Let the Flow

Guide You to Inner Bliss.

Bring a change

FOR YOUR INNER PEACE.

REVIVE YOUR SPIRIT

Bring out your flexibility

Meet Shiva Rishi

At age 15 Shiva started to develop a sincere and deep devotion to God Shiva. He went into the jungle for meditation or sit at a Shiva temple near his home in the south of Kerala in India.

Out of his wish to share this devotion with other beings, he started to develop yoga techniques throughout the last 12 years. Since 5 years he is teaching classes in Varkala and Dharamsala. He wants to make yoga techniques accessible to everyone, adapting them to your individual level of experience and flexibility.

“Whether you are new on the path of yoga and selfdiscovery or are looking to deepen your existing practice, I like to take you and your understanding of the true principles of yoga and conscious living to the next level.”

The Shiva Rishi Yoga Experience

  • At Shiva rishi yoga school we offer more than certificates. We guide students into discipline, inner balance, strength, healing, and self-understanding through the traditional science of yoga. Through studying pranayama, meditation and especially asana and the underlying anatomy and alignment, we believe in the wholeness of yoga as a lifestyle – on and off the mat.

  • Whether you are taking your first steps on the yogic path or ready to deepen your wisdom as a teacher, Shiva Rishi Yoga invites you into a life-changing journey of transformation. More than a training, this is a sacred experience where ancient Himalayan teachings meet modern understanding, guiding you to awaken strength, clarity, confidence, and inner peace.

     

  • With decades of lived experience, authentic lineage, and heartfelt guidance, our programs are designed to nourish not only your skills as a teacher, but your soul as a human being. Here, you do not simply learn how to teach yoga—you embody it, live it, and carry its light into the world.

     

  • Whether you join for personal growth or professional certification, each course is created to meet you where you are, while helping you rise into who you are meant to become. Step into a community of seekers, healers, and future teachers—and begin the journey that can transform your life forever.

Deepen Your Practice with Traditional
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in
Varkala.

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Private Room

€ 600

Foundation of practice, inner balance

Shared Room

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Private Room

€ 1050

Harmony, nurturing, family energy

Shared Room

€ 950

Unity, growth, shared wisdom

100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Private Room

€ 1400

Mastery, transformation, inner strength

Shared Room

€ 1300

Spiritual awakening, collective journey

Transform your life with our yoga teacher training—where nourishing food,
comfortable accommodation, and holistic learning come together.

Retreat

5 Day Retreat

Revitalize Your Mind, Body, and Spirit at Our 5-Day Yoga Retreat!

Immerse yourself in transformative yoga sessions and rejuvenating Ayurvedic treatments designed to restore balance and vitality…

8 Day Retreat

Escape to Paradise with Our 8-Day Yoga & Wellness Retreat.

Enjoy daily yoga asana and pranayama (breathwork) classes, rejuvenating Ayurvedic massages, and discover local culture..

10 Day Retreat

Searching for a way to de-stress and relax while on holiday, while also learning tools for a more balanced life?

Immerse yourself in the world of yoga while on holiday..

Vision

To create a harmonious world where ancient yogic wisdom and modern practices unite to inspire holistic well-being, selfawareness, and lasting personal and communal growth


Mission

We strive to:
  • Share Timeless Knowledge: Make ancient yogic traditions and Ayurvedic principles accessible to everyone, fostering a deeper connection to self and nature.
  • Bridge Cultures: Blend the strengths of Eastern and Western philosophies to promote balanced, integrative approaches to health and life.
  • Empower Individuals: Encourage self-responsibility and self-reflection to help individuals cultivate a fulfilling and purposeful life.
  • Build Community: Provide a safe and inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together, share, and learn from one another.
  • Raise Global Vibrations: Bring like-minded individuals together to nurture collective growth, understanding, and higher consciousness.
  • Support Self-Practice: Guide individuals in deepening their personal practice while planting seeds for future success and well-being.

Through these efforts, we aim to inspire a world where everyone can pause, reflect, and improve their lives in meaningful and lasting ways.

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What our students say on Google
About Shiva Rishi Yoga School

A selection of reviews and testimonials of our students

1. In what languages do you offer yoga classes?

All courses are in English, BUT we offer to our students a guide book that resume most of the theory classes and photos of Asanas to help you for your study and future teachings, so it should help you to have a better comprehension of theory classes. Also students tend to help each other’s.

