About Us
A family-run yoga school in Kerala, Pranam Yoga Joseph teaches traditional Hatha Yoga through steady practice, hands-on guidance, and a clear, structured approach developed over years of teaching.
Who We Are
Pranam Yoga Joseph is a family-run yoga school rooted in the traditional teachings of Hatha Yoga. Founded in 1988 and guided today by Joseph and his son Joyal, our school carries over four decades of continuous practice, study, and teaching. We focus on depth over variety, offering a clear, aligned method that helps students understand yoga from its foundations and grow through consistent, personal guidance.
We are a lineage, a learning space, and a home for students who value discipline, clarity, and sincere teaching. Here, yoga is practiced with awareness, taught with presence, and shared with respect for its roots
Our lineage
Our school grew from a simple but disciplined path that began in the 1980s, when Joseph met his Guru and committed fully to the study and practice of traditional Hatha Yoga. What began as a student–teacher relationship became a lifelong dedication to teaching with passion, precision, and respect for yoga’s roots.
Today, this lineage continues through Joseph and his son Joyal, who have spent decades refining a method that blends traditional Hatha Yoga with a clear, modern understanding of the body. Their shared approach comes from years of personal practice, observation, and guidance passed down, not invented.
At Pranam Yoga Joseph, lineage is not a concept. It is a responsibility. It shapes the way we teach, the way we study, and the way we support every student who comes to learn with us.
Our values
We believe in teaching yoga with honesty, clarity, and respect for its tradition. Our school is built on a simple set of values that guide every class, every correction, and every student relationship
Honoring the roots of Hatha Yoga.
Focusing on one method and refining it with care.
teaching with clear alignment and mindful practice.
offering real guidance through small groups and hands-on attention.
sharing yoga as it is, without trends or shortcuts.
learning and teaching with respect, patience, and sincerity.
These values shape the way we teach and the experience every student receives at Pranam Yoga Joseph
Our Space in
Varkala, Kerala
Our school is located in a quiet part of Varkala, Kerala, a setting that naturally supports focused practice and steady learning. The environment is simple, peaceful, and free from unnecessary distraction, giving students the space to reflect, study, and grow.
Surrounded by the gentle rhythm of coastal life, our rooms, practice areas, and shared spaces are designed to feel welcoming and comfortable, nothing excessive, just what is needed for sincere practice. This calm atmosphere, together with a close-knit learning community, creates a space where students can slow down, listen, and connect more deeply with their yoga journey
Our 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.
Our Courses
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
A structured 28-day immersion for practitioners ready to deepen their practice, refine alignment, and develop confident teaching skills in Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa.
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
An in-depth 28-day program for certified teachers seeking deeper practice, intelligent sequencing, and advanced understanding of Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa through guided, hands-on learning.
5-Day Yoga Workshop in Varkala
A focused immersion to reconnect with your practice, understand alignment, and learn practical hands-on techniques in a supportive small-group setting.
100 Hour Yoga Teachers Training
Learn from home with guided Hatha and Hatha Vinyasa sessions designed to improve alignment, build strength, and support a steady personal practice—wherever you are.
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