Padmakarma

Yogashala (PadmaKarma) is Padma Nair’s spacious rooftop studio in Kovalam, Kerala,. This peaceful space is idyllically situated in a grove of swaying coconut palms, surrounded by birds and frogsong yet just two minutes walk from the sunshine and amenities of Lighthouse Beach. Yogashala provides an ideal environment to learn or study yoga in the land of its origin, from a passionate, versatile and authenticn teacher with over thirty years of international teaching experience. Visitors can drop in for a class or two, enjoy a more in-depth two-week-long Yoga Vacation or study to teach yoga professionally on Padma’s Yoga Teacher Training Course. This life-changing, four-week-long programme provides students with an internationally valid, Yoga Alliance accredited Hatha Yoga 200HR teaching certificate. Experienced massage practitioners can also learn the extraordinary deep body treatment of Kerala, Chavutti Thirummal during their visit to Yogashala. Kerala is affectionately known throughout as God’s own country is an increasingly popular tourist destination with amazing landscape, mouth watering food, warm weather and welcoming hospitality. The atmosphere is calm and gentle, characterised by palm trees, sea breezes, greenery and beautiful starlit skies Padmakarma, Kovalam Kerala, is an ideal place to learn/practice Yoga in the land of its origin, with an authentic, experienced,n female Teacher who is renowned for her Yoga and Massage world wide. Padmakarma is a Registered Yoga School registered with Yoga Alliance USA (School no.148516) and Yoga Alliance UK. Our Teacher Training Programme strictly follow the standards outlined by Yoga Alliance. Our courses are of the highest standards and our graduates may use the title “Registered Yoga Teacher RYT” as a sign of quality training. This 200 HR (4 weeks) comprehensive course qualifies you to teach Yoga world wide as a profession, deepening your personal practice and self discipline. This four week intense course focuses on the practical application of the Main paths of Yoga – Bhakthi Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga (Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra Yoga) The Curriculum: Yoga Asanas (Practice & Teaching), Kriyas, Bandhas & Mudras; Pranayama, Mantras, Meditation, Chanting Sanskrit Mantras, Vedanta (Yoga Philosophy), Anatomy and Physiology and its relation/application in Yoga asanas; Introduction to Ayurveda, Yogic diet and Cooking. In accordance with the standards outlined by Yoga Alliance, our courses cover,