Yoga is not a religion, it’s a science, it’s an art of self-discipline.
Yoga is not just another sport; it’s a life changing activity; it’s a systematic way of living life.
Practicing, learning or teaching yoga in any style, from anywhere will invite peace, happiness, health and prosperity into your life.
You just need a good heart, rest we will build in you.
A 24-day Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC) provides a strong foundation, allowing you to earn a recognized teaching certification, but becoming a truly skilled yoga teacher is a lifelong journey. While these intensive programs cover essential practice, teaching methods, anatomy, philosophy, and more, real growth comes from ongoing personal practice, continual learning, and teaching experience.
Think of completing your TTC as planting a seed: the initial training equips you with the tools and knowledge to teach safely and effectively. However, how much you evolve as a teacher depends on your dedication and commitment after the course. The daily insights you gain while guiding others and deepening your own practice are what make you a truly great teacher over time.
Yes, you can. Yoga Alliance is one of the biggest organizations for yoga teachers in the world. It sets highly professional standards for teaching yoga. By choosing the schools registered with Yoga Alliance, you are eligible to teach yoga or open up your own studio anywhere across the world.
Here is a sample schedule for your reference.
Prior yoga experience is helpful but not required to join a Yoga Teacher Training Course (TTC). Whether you’re a beginner or have some practice, the training guides you step-by-step. The most important quality is a strong desire to learn and grow in your yoga journey.
Yes, all bodies are not created equal, so you are not expected to be able to do all the postures. Modifications are given/taught for all levels of asanas. The whole purpose of yoga is to enable you to become fit and flexible – physically and mentally.
We have courses in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian. You may choose the language as per your comfort, choice, and synchronization of dates.
Please note that no fees (whether paid in partial or full) will be refundable. In case the student decides to leave the course after the payment of the deposit or the full fees due to any reason, they will not be entitled to any refund of the fees paid.
They shall have the option to continue the course at a future date (within a period of 1 year) from where they left off. However, no requests for refunds will be entertained for the cancellation of the course at any time.
The maximum intake at Kashish Yoga is 25 students for a 200-hour course and 10 students for a 300-hour course. Due to multiple courses running simultaneously in different yoga halls, the average attendance in a 200-hour course is usually around 16-18 students to ensure personalized attention and a supportive learning environment.
Unless you have a serious illness or a medical emergency, you are expected not to miss any classes. If you do, you will be given make up assignments which will be determined by the teacher(s).
Yes, we do provide a welcome kit equipped with a manual (pdf format), 1 kriya set, 1 notepad, 1 pen, 1 mantra sheet, 1 ashtanga primary series chart, 1 japa mala.
All meals (except on Sundays) are included in the course fee. The difference in prices are only subject to the type of accommodation chosen.
All out-of-India citizens require a valid visa to enter India. The appropriate visa category for tourism is the "Tourist Visa". Applying for your visa well before your intended travel date is important, as the processing times can vary.
To apply for an Indian Tourist Visa, follow these steps:
Visit the official website of the Indian Visa Online Application Centre (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html) and apply for an e-tourist visa. This would be available within 4-7 working days most often.
For someone enrolling on a 200 Hour program, a 30 days visa is also good. However, someone planning to enrol in a 300 Hour program or having an intention to travel across India before or after any Yoga Teacher Training Course, should apply for a 1-year visa.
Extensions of tourist visas within India are generally not allowed.
Important: E-visa must be applied at least four days before the arrival date.
We would advise you not carry a lot of medicines. Everything in India is available and at a lesser price too. Just carry the medicines which you use regularly. We have a first aid kit and a doctor is always nearby!
We advise you to carry laptop/tab or phone for accessing the manual or to submit assignments (if any). We offer 24 hours Wi-Fi free of cost with a decent connectivity.
Goa is easily accessible by plane, train and bus.
Dabolim International Airport (GOI) is the closest airport and is approximately 90 minutes away by taxi. GOI Airport is well connected by daily direct flights from different cities in India and also some international airports. The other airport in Goa is MOPA airport (GOX) which is around 3 hours away from the centre.
You can also reach by train. The nearest station is in Canacona (CNO), although main train services stop at Margao (MAO) station (approximately one hour away).
Canacona bus stand is 15 minutes from our school and buses from Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore are available for Madgaon and from Madgaon to Canacona.
Your airport shuttle pick-up is included in the package. The shuttle will run 3 times on the day of the beginning of your course at 8 AM, 12 PM and 4 PM.
Should the above not match with your time and date of arrival, then you may choose to request for a special pickup from us for 22 EUR from Madgaon Railway Station, 35 EUR additional from GOI, 70 EUR from GOX.
You are free to use the Ashram’s bicycles for a gentle ride to the Palolem beach in just 10 minutes. You can also hire a tuk-tuk to enjoy the freedom to easily visit further afield.
It is not recommended that you drink tap water anywhere in India. At Kashish Yoga, we provide filtered water at all times.
Yes, we do. It is available at a small fee. The laundry comes back washed, folded, and ironed within 2 days. Kashish Yoga outsources most of the additional services to support the local businesses in the vicinity.
We do have hot water available. However, since the weather is not too cold in Goa, the same is not required very frequently and hence, it is not mixed in the shower. It is available separately from the two geysers installed in the common area from where you can fill up the hot water in your bucket and take it to your room.
There are several ATM machines in Chawdi. Also, plenty of travel agents and money exchange places in Patnem and Palolem are available.
We recommend you carry enough cash for your travel expenses. There are a lot of ATMs and money changers nearby. If you are carrying your own currency, you can exchange it in Goa airport or in Patnem or Chawdi. The exchange rate is better in the market than at the airport. We too, can help you with the currency exchange.
Vaccines are not compulsory but advised by some doctors. You have to consult with your doctor about the vaccines that you need to take before coming to India.
There is a train track close by that passes from the heart of the city. You can hear the sound of the train from everywhere you go. It is not bothersome during the day and in the classes as we teach you to practice internalizing despite external distractions. However, if the sound bothers you at night, you can use ear plugs for your comfort.
