Yin Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala, Kerala
Description
Set against the serene beauty of Varkala, Kerala, this training invites you into a setting where the beach, the sea breeze, and the spiritual atmosphere naturally support deeper practice. Surrounded by hills and overlooking the Arabian Sea, the school offers a calm and nurturing space for personal growth, reflection, and transformation.
Designed to build both knowledge and confidence, the program explores Yin Yoga from its philosophical roots to its practical application. This is a slow, meditative style of yoga that uses long-held postures to work deeply into connective tissues, ligaments, fascia, joints, and bones. It is an ideal path for those who want to broaden their understanding of yoga in a meaningful and structured way.
Whether you are a yoga teacher looking to expand your teaching repertoire or a dedicated practitioner eager to study Yin Yoga in greater depth, this course offers a supportive environment to learn, exchange ideas, and grow. Daily practice, group discussions, and shared insights create a rich learning experience throughout the training.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga is a very slow style of yoga that emphasizes stillness, patience, and extended pauses in each posture. Compared to more active forms such as Ashtanga or Vinyasa, it is often described as a gentler practice. Its focus is on the deeper structures of the body and on cultivating a meditative state through breath and awareness.
Who Is This Training For?
- Yoga practitioners who want to explore the deeper, meditative side of yoga.
- Yoga teachers who wish to add Yin Yoga to their teaching skills.
- Wellness enthusiasts seeking physical and mental balance through yoga.
Course Highlights
- Yin Yoga Asanas: Learn foundational postures with attention to alignment, breath, and duration.
- Anatomy and Physiology: Study fascia, connective tissues, and energy meridians.
- Meditation and Pranayama: Explore breathing techniques and meditative practices that support Yin Yoga.
- Teaching Methodology: Develop the skills to guide classes with clear instructions and thoughtful sequencing.
- Mindfulness Practices: Strengthen the connection between body, mind, and inner awareness.
Curriculum
- Yin Yoga Asana: Practice 60–70 Yin yoga poses with modifications and props, focusing on long-held passive stretches.
- Pranayama: Daily breathwork sessions including Anulom Vilom, Kapalabhati, and Nadi Shodhana.
- Yin Yoga Anatomy: Understand fascia, joints, bones, and skeletal variation, and adapt teaching for different bodies.
- Fundamentals of Yin Yoga: Learn the origin, development, and benefits of yoga, including the differences between yin and yang tissues and the organs: Lungs, Large intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Pericardium, Triple warmer, Gall bladder, and Liver.
- Meridian & Energy Systems: Explore Chinese meridian theory and its connection to Yin Yoga.
- Yin Yoga Philosophy: Study stillness, surrender, mindfulness, Taoist roots, and emotional healing through passive practice.
- Meditation: Daily guided meditation with body scan, mindfulness, and visualization.
- Teaching Methodology: Learn sequencing, cueing, voice modulation, theming, prop use, and practice teaching with feedback.
Daily Schedule
- 07:00 AM - 07:30 AM: Pranayama
- 07:30 AM - 09:30 AM: Yin Yoga Practical
- 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast
- 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Methodology
- 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM: Yin Anatomy
- 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM: Methodology & Teaching Practice
- 03:00 PM: Snacks
- 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM: Yin Philosophy
- 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM: Yin Yoga Practical / Practice
- 06:30 PM: Dinner
- 08:00 PM: Meditation (Monday, Tuesday & Friday)
Upcoming Dates
21st Sep to 29th Sep 2026
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Oct to 29th Oct 2026
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Nov to 28th Nov 2026
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Dec to 28th Dec 2026
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
23rd Jan to 30th Jan 2027
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Feb to 28th Feb 2027
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Mar to 28th Mar 2027
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Apr to 28th Apr 2027
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
21st Sep to 28th Sep 2027
Standard Non AC Private Room: € 500 (Early Bird) / € 600 (Standard)
Standard AC Private Room: € 600 (Early Bird) / € 700 (Standard)
Luxury AC Private Room: € 700 (Early Bird) / € 800 (Standard)
Facilities
What's Covered:
Accommodation, 7 nights of comfortable stay, 3 nutritious vegetarian meals daily, hot water, internet access, car rental, scooty rental, welcome ceremony on the 22nd at 7:00 AM, certificate ceremony on the 27th at 6:00 PM, yoga teacher certification, and support to master communication and host your yoga workshop.
Check in Time: 3:00 PM on the 21st.
Check Out Time: 10:00 AM on the 28th.
Smoking free premises.
What's Not Covered:
Air fare, visa charges, pick & drop, activities, laundry, and personal expenses.
Teachers
- Kavita Ji: Yin Yoga
- Nitish Lakhera Ji: Hatha Alignment
- Yasmin (Meera): Philosophy Teacher
- Chakkali Naresh Ji: Yoga Master & Academy Director
- Jyoti Ji: Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Pranayama
- Dr Sangeeth Ji: Ayurveda
- Mayank Goswami Ji: Hatha & Ashtanga
- Tanvi Savla Ji: Pranayama and Meditation
- Rahul Negi Ji: Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Teachers
Raised in a spiritually grounded family in Karnataka, Kavita Ji was introduced to yoga at an early age, shaping a lifelong path of practice and service. Her formal journey deepened in 2006 through intensive training in pranayama and meditation, laying the foundation for the teaching style she shares today. Since 2015, she has been guiding students at several yoga schools along...
Read moreNitish Lakhera Ji
Born into a family deeply rooted in Bhakti Yoga and Karma Yoga, Yasmin, also known as Meera, brings a rich spiritual background to her teaching. Her journey has taken her from Mysore to Miami, USA, where she studied Ashtanga Vinyasa at Kino MacGregor’s Yoga Shala and deepened her understanding of traditional practice. She is also a certified Yoga Therapist, adding...
Read moreChakkali Naresh Ji
Rooted in the understanding that yoga is a return to your true nature, Jyoti Ji offers a practice that encourages deep remembrance, presence, and inner connection. Her teaching weaves together the traditions of Hatha and Ashtanga with the softness of Yin, creating a balanced experience that supports both strength and surrender. She also draws on Pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Ayurveda,...
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Mayank Goswami Ji
Tanvi Savla Ji brings together a rich academic background and a deep commitment to holistic practice. With a Master’s degree in French and teaching experience shaped by studies in France and the UK, she entered the world of yoga in 2021 through Airo Yoga training and has since developed a thoughtful, grounded approach to wellness guidance. Her work includes sound healing...
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Born and raised in the yogic atmosphere of Rishikesh, Yohi Rahul Negi Ji is a respected Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher known for his grounded and thoughtful approach. His teaching is shaped by deep training in Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, with a strong emphasis on alignment, adjustment, pranayama, and meditation. Each session is designed to support safe, injury-free practice while helping students...
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Lalitha Yoga Academy, N Cliff Rd, Varkala, Kerala 695141, India
Varkala
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Price
€500.00