Join us for an Intense Hatha Yoga Training Course in Kerala at Chamundi Hill Palace, where the true essence of Yoga is realized. This immersive course offers practical and theoretical knowledge, suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners. Learn core principles of Hatha Yoga, including asanas, pranayama, and mindfulness, with dedicated guidance for an authentic experience.
Our Yoga training in Kerala offers a holistic approach to personal growth. Master essential asanas, advanced breathing techniques, and meditation practices for inner peace. We also cover Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and its therapeutic benefits. This blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge ensures a well-rounded understanding of Yoga's powerful impact on mind and body.
This Hatha Yoga course is the perfect starting point for advancing your practice and becoming a certified instructor. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible for our Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) to further develop your skills. Whether deepening your practice or starting a teaching journey, this Yoga course in Kerala offers a transformative experience in a spiritually enriching environment.
Yoga Course in Kerala
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Yoga Course Dates
Our comprehensive yoga course offers a 4-week immersive experience with 6 hours of lessons daily (Mon-Fri) and 2 hours on Saturdays. Sundays are free for rest and integration. Ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners, the course balances theory, practice, and personal growth for a deepened understanding of yoga.
What is offered?
Our yoga training program offers additional workshops on diverse subjects such as Ayurveda and Cooking, enhancing your learning experience.
Accommodation is provided on a twin-sharing basis for one month, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout the course.
Accommodation is provided on a twin-sharing basis for one month, ensuring a comfortable stay throughout the course.
Additional workshops on varied subjects from Ayurveda to Cooking
Accommodation on twin sharing basis for one month
3 meals including morning and evening tea/coffee
Class
Yoga classes offer personalized attention with a maximum of 10 participants, ensuring high-quality training. Classes run from 6 am to 7:30 pm, with 6 hours of lessons on weekdays and 2 hours of yoga classes on Saturdays. Workshops on Ayurveda and Cooking further enrich your experience.
Our yoga training offers a holistic experience, combining intensive learning with personal growth. Deepen your practice and explore Ayurvedic principles in a nurturing, focused environment.
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Teacher
Our yoga course is led by skilled and experienced yoga teachers with over 35 years of combined experience. Mr. Vinod Rajan, a lead yoga instructor, has dedicated his life to the study of yoga, teaching in Europe and Southeast Asia.
Vinod, a passionate yoga teacher, believes yoga’s true benefits come from connecting with one's true self. His profound knowledge makes his classes transformative for all levels. Under expert yoga teachers, you'll not only learn yoga techniques but also explore the deeper philosophical and spiritual aspects, fostering a holistic approach to well-being. -
Yoga Course Syllabus
Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
Dive into the Yoga Darshana of Patanjali and explore the profound concepts of Chitta (mind), Chitta Bhumis (states of consciousness), Chitta Vrittis (fluctuations of the mind), and Niropdhopaya (methods of mental control). You’ll also gain insight into the path to Samadhi, the goal of Yoga, as well as Sadhana, Vibhuti, and Kaivalya—key stages in the journey towards self-realization.
Introduction to Yoga Darshana of Patanjali and the concepts of Chitta, Chitta bhumis, Chitta vrittis, and niropdhopaya; Samadhi, Sadhana, Vibhuti and Kaivalya pada
Yogic Anatomy & Physiology
This section of the Yoga Course delves deep into Yogic Anatomy and Physiology, providing an understanding of vital concepts like Chakras, Koshas, Pranas, Nadis, and the Vayus. You’ll learn how these elements work together to influence your health and well-being, making it easier to incorporate them into your Yoga practice.
Yoga and common ailments - mind and body ailments that can be healed by Yoga, including psychological benefits,
Yogic techniques to cleansing body
Yoga Therapy: Healing with Yoga
Discover the healing power of Yoga through Yoga Therapy. Learn how Yoga can address common ailments, both physical and mental, and promote psychological healing. Whether it’s stress relief, pain management, or boosting emotional health, Yoga offers a natural, holistic approach to restore balance and harmony to your body and mind.
Pranayama - 30 mins every day ,
- Basic breathing practice.
- Kapalbhati
- Nadi shodhana
- Bhastrika
- Bhramari
- Ujjai
- Shitali
- Shithkaari
- Nada pranayama.
- Meditation - 30 mins every day
- Mantra meditation.
- Breath watching meditation.
- Visualisation meditation.
- Body scan meditation.
- Walking meditation.
- Chakra awareness meditation.
Asanas : Seated, Backward bending, Forward bending, Twisting, Inverted, Balancing (Mini-mum of 40 asanas)+ Surya Namaskar variations including Kalari Namaskaram (Kalarippayatt aka Kalari is the traditional martial of Kerala).
