We proudly present you our Intense Hatha Yoga course in Kerala at Chamundi Hill Palace, aimed at helping you attain a good understanding about the true principles of both practice and theory of Yoga.
We take pride in saying that this will be an authentic and unique course without any tourist gimmicks. Helping you to be a good yoga practitioner is the only goal.
This course will be a pre cursor to our future venture of Teachers Training Course. Those who successfully complete this Intense course will be qualified to attend our TTC.
Yoga Course in Kerala
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Yoga Course Dates
16 July to 16 August 2024
Classes from 17 July (Wednesday) to 15 August (Thursday)
What is offered?
Minimum of 6 hours of lessons every day from Monday through Friday, and minimum of 2 hours of lessons on Saturdays, for one month/ 4 weeks. No lessons on Sundays.
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
Maximum number of participants are limited to 10 in a group, ensuring personal attention and quality training. Classes to start as early as 6 am and to end by 7.30 pm, with breaks in between.
Minimum of 6 hours of lessons, practical & theory included,
during week days. At least 2 hours of lessons on Saturdays, followed by workshops on related topics like Ayurveda, Cooking etc -
Teacher
There will be 2 teachers, with a combined experience of more than 35 years in Yoga teaching.
Mr. Vinod Rajan has 25 years of teaching experience. He was introduced to Yoga at a young age from his spiritual master, but ever since has always practiced and continued his learning with different schools and masters. Apart from teaching in many schools in India, he also taught in Europe and South East Asia. He believes that the benefit of yoga increases immensely when it is practiced according to its ultimate goal: as a path to know one’s true self. -
Yoga Course Syllabus
Introduction to Yoga Philosophy
Introduction to Hatha Yoga, relationship between Patanjali & hatha yoga;
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: Detailed study of Chakras, Koshas, Pranas, Nadis, Gunas, Vayus and its application in Yogic practices Basics of Yoga Therapy
Yoga and common ailments - mind and body ailments that can be healed by Yoga, including psychological benefits,
Yogic techniques to cleansing body
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
Course Fees
$1750 per person
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,
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,
