300-Hour Multi-Style Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala, Kerala

The Lalitha Yoga Academy, founded by Sai Naresh, offers this 300-hour multi-style teacher training in the spiritual heart of Kerala. What makes this program unique is its commitment to authentic traditions while embracing contemporary teaching methods. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including advanced asanas, mudras, bandhas, shatkarma (cleansing practices), yoga nidra, and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. You'll learn how to sequence classes, use your voice effectively, and provide adjustments and alignment cues. The teaching practice is a key component, with students taking turns leading classes and receiving feedback from instructors and peers. The atmosphere is one of community and discipline, with a strict lifestyle that excludes meat, alcohol, and other stimulants to foster focus and inner transformation. The academy is located just a short walk from the Arabian Sea, and while sunrise beach yoga is occasionally offered, the main practice takes place in the modern yoga hall on the green campus. The daily schedule is demanding, beginning with cleansing practices at 6 AM and ending with meditation and dinner around 8 PM, but weekends off allow time for excursions to explore Varkala's cliffs, beaches, and vibrant markets. The school provides three vegetarian Ayurvedic meals a day, and students are encouraged to take part in the simple living, including washing their own clothes and keeping their rooms—a detail many guests appreciate as part of the authentic ashram experience. With guest teachers like Ivan Bava, a spiritual teacher and author, and a supportive team, this training is more than a certification; it's a month-long journey into the practice and philosophy of yoga.

What's included

- 27 nights accommodation - 3 daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Certificate upon successful completion - Weekend/day off excursions - Course manual - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - School t-shirt/tote bag - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary