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Pranam Yoga Joseph
A trusted yoga school in Varkala, Kerala offering clear instruction, hands-on guidance, and structured Yoga teacher training.
Yoga Teachers Training Course In
Varkala, Kerala
Born in 1988 from the passion and dedication of Joseph Konnoth, our Yoga school continues to grow everyday from the same heartfelt intention to share yoga. Our Yoga Teacher training courses in Varkala, Kerala, certified by Yoga Alliance, are kept into small groups, to make sure you benefit from our personal guidance. We teach with presence by refining postures, answering personal questions, and supporting your inner and outer growth in each class
We Are Offering
At Pranam Yoga Joseph, we focus on giving you the right guidance, attention, and structure to grow in your personal practice. Whether you join a 100, 200, or 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Varkala, Kerala or simply attend a workshop or drop-in class you’ll learn clear techniques, safe alignment, and practical hands-on adjustment skills that elevate the quality of your yoga practice.
100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A 14-day immersion to deepen your practice and explore the foundations of yoga. This 100h course in Varkala, Kerala is perfect for beginners and aspiring teachers willing to reconnect to their body and learn about the roots of Hatha Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa through philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, meditation and asana classes.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our most popular training, a 28-day certified yoga course that builds a solid base in Hatha & Hatha Vinyasa Yoga to learn advanced teaching skills, deepen your practice and be introduced to yogic lifestyle. The 200h YTTC course in Varkala, Kerala includes modern curriculum like applied anatomy, biomechanics and teaching methodology on top of the traditional classes (Yoga philosophy, meditation, pranayama, mantra, anatomy, ayurveda and Asanas).
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
This Advanced Yoga Teacher Training Course (ATTC) is perfect for teachers who want to learn new teaching aspects and empower their personal practice. Join this course to empower your understanding of intelligent sequencing, anatomy, asana, philosophy, and more.
5-days Yoga Workshops
Short on time but want to go deep? These themed workshops help you advance your asana practice and deepen your yoga knowledge with daily alignment labs, pranayama, meditation & philosophy.
Online Classes
Practice Yoga from the comfort of your home with experienced yoga teachers and enjoy a unique class, adapted for beginner to intermediate levels. Our online classes are built upon a traditional and authentic Hatha style blended with a modern and dynamic approach of Hatha Vinyasa.
Drop-in Classes
Come practice with us in person, whether you’re a beginner or advanced practitioner. Our classes are designed to challenge you and help you explore more aspects of physical yoga practice.
Meet our teachers
Our teachers have studied under revered masters and have shaped hundreds of practitioners and teachers from around the world.
Joseph Kannoth
Founder/ Hatha yoga
Joyal George
Lead trainer / Hatha & Hatha vinyasa Yoga / Alignment
Sunil
Yoga Philosophy
About Pranam Yoga Joseph
We are a lineage, a home & a path.
Pranam Yoga is a family-run school rooted in the traditional teachings of Hatha Yoga. Led by father and son, Joseph and Joyal, who carry over 45 years of combined teaching experience, our school blends ancient yogic wisdom with a modern understanding of the body and mind. Set in Varkala, Kerala, a sacred land of Ayurveda, healing, and spiritual retreat, your training becomes not just a course, but a transformative experience.
Our Values
Our Yoga classes and Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Varkala, Kerala focus entirely on traditional Hatha Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa. Over the years, we’ve refined our methods into a clear blend of traditional wisdom and modern, practical teaching tools. By committing deeply to one lineage, we prioritize expertise over variety, giving you precise guidance, profound understanding, and the confidence to develop a strong, lifelong practice.
About Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is the oldest and most traditional form of yoga. The foundation from which all modern styles have evolved, such as Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Iyengar, etc. The word Hatha means sun (Ha) and moon (Tha), symbolizing balance between strength and softness, effort and ease.
Hatha Yoga practices focus on holding postures longer, and moving with awareness, rather than simply flowing from pose to pose. This allows each student to feel the depth of every asana, connect with their breath, and experience stillness through mindful effort.
Through this balance, body and mind align, and yoga becomes more than movement. It becomes meditation in action.
About Hatha Vinyasa Yoga
Hatha Vinyasa Yoga is a bridge between the stillness of Hatha and the flow of Vinyasa. It combines the grounding, alignment-based approach of Hatha Yoga with the mindful transitions and rhythm of Vinyasa. In this style, each movement is guided by breath, creating a smooth yet steady flow between postures. Unlike fast-paced Vinyasa classes, our approach at Pranam Yoga Joseph keeps the intelligence and precision of Hatha, allowing time to feel and understand each pose, while still cultivating the meditative continuity of movement. It is both dynamic and introspective: a practice where strength meets softness, and where breath becomes the link between body, awareness, and inner stillness.
Through Hatha Vinyasa, we learn that flow is not about speed. It is about presence.
Guru TA Raman Asan
Born in the early 1930s in Fort Kochi, our Guru began his path with a deep passion for improving the physical wellbeing of the people in his hometown. This dedication led him to open his own physical training center, where he helped countless individuals through movement, strength, and discipline. As his journey evolved, his understanding went from physical fitness to the deeper realms of the mind and spirit. Through intense self-practice and study, he gradually became a respected Yoga teacher, known for his wisdom, discipline, and compassion. By 1965, seekers from around the world were traveling to Fort Kochi to learn from him, drawn not just by his knowledge, but by his presence.
On January 18th, 1983, a new chapter began when a young student named Joseph met him and became his disciple. Under the Guru’s guidance, Joseph began walking the yogic path – a path that would shape his life and eventually give birth to what we now call Pranam Yoga Joseph.
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FAQ - Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala, Kerala
We offer 100 hour, 200 hour, and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses in Varkala, Kerala. Each program is designed with a clear structure, traditional Hatha Yoga foundations, and personal guidance in small groups.
Pranam Yoga Joseph has been teaching since 1988, following a father–son lineage with a strong focus on traditional Hatha Yoga, precise alignment, and hands-on adjustments. We keep our groups small so every student receives clear guidance, personal attention, and a practical understanding of the practice. Students often say our teaching feels more “real,” grounded, and easy to understand.
Yes. Our 200 hour and 300 hour Yoga TTCs are fully certified by Yoga Alliance (RYT), allowing you to register internationally after completing your training.
Yes. Along with our long-term TTCs, we offer 5-day workshops and a 100 hour TTC for students who want a shorter program to deepen their practice or begin their teacher training journey.
You can check our schedule page for upcoming training dates or reach out to us directly through the contact form. We’re always happy to help you choose the right program based on your experience and goals.
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