Yoga is a popular practice in Kerala, and there are numerous centres that teach the discipline. This southern state of India has embraced yoga with the same fervour as it has maintained many traditional customs, artforms and lifestyles. The pockets of tranquility that are found in the region also make it the ideal space for practicing yoga - a discipline that demands a quiet environment.
The following are some popular yoga centres in the state of Kerala:
In other institutions in Kerala, yoga is taught extensively and also along with other traditional art forms:
Jai Hind KalariSangham, Kottayam
Yoga taught as part of traditional martial arts training.
Phone: 9447917937
Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Institute, Ernakulam
Educational and training programme in Yoga as well as traditional practices like Ayurveda.
Phone: 9961883255, 9961883256
E-mail: nai@nagarjun.com
Website: www.nagarjun.com
Nava Kerala Kalari School, Ernakulam
Theory and practical teaching of Yoga combined with traditional martial arts.
Phone: 9495429713
Rangaprabhath Children’s Theatre, Thiruvananthapuram
Yoga taught to children along with other performing arts.
Phone: 9447471828
E-mail: rangaprabhath@yahoo.com
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Thiruvananthapuram
Training to teach yoga, and summer yoga classes for children.
E-mail: yogaindia@sivananda.org
Website: www.sivananda.org/ndam
Sopanam Institute of Performing Arts and Research, Thiruvananthapuram
Yoga taught as part of other performing arts.
Phone: 9447024461
E-mail: sopanam@bhasabharathi.com
Website: www.bhasabharathi.com
Sukhodaya Ayurveda Hospital, Kottayam
Yoga taught as part of a Bachelor’s course in Ayurveda.
Phone: 9847422211
E-mail: dcrvjames@yahoo.co.in
Website: www.sukhodayaayurveda.com
Dr Franklin’s Panchakarma Institute & Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
Training courses for practitioners of yoga.
E-mail: drfranklin@eth.net
Website: www.dr-franklin.com
MalayalaKalagramam, Kannur
Yoga taught along with other performing arts and crafts.
E-mail: mail@kalagramam.com
Natyaranga School of Dance & Drama, Kottayam
Yoga taught along with other performing arts.
Phone: 481-2370357
PookkadKalalayam, Kozhikode
Yoga taught along with other performing arts, martial arts and music.
Phone: 9446732728
E-mail: pookkadkalayalam@gmail.com, pookkadkalayalam@yahoo.co.in
Website: http://pookkadkalalayam.com
Sastha School of Music
Yoga taught along with other folk arts.
Phone: 9446822305
SreeSankaracharya University Kalady, Ernakulam
Yoga taught as part of Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in dance, music, martial arts, etc.
Phone: 9847478847
Sopanam Cultural Centre, Idukki
Yoga taught along with training in music and performing arts.
Phone: 4864-222505
Thapoloka, Thiruvananthapuram
Yoga training for novices as well as practitioners.
Phone: 471-2436361
E-mail: rajayoga@thapoloka.com
Website: www.thapoloka.com
