Did my 200 YTT here in february/march 2020. It was the most amazing think I ever did. The teachers there are so good. They have a lot of knowledge and are really inspiring people. And Shiva is such a good person, that does everything to meet his students needs. The food is also really good! All of us students agreed that we had been so lucky to actually pick this place. And I would recommend this place everyone

Wonderfull Atmosphäre. Quality of classes and a perfect combination between stongness, a great love and humor. Shiva is a great motivater, Swami has a great knowlege about yoga, specially yoga Nidra and the life experience and Svetlana bringt the Shakti energy in the scool Thanks so much for the beautiful time with you and Sheering your knowlegeMaria, Tango Cariño Baden- Baden

Studying at Shiva Rishi Yoga was such a blessing. Classes with Shiva were so inspiring. Feeling thankful for the knowledge shared by the teachers. You'll get so much tools to grow in your own practice and on your path to an instructor. I highly recommand this course!

I'm a yogateacher!!! and I learned from a very special man – Shiva, an awesome guy! His knowledge is huge, he has a lot of positive energy and high demands of himself and his students. Shiva wants to teach you a lot and wants you to experience as much as possible – so you can be sure to have the perfect setting to work on yourself and to learn a lot – because of the people and the place. From the school it's 2 minutes to the beach, so it's possible to have a swim between your classes. In our class we were 10 people. Everyone had their own room with a private bathroom and balcony. Of course it's simple (it's India and a simple lifestyle ), but it's feels like home from the first moment and you can be sure you have everything you need. Otherwise you can ask the staff - they are awesome people who help Shiva and you with any kind of problems. Very good teachers taught us about the yoga philosophy, ayurveda, alignments, yoga theory, yoga nidra, anatomy, ect. We learned a lot! So it's tough, but so good! The school is a magic place and you have the chance to be part of it

A lovely yoga school with great teachers and so close to the ocean and beach. The rooms are great and the food we were provided each day was amazing.

Magic yoga Time in Shiva school everything was more than perfect ! the team of teachers were highly qualified and attentive to the needs of each. the rooms very clean, delicious homemade meals. not to mention the warm familial atmosphere! I totally recommend this place, and I dream to go back.

A wonderful place on the ocean, charged with a positive atmosphere. Enjoyed training and professional approach of teachers. Highly recommended as a knowledge acquisition, and for wellness stay.

In January 2019 I spend 5 weeks in Shivas Yogaschool for a 200h YTTC, and from the first week on, it felt like home. Also thanks to Shiva with his open-hearted, helpful and supportive nature. The Genesha Palace Hotel, on whose rooftop the yoga practice takes place, is a simple but clean and comfortable accommodation. And the rooftop is such a beautiful and powerful place for the practice. Three times a day we got lovingly and healthy cooked typical Keralan food, which was adapted to the western taste (not too hot). I love and miss it!! The beach is a 5 minutes walk away from the school, perfect for a short cooldown inbetween two lessons. The quality of the yoga course was very good, we only had excellently educated teachers who were enthusiastic about their subject. They were always open to questions and suggestions and we also had a greta understanding on a personal level. Shiva, as our mentor, is a great role model for a yogi, from a practical, spiritual and human point of view. He made it his goal to train us to become very good teachers during the four weeks of the course and to give us as much knowledge and experience as possible. He also showed us some very beautiful places, which enriched us a lot. I am very grateful to Shiva for everything, especially for his helpfulness, his positive energy, his honesty and his suggestions for daily life. And his team, which I have taken to my heart. I will come again!

The quality of the yoga course was very good, we only had excellently educated teachers who were enthusiastic about their subject. They were always open to questions and suggestions and we also had a greta understanding on a personal level. Shiva, as our mentor, is a great role model for a yogi, from a practical, spiritual and human point of view. He made it his goal to train us to become very good teachers during the four weeks of the course and to give us as much knowledge and experience as possible. He also showed us some very beautiful places, which enriched us a lot. I am very grateful to Shiva for everything, especially for his helpfulness, his positive energy, his honesty and his suggestions for daily life. And his team, which I have taken to my heart. I will come again!

I am more than happy about my time at Shiva Rishi Yoga School! They took good care of everyone attending the course. The food was delicious and you could taste that it was prepared with love. A big thanks to all the patient teachers and Siva for your generosity and the amazing places you took us. Om Namah Shivaya!

