--- title: "Yoga Classes Kochi | Santhi School of Yoga & Vedanta Studies" description: "Walk-in yoga classes in Fort Kochi every day at 7:30 am and 3:30 pm: two-hour Hatha yoga, all levels, no booking. Plus 200-hour teacher training in Kerala." url: https://santhiyogaindia.com/ --- # 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training · Fort Kochi, India Return to the essence of *Yoga.* Authentic Hatha Yoga Meditation Vedanta 28 days in Kerala Four batches in 2027 [Explore Training](https://santhiyogaindia.com/teacher-training/) Book a class 1. Asana 2. Pranayama 3. Dhyana **4.9**/5 · Daily classes 7:30 am & 3:30 pm [Teacher Training 2027**1–28 Jan · €899 all-inclusive**](https://santhiyogaindia.com/teacher-training/) ശാന്തി · Santhi ## Santhi means *peace*. For more than fifteen years, in a quiet lane of Fort Kochi, we have taught yoga the slow way: postures held rather than hurried, corrections given by hand, rest woven through every class, and the philosophy behind the practice taught in plain words. Master Aksharanand A S Founder & teacher ![Master Aksharanand A S guiding a student into a deep backbend in the garden pavilion](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/master-aksharanand-hands-on-backbend-assist-648.webp) Known to his students simply as Achu Master Aksharanand A S Your teacher ## Traditional Hatha Yoga, taught with patience and care Master Aksharanand A S trained in the Sivananda tradition and teaches Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Vedanta Philosophy at Santhi School of Yoga & Vedanta Studies in Fort Kochi. Practice here is a way of understanding the body, the breath and the mind, not exercise alone. Whether you join a single morning class while travelling through Kerala or spend 28 days in teacher training, you are guided personally. **Group yoga classes taught** 5,000+ **International TTC batches led** 70+ **Yoga & meditation retreats** 20+ **Student rating** 4.9/5 [Explore classes](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/) [Plan your visit](https://santhiyogaindia.com/contact/) ![Meditating alone in a sunlit practice hall with a terracotta floor, a thatched roof and tall windows onto the garden](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/hero-meditation-hall-960.webp) Daily classes ## Two hours, *twice a day* Traditional Hatha Yoga every day of the week: relaxation and breath, sun salutations, postures held with real rest between them, and deep relaxation to close. All levels share the same room, and no booking is needed. **Morning** 7:30am **Afternoon** 3:30pm **A class** ₹500 [About the daily classes](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#daily-classes) Ways to practise ## Yoga classes for every stage of your path From a single drop-in class to a month-long teacher training, every offering is rooted in the same traditional practice and personal guidance. - [Daily walk-in classes Two-hour Hatha yoga, mornings and afternoons, all levels.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#daily-classes) - [Private sessions Alignment, mobility, strength and breath, at your pace.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#private) - [200-hour teacher training 28 days in Fort Kochi, €899 all-inclusive.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/teacher-training/) - [Yoga retreats Practice, culture, nature and rest in Kerala.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#retreats) - [Workshops Pranayama, mudras, alignment and traditional practices.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#workshops) - [Online classes Group and private sessions, wherever you are.](https://santhiyogaindia.com/services/#online) ![Students dressed in white with flower garlands at a traditional ceremony with brass oil lamps](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/traditional-ceremony-yoga-teacher-training-800.webp) Teacher Training 2027 ## 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Fort Kochi 28 days of traditional yoga, study, practice and Kerala living, guided by Master Aksharanand A S. **€899****All-inclusive**Certification, accommodation, three sattvic meals a day and cultural excursions - 1–28 Jan - 1–28 Feb - 1–28 Apr - 1–28 Jun [See the 200-hour teacher training in Kerala](https://santhiyogaindia.com/teacher-training/) [Reserve for €90](https://santhiyogaindia.com/reserve/) Life at Santhi ## Practice, place and everyday Kerala Scroll or swipe through a day at the school ![Students practising arm balances in the open-air pavilion](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/santhi-yoga-pavilion-class-fort-kochi-800.webp) **The pavilion**Practice ![The teacher giving a hands-on adjustment