11 Day 100-hour Meditation, Yin Yoga, and Vinyasa Krama Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India
Yoga Teacher Training in India
Yoga Gau is here to make your goals a reality, providing support for your growth journey. Joining the program doesn't make you just another student; you become a cherished part of an incredible yoga family. Learn multiple yoga styles and become a Hatha and Ashtanga certified yoga teacher.
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Highlights
- Certificate of completion
- Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa series
- A wide range of yoga exercises, techniques, and courses
- Daily practice of asanas and pranayama
- 6 steps of doing asana correctly
- Complementary workshops and activities
- 10 nights accommodation
- 3 vegetarian-friendly meals per day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
11 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga shala
- Yoga studio
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
You will spend your days in Varkala, where the beach, jungle, and spirit converge. The accommodations are simple yet clean and comfortable, designed to support a focused and restful experience throughout your training.
Rather than excess luxury, the space is thoughtfully arranged to provide everything you need - a serene atmosphere, fresh ocean air, and a supportive environment for yoga, meditation, and self-discovery. This simplicity aligns with the essence of yoga, allowing you to embrace a lifestyle that is grounded, mindful, and deeply connected to your practice.
- Scenic coastal setting: Varkala is a coastal town with stunning beaches and cliffs, providing a serene and picturesque environment for yoga practice and study.
- Relaxed atmosphere: Varkala is known for its safe and laid-back atmosphere, which can contribute to a more relaxed and tranquil learning experience.
- Ayurvedic wellness: Varkala is the home of Ayurveda, and participants might have opportunities to explore Ayurvedic practices alongside their yoga training.
- Cultural diversity: South India, including Varkala, offers a different cultural experience compared to the northern regions, allowing participants to explore diverse traditions and cuisines.
- Warm climate: The coastal climate in Varkala tends to be milder compared to some parts of Northern India, making it comfortable for outdoor activities and practice.
Room facilities
- Cleaning: Yoga Gau's rooms are cleaned every two days to maintain hygiene and comfort
- Comfortable accommodation: Well-ventilated rooms with natural light and fresh air
- Wi-Fi access: Stay connected with Internet
- Hot water: 24/7 hot water for showers
- Fan and air conditioning: Depending on room type, for a comfortable stay
- Storage space: Wardrobe or shelves to keep your belongings organized
- Bed and linens: Clean and comfortable bedding provided
- Filtered drinking water: Access to clean drinking water at all times
- Laundry facilities: Self-service laundry or nearby laundry services available
Program
The school, Yoga Gau, is registered with Yoga Alliance USA. Upon completing this course, you will receive an internationally recognized certification, allowing you to become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). This certification opens doors for you to teach yoga anywhere in the world.
Certifications
The course / hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Course overview
Transform yourself into your best version and embrace a life-changing journey. Elevate your yoga practice with authentic Hatha and Ashtanga, discover the secrets of the Indian culture, join a mindful community, and emerge as a certified yoga teacher.
Generally, yoga teacher training courses (YTTC) are rooted in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. However, the approach goes beyond, offering in-depth learning and practice in these modalities. The curriculum is extended to cover additional styles like Yin yoga, AcroYoga, yoga Nidra, and more, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
Moreover, essential aspects such as pranayama, meditation, and teaching methodologies are explored, as well as the study of mantras and mudras.
Yoga Gau's 100-hour YTTC is a great way to start your yoga journey, especially if you are new to yoga or if you don’t have a lot of time. It is also perfect for people who are already practicing but cannot commit to a full 200-hour or 300-hour course. This short but powerful training will give you a deep experience in a short amount of time.
You will learn important practices like ushad krama (cleansing techniques), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, Hatha yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, Vinyasa Krama, and Vinyasa flow. Yoga Gau will also include yoga philosophy and teachings that connect your body, breath, and mind.
This course is not just a training. It is a challenge. It’s made to help you grow, build discipline, and understand yoga in a real and practical way. Many of Yogi Bipin JI's students have found this course very meaningful, and he hopes that it will help you too. This is your 100-hour yoga teacher challenge.
You will learn
Hatha yoga - Primary series
- What is Hatha yoga?
- Surya namaskar with mantra awareness
- Sukshma vyama (joints and glands exercise)
- Standing series of asana
- Kneeling series of asana
- Sitting series of asana
- Lying on stomach series of asana
- Supine series of asana
- Inversion series of asana
- Asana benefits and its contraindications
Ashtanga yoga - Primary series
- Primary series explanation
- What is Vinyasa?
- 9 drishtis in Ashtanga series
- Importance of Ujjai and bandhas in series
Pranayama and mudras
- Chest breathing vs. diaphragmatic breathing
- What do prana and pranayama mean?
- Types of pranayama practice
- What is nadi?
- What are ida, pingala, and sushumna?
- 7 main practices of pranayama
- Importance of mudra according to Hatha yoga
- Types of mudra
- Practicum of jnana and chin mudra
- Practicum of Ashwini mudra
- Physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of mudra
Yoga darshanam - philosophy
- What is darshanam?
- What is yoga?
- The five koshas (bodies)
- The four faculties of mind - field
- 5 stages of mind - field
- The four foundational pillars of life
- 8 limbs of yoga according to Patanjali
- What is the waking state in yogic science?
- What is the dreaming state in yogic science?
- What is the deep sleep state in yogic science?
Anatomy and physiology of yogic practices
- What is yogic anatomy and physiology?
- Introduction to the respiratory system and yogic breathing
- How do asana practices affect the joints, spine, and muscular system?
- Types of contractions in the muscular system
- Understanding the basic aspects of yoga and types of joints to avoid injury during asana classes
Concentration and meditation practices
- What is meditation?
- What is the difference between dharana and dhyana?
- What are the types of meditation?
