200 Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in Kochi | Nirvaana Yoga Academy

Nirvaana Yoga Academy’s Unique 200-Hour Hybrid Teacher Training Course (TTC)

The Nirvaana Yoga Academy Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) is an internationally acclaimed 2.5-month hybrid program, combining the flexibility of online learning with the depth of in-person training. With 130 hours online and 7 hours (7 days) of residential training at Santhigiri Ashram, Aluva, this model ensures a well-rounded learning experience.

We are proud to be the only institute offering this hybrid approach, designed for those seeking authentic yoga training without compromising quality or their busy schedules. By covering the core teachings online and dedicating in-person sessions to deep practice, this program offers a balanced and immersive TTC experience.

With 22 years of excellence, Nirvaana Yoga Academy stands as the No.1 institute in Kerala for 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (TTC). This transformative journey goes beyond just learning yoga—it helps you explore your true self, connecting deeply with your body, mind, heart, and soul. Our program is Yoga Alliance USA accredited, ensuring globally recognized certification and world-class training that prepares you for a successful yoga teaching career.

Led by highly certified yoga instructors, you’ll dive into yogic philosophy, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, pranayama, and meditation while embracing a spiritual lifestyle. With expert guidance at every step, this journey is more than just learning yoga—it’s about forming meaningful connections, experiencing the natural beauty of Kerala during the residential program, and rediscovering yourself.

During the residential program, you get the chance to step away from daily routines and fully immerse yourself in a soulful yoga retreat amidst Kerala’s lush greenery. As a leading yoga training center, we provide warm Indian hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and simple, simple, delicious vegetarian cuisine in an ashram setting. With teachers as true gurus during these days, they are available for all your needs, offering deep yogic wisdom and guidance to help you unlock the priceless gifts within you.

Join us to experience lasting bliss, peace, and tranquility. Don’t just practice yoga; awaken your true self with us!

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Unplug, Reconnect, Transform – The Ashram Experience

Residential TTC experience at Santhigiri Ashram

Glimpse of practice, classroom, sattvic food and stay

TTC Trainee Zeba Sharing her experience

TTC Trainee Preethi Mathew Sharing her experience

Curriculum

TECHNIQUES, TRAINING, PRACTICE

Hous: 75hrs

Asana

Historical context
Poses specific to RYS’s lineage—must include sukhasana and savasana
Complete sequencing (asana, pranayama, meditation) to achieve particular effect safely
Shared anatomical and alignment principles plus contraindications

Pranayama & Subtle Body

Historical context
Effects of pranayama on anatomy and subtle body
Complete sequencing of pranayama safely, including alternatives and adaptations
Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus

Meditation

Key meditation terms
Meditation methods by lineage
Ability to practice school’s chosen meditation practice
Chanting, mantras, and mudras

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Hous: 30hrs 20 of which can be online

Anatomy Skeletal system, incl.:

Major bones
Types of joints
Major muscles involved in asana
Types of muscle contraction

Physiology

Nervous system, incl. ‘fight, flight, freeze’ stress response, vagal theory, overall mind-body connection
Cardiovascular/circulatory, endocrine, digestive systems as they relate to yoga practice
Respiratory system, incl. muscles that affect breathing, involuntary vs voluntary breath, how air enters and leaves body
Ujjayi, Nadi Shodhana, Kapalabhati, among others
Koshas, kleshas, chakras, nadis and prana vayus

Biomechanics

Types of joint movements
Joint stabilization
Safe movement as it pertains to balancing, stretching, awareness, and physical limitations
Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations

YOGA HUMANITIES

Hous: 30hrs 20 of which can be online

History

Term ‘yoga’
School’s lineage, style, and methodology
Dates and key ideas such as the Vedas, Vedanta, Hatha, Colonial, Modern

Philosophy

Definition of yoga and key terms
Relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation per school’s approach
Familiarity w/ major yogic texts (i.e., Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Hatha Yoga Pradipika)
Self-reflection on how philosophy relates to practice

Ethics

Awareness of Yoga Sutras or similar yogic ethical precepts
Relationship to Yoga Alliance Ethical Commitment including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct, and Equity Position Statement
Comprehension of and responsibility to increase equity in yoga
Accountability measures
Self-reflection on how yoga ethics relate to practice and teaching

PROFESSIONAL ESSENTIALS

Hous: 50hrs

Teaching Methodology

Sequencing
Pace
Environment
Cueing (verbal, visual, physical)
Class management

Professional Development

Yoga-related professional organizations, including the Yoga Alliance credentialing process
Ethical Commitment, including Scope of Practice, Code of Conduct and Equity Position Statement
Lifetime of learning and continuing education
General professionalism, including timeliness, consistency, cleanliness
Marketing and promotion
Liability insurance, waivers, invoicing

Practicum (Practice Teaching)

Knowledge, skills, experience across 12 key competencies
Mentorship component, incl. apprenticeship, feedback

Dr. Yamini Rani

Founder Nirvaana Yoga Academy

Dr. Yamini Rani

Dr. Yamini Rani is the proud founder of Nirvaana Yoga Academy – A World yoga organisation and Yoga Alliance International affiliated Yoga School. With over 22 years of experience as a trained yoga therapist, she has been awarded the best Doctorate in the field of Yoga in 2008 by Health Care International.

