Yoga classes in India

Classes run in the evening on the open air balcony of the Work the World house, allowing us to make full use of the benefits of the intense Indian sun. While the warmth penetrates your muscles and makes stretching easier and more beneficial, the evening breeze ensures you do not become dizzy with the heat.

Like any strenuous activity, yoga can be dangerous if you don't have the right guidance and supervision. Our regular teacher, Ms Manjusa, is a highly respected yoga master from one of southern Kerala's top institutes and has been teaching beginner to advanced classes for many years. One of the great things about yoga is that it is perfectly suited to mixed ability classes, and it's quite normal to have complete beginners practicing alongside those who are much more advanced. This works because each posture can be developed and Ms Manjusa will assess your abilities and help each person progress independently.

“The yoga sessions at the house are really good fun, and definitely a good work out. We do a full session involving a warm up, sun salutations and lots of different positions to do/at least attempt. Our teacher is really friendly and very good. Everyone noticed how much they improved over the time we were there! I felt so relaxed afterward each class that I was chilled out for the rest of the night!” ”

Sarah Holborow, Medical Elective, July – Sept 2008

Whatever your aim with yoga, if you take part in the one hour sessions five days a week, it won’t be long before you notice the benefits. Your body will become more toned and you may lose weight, your flexibility will improve dramatically, lung capacity will increase and as many students have reported, you will find it easier to “switch off” and relax. It is the perfect way to end a day of busy placements and a fantastic introduction to an Indian way of life.

Classes take place in the evening after you return from the hospital, and are usually arranged to start the first weekday after you arrive. This can be delayed if you would prefer to start your course after you have spent a bit of time in India but most students prefer to include it into their routine from the start.

Classes are charged on a weekly basis to give you flexibility with the duration of your course, but please be aware that we arrange these exclusive classes in advance. You cannot pay locally to join in on the day. For this reason we recommend organising them before you leave for India, adding them on to your application form or just giving us a call before you depart.