everyone, with care and respect.
Please note that the afternoon program and times will vary daily depending on the type of activity (excursions, massages, etc.). Thus, when there are trips planned, your afternoon schedule will start earlier than 16:30.
Sample daily schedule
Example 1
- 06:15 - 08:00 Hatha yoga practice with Shiva
- 08:10 - 09:10 Nadis, kaphalabhati, pranayama with Manjula
- 09:15 Breakfast (sattvic yoga food)
- 11:30 Alignments - standing and bending with Shiva
- 13:00 Kerala lunch (bhina ji)
- 14:30 Anatomy and Ayurveda with Dr. Anish
- 16:30 Vinyasa yoga (Shiva)
- 18:30 Dinner
- Self-study
Example 2
- 06:15 - 08:00 Hatha yoga practice with Shiva
- 08:10 - 09:10 Chakras, pranayama, with Manjula
- 09:15 Breakfast (sattvic yoga food)
- 11:30 Alignment - backbend and sequencing with Shiva
- 13:00 Kerala lunch (bhina ji)
- 14:30 - 15:30 Chakra meditation and philosophy with Yogi Akash
- 16:30 Vinyasa yoga (Shiva)
- 18:30 Dinner
- Self-study
Example 3
- 06:15 - 08:00 Hatha yoga practice with Shiva
- 08:10 - 09:10 Nadis, kaphalabhati, pranayama with Manjula
- 09:15 Breakfast (sattvic yoga food)
- 11:30 Alignment - seated positions with Shiva
- 13:00 Kerala lunch (bhina ji)
- 14:30 - 15:30 Philosophy and yoga Nidra with Yogi Ashok
- 16:30 Yoga practice - Vinyasa yoga with Shiva
- 18:30 Dinner
- Self-study
Example 4
- 06:15 - 08:00 Hatha yoga practice with Shiva
- 08:10 - 09:10 Nadis, kaphalabhati, pranayama with Manjula
- 09:15 Breakfast (sattvic)
- 11:30 Patanjali Yoga Sutra: Four paths of yoga with Shalini
- 13:00 Kerala traditional lunch (bhina ji)
- 14:30 - 15:30 Yoga Nidra and philosophy with Yogi Sam
- 16:00 Backwater trip to Golden Island
- 19:30 Dinner
- Self-study
Included excursions
Backwater trip to Golden Island
There is a possibility of this trip, so wear your swimsuit and bring a towel, water, and Santosha attitude. There will be temple puja and sunset chanting.
Instructors
Shiva
Shiva is the founder of Shiva Rishi Yoga. He is a yogi who has trained in various styles including Bihar School, Sivananda, and the teachings of Patanjali, and his sadhana (life practice) reflects one fully dedicated to the yogic way of life. By placing practice within the context of Indian culture and philosophy, Shiva's classes are an ever-deepening experience of the true tradition of yoga. Shiva says, "only when the mind is focused in its subtlest form, you can realize your true self and the ultimate aim of yoga is accomplished."
Anish
Dr. Anish is an Ayurvedic doctor (BAMS) 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.
Location
This retreat will take place in Varkala Cliff, Kerala, India. Varkala Beach is situated in southwest India on the Arabian Sea. With its backpacker vibe and various possibilities for Ayurveda, yoga, and adventure, it attracts numerous travelers of all kinds. Varkala is also a great place to relax in or take long sunset walks on the cliffs, passing through various fishermen's villages.
Food
Daily healthy sattvic breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the package.
Special menu request / information
Please notify Shiva Rishi Yoga at Varkala Cliff for any dietary restrictions and allergies beforehand.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Things to do (optional)
Other activities
You are always welcome to join the yogic community, doing Tantric pranayama techniques, mantra chanting, Tantric pujas (fire ceremony), Ayurvedic diet, and cooking classes.
- Kerala excursions (backwater tour, Katthakali performance, temple visit, etc)
- Broader India spiritual or cultural tours
Spa treatments
Ayurvedic massage and Ayurvedic health consultations and treatments by licensed Ayurvedic doctors are available for an additional fee.
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- 14 days program with six days of class and one free day per week
- Daily yoga asanas and meditation practices
- Daily teachings (yoga philosophy, anatomy classes, pranayama classes)
- Pranayama, meditation (Vipassana style), and deep relaxation yoga Nidra
- Bhakti Yoga, Bhajans
- Puja ceremonies meditation
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free airport pickup (Trivandrum Airport)
- Few sightseeing's around Varkala (i.e., boat tour and meditation on Golden Island)
- 13 nights accommodation in a private twin bedroom with bathroom and balcony
- Full vegetarian Sattvic yogi diet (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) 6 days a week
What's not included
- Airfare
- Departure taxi (possible to be arranged with additional fee)
- Additional snacks
- Additional excursions
- Massage (possible to be arranged with additional fee)
- Cooking class (possible to be arranged with additional fee)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Trivandrum International Airport
37 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at the Trivandrum International Airport (TRV). Kindly advise your flight details to Shiva Rishi Yoga, as the pick-up from the airport is included in the package. Departure taxi can be arranged, but at your expense.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% 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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