She has always been passionate about yoga, and she firmly believe that it is a way of life. Her passion for yoga motivated her to establish Nirvaana Yoga Academy, with the vision of creating a society free of diseases. Over the years, our Academy has excelled in providing Yoga TTC, ancient Hatha Yoga, Pranayamas,

Meditation, and Mudra techniques. We offer customised practices with specific sequences of asanas for each practitioner, tailored to their unique health needs. Our programs have successfully treated a variety of health issues such as Asthma, Hypertension, Depression, PCOD, Obesity, Diabetes, Infertility, Thyroid, Prenatal and Postnatal problems, and many more.

At Nirvaana Yoga Academy, we remain committed to helping our clients achieve optimal health and well-being through our carefully designed programs.

Our Teachers

KRISHNAKUMAR P R

Co-Founder: Ind Yoga International

KRISHNAKUMAR P R

‘Yoga happened to Krishnakumar’ would be the right way to describe his journey!

Krishnakumar started his career as a computer professional in the Middle East, but his interest in Indian culture and disciplines coaxed him to return to his native place. A patron of ancient healthcare disciplines, he then pursued a career in the tourism industry and headed the healthcare tourism section. He simultaneously began learning Yoga and Ayurveda. An ardent practitioner by himself, it did not take him much time to realize that yoga actually helps to deal with the trials and tribulations of modern life. He found himself soaring ahead in his career with application of the new found wisdom. He wanted to explore different dimensions of this discipline and wanted to share the knowledge with others.

Krishnakumar is a ‘Yoga Alliance’ & ‘Ministry of Ayush (India)’ certified Yoga teacher with teaching experience globally, with his students from different parts of the world. Also a certified personal trainer from American College of Sports Medicine and a healer certified from World Pranic Healing Foundation, he has trained many personalities over a decade.

Krishnakumar embarked on a soul-searching journey around the country in search of knowledge to better understand and learn various traditional practices. His interactions and learning sessions with many gurus helped him to evolve himself in a holistic manner. He believes yoga helps in the inner healing of a person, both at a mental and physical level. He uses techniques and exercises to heal through Yoga. A believer of Ayurveda, he supports the notion of combining Yoga and Ayurveda to lead a healthy lifestyle that he imparts in his students too.

Now Krishnakumar has dedicated himself to sharing this invaluable wisdom among students who are genuinely interested in learning this mystic discipline. His classes are a good blend of traditional wisdom and modern scientific knowledge.

Krishnakumar is a resource person who trains yoga aspirants to become certified yoga teachers. He primarily follows Sivananda tradition of yoga, focusing on Hatha yoga, alignment based asana sessions, functional mobility, yoga stretch, gentle flow, guided meditation, strength & conditioning, yoga anatomy and yoga therapy.

Abin Alias

Founder and Director of IND Yoga International

Abin Alias

Abin Alias is a distinguished RYT 500 certified yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance USA, boasting over a decade of experience in the fitness field. His journey began with extensive training in Kungfu from childhood, which laid the foundation for his path in yoga, culminating in certifications from Yoga Alliance USA.

Abin holds a BA in English Literature and a diploma in computer hardware maintenance. During college, he was a leader in the NSS. His passion for martial arts led him to train initially in Kerala traditional Kalari before transitioning to Kungfu.

With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Abin passionately helps people achieve mental and physical fitness through yoga. He conducts classes for government sectors, IT professionals, schools, and colleges, focusing on asana practice and alignment correction. Abin adeptly teaches students both online and offline, covering yoga basics and advanced asanas, and has successfully guided more than 12 batches through yoga teacher training courses (TTC).

As the founder and director of IND Yoga International, Abin Alias has created a platform dedicated to spreading the transformative power of yoga. Additionally, he is a health and wellness trainer, offering guided meditation practice, mudra practice, and motivational classes for beginners and aged students to help them achieve their best.

Yoga has been a life-changing journey for Abin, evolving from his deep roots in Kungfu teaching. His commitment to his profession and his passion for helping others live healthier, more balanced lives are at the core of his teaching philosophy.

Jyoti Ravindran

co-founder : [IND Yoga International]

Jyoti Ravindran

A corporate yoga and wellness trainer, and an advanced yoga teacher. She owns Atman Yoga Shala in Kakkanad Kerala, serves as a guest faculty member in the Department of Yoga at Vidhyanikethan College, and freelances at gyms and yoga studios, offering Hatha and Aerial Yoga sessions, as well as sound healing .

Jyoti holds the following certifications:

500 hours of advanced yoga (Yoga Alliance)
85 hours of Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga (YACEP-certified)
85 hours of Aerial Yoga (YACEP-certified)
Yoga therapist certification from Bodhi Yoga Academy
20 hours of meditation teacher training
Certified Sound Healer

With over four years of experience in the field, Jyoti has developed a comprehensive approach to yoga that integrates physical, mental, and emotional well-being. As a corporate yoga trainer, she designs programs that address the unique stressors and demands of corporate life, promoting mindfulness, stress management, and overall wellness among employees. Her expertise in this area has made her a sought-after trainer for numerous corporations seeking to enhance employee well-being and productivity.

Her focus extends beyond traditional yoga to mindfulness and stress management, specifically tailored for corporate environments and modern challenges. Jyoti spent a decade working as an HR professional for leading companies before transitioning to a yoga career four years ago. Since then, she has been passionately learning, practicing, and training students in yoga, catering to a diverse set of students and corporate clients. She has also pursued Visharad in Bharatnatyam.

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