We focus on traditional Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Shiva has developed his own style, incorporating mantra with the breath. We follow ancient techniques based on Patanjali’s philosophy. We believe that yoga is more than just bending and stretching; it is a path of total transformation, purifying negative tendencies through self-inquiry.

Yes, we do practice meditation and Pranayama everyday, it is also an important part of our teachings.s.

We offer 3 vegetarian meals per day, featuring traditional Kerala cuisine made with coconut oil. Our menu includes gluten-free dishes such as dosa (flatbread made with rice flour, similar to chapati) along with salads, fruits, beans, and a wide variety of vegetables,

Our food is served frehsly cooked and suitable for most diets and presented as a buffet. We do not use too many spices or chili, focusing more on herbs for flavor.

We accommodate special dietary needs and allergies, please let us know in advance!.

FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

We will keep you updated

Find us and follow us on social media, and delve into all that we do here at Shiva Rishi. Keep updated on courses and offerings through our facebook page and instagram; try out some meditation recordings on our Soundcloud Page; and read our blog on wordpress!

Yoga FAQ

Answers To Questions You
Were Embarrassed To Ask!
Answers To Questions You Were Embarrassed To Ask!

All courses are in English, BUT we offer to our students a guide book that resume most of the theory classes and photos of Asanas to help you for your study and future teachings, so it should help you to have a better comprehension of theory classes. Also students tend to help each other’s.

We focus on traditional Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Shiva has developed his own style, incorporating mantra with the breath. We follow ancient techniques based on Patanjali's philosophy. We believe that yoga is more than just bending and stretching; it is a path of total transformation, purifying negative tendencies through self-inquiry.

Yes, we do practice meditation and Pranayama everyday, it is also an important part of our teachings.

We offer 3 vegetarian meals per day, featuring traditional Kerala cuisine made with coconut oil. Our menu includes gluten-free dishes such as dosa (flatbread made with rice flour, similar to chapati) along with salads, fruits, beans, and a wide variety of vegetables,

Our food is served frehsly cooked and suitable for most diets and presented as a buffet. We do not use too many spices or chili, focusing more on herbs for flavor.

We accommodate special dietary needs and allergies, please let us know in advance!

 

All courses are in English, but we offer our students a guidebook that summarizes most of the theory classes and includes photos of asanas to assist with your studies and future teachings. This should help you gain a better understanding of the theory classes. Additionally, students tend to help each other.

We are registered with YOGA ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL so you will receive a certificate after completion of the 28 days TTC. We have theory’s and practice exams. All our teachers are very qualified and they have been teachings for many years, you can check our curriculum.

We had students who were beginners but had a strong mind. They followed through, and rested when needed during Asana class in Savasana, which is totally acceptable. However, be aware that a teacher training is very intense. You will have to practice Asanas 2 hours twice a day (morning and evening) for 6 days a week. Therefore you need to be dedicated and fit to follow this routine. Additionally you will have theroy classes, practice meditation and pranayama. All of this takes a lot of time and energy. If you are rather looking for a challenging or relaxing Yoga vacation, we recommend you to book one of our retreats instead.

We offer private rooms, with a private bathroom and balcony for max 2 persons. We provide towels and sheets that are changed and washed weekly.

No, but we can share the adress of local laundry services with you who will wash your clothes at low cost.
You also have a bucket in your room that you can use to wash your clothes by hand. By are happy to provide washing powder.

Yes, we have 4 AC rooms available at extra cost, which depends on the length of your stay. Just ask us for the availability and we'll send you all the information.
Every room is equipped with a ceiling fan and mosquito nets.

We are located at 5 m. Walking distance to beaches and store and restaurants for your convenience

There is an ATM machine in Varkala town, 15 m from our School you can get there by rickshaw for low cost. Also it is possible to change money at TRAVEL AGENCIES on Varkala Cliff, 5m. Walking distance from our School.

Trivandrum Airport We offer free pickup at Trivandrum airport only. We can help you to organize your departure, or travelling interest in Kerala or India with local travel agencies.

Our 300h students have the opportunity to practice more teaching classes and get different study material. Furthermore, they will be trained in more detail in sequencing and will have more alignment classes with our Lead Instructor Shiva Rishi.

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SHIVA RISHI YOGA TRAINING PROGRAMS

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