8 Day Yin Yoga Teacher Training and Wellness Escape in Varkala, Kerala, India

The training runs over eight days and seven nights, with a daily rhythm that mixes practice, theory, and teaching. Mornings begin with pranayama at 7:00, followed by a Yin asana practice, then anatomy — the course puts real weight on fascia, joints, and connective tissue, so you understand the why behind the postures. After a brunch break, afternoons are for Yin methodology and philosophy, then a second practice and teaching practice block. Dinner is at 6:30, and meditation runs on alternate evenings.

The curriculum covers Yin asana, pranayama, functional anatomy, meridian and energy theory, the fundamentals of Yin sequencing, philosophy, meditation, and teaching methodology. You'll work with props, learn safe adjustments, and practice teaching in front of the group. Certified by the end, you'll have the tools to structure and lead a slow, introspective class with confidence.

What makes it different is the location and the teaching style. Varkala's North Cliff is a short walk from the Arabian Sea, and the academy has its own shala and resort. Sai Naresh, the founder, has trained in several traditions — Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yin — and has taught internationally, including in Russia, Germany, Italy, and Austria. The small group size means the teaching is personal, and the relaxed setting lets you actually absorb the material.

The property is simple and communal. Students wash their own clothes, keep their rooms tidy, and contribute to shared spaces, which past guests have said feels authentic to the training. Food is vegetarian, cooked Ayurvedic-style, with all three meals plus snacks and daily tea included. The day off gives you time to explore Varkala — the cliffs, the beach, the town markets — or just rest before the final stretch of the course.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily vegetarian meals - All-day fruit and snacks - Water, tea, and coffee - Welcome drink - Teacher training course - Certification upon completion - Group excursions and weekend day trips - Course manual - Professional event photos - Yoga mats, blocks, straps, bolsters - School t-shirt/tote bag - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Activities not in the itinerary - Airport transfers (€40 per person)