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Pranam Yoga Joseph
A trusted yoga school in Varkala offering personal guidance, mindful practice, and a transformative yoga teacher training course in Varkala, Kerala.
Yoga Teacher Training Course In Varkala, Kerala
Born in 1988 from the passion and dedication of Joseph Konnoth, our yoga school continues to grow every day with the same heartfelt intention to share authentic yoga. Our Yoga Teacher Training program in Varkala Kerala, certified by Yoga Alliance, is conducted in small groups to ensure personal guidance and individual attention. As a Yoga Alliance certified yoga school, we teach with presence by refining postures, answering personal questions, and supporting your inner and outer growth through authentic yoga teacher training.
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 our 100, 200, or 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, attend yoga workshops in Kerala, or simply participate in 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 100 hour yoga course in Varkala, Kerala is perfect for beginners and aspiring teachers willing to reconnect with their body and discover the roots of Hatha Yoga and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga through yoga philosophy and anatomy, pranayama, meditation, and asana sessions.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Our most popular training is a 28-day 200 hour certified yoga course designed to build a strong foundation in Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa Yoga while helping students develop advanced teaching skills, deepen their practice, and experience meaningful yogic lifestyle training. The 200h YTTC course in Varkala, Kerala combines traditional teachings with a modern curriculum, including applied anatomy and biomechanics and yoga teaching methodology. Students also explore Yoga philosophy, mantra, anatomy, ayurveda and Asanas and guided pranayama and meditation classes for a complete yoga learning experience.
300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
This advanced yoga teacher training is designed for teachers who want to expand their teaching knowledge and deepen their personal journey through yoga. The course focuses on intelligent yoga sequencing, advanced asana practice, yoga anatomy and alignment, and philosophy to help students refine their skills with confidence. Join this immersive program to strengthen your understanding of mindful teaching techniques and elevate your overall yoga practice.
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 teachers through our online yoga classes for beginners and intermediate practitioners. These virtual yoga sessions combine traditional Hatha teachings with dynamic movement, offering guided practice, flexibility, balance, and mindful learning in a supportive online environment.
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 yoga school rooted in the traditional Hatha Yoga school system, led by father and son, Joseph and Joyal, who bring over 45 years of combined teaching experience. Our approach blends ancient yogic teachings with a modern understanding of the body and mind. Located in Varkala, Kerala – a sacred destination known for Ayurveda, healing, and spiritual retreat – Pranam Yoga offers a holistic and transformative yoga experience.
Our Values
Our yoga classes and training programs are rooted in traditional yoga teachings and a mindful approach to movement and breath. Over the years, we have refined our methods into a balanced combination of ancient wisdom and modern yoga learning techniques. By staying dedicated to one lineage, we focus on depth, precise posture guidance, and practical training methods that help students build confidence, discipline, and a strong lifelong yoga practice.
About Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is one of the oldest forms of yoga and the foundation from which many modern styles have evolved, including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Iyengar. The word Hatha symbolizes the balance between the sun (Ha) and the moon (Tha) , strength and softness, creating harmony between body and mind through classical yoga practice.
Hatha Yoga focuses on traditional yoga postures, conscious breathing, and mindful movement rather than rushing from one pose to another. This allows each and every students to deepen their awareness, connect with their breath, and experience meditation through movement and stillness.
Through regular practice, yoga becomes more than physical exercise – it becomes a path toward inner balance, focus, and self-awareness.
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 mindful movement and breath, creating smooth and conscious transitions between postures. In this style, each movement is guided by breath, helping students develop deeper awareness, balance, and connection within their practice. Unlike fast-paced Vinyasa classes, our approach at Pranam Yoga Joseph preserves the depth and precision of Hatha while encouraging a steady and meditative flow. This practice emphasizes asana awareness practice, conscious alignment, and breath-led movement, allowing students to fully experience each pose while cultivating inner stillness. It is both dynamic and introspective: a practice where strength meets softness, and breath becomes the connection between body, awareness, and stillness.
Through this approach, yoga evolves into meditation through movement, where flow is not about speed, but about presence.
Guru TA Raman Asan
Born in the early 1930s in Fort Kochi, our Guru began his journey with a deep passion for improving the physical wellbeing of the people in his hometown through disciplined movement and holistic yoga practice. This dedication led him to open his own physical training center, where he guided countless individuals through movement, strength, and discipline. As his path evolved, his understanding expanded beyond physical fitness into the deeper dimensions of mind, breath, and spirit. Through years of self-practice and dedication to ancient yogic wisdom, he became a respected Yoga teacher known for his discipline, compassion, and spiritual presence. By 1965, seekers from around the world were traveling to Fort Kochi to learn from him, inspired not only by his teachings but also by his calm and transformative energy. 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 journey rooted in devotion, discipline, and mindful practice that would eventually give birth to what we now know as 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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