Are you ready to deepen your yoga journey — for yourself or as a future teacher? The KYM SKWC Yoga Teacher Training Programme at Krishna Wellness Yoga & Cultural Centre, Bangalore, offers a 900+ hour immersive diploma course rooted in classical yoga tradition.
Why Choose This Program?
- Authentic lineage & Accreditation: The program is offered in collaboration with Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM), a 48-year-old institution renowned across India.
- Recognized Credentials: On successful completion, trainees receive a qualification aligned with the “Yoga Teacher & Evaluator” course under the Yoga Certification Board (Ministry of AYUSH, GOI), and the “Advanced Certificate Course in Yoga” from Indian Yoga Association (IYA).
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The syllabus covers yoga history, anatomy, psychology, theoretical foundations, group practice of asana/pranayama/dhyana, classical texts (Yogasutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Bhagavad Gita), teaching methodology, and course design.
- Experienced Faculty: Senior trainers and mentors from KYM Chennai guide the course — ensuring authenticity, depth, and expert teaching.
- Personalised Mentoring & Internship: Over 15 months, trainees receive continuous mentoring and get to intern/observe at KYM Chennai for practical exposure.
Who Should Consider This Course?
The KYM SKWC Yoga TTC is designed for:
- Absolute beginners — those just starting their yoga journey and seeking a strong, correct foundation.
- Yoga enthusiasts & regular practitioners — wanting to deepen their practice, learn traditional methods, and understand yoga philosophy and anatomy more thoroughly.
- Aspiring yoga teachers / wellness professionals — individuals aiming to obtain credible certification to teach yoga or start their own classes/studio with an internationally recognised qualification.
What You’ll Learn — Curriculum Highlights
Throughout the 900+ hour course, you will dive into:
- Evolution and history of Yoga in India
- Fundamentals of anatomy & physiology, and basics of psychology relevant to yoga practice and teaching
- Theory and practice of Asana, Pranayama, and Dhyana (meditation) — both group practice and individual foundations
- Deep study of classical yogic texts — such as Yogasutra, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga-yajnavalkya-samhita, Yogarahasya, Bhagavad Gita
- Designing yoga courses: planning asana/pranayama/meditation sequences, tailoring to different student needs, teaching methodology and building teacher competencies
- Practical teaching skills & methodology — gradually preparing you to become a confident yoga instructor.
What Makes KYM SKWC Program Special
- Deep-rooted tradition: Learning under a lineage tracing back to the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya — widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Yoga.”
- Quality & Recognition: KYM is recognized by national regulatory bodies and holds certifications and credentials under AYUSH / ISO standards.
- Holistic approach: The course balances classical yoga tradition, body–mind science (anatomy, psychology), philosophical foundations, and modern teaching methods — making it suitable not just for practitioners but also for serious teachers.
- Structured support & mentoring: With senior faculty guidance, intern exposure, and continued mentorship, students get more than just a “certificate course” — they build true competence
Benefits of Completing Yoga Teacher Training
Completing a structured Yoga Teacher Training course like this offers far more than just a certification. Some of the key benefits:
- Improved health, flexibility & mental well-being — regular asana, pranayama, meditation help regulate nervous system, reduce stress, and improve focus
- Deep personal transformation — yoga principles and mindfulness practice encourage self-awareness, emotional balance, inner calm, and better mental resilience.
- Professional opportunities — with recognized credentials, you become eligible to teach yoga, conduct classes or workshops, start your own studio, or offer private sessions.
- Belonging to a community — training often fosters friendships, a supportive network of fellow yogis and mentors, which enriches your journey beyond the course.
- Sustainable wellness lifestyle — understanding yoga beyond asanas: philosophy, breathing, meditation, lifestyle — helping you integrate yoga into everyday life, not just sessions.
How to Apply / Admission Details
- Pre-registrations are open now for Batch 8, beginning June 2026. Pre-admissions close on Feb 15, 2026 – https://krishnawellness.com/yoga-teacher-training-program/
- This course is not online — attendance at the physical centre in Bangalore is mandatory.
- Applicants must hold a Graduate or Diploma degree.
- Medium of instruction: English only
FAQ’s
It is a 900+ hour Diploma in Yoga offered in Bangalore by Krishna Wellness in collaboration with KYM. The program is designed to teach authentic, classical yoga — both for personal practice and for preparing future yoga instructors – https://krishnawellness.com/yoga-teacher-training-program/
Anyone interested — from absolute beginners to existing yoga practitioners, yoga enthusiasts or those aspiring to become yoga teachers. Whether you want to deepen your own practice or teach others, this course is suitable – https://krishnawellness.com/yoga-teacher-training-program/
The course is entirely in-person — attendance at the centre in Bangalore is mandatory. This is not an online course
No. The program welcomes beginners as well as experienced practitioners. It provides foundational and advanced training.
You will earn a Diploma in Yoga accepted under the Yoga Certification Board (Ministry of AYUSH) and the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), making you eligible to teach yoga professionally
History and evolution of yoga in India; anatomy & psychology fundamentals; theoretical and practical training in Asana, Pranayama & Dhyana; classical yoga texts; designing yoga courses and teaching methodology; practical teaching skills.
