Navadurga School of Yoga Yoga Teacher Training in Varkala

Feel blessed I had the chance to attend Navadurga YTTC. It’s a tough intense and challenging experience that changes life for the better. In Navadurga I had the precious opportunity to study philosophy, meditation and adjustments from well prepared and professional teacher. But most of all I had the chance to practice yoga with a true yogi that considers yoga a path towards samadhi. Proper food, proper asana, proper shavasana, proper pranayama and positive mindset are what I have experienced here in a beautiful environment and a special and small group of beautiful like minded students. Leo the Lion (Shibin’s dog) is the strawberry on the cake! I would honestly suggest everybody to choose this school.

This place really opened Up my mind and my thoughts about yoga.
Is definetly not easy but is a fantastic experience every person that Loves yoga and wants to learn and understand should do.

Thanks Shibin, Abi, Sanadana, Doctor, Harish and Sima.

Wonderful, small authentic place to dive deeper into yoga! Great local food cooked with love by the mum!
In my case it was a really intimate atmosphere as we were three people doing the TTC together which was absolutely amazing for the learning experience! Overall, it was an amazing and exhausting journey and just the first step into the power of yoga! The teachers are great and all of the people involved listen to your needs! I especially enjoyed the daily ashtanga classes with Vijith - such a great teacher with good energy! Can only recommend this place and will definitely come back soon for my 300 hr TTC! Thank you so much for this inspiring time ️

I completed my 200 hour ttc at Navadurga and it was a beautiful experience. The school is located in a perfect location near the beach, the temple and various cafes. The studio on the roof overlooks the trees creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Its the perfect place to experience, yoga, nature and Varkala’s community.

The teachers are knowledgable and care about your practice. The small class size allows for individual help and careful attention. Shibin is an attentive teacher who really wants the best for his students. Having never done ashtanga i was nervous and although i found it challenging i ended up loving it! The course also allowed me to learn about yoga nidra, yin and pranayama creating a well-rounded experience.

The food is lovingly made my Shibin’s mum and is delicious. We were all very excited when she made us dosas and poori! There is a lovely, relaxed and homely atmosphere. The people on my course were great and we had a lot of fun. The connections we made are going to carry on beyond the school:)

I learnt a lot about myself and my practice and created memories i will not forget. Varkala became a beautiful home away from home. I am already thinking about my next trip or even doing my 300 hours.

If you are thinking about training at Navadurga you definitely should:)

I was at Navadurga School of yoga in March 23 for my 200hr/28day training. I am grateful for this experience and everyone that made it so special to me! Navadurga works with a group of max ten students, I was looking for an intimate setting like that. The days flew by starting with early morning meditation, hatha class before breakfast, after that philosophy, anatomy or Ayurveda class, alignment class and asthanga practice in the afternoon. The days are full but there are also breaks between the classes to revise, rest, study or go for a juice in one of the places close by.

Shaji did meditation, pranayamas, mantras and kryias with us, we studied a variety of a of them and got the chance to mediate at the beach a few times or to go to the temple first thing in the morning with him. Shibin is a wonderful teacher with lots of experience, passion, calmness, and engagement, I learned so much in his hatha classes! He also introduced us to vinyasa flow and to yin yoga. Sanatana guided us into the universe of yogic philosophy, I learned that there is much much more to learn - his classes provided a solid base to continue from. For Anatomy and Ayurveda Dr. Aneesh came in, I enjoyed his classes a lot, especially the Ayurveda ones were super interesting to me. Alignment with Abi was so insightful, he is an expert and will answer any question you have around entering, exiting and practicing asanas. Vijith was our asthanga teacher, he is very talented, experienced and bright, making us laugh even in the most challenging classes. I built a lot of mental and physical strength in these classes. (I recommend to take an ashtanga class before if you have no experience with it so that you know what to expect in terms of your interests and injury prevention).

Our training took place at om villa, I stayed in a private room - very comfy bed, ceiling fan, private bathroom. The shala on the roof of the house was beautiful, bright colors, surronded by lush green trees and singing birds. Note: there is no washing machine in the house, handwash soap can be bought everywhere, alternatively there are laundry services close by (home stays or hotels). We had food at the school three times a day cooked by Shibin’s mum most of the time. She is a gifted chef and even taught us how to make coconut chutney and poori after asking her!

Navadurga school is a great place to take on your journey into yoga! I am already thinking about coming back for another 300hr training:) If you have questions, contact shibin he is always very helpful and happy to answer questions.

