Chandra School of Yoga & wellness retreat

Attending the TTC and Shiatsu Massage course at Chandra School of Yoga was truly a life-changing experience. The teachers were incredibly supportive and compassionate, guiding us with both wisdom and care through every step of the journey. The training beautifully balanced discipline and mindfulness, helping me deepen my understanding of yoga, anatomy, and healing touch. Each class was filled with learning, self-discovery, and inspiration. The environment was nothing short of magical--practicing yoga while listening to the sound of the ocean and feeling the fresh breeze brought an indescribable sense of peace. The food was nourishing and prepared with so much love, keeping both body and mind energized. The community of students felt like family, sharing laughter, growth, and encouragement every day. This experience not only improved my skills as a yoga practitioner and therapist but also awakened a deeper connection to myself and to life. I left feeling confident, grounded, and full of gratitude for this transformative journey that will always hold a special place in my heart.

Joining the TTC and Shiatsu Massage course at Chandra School of Yoga was truly life-changing. Each day brought new lessons, deep insights, and personal growth. The teachers are incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and supportive, creating a safe and inspiring space for transformation. The food is delicious and nourishing, and the ocean-side location adds a magical, calming energy. I left feeling more confident, grounded, and connected -- not just as a yoga teacher, but as a person. Forever grateful for this beautiful experience!

Attending the TTC and Shiatsu Massage course at Chandra School of Yoga was truly a life-changing experience. The teachers were incredibly supportive and compassionate, guiding us with both wisdom and care. The training was deeply enriching--both physically and mentally inspiring. The delicious food, peaceful ocean view, and warm atmosphere made it even more special. I left feeling confident, transformed, and endlessly grateful for this beautiful journey.

I successfully completed the 200 Hours Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Course at Chandra School of Yoga & Wellness Centre, Varkala. It was a truly enriching experience that deepened my knowledge of yoga philosophy, asanas, pranayama, and teaching methodology. The trainers were highly skilled and supportive, providing individual attention and practical guidance. The peaceful environment, healthy food, and well-organized schedule enhanced my learning experience. This course helped me gain confidence as a certified yoga teacher and inspired me to share yoga with others professionally.

I have just completed a 10-day retreat at Chandra Yoga School, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. Every day I was immersed in Yoga practice, with Hatha Yoga and Pranayama classes and in Shiatsu massages/Acupuncture sessions, all of which brought me a deep sense of well-being. The teachers Chandra and Vikram were fantastic. Their teaching style is attentive and loving, with well-structured Hatha Yoga sequences suitable for all levels. The school is surrounded by greenery and offers a breathtaking view of Varkala cliff, with the sea easily accessible for a walk or a swim after practice. The opportunity to socialize with other participants, especially during breakfast, further enriched this experience. The food provided by the school is healthy, wholesome, and typical of Kerala. Although I wasn't used to the salty/spicy breakfast, I missed it once I got home. I am immensely grateful to Chandra and Vikram for their professionalism, their pleasant company, their passion and the attention with which they take care of people. It was an amazing and immersive experience, and I highly recommend Chandra Yoga School to anyone seeking an authentic and rejuvenating yoga retreat. I can't wait to return!

I spent 3 weeks at the Chandra School of Yoga, hosting a retreat in collaboration with Chandra during the month of January. It's been an amazing experience, the heart of Chandra and the people working there is unexplainable. Anything we needed they were happy to help us with. From organising excursion, to planning the massage/yoga classes schedule according to our needs. The food is delicious, proper Indian Keralian style, chai tea every morning and fresh fruits. All the massages are personalised, based on everyone request, both Chandra and Vikram are amazing professional massage therapists and will do their magic to make you feel good. Yoga classes are pure Hatha Yoga respecting Sivananda tradition, breath work, meditation and alignment. During my stay I also attended a Thai massage course at the school, I felt very supported in the process of learning, both Chandra and Vikram were always there teaching me and practicing with me, in order to make me feel confident in what I was doing. I couldn't recommend this place more, it's a home away from home, a yoga family. I'm so grateful for every moment I spent there.

I did the 200h yoga teachers training course with Chandra's school in January of 2025. Chandra is one of the oldest yoga teachers of Varkala, he's a naturopathic doctor and he provides very good hatha yoga classes. The course was not so daily packed as in other schools and, being by the cliff and a 100m away from the steps that lead to the beach, it provides a wonderful opportunity to go for a swim during lunch or breakfast times. The rooms are fairly clean and the space seems like a bubble amidst chaotic cliff road. I came with some bulged disks on my back and it was through Chandra's advice that I enrolled in the course and indeed he supported and guided me in the best way he could, with which I am satisfied. There were lessons I needed to skip due to pain and I did 2/3 of my course taking one Ibuprofen a day, medicine that was provided by the school. Chandra offered a workshop of more or less 2/3h on foot reflexology, with no certificate, divided in two sessions, one theoretical and one practical, which was very interesting and beneficial for me. The opening and closing ceremonies were of very simple and modest nature but very well intended by the manager of the facility, which is also a very spiritual man. Nevertheless, there are fundamental aspects of the course that need serious improvement. In the three weeks of a 1150 USD course there were no community building and joyful activities organised, there were no kirtans, no mandalas on the floor during the 2 pujas, the food was not as good at dinner and at breakfast fruit would be scarce and only banana or watermelon, and sometimes tea wasn't enough. This is very disappointing, since the experience of a yoga course should be complete and immersive in all of its spheres, practical, theoretical and social, knowing that there are schools in Varkala that offer better food andat least 3 social events (boat tour, sound bath, dinner out) per training. The theoretical course was exclusively provided by 2; a philosophy teacher and Chandra's assistant, Vikram, that is a 200h yoga teacher and a naturopathic doctor, providing the lessons of adjustments, anatomy and ayurveda. He's very competent and diligent but it would have been nice to have classes with an ayurvedic doctor too, as many schools provide, to gain further insight on the subject. The shala could be improved aesthetically and functionally, to at least match the standard offer in Varkala yoga schools. There's loud music every day until 23:30, which will seriously hinder your capacity to sleep before that time without earplugs. Unfortunately, I also came to know the two other colleagues that enrolled in the course with me enrolled for an Ashtanga training, whilst I for Hatha, said by Chandra's words on a previous meeting just before the YTTC started. I have a strong allergy to mold and for half the course I was coughing and couldn't take deep breaths. Even though the mattress didn't smell bad, I later realised it had two tight covers that were disguising it's strong moldy smell, which was what was making me seriously ill for so long. I suggested the Chandra and the manager of the facility the purchase of a waterproof cover so I could restore my health during sleep instead of worsening it and I was shocked to have them suggesting me to buy it. Afterall, I stayed with them for 25 days, spending around 1300USD in total. So I had to persuade the manager to invest a bit over a 1000 ruppees on it. It's a big, big red flag on hospitality. Even though the classes are of very good quality, that's not enough to make it a very good yoga school, all mentioned above needs improvement. I felt many times that money making comes first and the passion and dedication to teaching comes later. Indeed, they usually work 8 to 12h a day, being only Chandra and Vikram providing multiple therapies and also yoga. This being said, even though appreciating the willingness to help me heal my back, I cannot recommend this school for YTTC for this price. It falls short on what other schools in Varkala offer for the same value.

I spent 2 weeks at Chandra's School, practicing yoga everyday (atha, ashtanga vinyasa and yin yoga), and getting shiatsu treatment for a back injury. The yoga classes are very precise and complete, what i really appreciated. And Vikram's shiatsu released my back pain. Also i got to share a lot with Chandra and Vikram, what was really nice. I am planning to come back asap ! See you my friends