Yoga Vana Teacher Training Course
Samudrin Beach Stay, Koravadi Beach, near Mangaluru, Karnataka, South India
200 hours residential | Yoga Alliance certified
At Yoga Vana, we provide an authentic learning environment for you to intensify your personal Yoga practice and to deepen your understanding of the philosophy and science of Yoga. We support you throughout the course and beyond in developing the skills and confidence to be the teacher and guide you are called to be.
Beach resort 90 km from Mangalore Airport
Conducted on a quiet, peaceful beach in South India, this month long Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course - just 90 km from Mangalore International Airport - is a unique opportunity for rejuvenation, self-empowerment and deep inquiry through yogic study and practice.
Small group size
Open to only a small group of trainees, our Teacher Training Course allows you to closely interact with the teachers' team and receive individual guidance and inspiration for your own practice and teaching capacities.
Personal evolution
Our Yoga Vana Teacher Training Course is more than just a certification course. Four weeks of intensive study and practice of Yoga alongside a diverse group of fellow practitioners in an uplifting natural environment will fuel your personal evolution and transformation. Whether you intend to teach Yoga after the course or not, you can expect to emerge from it awakened to a new way of being in your life and in the world.
Course Content & Certification
Yoga Vana Forest Academy is a Registered Yoga School (RYS 200) with Yoga Alliance, USA. The course syllabus fulfills the requirements for Yoga Alliance 200 hour Yoga Teacher certification. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are welcome to register at Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).
To receive the certification, participants need to pass a written final exam. Class attendance, the timely submission of class summaries, the general attitude towards learning and participants’ teaching abilities are assessed by the teaching team throughout the course and influence the decision whether a certificate is awarded.
Teaching Team
Swami Yogeshananda Saraswati is the main teacher for Vedanta philosophy on this course.
Swamiji is a direct disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati, and received sannyasa diksha (initiation into monkhood) from him in 1998.
A scholar and teacher of Sanskrit, Vedanta and the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji has been teaching in international Yoga Teacher Training Courses for more than a decade. Swamiji travels and teaches both in India and abroad, and students appreciate his knowledge and energetic teaching style.
Contact: mani@yogavana.in
Mani Raman is the lead teacher at Yoga Vana, and has trained thousands of international Yoga teachers over the last twenty years. You can learn more about Mani Raman on his personal website www.maniraman.org.
Faculty from all over India and other parts of the world are coming together for this course to create a balanced, wholesome learning experience for you in all aspects of the practice and lifestyle of Yoga.
Daily Schedule
Changes in the daily schedule may occur due to the climate or other reasons.
The course is taught in English. Our team members also speak Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, German & Spanish.
To learn more about the course syllabus and other general information on our Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Courses, please click here.
Location & Climate
The course takes place at Samudrin Beach Stay, a retreat right on the shores of the Arabian Sea. The venue is located just 90 km from Mangalore International Airport. Nestled on a palm tree-lined, quiet beach, this venue offers a peaceful natural environment that is very conducive for the practice of yoga and meditation.
The climate is tropical with temperatures ranging from 20° to 32° C. Please inform yourself ahead of your travel of the most current weather predictions, and refer to our "What to bring" section below for recommendations on clothes and other items suitable for the season's climate.
The venue is located in a rural area with limited access to ATMs or convenience stores in the immediate surroundings. Please remember to bring anything you may need during the four weeks of training, including four weeks' supply of toiletries, medication and cash for laundry services, transfers, optional excursions on days off and other needs.
The next town, Kundapura, is only 10 km away where you can get all essentials on the day off or before you reach the course location.
Accommodation
The rooms are situated in beautiful cottages from natural stone in traditional South Indian architecture. Each room comes with attached bathroom, ceiling fan, hot water facility and a veranda. The beach is just a 2 minutes’ walk away from your room.
The cottages were newly constructed in 2020.
To secure your spot on this course, submit your registration here.
Investment
RESIDENT INDIAN NATIONALS:
Course Rate in Beach Front Twin Share Accommodation (non-AC)
INR 1,10,000
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
Course Rate in Twin Share Accommodation (non-AC)
EUR 2,195.00
INCLUDED
4 weeks of course tuition
Full board with two lacto-vegetarian meals per day, snacks and tea
4 weeks of accommodation (bedding and towels are exchanged once a week)
Course manuals (Philosophy, Hatha Yoga, Kirtan) and notebooks
Two sets of teaching uniforms
Internationally recognized certificate from Yoga Vana Forest Academy, a Yoga Alliance registered school, upon successful completion of the course
Access to WiFi in the common area at designated times
NOT INCLUDED
International and local transfer to and from the venue
Excursions on days off (optional)
Laundry service (optional)
How to Get There
By air
The nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport (IXE) at 90 km from the venue (1.5 hours’ drive).
