Train to Teach. Learn to Live Yoga.
Learn from authentic teachers in a Space That Feels Like Home and Heals Like Nature.
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What Makes Pyramid Yogshala Teacher Training Truly Different
A unique blend of lineage, nature, care, and community that shapes every student's journey.
A Living Lineage
Students learn in the Guru-Shishya Parampara, guided by teachers shaped by Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Acharya Dr. K.K. Subramani, and the living presence of Swami Visharadananda Ji. This is authentic yoga, taught as tradition.
Rooted in Nature
Set among riverbanks, farms, and village fields near Mysore, Pyramid Yogshala offers calm that no urban campus can match — with open-air shaalas, organic gardens, and the natural rhythm of silence.
Teachers by Practice
Your faculty is experienced, observant, and deeply rooted in practice — offering clear instruction, personal attention, and mentorship that genuinely shape your journey.
Supportive Community
From your first day, you're welcomed into a warm, encouraging environment. Students often form deep friendships and feel mentally safer, quieter, and more supported than anywhere else they've practiced.
Nature-Fed Living
Meals are sattvic, simple, and clean — with 40% of the ingredients grown on campus. The food supports energy, digestion, and consistency throughout the training.
Support Girl Education
Every student's fee sustains the Cauvery Kanya Gurukulam — a free residential school creating confident, dharmic women educated in Sanskrit, Yoga, and modern academics.
When you train here, you uplift a generation.
Outcomes From the Program
This training is much more than a certification – it's a transformative journey that awakens awareness, discipline, and self-mastery.
Teach with Confidence
Learn the tools and techniques to become a skilled and ethical yoga instructor, grounded in experience.
Deepen Your Practice
Establish a daily personal practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and study.
Learn Yogic Wisdom
Explore Sanskrit, mantra chanting, and Vedanta to connect with yoga's true essence.
Be Part of Seva
Your enrollment directly funds the education of girls at the Cauvery Kanya Gurukulam, turning your learning into service.
Who This Program Is For
This course is designed for beginner to intermediate practitioners who are ready to commit to becoming a certified yoga teacher or simply deepening their practice and self-understanding.
Aspiring Yoga Teachers
If you want to become a qualified, confident, and internationally recognised yoga instructor.
Serious Practitioners
If you're looking to explore yoga as a lifestyle and philosophy, not just a workout.
Truth Seekers
If you're drawn to the Guru–Shishya Parampara, and wish to learn in an environment steeped in lineage and discipline.
Holistic Explorers
If you value both modern understanding and traditional wisdom, this course harmonises both beautifully.
What You Will Learn - Yoga Teacher Training Curriculum
This training gives you a complete foundation in yoga – from asana, breathwork, and meditation to philosophy, teaching skills, and yogic lifestyle. Each module is designed to help you deepen your practice, understand the tradition, and grow with confidence as both a student and a future teacher.
- Foundational Asanas – Learn the core postures from both systems, focusing on stability, breath, and safe alignment.
- Surya Namaskar Practice – Traditional Hatha sun salutations and Ashtanga's A & B sequences for strength and grounding.
- Alignment & Adjustment Techniques – Understand posture mechanics, common mistakes, and correct modifications.
- Strength & Flexibility Building – Conditioning for hips, shoulders, spine, and core to support deeper practice.
- Breath Movement Coordination – Integrate breath with movement through vinyasa principles and steady Hatha holding.
- Bandhas, Drishti & Awareness – Develop internal locks, gaze points, and mental focus to stabilise practice.
- Balancing & Inversions – Step-by-step approach to standing balances, arm balances, and introductory inversions.
- Relaxation & Cool-Down Practices – Learn grounding techniques, counterposes, and deep rest for recovery.
- Classical Pranayama Techniques – Traditional breathing methods that energise the body, steady the mind, and improve breath awareness.
- Kriya Practices for Cleansing – Yogic cleansing techniques that help detoxify, purify, and balance your internal systems.
- Balancing Inner Energy – Practices that regulate prana flow, improve emotional balance, and support overall well-being.
- Strengthening Mental Clarity & Resilience – Techniques that sharpen focus, calm the nervous system, and build inner steadiness.
- Foundation for Deeper Practices – Methods that prepare you for advanced asana, meditation, and internal yogic work.
- Understanding Meditation – Learn how meditation helps you slow down, settle the mind, and access a deeper layer of awareness.
- Guided Meditation Techniques – Practice simple, structured methods that gently introduce you to focused attention and inner stillness.
- Breath-Based Awareness – Use the breath as an anchor to observe thoughts without getting pulled into them.