Hello Everyone my friends and i were chilling for two weeks in the ashram.we did one yoga class and it was perfect. 420 friendly!

What a fantastic experience here! The ceremony was the highlight next to the beautiful yoga school and the lovely people.
The rooms are very comfortable. The hygiene is in any case higher than in other places in india where I've been. I loved the atmosphere and every teacher was in their own way very special and amazing.
Shibin was so helpful and a great teacher. I had a lot of fun and amazing insights for myself. Thank you so much to everyone for this great time! ️ see you soon!

Beautiful experience in Navadurga School of yoga.

The 200h yoga teacher training course it’s been great. The group of students it’s small which it was a highlight. The teachers are super experienced, with lots of knowledge to share. The space is amazing, with beautiful views and the rooms well equipped. Delicious food, fresh, local and super tasty. Beautiful environment and beautiful people that we’ll definitely take care of you!

The owner and main yoga teacher is a real creep and has serious anger issues. He yelled at many people and harassed one of the girls on the beach when they were alone. Scary experience which made you feel like you were always walking on eggshells around him. The other teachers are also strange, the whole vibe of the place is negative energy. On top of that the food is ashram standard, expect rice and soup. AVOID!

I have just finished the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course at Navadurga School of Yoga. They have been three priceless, and invaluable weeks where I have been able to learn so much about all aspects of yoga. I feel really fortunate to have been a part of such a wonderful school where it truly feels like one family. The food is amazing and made with such love, the scenery and sounds of the neighbouring animals magical, and the teachers have a wealth of knowledge that they so willingly share with us. This is an experience I will carry with me forever.

The 200 hour yoga teacher training was an amazing experience! It was a three week journey with ups and downs, with tears and happiness but it was all worth it! I have learned so much about myself and I am so happy with this amazing process. We also had a beautiful group and I feel blessed to be able to share all these things with them. We had great teachers, a beautiful location, informative lessons, delicious food and so much more. Together we made a lot of good memories and I will not forget this.

I practiced hatha yoga two times here in the morning. It's was a great experience.
I just finished my teacher training in Goa, so it's was interresting to see an other way to teach.
Thanks a lot:).

Just finished my YTT 200 hours. Highly Recommended!
The yoga shala is stunning l, the location is perfect (nearby the beach, temple, and a bit outside the touristic part) the accomodation is clean and spacious, the food was good and the most important part: the teachers are very skilled! I have learned so much.this is an end with a new beginning.it cannot be articulated.you have to experience it

Shibin is a nice teacher who will make you love practice yoga. I followed the yoga teacher training in february in 2020 and it was a very good experience. I highly recommend to go there if you want to lear more and to be in a very good place! Thanks shibin for this moment.

Shibin is a wonderful teacher. He is totally dedicated to his work and always ready to help everyone in the best possible way that he can do. His hatha yoga classes are just amazing. I wish you all the very best Shibin for your Navadurga School of Yoga.

One of the most beautiful experiences of my life. Shibin is an amazing instructor with a deep knowledge of yoga and a natural talent to transfer as more of this knowledge to his students. The enviroment was peacefull, calm and it had what it takes for a yoga retreat. So happy to be there.looking forward to visiting again.

I started to practice zoom lessons with Shibin while lockdown. Warm, smiling teacher, and serious, attentive with a real knowledge of yoga and a good teaching experience. Shibin explains each movement precisely, and encourages and pushes us to go further in the postures and surpass ourselves physically and mentally to improve the practice. I hope that one day I could meet this great teacher to
practice in india. I recommend his teaching. Caro

I recommend Shibin and his yoga classes to everyone. He's such an amazingly skilled teacher. He helped me to bring so much flexibility in my body and mind at the age of 58. I'd have never dreamed that my body will get more flexible than ever before.

This is my teacher. I was fortunate enough that during the most difficult time, that the world would find itself in, I found the teacher that would have profound and lasting impact on me and the way that I view that world. Shibin is a tremendous teacher. Not only by the depth and the knowledge with which he teaches. He is a tremendous teacher because he is himself in all things that he do. Loving, kind, funny, and an amazing human being. He is Yoga.

I started my yoga practice with Shibin in March 2021 and I'm very happy with my progress. Everything I know about yoga is from classes with this teacher. I gained more strength and flexibility also overcome some of my fears. Shibin knows how to push his students in a good way so we could do the best we can. He is very caring and it's always a pleasure to join the class. I highly recommend to join classes with Navadurga school of yoga if you want to grow in yoga and you need a good teacher.

