YOGA & AYURVEDA RETREAT · KOCHI, KERALA
Deepen your
practice. Discover
a new way to teach.
A training rooted in classical yoga, nervous system-informed embodied practice and a deeper understanding of yourself before learning to guide others.
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING · YOGA ALLIANCE RYS 200
CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING PATHWAY
Two ways to train
IN-PERSON IMMERSION
28-day residential training
Live, practise and learn at Hinterland. Accommodation, meals, Ayurvedic guidance and supervised teaching included.
ONLINE PATHWAY
Self-paced, from anywhere
The same 200-hour nervous system-informed training, studied at home with 12 months of access.
28 DAYS OF PRACTICE, SELF-DISCOVERY AND LEARNING TO TEACH
Teaching begins with your own practice.
This immersive training begins with you as a practitioner: exploring your own patterns and your relationship with movement, breath and awareness before learning to guide others.
Through classical yoga, nervous system-informed embodied practice, anatomy, philosophy and supervised teaching, you'll develop a deeper understanding of yourself alongside the practical skills to teach responsibly. The emphasis is on learning through direct experience, not mastering postures.
What you'll learn
Study the roots. Embody the practice. Learn to guide others.
- Classical yoga asana, alignment and sequencing
- Nervous system-informed movement and yoga
- Trauma-informed teaching principles
- Pranayama, mudra and meditation
- Yoga philosophy and classical wisdom
- Anatomy, physiology and movement
- Teaching methodology and supervised practice
- Self-observation, personal practice and embodied awareness
WHO IS THIS TRAINING FOR?
You don't need to be flexible, young
or advanced.
What matters is your willingness to practise, explore and learn. Some come for a deeper relationship with yoga, some are entering a new chapter of life, some want to share the practice with others.
A new chapter in life
Approaching retirement, changing direction or looking for something more meaningful. Time to reconnect with yourself and explore what comes next.
Deepen your practice
Explore how stress, trauma and habitual nervous system responses shape the way you move, breathe and experience yourself.
Bring embodiment into your work
For educators, counselors, therapists, healthcare and wellness professionals who want to apply yoga responsibly within their scope.
Learn to guide others
Develop a trauma-informed approach to teaching that responds to real people, real bodies and different nervous system states.
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO TEACHER TRAINING
Learn to understand the person, not just the posture.
Teaching begins with self-awareness. Explore how movement, breath and nervous system patterns shape experience, and learn to guide others through embodied yoga and trauma-informed principles.
THE CURRICULUM
Six dimensions of embodied yoga education
Classical yoga & embodied practice
TRADITION · AWARENESS · EXPERIENCE
Asana, pranayama, mudra and traditional practice through direct experience.
Nervous system-informed movement
SENSING · ACTIVATION · REGULATION
Engage the body beyond fixed postures through weight shifts, grounding, balance and coordination.
Functional anatomy & physiology
STRUCTURE · SENSATION · FUNCTION
How joints, muscles, fascia, breath and nervous system processes interact in movement.
Yoga philosophy & self-inquiry
WISDOM · PATTERNS · INTEGRATION
Classical philosophy through lived experience, attention and the link between awareness and action.
Trauma-informed teaching
OBSERVE · ADAPT · GUIDE
Recognise different nervous system states, offer choice, and adapt movement and language to individuals.
Teaching practicum & integration
EXPERIENCE · APPLICATION · CONFIDENCE
Develop your own teaching through observation, guided experimentation and supervised feedback.
THE 28-DAY JOURNEY
Practise. Understand. Teach.
PHASE 1 · PRACTISE, SENSE, UNDERSTAND
Experience & embodiment
Begin with your own practice. Build greater awareness of breath, movement, attention and nervous system responses.
PHASE 2 · STUDY, OBSERVE, ADAPT
Understanding & application
Connect lived experience with anatomy, philosophy and teaching methodology, and start applying what you learn.
PHASE 3 · GUIDE, RECEIVE FEEDBACK, INTEGRATE
Teaching & integration
Move into supervised teaching, receive feedback and develop a grounded approach to guiding others.
YOUR RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Space to practise, learn and integrate
Your 28-day training includes accommodation, freshly prepared meals, Ayurvedic guidance, scheduled massage and bodywork, training materials, personal mentoring and supervised teaching. Living at Hinterland lets you step away from everyday responsibilities and settle into a supportive rhythm of practice, study, reflection and rest.
YOGA ALLIANCE RYS 200
Recognised 200-hour certification
Hinterland Village School of Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School. Graduates receive a 200-hour certificate and can apply for RYT 200 registration with Yoga Alliance.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Aje Ras Akarsha
Founder, Hinterland Village School of Yoga · Lead teacher
His approach brings together classical yoga, nervous system-informed embodied practice and years of working with students through immersive retreat and teacher training. Across the 28 days, he guides the core practice, nervous system-informed teaching, embodied practice and teaching integration.
MARCH 2027 · RESIDENTIAL TEACHER TRAINING
11 March to 7 April
2027
28 days · 200 hours · Hinterland Village, Kerala, India
Your fee includes 28 days of residential training, accommodation, meals, training materials and the scheduled programme activities.
EARLY ENROLMENT
$ 2357 USD
Until 31 December 2026
STANDARD FEE
$ 2797 USD
From 1 January 2027
$ 350 USD deposit secures your place. Payment plans available.
Frequently asked
questions
Can't find your answer? Email
[email protected]
What level of yoga experience is required?
A consistent yoga practice and sincere interest in learning are more important than flexibility or advanced postures.
You do not need to be able to perform complex asanas. You do need to be willing to:
slow down
listen to the body
learn from sensation and experience
This training values awareness and presence over physical achievement.
What makes this TTC different from other 200-hour trainings?
Most TTCs focus on posture, sequencing, and performance. This training focuses on how the nervous system shapes movement, breath, attention, and behaviour.
Here, regulation is not a module — it is the foundation of:
how practices are taught
how learning is paced
how rest is honoured
how teaching responsibility is understood
You will learn why certain approaches overwhelm people, and how to teach in a way that supports safety, capacity, and long-term wellbeing.
Is this a trauma-therapy or therapeutic training?
No. This is a yoga teacher training, not a therapy or trauma-treatment program.
That said, the training is nervous-system-informed, which means:
-practices are paced carefully
-language is non-invasive
-safety and choice are prioritised
-emotional responses are respected, not pushed
-The work is held ethically, without catharsis, force, or personal disclosure pressure.
How do I know if this training is right for me?
This training is right for you if:
you are drawn to depth rather than speed
you value safety over intensity
you want to understand your own nervous system deeply
you feel the responsibility of holding space for others
If the language and pace of this page resonate, that is often the clearest sign.
Will there be strong physical or intense practices?
You will learn the foundations of Hatha Yoga, so some mobility is required, however practices can be adapted to your needs.
You will also learn somatic practices which are slow, embodied, and sustainable.
The emphasis is on:
joint health
nervous system safety
breath and internal sensing
reducing unnecessary effort
This is not a physically challenging or endurance-based training.
Will I receive a Yoga Alliance recognised certificate?
Yes. Hinterland Village School of Yoga is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS). Upon successful completion of the 200-hour training and all required assessments, you will receive your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate, which can be used to apply for RYT 200 registration with Yoga Alliance
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