Yoga Teacher Training at Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village

FIRST CLASS

Nestled in a sprawling tropical garden, in an idyllic hillside location overlooking the blue ocean, Soma Manaltheeram Ayurveda Beach Village is surrounded by coconut palms and rice fields. The resort is NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) accredited and won the 2019 National Tourism Award as the "Best Ayurveda Wellness Centre". A narrow paved path leads to the long sandy beach (please consult the lifeguard before swimming at the beach).

Under the open sky and with a view of the sea, enjoy 250 different vegetarian dishes, a variety of salads and fruit juices, as well as a wide selection of local and international delicacies and seafood in the Ayurveda restaurant.

The Hatha Yoga training courses at the Somatheeram International Institute of Yoga adhere to the stringent standards of Yoga Alliance International and Bharat Sevak Samaj, and are suitable for all levels. Upon successful completion, participants receive globally recognized certificates from Yoga Alliance International and Bharat Sevak Samaj.

Requirements

Practicing and teaching yoga requires a high degree of self-discipline, purity, and clarity. Participants should also be self-motivated and open to new experiences. Basic knowledge of yoga philosophy and anatomy is helpful but not mandatory. To maximize the benefits of the training, participants must adhere to a vegetarian diet throughout the course and abstain from meat, fish, eggs, black tea, coffee, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

Sample Daily Schedule

5:30 a.m. - 6:00 a.m.: Wake Up
6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.: Meditation
6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Herbal Tea
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Asana Pranayama
9:45 a.m.: Vegetarian Breakfast
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Bhagavad Gita
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.: Patanjali Yoga Sutra
1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.: Fruit
1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.: Karma Yoga
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Discussion, Self-study
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Free Time
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Personal Training
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Asana, Pranayama, Meditation
7:00 p.m.: Vegetarian Dinner
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Anatomy/Video/Lecture/Bhajan

Classes are held six days a week. The seventh day is free for excursions to cultural/spiritual sites. Detailed course content available on request. Feel free to bring a notebook to capture your insights. No materials are provided.

Awarded with the "Ayurveda SPA Europe Certificate" and the Green Leaf Award by the Department of Tourism Government of Kerala, the highest accolade for authentic Ayurveda. Personal and professional care by an experienced team of Ayurveda doctors (approx. 12) and therapists (approx. 60), with 30 well-equipped treatment rooms available. The herbal medicine used for the treatments is prepared on-site at Manaltheeram, Somatheeram Resort, or AyurSoma (see direct links below). The holistic approach incorporating Yoga, meditation under expert guidance, and Ayurveda treatments leads to profound improvement of various symptoms.

Beautiful outdoor pool (approx. 6 x 18 m), sun loungers and parasols on the beach. Cultural performances such as music and dance shows. Tailoring, shop, internet café. Beach walks, a boat trip in the Backwaters, or tours of nearby places with temples and colourful markets - the resort assists in organising excursions.