Taxi transfers to and from the airport can be arranged on request. The pick-up rate is approx. INR 3000-4000 depending on the car size (approx. EUR 35-50; rates are subject to change).
By train
The closest railway stations are Kundapura (KUDA) (10 km from the venue) and Udupi (UD) (30 km). Mangaluru Central (MAQ), Mangaluru Junction (MAJN) and Surathkal (SL) are around 90 km from the venue.
Taxi transfers to and from the railway stations can be arranged on request.
What to Bring
Flashlight • Yoga mat • Alarm clock • Water bottle • Travel mug • Pens • Toiletries • Cash (Indian rupees) for laundry service, and other needs • Closed shoes for meditation walks • Sandals • Mosquito repellent • Sunscreen • Umbrella & rain coat • Medication, if any • Light meditation shawl • Casual comfortable clothes for asana practice • Light, culturally sensitive clothes for warm days
Course Spirit
This Yoga Vana Teacher Training Course gives you the unique opportunity to step away from your daily life for a full month, let the dust of your busy-ness settle, and immerse yourself in new way of being. TTC is above all an experience of purification thanks to the intense practice and study of Yoga. We are committed to providing you with the most conducive setting by maintaining a high standard of teachings and by creating a supportive environment that allows you to fully focus on what you come to us for.
We have found that the below agreements allow us to maintain a high-energy space for learning and contemplation which makes it possible for all participants to take away the most from the TTC experience:
Attendance of all daily activities
No consumption of non-vegetarian food (meat, fish, eggs)
No possession, distribution or consumption of drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and other intoxicants
Maintaining silence as much as possible, particularly from after evening meditation till after morning meditation
Very mindful use of mobile phones (only outside class times) in the rooms and common areas
Care and mindfulness with the facilities provided and with the local flora and fauna
Awareness that any progress in yoga depends on conscious self-discipline and readiness to self-reflect. Do I feel physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to undergo the rigorous daily routine of the teacher training course at this point in my life?
Respect for and interest in the local culture and rituals. For the duration of the course, am I open to adapt and adjust to local customs as they relate to dress, behavior in public and in places of worship?
Openness to experience yogic teaching methodology. Am I mentally and emotionally prepared to study yoga and Vedanta in a way that may differ from what I am used to? Am I prepared to experience, self-reflect, inquire into my expectations, self-empathize and ask for support?
Willingness to engage in open conversation, seek support and request clarification in case of any difficulty with organizers, teachers or fellow participants
Before submitting your registration, please read the agreements and reflection questions carefully and see if you can commit to them for the duration of the course with ease and choice. If you have any questions on any of the above, please contact us. You can find further details in our Terms & Conditions.
Registration
Click below to fill the registration form. We will get back to you within 48 hours to let you know how you can secure your place on this training.
For our refund and cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions. Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions section at the bottom of this page. You can contact us directly if you have any doubts or questions - we're happy to assist you.
We look forward to welcoming you at Yoga Vana soon!
Yoga Vana India
Yoga & Meditation | Emotional Intelligence | Conscious Living
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course only for people who want to teach yoga?
Many people attend the training to learn more about the postures, benefits and alignment for their own bodies and/or to take time to connect to themselves and deepen their yoga practice. Each course typically has a mix of people exploring the possibility of teaching and those seeking personal development.
Do I need to be a “yoga expert” to attend this training?
No. This training is designed to meet you wherever you are in your journey. Prior practice of Yoga is suggested, but by no means necessary. People have attended in the past with just a little experience, alongside those who have been practicing for many years and may have completed yoga teacher training before. The course typically has a nice balance of experience, ages and objectives.
Can I teach yoga as soon as I complete this course?
You will leave the course with the knowledge and skills to teach foundational Hatha Yoga classes to beginner students – and we recommend that you do so. Teacher training is the very first step on a continued learning journey to becoming the Yoga teacher you can be, and teaching practice is crucial, as with anything else in life.
Yoga teacher training is not your typical professional training, but foremost an initiation into the yogic way of life. Your ability to make a living teaching yoga depends on many factors. We at Yoga Vana are committed to supporting you in your journey, in whatever way you intend to apply the knowledge from this course later on.
If you wish to teach in a studio, you may be asked to present your graduation certificate and register with the Yoga Alliance. This course prepares you with the foundational requirement of a YTT-200 certification.
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