The 200 hr teacher training is an excellent course. Shiva is a very authentic and positive person who teaches his knowledge of Yoga, the underlying philosophy together with his team of inspiring collegues and goes out of his way to make the course a special experience. The location is great, the people are very kind and the food is great.

It was a great experience to take the 200 hr TTC program at Shiva Rishi. Shiva is a very passionate teacher with an inspiring practise. He is equipped to answer all your questions and teaches yoga in a broad sense. At this school you will learn about yoga not only as a physical pratcise, but as a spiritual practise as well. You will feel confident in your ability to begin teaching yoga upon completion of the program, as the program is structured very well. The location is beautiful and all the people you will meet here are warm and welcoming.

Shiva is a real yogi with a heart of gold. It's true. I'm very grateful for the experience of 200 hour YTTC an recommend it to people that are serious about their yoga. Lots of love and Om Namah Shivaya!

Great website showing the life in Varkala for every taste! I spent an unforgettable 3 weeks, a boost of energy at yoga classes, enjoyed an exciting ride through the beautiful Kerala. I recommend everyone take advantage of the offers of the organizers of the trip! Honestly - you will not regret!!)))

I took part in the April 2023 200 hour YTT course with Shiva and it was one of the most beautiful experiences of my life! The school is amazing!! It is located in a lovely spot that is very close to the beach and the rooms are vert clean and cozy. Shiva is an incredible teacher whose devotion and dedication to yoga are truly inspiring. He has such a caring heart and one of the most infectious smiles. Every class with Shiva is filled with so much kindness, joy and laughter. All the other teachers are amazing as well. They really embody all the teachings of yoga and are so eager to share their knowledge with all the students. Oh, and the food!! Wow! Beena works so hard to prepare traditional ayurvedic Kerala cuisine. She serves everything with so much love and the biggest smile. All in all, I came away from this experience with a deeper understanding of yoga, many wonderful new friends and so much happiness. I cannot recommend this school enough!

Where do I begin…. This was the most special month of my life. On getting to Varkala, I couldn’t have been more happy for this little pocket of purity and beauty that is Shiva’s house (the yoga school). I had heard of many people going to TTCs in the area who had to leave theirs because they were run badly etc. and it only just made me realise how well I had chosen. And I had chosen from my home in England, only by reading reviews. So I would like to contribute and help anyone who was once in my position, looking for a TTC that is authentic, honestly and properly run, with incredible food and a calm, kind and caring atmosphere. A little info which would be nice to know before choosing... Shiva teaches all of the Asana classes, so the physical postures, himself. He is an incredible teacher. So kind, pure, energetic, light hearted (he was often making us laugh), so knowledgeable and a spiritually devoted being who will open up inner dialogues inside of you by simply ‘being’. He runs the whole program and organises the house and the external teachers who come in to teach philosophy etc. (all of which he has a very good relationship with, and this becomes clear why :)) He is always available whenever you need help, advice or just simple a chat. He is dedicated and his intentions are so pure. The food prepared by Beena is something to note in itself, there is always more than enough, all is cooked using organic ingredients where he can find, and all cooked in coconut oil (so no vegetable oils at all!!). The selection of vegetable curries is always different and every day the spread was so exciting. The breakfast is also amazing, I will miss it, and I was fully satisfied after every meal, without fail!! The weekly trips Shiva takes us on are absolutely magic. Guided by him and with such thought and care. I knew absolutely nothing about Varkala as a place before going, and now after a month there, I feel like I know it back to front and I have grown to love it - even though it’s touristy and the cliff chaotic at times! It’s so easy for the TTC, it’s a great place to pop into and get a smoothie in a break time. I wouldn’t stay there for too long if I was just travelling as theres other places in India and especially Kerala which are definitely more interesting to me, but generally speaking I thought it was a perfect place to do a TTC. You’re busy throughout this month, and your life becomes your studies and practice, having somewhere super easy to pop out to every so often is kind of exactly what you want, especially as a beach destination and especially as a westerner. I made friends with the people who worked on the cliff and I came to love it for what it was. The sense of community grows throughout the month in a beautifully evolving way. The house starts to feel like a home and the people you share this month with start to feel like Yogic family, including Shiva. This can definitely be a difficult month at times, but the atmosphere that lives in Shivas house is enough alone to lift you through it. Thank you for this incredible month Shiva, I could never ever forget it, and I will be back🌀💛 Ohm Namah Shivaya🪷