200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

The Nirvaana Yoga Academy Teachers’ Training Course (TTC) is an internationally-acclaimed four-week intensive residential programme. Open yourself to the ancient yogic wisdom from the serene landscapes of Kochi, Kerala. Building a strong foundation is crucial for any yoga program, and our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Kerala is designed to impart classical yogic knowledge, setting you on a transformative yogic journey.
Through our 22 year-old school – Nirvaana Yoga Academy, you’ll uncover different aspects of your personality and deepen your connection with your body, mind, heart, and soul. Our program is accredited by Yoga Alliance USA, ensuring you receive top-notch training and credentials recognized worldwide.
Led by some of the best teachers in yoga, you’ll learn yogic movements, pranayama, meditation while embracing a spiritual lifestyle. Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) is a unique, life-changing experience based on the ancient Gurukula system. With expert teachers guiding you every step of the way, it’s more than just learning yoga; it’s about forming meaningful connections, soaking in the natural beauty of Kerala, and rediscovering yourself.
Break away from the daily grind and immerse yourself in soulful yoga retreats amidst the lush greenery of Kerala. Enjoy our Indian hospitality with beautiful accommodations and simple vegetarian cuisine. Our program delves into intricate and profound yogic wisdom, helping 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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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.

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000

INTERNATIONAL RATES

  • Dormitory: INR 70000
  • Twin Share Common Bathroom: INR 233500
  • Twin Share Room: INR 258500
  • Single room with common bathroom: INR 269000
  • AC Twin Share Room: INR 316000
The goal of the programme is to produce qualified and inspiring yoga teachers who are able to draw on their own practice and personal discipline in imparting the yoga experience to others. The curriculum is based on the five points of yoga as taught by Swami Vishnudevananda, which can be understood as the practical application of the traditional four paths of yoga. The intensive daily schedule includes:
• two satsangs • two asana classes • t​wo​ lectures • one hour of karma yoga​
One day a week is lecture-free.
Asanas
  • The twelve basic postures in depth
  • Practice of classical advanced variations
  • Precise and detailed corrections
  • Prolonged holding of the asanas
  • Deeper understanding of hatha yoga
Asanas
  • The twelve basic postures in depth
  • Practice of classical advanced variations
  • Precise and detailed corrections
  • Prolonged holding of the asanas
  • Deeper understanding of hatha yoga
  • Wake up 5.20am
  • Satsang 6am
  • Asana, pranayama class 8am
  • Brunch 10am
  • Karma Yoga 11am

Attendance of the entire TTC daily schedule is mandatory.

Yoga Certification Board
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram Trust is an accredited Leading Yoga Training Centre of Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. TTC conforms to the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) Yoga Protocol Instructor exam and ATTC conforms to Yoga Wellness Instructor exam.
Website: yogacertificationboard.nic.in
Yoga Certification Board
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram Trust is an accredited Leading Yoga Training Centre of Yoga Certification Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India. TTC conforms to the Yoga Certification Board (YCB) Yoga Protocol Instructor exam and ATTC conforms to Yoga Wellness Instructor exam.
Website: yogacertificationboard.nic.in
The Ashram offers five simple and functional types of accommodation. There are no single rooms.

Tent space: You are requested to bring your own tent, mattress, bed sheet and pillow. Shared tent area bathrooms are with cold water only.

Please note: Couples are not permitted to share twin rooms during Teachers’ Training Courses, Advanced Teachers’ Training Course, and the Sadhana Intensive Course.

Vaikuntam Rooms: Shared AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water), kettle and fridge

Vaikuntam Rooms: Shared AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water), kettle and fridge

Vaikuntam Rooms: Shared AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water), kettle and fridge

Vaikuntam Rooms: Shared AC twin rooms with private bathroom (hot water), kettle and fridge

  • Student visa S-3: To attend this course, foreign students must have a student visa and may be required to register with the FRRO.
  • Language: The course is taught in English.
    • An international TTC course with translation is offered in January at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala depending on demand. Please enquire before making any travel plans if you do not have a good command of both written and spoken English.
  • Student visa S-3: To attend this course, foreign students must have a student visa and may be required to register with the FRRO.
  • Language: The course is taught in English.
    • An international TTC course with translation is offered in January at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Kerala depending on demand. Please enquire before making any travel plans if you do not have a good command of both written and spoken English.

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