in a seated twist](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/hands-on-yoga-adjustment-fort-kochi-800.webp) **Hands-on guidance**Classes ![A student laughing at the table during a shared vegetarian meal](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/yoga-student-mealtime-kerala-800.webp) **Shared meals**Community ![Students posing with traditional swords and shields after a cultural performance](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/cultural-excursion-yoga-students-kerala-800.webp) **Cultural excursions**Kerala ![Chinese fishing nets on the Fort Kochi shoreline with coconut palms](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/chinese-fishing-nets-fort-kochi-800.webp) **Fort Kochi**Our neighbourhood ![Retreat group doing playful yoga poses on a rocky hilltop](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/yoga-retreat-hilltop-group-800.webp) **Retreat days**Retreats ![Students cooling off beneath a waterfall on a retreat day trip](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/waterfall-retreat-excursion-kerala-800.webp) **Nature**Retreats [See every photo Open the gallery](https://santhiyogaindia.com/gallery/) Student voices ## Words from our students Reviews from travellers who joined classes with Achu in Fort Kochi. 1 / 3 > This was the most amazing yoga class ever. Achu had a great class progression and got to know each student so that he was best able to help each of us. I’ve never been more satisfied and calm after leaving a yoga class. I can’t recommend this place and Achu enough!! Kira Fried · Yoga class student Before your first class ## Drop-in yoga in Fort Kochi, simply answered When the classes are, what they cost, and whether you need to book: the things people ask before they walk in for the first time. [The full fact sheet](https://santhiyogaindia.com/blog/santhi-yoga-fort-kochi-questions/) **Where can I do yoga in Fort Kochi?** At Santhi School of Yoga & Vedanta Studies in Chirattapalam, Fort Kochi: a traditional Hatha yoga school with two-hour classes every day of the week. Anywhere in Fort Kochi itself is within walking distance. **What time are the drop-in yoga classes?** Every day, with no day off: 7:30–9:30 am and 3:30–5:30 pm. Some mornings the class moves to Secret Garden, an open garden nearby, from 8:00–9:30 am, so message us on WhatsApp the evening before a morning class. **How much is a yoga class in Fort Kochi?** A two-hour drop-in class is ₹500 (a limited-time offer; normally ₹600, and ₹700 from November 2026). Practise with us for more than a week and classes are 30% off. A private session is ₹1,500, rising to ₹2,000 in November 2026. [Yoga class fees in Kochi](https://santhiyogaindia.com/blog/yoga-class-fees-kochi/) **Do I need to book a class?** No. Daily classes are walk-in, with no booking, membership or package. Mats are provided; wear clothes you can bend in and bring water. **Can complete beginners join?** Yes. Every class is open to all levels and taught in English, with easier versions of each posture and hands-on guidance. Tell the teacher if you are new or have an injury. [Your first class](https://santhiyogaindia.com/blog/first-yoga-class-beginners-guide/) **Is there a yoga teacher training in Fort Kochi?** Yes. The school runs a 28-day, 200-hour yoga teacher training in Fort Kochi for €899, all-inclusive of accommodation, meals and excursions, with 2027 batches in January, February, April and June. [Yoga teacher training in Kerala: 2027 dates](https://santhiyogaindia.com/teacher-training/) Visit us ## Find us in Chirattapalam, Fort Kochi The school sits in Chirattapalam, a quiet residential lane in Fort Kochi — the historic seaside quarter of Kochi (Cochin), Kerala. Message us for today’s class times, or ask about private sessions and training dates. - AddressHouse No 1/1790, Chirattapalam Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India - Phone / WhatsApp[+91 7907714144](tel:+917907714144) [Contact & directions](https://santhiyogaindia.com/contact/) [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/917907714144) ![Chinese fishing nets on the Fort Kochi shoreline under a clear blue sky](https://santhiyogaindia.com/assets/img/chinese-fishing-nets-fort-kochi-800.webp) Book your class ## Come and practise with us in Fort Kochi Fill in the blanks and your letter is written. Send it on WhatsApp or by email, and Achu replies personally, usually the same day. --- Santhi School of Yoga & Vedanta Studies, House No 1/1790, Chirattapalam Road, Fort Kochi, Kochi, Kerala 682001, India. WhatsApp and phone: +91 7907714144 (https://wa.me/917907714144). Email: santhiyogacochin@gmail.com. The whole site in one file: https://santhiyogaindia.com/llms.txt