Santhi Yoga in Fort Kochi: your questions answered

People find us in different ways: on Google Maps, on Tripadvisor, through a guesthouse owner, or by asking an AI assistant where to practise yoga in Fort Kochi. Wherever you started, this page gathers the questions we are asked most often, with answers that are accurate and up to date.

For a fuller picture of practising here — the neighbourhood, the seasons and what a class feels like — see our guide to yoga in Fort Kochi.

Santhi Yoga at a glance

Daily classes

When are the classes?

Every day, with no day off: mornings 7:30–9:30 am and afternoons 3:30–5:30 pm. Some mornings the class moves to Secret Garden, an open garden nearby, from 8:00–9:30 am, so send a message the evening before a morning class. The afternoon class is always at the school.

What happens in a class?

Every class follows the same traditional order. It opens with savasana, lying down to settle the body and mind and create the atmosphere for practice. Then comes pranayama, breathing practice; then Surya Namaskar, the Sun Salutation; then asanas for all levels; and finally a deep, long relaxation.

Do I need experience?

No. Beginners and experienced students practise in the same room, with easier and stronger versions of each posture and hands-on guidance. Tell the teacher if you are new or have an injury. Our beginner’s guide explains what to expect.

Do I need to book or bring anything?

No booking is needed, and mats are provided. Wear clothes you can bend in, and bring water and a light layer for the final relaxation.

Prices and offers

• Drop-in class: ₹500 for two hours (a limited-time offer; normally ₹600, and ₹700 from November 2026).
• Staying longer: practise with us for more than a week and classes are 30% off. Mention it when you message us.
• Private session: ₹1,500, rising to ₹2,000 in November 2026.
• 200-hour teacher training: €899 for 28 days, all-inclusive of accommodation, meals and excursions.
• Online classes: message us for current rates and times.

There are no packages or memberships. For how these compare with other classes in the city, see yoga class fees in Kochi.

The teacher

Master Aksharanand A S, known to his students as Achu, founded the school and teaches its classes. He trained in the Sivananda tradition and holds an Advanced Teacher Training Certificate, and teaches Hatha Yoga, pranayama, meditation and Vedanta philosophy. Over more than fifteen years in Fort Kochi he has taught more than 5,000 group classes and led more than 70 international teacher training batches. More on the About page.

Other ways to practise

• A separate meditation class, whose timing depends on the season and availability. See meditation in Fort Kochi.
• Private sessions built around your body and goals. See private yoga classes in Kochi.
• Workshops in pranayama, mudras, alignment and Kundalini-focused practices.
• Retreats in Kerala, announced through the year.
• Online classes, group and private. See online yoga classes from Kerala.
• A 28-day, 200-hour teacher training, four batches in 2027. See the 200-hour yoga teacher training in Kerala.

Three things worth being clear about

We are not Santhi Yoga International in Vagamon

A similarly named school, Santhi Yoga International, operates in Vagamon, elsewhere in Kerala. It is a separate organisation with no connection to us. Santhi School of Yoga & Vedanta Studies is in Fort Kochi, and its phone number is +91 7907714144.

We are not a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School

Graduates of our 200-hour training receive the school’s own certificate and cannot register as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. We explain what that means in how to choose a teacher training.

We are independent of the Sivananda organisation

Our teacher trained in the Sivananda tradition, and that training shapes the classes, but the school is not an official Sivananda centre. See Sivananda yoga in Kochi.

Reviews

Read what students say on independent sites, including Tripadvisor and Justdial. If you have practised with us, a review there helps other travellers find a traditional class.

How to join

1. Send a message on WhatsApp (+91 7907714144), call, or email santhiyogacochin@gmail.com.
2. For a morning class, message the evening before so we can tell you the venue.
3. For an afternoon class, simply come to the school in Chirattapalam at 3:30 pm.

For a wider view of the options in town, read the best yoga in Fort Kochi, and how to judge it yourself.

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