About Us
Pranam Yoga Joseph
At Pranam Yoga Joseph, we aspire to share an authentic, in-depth, life-changing experience of Yoga. We are a Yoga School in South India, founded by Joseph Konnoth in 1988 and now runned by himself and his son, Joyal. Our school specializes in Hatha Yoga with more than 3 decades of experience. We are affiliated with Yoga Alliance, the global organization of Yoga. Whether you want to join a Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala , a Yoga workshop or simply attend one of our daily drop-in classes , we make sure your Yoga experience will be pleasant and unique. Our sole purpose is to pass on our passion and knowledge in Hatha Yoga to anybody who comes to our class. We guide people into deepening their practice, and open the path of teaching for them by showing how Yoga is a way of living.
Our Approach – What Makes Us Unique
We have been expanding our school for 4 decades, based on the passion we share. We keep deepening our skills in teaching through our own experience of Yoga, whether it is by sharing our knowledge with others, or by practicing it ourselves. We focus only on Hatha Yoga, because we would rather pass on a knowledge that we truly master, rather than teaching different styles and not being able to truly go deep into it within a short period of time. We design our classes to offer a traditional Hatha Yoga approach with a modern and dynamic touch. Our Asana teachers build their classes based on their own daily practice, making sure to give the best of themselves in each class as a teacher. Our school is a small family that aims to share a piece of their lifestyle and passion with people from all over the world. To make your experience unique, we limit spots for our Workshops, Drop-in Classes and Yoga Teacher Training Courses . We want our students to be part of our family, and give each teacher the opportunity to give particular attention to each person that comes to our school.
What Students Can Expect
Whether you want to join a Drop-in Classes or a Yoga Teacher Training Courses , we will make sure to welcome you as someone who is part of our school. Be assured you will always be guided to push your body and mental limits by our Asana teachers, taking you to the best version of your Yoga practice. Not just the physical part, we honour the spectrum of the eight limbs of yoga, creating space for transformation on every level: mental and spiritual as much as physical. Coming to our school means taking part in a human experience and stepping into south indian culture. We welcome each of our students as if they were a member of our family, making sure to offer them the most of each class, so they walk out of our school with new knowledge every time.
Our Story - a legacy of teaching
Pranam Yoga Joseph was founded by TA Raman ASAN, a Guru who was based in Cochin. At that time, Pranam Yoga Joseph was known as Cochin Institute of Yoga Asanas. In 1988, TA Raman Asan passed on a branch of Cochin Institute Of Yoga Asanas to his student Joseph Konnoth.
Joseph began practicing Hatha Yoga in 1981, at the age of 20. With the guidance of his Guru and through years of dedicated self-practice, Yoga soon became the foundation of his life. He has remained committed to the path ever since.
At the age of 23, he started teaching yoga classes in Cochin. After 7 years, he took over his Guru’s school, Cochin Institute Of Yoga Asanas, and kept teaching throughout the years. Later on, in 2007 he gave the name Pranam Yoga Joseph to his school and moved to Varkala a few years after that, he established his school. He started by offering
Drop-in Yoga classes in Varkala, Kerala
under the name of Pranam Yoga Joseph, and in other different schools. He built skills as a teacher and decide to train new teachers, and started offering Yoga Teacher Training Courses in 2017 for Pranam Yoga Joseph. Since that same year, the has been registered and affiliated by the Yoga Alliance International to provide
Yoga Teacher Training Courses
in Kerala.
Joyal, his son, has been seeing his father following the yoga path since an early age. In that way, Yoga has always been a part of his life. Joyal has practiced Yoga since being a child, and traveled around India for several years and learnt about from the best teachers and ashrams in India. In 2020, he started teaching in different schools and later on in 2021, he joined his father to share the passion of yoga to others. Joyal specializes in teaching Asana classes, biomechanics, alignments and methodology. He will teach you the principles of Hatha yoga, making sure you will become a thorough teacher. Thanks to his different teachers, he also embodies a teaching style that adds a modern approach to the traditional Hatha Yoga, creating his own unique yoga classes.
Meet Your Teachers
We believe that the primary goal of a teacher is to provide safe and nurturing environment for students; however, your teacher's experience and teaching skills are also important. We can confidently state that all of our teachers are a dedicated and committed group of experienced yoga teachers who have been studying, practising, and sharing their knowledge for over 20 years.
Joseph Konnoth
Founder & Head Teacher
Joyal George
Lead Trainer & physiology of yoga
Dr. Anish
Anatomy & Ayurveda
Sunil
Yoga Philosophy
Shajahan
Pranayama & Meditation
What We Offer
200-hour yoga teacher training
Our most popular program a Yoga Alliance certified training designed to help you build confidence, deepen your personal practice, and become a skilled yoga teacher. Rooted in Hatha and Dynamic Hatha Yoga, this 28-day course in Varkala, Kerala offers a complete foundation in teaching and self-practice.
300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
For certified teachers ready to expand their skills, our advanced Yoga TTC dives deeper into sequencing, biomechanics, hands-on techniques, and yogic philosophy. A transformative course designed to refine your teaching and leadership as a practitioner.
100-Hour Foundation TTC
The first half of our 200-hour Yoga TTC perfect for those looking for a shorter commitment. This two-week course offers a strong introduction to asana, alignment, and yogic theory, with the option to complete the second half later.
Daily Drop-In Yoga Classes
Available Monday to Saturday during TTC season (September to March), our drop-in classes are open to all levels. A great way to stay connected to your practice or experience our teaching style before joining a training.
Seasonal Yoga Workshops & Retreats
Throughout the year, we offer focused workshops and retreats to explore specific themes like backbends, adjustments, philosophy, or breathwork all rooted in traditional Hatha Yoga and supported by modern understanding.
Our Location – Varkala, Kerala
Pranam Yoga Joseph is located in Varkala, a peaceful coastal town in South India’s Kerala region, known for its red cliffs, palm-lined beaches, and spiritual energy. Just a short walk or ride from the sea, our school is nestled in a calm part of town quiet enough for deep practice, yet close to Varkala’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.Varkala has long been a destination for seekers, travelers, and yoga practitioners. With its blend of tropical nature, traditional healing arts, and laid-back atmosphere, it’s the perfect environment to immerse yourself in yoga, both on and off the mat.
