21-Day Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Retreat in Kerala, India

Kerala Yogashala runs a 200-hour Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training that is as much about personal transformation as it is about learning to teach. The curriculum is thorough and traditional: Hatha and Ashtanga asana, pranayama, mantra chanting, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy, and alignment adjustments. Teachers Jyoti and Sahana bring different specialties—Jyoti blends Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, and Reiki, while Sahana focuses on Yin, prenatal/postnatal yoga, and functional anatomy. The daily schedule is demanding but balanced, with three meals a day and a long lunch break for rest or a swim. Classes are held in the school's yoga shala, an open-sided space that looks out over palm trees and the ocean. Varkala itself is a quieter alternative to Kerala's busier beach towns, with a dramatic cliffside setting that the school sits right on. The training is structured so that by the end of the three weeks you'll have the confidence to lead your own classes, with teaching practice built into the schedule. Reviews consistently mention the supportive atmosphere, the quality of the teaching, and the cleanliness of the accommodation. The school also offers optional upgrades like airport pickup and extra nights to make logistics easier.

What's included

- 20 nights accommodation - 3 daily vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water & tea served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Certificate upon successful completion - Teacher training course and certification - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - School t-shirt/tote bag - Weekend/day off excursions - Course manual - Free excursions to sites of interest - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

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