Kalari Namaskaram would require a certain level of Physical strength & flexibility
Specific to every asana - its warm up , breathing, variations, modifications for various body types, chakra awareness, benefits, injury prevention, energy movements & Tridosha balance to be covered, also
Five different approaches in Asana practice,
- Alignment awareness.
- Breath awareness.
- Chakra awareness.
- Elemental awareness.
- Sweet spot awareness.
Associated Topics
Basic awareness of Ayurveda: 4 hours
Breathing practice through Karnatic Vocal Music : 4 hours
Ayurvedic Cooking : 4 hours
Daily Schedule
0600 - 0630 - Pranayama
0630 - 0800 - Asanas
0800 – Breakfast
10 - 1200 - Theory
1230 - Lunch
3.30 - 5.30 - Asanas
6.30 - 7.0 - Meditation
7.0 – 7.30 – Chanting
7.30 - Dinner
Location
Chamundi Hill Palace: Classes will take place in the same premises as this renowned Ayurvedic Centre. Its unique location and ambience is definitely going to be a major maotivating factor in your efforts to successfully completing this course. The Ambience in Chamundy already has received many feedback on how it helps in the spiritual uplifting of guests, which is even more perfect for such an intense Yoga experience.
Chamundi Hill Palace is so quietly and beautifully located upon the Nadukani hills with wonderful views all around. The whole campus and premises are filled with beautiful trees and plants, that even a wholesome spice garden visit can be conducted within the campus premises. The peace and quiet you will have in this nature blessed campus will be a major motivator in your yoga learning.
Accommodation
All participants of this course will be accommodated in our new Villa which has 5 ensuite double bed rooms. You will be sharing a room with another student, however unlike in a hostel or ashram, the facilities and space is more than just simple. This house is just 250 metres away from the Yoga Class/ Dining area.
You will also be informed about who you will be sharing with and the contact will be passed on so you could try to get in touch and know a bit.
Food
Sumptuous Keralan vegetarian food is served for all three meals, in addition to morning and evening tea/coffee
Ayurvedic Herbal water is available all throughout the day.
Food is served in a common dining table so that you have a good opportunity to mingle with all your class mates and also the regular clientale of the centre.
Leisure:
The location of Chamundi Hill Palace is so special that many of our clients just enjoy the beautiful nature from here, as if in a meditation most of the day. However, there are many walking trails around and we strongly suggest you try some of these walks. A detailed map is available to help you pick your walk. Centre will organise some local visits for all its Yoga Students.
You could also make day visits to the backwater heartland of Alleppey or Kumarakom or set on an excursion to go up the western ghats all the way to Kuttikanam or Periyar and enjoy the mountains, during weekends
Price Inclusions: Lessons, accommodation, food as detailed above, for one month 16 July to 16 August
Price Exclusions: International Flights, Visa fees or any such related expenses
Transport costs to get to the centre
Any kind of Tips
Payment: 50% of the fees in Advance for confirmation
Balance to be paid in Cash upon Chek-in
Further Studies: We will be soon announcing our 1 month long Teacher’s Training Course on Yoga, for which the only criteria for admission is the successful completion of this course.
Important Points Anyone who wishes to learn Hatha Yoga can apply
You may apply, even if you are a beginner.
While it is advisable to have a minimum level of fitness for the best results, even those who don’t have such levels may apply. Do know that, you are not just practising Asanas the whole day. You will learn a lot about Yoga from this course. Moreover, you will know what are the correct forms and postures for every asanas and the whole process of how to get there. With regular practice and dedication, you might be able to complete the asanas even if it takes few months of practice after the course.
You may apply even if you are not fully fit or flexible. As mentioned in the above, its possible even the one month long practice will help you improve your fitness and flexibility.
Your check in date has to be 16 July and check out date would be 16 August.
Yoga mats and a pair of cotton T shirts – ideal for practice – are provided.
One Complimentary Ayurvedic Massage is offered to every student.
Please bring Notebook, pens etc
No Refunds will be given for missed classes or days.
Centre is a Non alcoholic, Non Smoking & Drug Free campus. We are afraid, we are quite strict in this policy and any one found violating will have to leave the centre with no refunds.
Free Wifi available The Nearest airport is KOCHI (COK) and is well connected with major airlines like Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Singapore Airlines etc..
Visa on arrival, with an e Visa, is permitted for international arrival in Kochi airport.
The Centre can assist you in organising day trips or week end trips
A one month long Teachers Training course will be conducted and all those who have successfully completed this course can join
Write to Us should you like to apply or enquire about this course,
