11 Day Coastal Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala, India

Mornings start before the sun is fully up. From 6 a.m. you'll do shatkarma — the yogic cleansing practices like jala neti and kapalabhati — alongside naturopathy treatments like mud therapy. Then comes a 90-minute Hatha class, followed by pranayama and mantra chanting. After breakfast and a short rest, the afternoon covers philosophy, alignment and adjustments, and anatomy, with an herbal tea break in between. Evenings finish with an Ashtanga practice and a meditation or emotional detox session before dinner.

The syllabus goes well beyond asana. You'll study the eight limbs of yoga, the koshas, the chakra system, and the four paths of yoga. You'll learn 20-plus Hatha poses and 13 Ashtanga postures in depth, plus a full range of pranayama techniques — nadi shodhana, ujjayi, kapalabhati, bhramari, and others. Teaching practice is built into the course, so you'll plan and deliver classes, get corrections from the teachers, and learn how to use verbal cues, demonstrations, and hands-on adjustments.

The setting is a big part of the experience. The school sits on Varkala North Cliff, close to the Bava Beach Resort, and the yoga shala is a short walk from the Arabian Sea. Varkala itself is a relaxed town with a cliff-top path lined with cafés and shops, about a 30-minute walk from the academy. Guests often swim in the sea, eat at the local restaurants on the cliff, or just sit and watch the waves between study blocks.

Sai Naresh founded Lalitha Yoga Academy in 2023 after years of teaching in Varkala's yoga schools and resorts. He trained at Shivananda Ashram in Madurai, did further teacher training in Mysore and Kerala, and has been invited to teach in Russia, Germany, Italy, and Austria. His teaching blends classical Hatha and Ashtanga with the practical, hands-on approach that comes from running a small school where every student gets personal attention.

What's included

- 10 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Certificate upon successful completion - Teacher training course and certification - School t-shirt or tote bag - Course manual - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers (available for €40 per person)