- Developing Witness Consciousness – Train yourself to watch your thoughts and emotions rather than react to them.
- Emotional Steadiness & Clarity – Over the weeks, experience greater emotional balance, mental clarity, and a natural sense of inner quiet.
- Introduction to Bhakti Yoga – Understand how devotion, love, and emotional expression form the heart of this yogic path.
- Mantra Chanting & Kirtan – Explore chanting practices that open the heart, uplift energy, and create a sense of collective connection.
- Cultivating Gratitude & Devotion – Learn simple ways to sit with gratitude, reverence, and openness in your daily practice.
- Emotional Release & Healing – Use Bhakti practices to soften emotional blocks, lighten inner heaviness, and feel more grounded in joy.
- Connecting with Something Higher – Experience devotion as a way of remembering your inner goodness and building trust, surrender, and spiritual connection.
- Introduction to Yogic Texts – Explore foundational scriptures that explain the deeper purpose and philosophy behind yoga.
- Understanding Core Concepts – Learn ideas such as dharma, karma, inner freedom, and the ethical principles that guide a yogic life.
- Applying Philosophy to Daily Life – See how these teachings influence the way you think, act, make decisions, and respond to challenges.
- Yoga Beyond Movement – Understand that yoga is not just physical practice, but a complete framework for living with clarity and integrity.
- Building a Strong Philosophical Foundation – Develop the perspective needed to integrate yogic values into your personal life and future teaching.
A Day in the Life at Pyramid Yogshala TTC
Each day follows a rhythm that balances structure with reflection – an authentic ashram experience.
The Sacred Morning
Wisdom & Philosophy
Rest & Methodology
Evening Devotion & Silence
Meet Your Teachers
Apoorva KS
Founder of Pyramid Yogshala – Teaches Yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and Vedanta.
Acharya K.K. Subramani
Founder Acharya – Teaches Bhagavat Gita, Upanishads and Vedic Wisdom
Yoshita Walia
Master's degree in Yoga from the Sanskrit University and a Bachelor's in Physical Education
Rakshith Kumar
Postgraduate Diploma in Yoga from the University of Mysore and a 500-hour Teacher Training
Tejaswini
Master's in Human Resource Management – Teaches Yoga Philosophy and Sanskrit
Life @ Pyramid Yogshala - An Ashram Experience, Not Just a Course
The river, the gardens, the chants, and the stillness all become your teachers. Pyramid Yogshala offers an atmosphere of beauty and depth that words capture only partially – the rest, you feel the moment you arrive.
Yoga Teachers Who are Living Yogis
Real Teachers, Real Practice
At Pyramid Yogshala, you learn from people who actually live the yogic lifestyle every day. There's no performance, no pretence – just teachers who genuinely practice what they teach.
A Down-to-Earth, Human Experience
Being here means you get to interact with your teachers closely. You see how they think, how they work, how they approach challenges, and how they carry themselves.
Learning Happens Naturally
Because the setting is small and personal, you don't feel lost in a crowd. Your questions are heard, your progress is noticed, and your practice is shaped with quiet, consistent attention.
Peaceful Sanctuary and Wholesome Food
A Peaceful Environment for Practice
Pyramid Yogshala sits beside the Cauvery, surrounded by fields and natural quiet. The riverside setting and open-air shaala make it easy to settle in, focus, and stay consistent with your practice.
Simple, Fresh, and Sattvic Food
Meals are vegetarian, home-cooked, and light. Much of the produce comes from our own land or nearby farmers, giving you clean, steady energy throughout the training.
Nature That Helps You Reset
Garden pathways, quiet corners under the trees, and even a small river island offer simple places to step out, breathe, and recharge between classes.
Built for Steady Learning
Reliable amenities, calm surroundings, and supportive food remove distractions, creating a clear and organised environment that's easy to learn and live in.
A Space Built for Yoga Training
Everything You Need, Already Taken Care Of
At Pyramid Yogshala, the environment is set up so you can focus entirely on your training. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and practical. Meals are fresh and sattvic. Amenities work as they should. You don't have to worry about basics — they're handled.
Accommodation That Keeps Things Simple
Six garden-facing rooms open out into greenery, and all rooms — whether single, double, or triple occupancy — come with single beds, western bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. It's straightforward, functional, and peaceful.
A Campus Built for Steady Learning
The location is quiet and scenic, right beside the Cauvery River in Srirangapatna. You have Wi-Fi, laundry access, and power backup, so your day runs smoothly without interruptions. The atmosphere is calm enough for practice, study, and rest.
A Safe, Supportive Environment
The campus is women-led and intentionally designed to feel secure, organised, and comfortable. Students often say this makes a big difference — you can simply settle in and focus on why you came.
