FAQ's
Kranti Yoga is now in its 17th year of teaching with over 18000+ YTTC students from all corners of the globe graduating from us. It started as a small shala in Palolem. The Yoga Tradition now spreads over 2 locations, Garden Side and Ocean Side with 6 yoga shalas in total.
Yes, our YTTCs are fully registered with Yoga Alliance, USA and our curricula are fully compliant with their regulations. This is an internationally recognised qualification. You can see our profile and courses here: www.yogaalliance.org We are not registered with Yoga Alliance UK but the certificate is recognised in the UK.
Kranti Yoga welcomes all levels to join our courses. However, if you are joining us for the 200 hr YTTC, it is essential that you have tried Ashtanga Yoga. If you have been practicing other styles of yoga for a long time, please do your research and be sure that you fully understand the nature of this practice.
Yes. You will have to meet an assessment criteria to pass the YTTC. You will be assessed on each of the modules. Assessments are both written and practical. Our teachers will give you details of what is expected during the first week. You will have plenty of guidance and support throughout the course.
Yes, on the 200 hr YTTC, you will teach your own 60 minute yoga class to your peers as part of your final assessment. On the 300 hr YTTC, you will get the chance to teach your peers a 90 minute Vinyasa Flow Class with a peak posture.
Yes. All course materials are provided. For YTTC students, you will be given a copy of Ashtanga Yoga by Gregor Maehle to use for the duration of the course. This is also available to buy should you want your own copy.
There are always some students who take the YTTC without wanting to become a yoga teacher. Some students are keen to develop and deepen their own practice through the YTTC. We are more than happy to accommodate such students
No. We recommend that you stay with us in the Yoga Village in order that you are fully immersed into our community. However, if you wold like to stay outside, this is also possible.. We offer a Non-Residential Option as well as Tuition Only. These are cheaper options and prices can be found
On the 200 hr YTTC, you can expect up to 30 students. In a group of 20, you would have the Lead Teacher along with several Teaching Assistants to ensure that you get personalised attention. On the 300 hr YTTC, the group is slightly smaller with a maximum of 12 students. We are offering the courses at 50% less capacity which thereby gives a personal attention to each and every student. Now we are working with more quality at the point focus more attention individual each of students time for quality not the quantity. The School will run as of now with the just 50% of capacity.
We do not employ teachers to work with us. Visa requirements do not permit this. However, we offer the Yoga Teacher Training which is a course that allows you to develop with us as a yoga teacher by assisting in the shala. If you have completed 2 courses with us, you will be entitled to stay on for a further month on a ‘Karma Yoga Program.
Our 200 hr YTTC is centred around the practice of Ashtanga Yoga with Vinyasa Flow taught twice a week. The 200 hr students will learn how to teach Vinyasa Flow. Some Yin Yoga Classes are taught in the afternoon. There are two 300 hr YTTC focuses one focusing on Vinyasa Flow using the alignment of the Primary Series Postures as a foundation with an in-depth focus on adjustments. Our 300 hr students will also teach Vinyasa Flow. The other 300 hr YTTC is in Yin Yoga and Vinyasa Flow giving you an in-depth focus on Yin Yoga.
Please fill out a booking request at the Book Now section on our website. You will need to pay a 200 euro deposit to secure any of our Yoga Teacher Training Courses (400 euros for the 500 hr YTTC.) Yoga Holiday and Yoga Intensive Courses can be secured with just 100 euros.
Dabolim International Airport is approximately 90 minutes from The Yoga Village in good traffic. We offer a 24 hr taxi service at an additional cost of 35 euros each way. When you have registered with us and paid your deposit, you will receive an email requesting your details.
Please bring something white to wear for your Graduation Ceremony. This is tradition. There will be heaps of opportunities for photographs on this day and it looks really special if everyone is in white.
Check in is 2pm. If you arrive before 2pm and your room is ready, we will check you in. Otherwise, you can arrive any time on Check In Day and hang out in The kranti Yoga tradition. The dates listed on the website are the Check In and Check Out Days. So, if the course start date is 23 rd October, you will start on the 24 th . Our YTTC students are entitled for 2 additional nights i.e. one night before course and one night after course at a cost of 50 Euros per night.
As far as clothes are concerned, you just need light summer things, beachwear, lots of yoga clothes and maybe a jumper. It can be cooler in the evenings and early mornings, particularly in January. There are laundry facilities in The Yoga Village for you to do your washing. Please bring suitable yoga clothes and respect the local culture. We insist on a vest/T-shirt (for both girls and boys) during all classes. No short shorts!!!
Both of these packages include accommodation, 3 meals per day, snacks and refreshments, shala facilities and yoga classes. The schedule for both is as follows: 07:45am Pranayama and Meditation 08:30am Ashtanga Led Primary Series (modified version) 11:00am Slow Flow 03.45pm Meditation 04.30pm Vinyasa Flow If you sign up for a Yoga Intensive Course, in addition to this schedule, you will have a daily alignment class. The class size is usually pretty small and you will cover the alignment of key postures with one of our experienced teachers. You can expect approximately 4 students in your class.
Sure, we allow partners to stay at an additional cost of 60 euros per day. If they would like to join in with the Yoga Program, they will need to pay the Yoga Holiday daily rate. You will need to make sure that you book a cottage that is suitable to accommodate the 2 of you. The Bijou Accommodation is not suitable for couples.
The balance of your stay is payable upon arrival. Bank cards, credit cards, Paypal and all online transactions will be charged 4%. We accept all major currencies (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP and INR) and if you pay in cash you will not be charged 4% in addition.
Deposits are non-refundable or transferable. Course fees paid in advance (minus the deposit) are refundable up to one month before the start of the course.
You can still pay through PayPal without having an account. If you follow the registration process, it will guide you to an option to pay with a credit/debit card.
We accept Indian Rupees, AUD, USD, EUR and GBP. PayPal and credit card transactions are subject to a 4% charge. Please note we do not accept American Express cards.
Yes, we have 3 classes per day open to the public, please email us to know the daily schedule and prices. In general, they run throughout the season as follows: 8.30am Ashtanga Led Primary Series (modified version) 11am Slow Flow 4.30pm Vinyasa Flow / Yin Classes are 1000 INR and 90 minutes long with complimentary tea, juices and yoga mat provided.
Unfortunately, we only recruit from our graduates. To be a part of the Kranti Yoga Team, you need to have completed at least 2 courses with us, one being a 200 or 300 hr YTTC.
Please ensure you have a visa prior to your departure. You will find 3 options for E-Visas which are usually for 30 days, 1 year and 5 years. Our advice is to say that you are here for a Yoga Holiday as opposed to explaining that you are studying with us. Student visas require a lot more paperwork and are not necessary for this type of course. Please follow this link to apply for e-visa hindianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html For more details, follow this link: indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html Most embassies have an online application form you can download off the internet. You cannot get a visa on arrival.
We are not qualified to advise about Malaria tablets. The best thing to do is visit your local doctor or travel clinic for advice on Malaria and other vaccinations you may need. The majority of our guests do not take them.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle as we would like to help the environment in whatever way we can. Our aim is to reduce the use of ‘one time use’ plastic in The Yoga Village. We have filtered water available 24 hours.