300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training on the Coastal Cliffs of Varkala

The 300-hour curriculum at Pankaj Yogpeeth is built for people who already have a daily practice and want to understand yoga from the inside out. That means mornings start with Ashtanga Vinyasa led by senior teachers, followed by pranayama and meditation, then philosophy and anatomy classes that actually connect to what you're doing on the mat. The course is Yoga Alliance USA certified, so you come out with a credential that's recognised anywhere you want to teach.

What stands out about this training is the teaching team. Yogi Pankaj, the school's founder, grew up in Rishikesh and has been sharing yoga for over a decade; he handles hatha, alignment, teaching methodology, and anatomy. Swami Atma Jnanananda Giri, a homeopathic doctor who's spent eleven years in Rishikesh, leads the philosophy and meditation lectures, drawing on the Mandukya Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita. Students also work with visiting teachers—recent reviews mention strong mobility work with Joa Gomez and pranayama sessions with Kavita. It's a proper teaching staff, not one person covering everything.

The training takes place at Rachana's Black Beach Resort, about a five-minute walk from Black Beach in Varkala. The resort is simple and clean—3-star comfort with air conditioning, a garden, a library, and easy access to the water. Because the group is capped at fifteen, you get real attention during practice and teaching practice. The schedule includes weekend excursions to local sites of interest, nature hikes with a guide, and a day off, so it's not relentless. The food, all vegetarian and sattvic, is cooked on site and includes Kerala staples like vegetable stew and beetroot thoran.

What's included

- 25 nights accommodation in shared or private room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (vegetarian, sattvic) - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Teacher training course and certification - Certificate upon successful completion - Registration with Yoga Alliance USA - Free excursions to sites of interest - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Weekend/day off excursions - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters - School t-shirt/tote bag - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

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