An Experience Beyond Just Training
River Rafting (Traditional Bamboo Boat)
Step into the flow of the Cauvery on a traditional bamboo raft – an experience filled with laughter, energy, and childlike joy. It's the perfect way to unwind, reconnect with nature, and feel the playful side of your yoga journey.
Manasa Puja (Meditation Through Ritual)
A quiet, luminous ritual performed in the glow of a single clay lamp, Manasa Puja invites you to offer prayers within the mind. With chants, flowers, and stillness, this evening practice brings deep peace, intention, and inner harmony.
Ganapathi Homa (Auspicious Fire Ceremony)
This sacred fire ritual marks the beginning of your yogic journey with blessings for clarity, protection, and success. The homa purifies the atmosphere, removes obstacles, and sets an auspicious tone for spiritual and personal transformation.
Bhajan & Bhakti Yoga Sessions
These joyful devotional gatherings invite you to sing, move, and celebrate in community, opening your heart effortlessly. Through music, rhythm, and shared emotion, you experience yoga as a connection, a source of gratitude, and pure love.
Impact Created
Years in Service
Yogis Trained
Yoga Retreats
Young Women Empowered
Experiences Shared by Our Community
"If you want a serene place to calm down and relax, this is perfect. Beautiful surroundings by the river. Simple Indian food, very nice people. Rooms and beds are simple. Really enjoyed my stay."
Frederike Maria
Germany"Yoga Dhaama is the perfect spot to relax by the river and gather your thoughts. There are yoga activities and Mysore is a bus ride away. The traditional Indian philosophy behind Yoga Dhaama and the girls' school is profound - you understand it when you ask."
Meline
Germany"Quiet and peaceful Airbnb in beautiful surroundings. The Riverside view is amazing - perfect to relax and watch the river. Kusuma took great care of everything. Meals were simple and delicious. Loved it!"
Aleksandra
Norway"They all said they liked the class. You were clear, well-structured, interactive, and they especially enjoyed the chanting. They just need some time to remember the different terms and concepts, which is totally normal. All good - I really enjoyed it too."
Lisanne
Netherlands"YogaDhaama is a special place, both for its location and the gurukulam for young girls: a great project and wonderful cause. Staff are attentive and nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended."
Kelz
United Kingdom"Amazing stay nestled in nature with a peaceful river view. Magical sunrise over the river every morning. Simple, healthy, delicious food. Host was welcoming and attentive. Great nearby attractions. A hidden gem for tranquillity. I can't wait to return."
Rishi
USA"Peaceful place with the Kaveri river flowing in front of the rooms. Yoga shala next door. Food is simple, fresh, and delicious. Kusuma and Apoorva are wonderful hosts — thoughtful and kind. Beautiful stay."
Sarah
India"The food in Samana is very clean, delicious, healthy and made with a lot of love. It is hard to resist the food here. If I skip the Asana class, I'm sure to put on some weight. I want to come back to this school again."
Elaine
China"Stayed two nights — staff were flexible and kind. Surroundings are peaceful and serene. Moments by the river were spiritually meaningful as we grieved our mother. Food was good. Overall, a lovely stay."
Kate
USA"The picture of India through the media is different, but after I came to YogaDhaama, my perspective of India has completely changed. Their culture is so rich; the people are so warm, and their hearts are very pure."
Agnes Wu
Taiwan"Finding Apoorva's place was serendipity. Peaceful room next to a quiet stream. The concept of being next to a girls' gurukulam teaching Vedic literature fascinated me. Simple, delicious food and a small library. We enjoyed nature and reading by the river. A wonderful experience."
Sushmita
India"The classes by Aacharya and Vishwajith deepened my understanding of life and yoga. They give lively, interactive classes with relatable examples that make concepts clear."
Selda Kalkavan
Turkey🔥 Upcoming Batches - April, May, and June 2026 🌼
Program Fees and Inclusions
🙏 Your participation is not a transaction. It is an offering in its truest form. 🌸
Fees
- Single Accommodation - 124,999
- Double Accommodation - 99,999
- Dorm Accommodation (Shared 5 people) - 79,999
- Payment - 50% upfront for confirmation. 50% a week before arrival.
Fee Includes
- 🧘♀️ 200 Hours of Yoga Teacher Training
- 🌿 Accommodation
- 🍲 2 Meals a Day
- 📚 Training manual, kriya kit, japa mala, and traditional attire for graduation
- 🌸 A portion of your fee directly supports the Cauvery Kanya Gurukulam
- 🚐 Airport or City Pick Up