I have been practicing yoga with Shibin from 3 years. He is an amazing teacher and will slowly take you step by step through the asanas with lots of encouragement. I am amazed at how I have progressed in to advanced asanas all thanks to Shibin's positive approach.

So glad that I chose to have this experience! Shibin and the rest of the teachers were amazing and so professional! Im truly recommend to take this course there's not a chance that your going to regret of taking that desigion!

I have been taking classes with Shibin for many years. He has really helped me grow my yoga practice. I have gained not only strength and flexibility with him but a stronger discipline and focus in my practice. Shibin’s high energy and enthusiasm are contagious. His encouraging manner allowed me to feel that nothing was impossible without work, devotion and patience. He is a wonderful happy teacher. And I am forever grateful for all that he has taught me. My time with Shibin has really raised the level of my yoga practice. I highly recommend taking classes and courses (either in person or online) with Shibin at Navadurga school of Yoga.

I am very delighted to have a chance to learn yoga from Shibin. I really appreciate the time I had with him. He is a wonderful teacher that brings new challenges to me.every class I attend, I can go for more advance postures with lots of fun and at the same time with lot of pains. But that's the way I can improve rapidly.
You are great! Thank you
and I will always recommend him to anyone.

Shibin, is a wonderful teacher, caring, understanding of the full Yoga science. His teaching embrace all the Yogi limbs and values. I love our on line connection and feel so safe with his teaching ability and knowledge.one day I hope to meet him in person to practice and develop my knowledge further.

I started practicing with Shibin in February 2021 and I am incredibly grateful to be a part of his class group. What distinguishes Shibin is his ability to see people beyond their physical capabilities, he understands your emotions, what is blocking you and leads you to overcome your limits and fears. Thanks to his classes I have not only gained more strength and physical but also mental and emotional flexibility. I recommend to anyone who really wants to grow in their practice to join this beautiful group

I'm in love with the yoga practice that I've been doing thru zoom with the instructor Shibin since December 2020. When I started I had no idea of all the benefits that this wonderful practice would bring into my life. It has been a great learning experience with a remarkably knowledgeable and experienced instructor. His way of teaching is very effective, he explains every detail on all movements, encourages us to push ourselves hard enough to improve in our practice and become better at it. He has helped me tremendously to accomplish yoga postures I never thought I could do, to listen to my body, to become more aware and present not just during the practice but in general in my life. I'm profoundly grateful to have the opportunity to attend this life-changing practice that has very well worked for me from the comfort of my home and 100% recommend it to everybody.

I really enjoying Shibin's classes, non-judgmental teaching style and compassion-centered philosophy. He weaves thought-provoking meditations throughout his classes, applying ancient wisdom to our practicing hours in a useful and understandable way. He encourages growth of the physical and spiritual self, citing the interconnectedness to each other, to the world and to the universe at large. ”
Myself really appreciating for your effort to awakening the sense of spiritual and physical connectivity to self of your all students.
Thanks alot for being a good teacher of mine.
Prayers nd Greetings
Om

My husband and I had daily yoga, meditation and pranayama classes with Shibin for 2 weeks. Shibin is a very inspiring teacher. I practice Yoga for about 30 years and would say he is the best teacher I met! Namaste

@Navadurga school of yoga, you will feel the spirituality infused by Shibin its founder, an experienced flexible teacher dedicated to an authentic practice enriched by beautiful singing. When Shibin sings you can experience the meaning of yoga. Wishing you a pleasant journey!

I Just finished 200ttc and Happy of this choice.
The location Is really beautiful and peacefull It's a good place for Ttc
The food was good quality Kerala typical food.
I had manly 3 teachers and i think It has been a good opportunity to learn from different teacher and style, all the people in the staff are really nice and welcoming.

I would recommend navadurga school of yoga.

Shibin is a warm-hearted, soft-spoken man, who even at his young age emanates the natural authority of a born teacher. His Hatha Yoga classes were the highlight of my yoga retreat in Varkala - moments of calmness and concentration. I already miss them.

So I'm just about to finish teacher training at navadurga school of yoga.
The location and accommodation are beautiful. It's quite and a perfect place to learn while only being 15 minutes from Varkala.
I'm not vegetarian but I couldn't complain about the food.
We mainly had 3 teachers Shibin, Santosh and Alin aka Baba.
All 3 teachers had there own style and personality but they compliment each other well.
The teachers are flexible and aware to the mindset and emotions of the group.

I would recommend navadurga school of yoga.