- Breath awareness meditation
- Mantra awareness meditation
- Candle and inner light meditation
- Full moon meditation
Yoga Nidra (conscious yogic sleep)
- What is yoga Nidra?
- What is sleep?
- 4 states of consciousness
- Benefits of deep sleep
- Yoga nidra practices from the Satyananda tradition
- How do yoga Nidra practices cure insomnia problems?
- Adjusting in shavasana
Principle of teaching asana (adjustment and alignment)
- Six steps of doing asana correctly
- The fundamentals of practicing side extension, forward extension, backward extension, and revolving action
- How to correct postures verbally and with hands-on adjustments - modifying the asana
- Various limitations, contraindications, and benefits of yoga asana
Shat karma philosophy and practice (cleansing)
- Introduction to shat kriya according to Hatha yoga
- Practicum of jal neti and sutra neti (cleansing mucus or blockages from nasal passages and sinuses)
Mantra yoga
- Introduction to mantra yoga
- Significance of (OM)-AUM
- Mantra for meal purification
- Mantra for obstacles
- Mantra for universal masters to bless
- Mantra for realization
- Mantra for well-being
Teaching methodology
- Disciplines of yoga teachers and students in yoga ashrams
- The scope of listening, presence, directive, and non-directive dialogue
- How important is demonstration?
- What are the preparations for the classroom?
- How to sequence the class?
- How to describe the practice, techniques, and delivery in teaching a class?
- Discussion on different types of lesson planning
Additional studying (optional)
- Foundational lessons in AcroYoga and Yin yoga
- Ayurvedic principles
- Job advice
- Personalized mentorship
Generally, Yoga Gau's YTTCs are rooted in Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa. However, their approach goes beyond, offering in-depth learning and practice in these modalities. They extend the curriculum to cover additional styles like Yin yoga, AcroYoga, yoga Nidra, and more, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.
Moreover, you will delve into essential aspects such as pranayama, meditation, and teaching methodologies, as well as the exploration of mantras and mudras.
No need to worry - many of Yoga Gau's YTTC participants join with the sole intention of deepening their yoga practice within a shorter timeframe. Becoming a yoga teacher isn't their primary goal.
To make the most of the course, having prior knowledge of yoga is recommended. However, Yoga Gau welcomes everyone, from beginners to the very advanced. Each person progresses at their own pace, and they will be there to support you in reaching your best version.
The course is challenging, but they customize their approach to accommodate the varied skill levels of each participant.
Daily schedule: Daily yoga inspiration (Monday - Friday)
- 07:00 Wake up
- 07:00 - 07:30 Tea break or shat krama practice
- 07:30 - 08:30 Pranayama and breathwork
- 08:30 - 10:00 Hatha yoga or Vinyasa Krama (practice - Sadhana)
- 10:00 - 11:30 Brunch and rest
- 11:30 - 13:00 Biomechanics, asana lab, and applied teaching methodology
- 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch break
- 15:00 - 16:00 Yoga philosophy and mantra chanting
- 04:00 - 17:30 Modified Ashtanga primary series
- 17:45 - 18:30 Meditation and Yin yoga
- 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner
Weekends
- Saturday: Classes until 12:30; excursions, AcroYoga or workshops on Saturday afternoon
- Sunday: Free day
Instructors
Yogi Bipin JI
Bipin was born and raised in Rishikesh, India, a place renowned for its deep Yoga traditions. Driven by a profound passion for Yoga, Bipin has earned multiple certifications in various Yoga styles, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and more. With a commitment to sharing the transformative power of Yoga, he offers a rich and diverse approach to teaching, aiming to inspire and guide practitioners and instructors at all levels.
Location
Varkala is a small village in South India. It is famous for its stunning natural beauty, with beautiful beaches and lush green landscapes. It's the home of Ayurveda and is a spiritual and peaceful place, perfect for practising and learning yoga.
Yoga Gau's property is located 10 to 15 minutes from the center of Varkala, offering the perfect balance between accessibility and tranquility. Being slightly away from the crowds allows for a peaceful, distraction-free environment, ideal for deepening your yoga practice and studies.
Situated directly on the beach, the property faces the ocean, allowing you to wake up to the soothing sound of the waves from both your room and the yoga shala. Surrounded by lush tropical nature, this setting provides an authentic and immersive experience, connecting you to the raw beauty of India’s natural landscape.
Food
Throughout the program, you will be encouraged to embrace a yogic diet - a mindful and holistic approach to eating. Grounded in the principles of yoga philosophy, this dietary choice typically incorporates sattvic foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and dairy products.
Daily, you will enjoy two big vegetarian meals plus one meal with fruit and healthy snacks.
Yoga Gau provides wholesome vegetarian meals with vegan options, as well as eggs for those who wish to include them. Their meals are designed to offer a balanced diet with the right amount of protein to support your practice and well-being.
Inspired by Ayurveda, their food is prepared with a thoughtful balance of spices to nourish and harmonize the doshas. They follow a sattvic approach - offering fresh, light, and pure foods that promote clarity, vitality, and inner balance.
Every meal will be prepared with care to support your yoga journey, helping you feel energized, nourished, and in harmony with your body and mind.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Yogic
- Ayurvedic
What's included
- Certificate of completion
- Yoga training (Hatha yoga, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa)
- Free domestic airport pickup
- 10 nights accommodation in a private or shared room
- Massage
- Workshops (Handstand, Yin, AcroYoga)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Other airport transfers
- Yoga mat, pen, notebook
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
- Textbook, chant book, yoga chart
- Toiletries, hot water, air conditioning
- GST
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Trivandrum International Airport
37 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
A pick-up service is included in the price. The closest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), Thiruvananthapuram's international airport. If you'll be arriving at any other airport, Yoga Gau can arrange a taxi for you at an additional cost.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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