Q: I am practicing yoga for only three months. Am i eligible to attend your teacher training courses?
A: Yes, except the Hatha Yoga teacher Training Course which is an intensive training that requires at-least 6 months of regular yoga practice, you can attend all other teacher training courses. We start with the basics of yoga and its philosophy, so it is a great opportunity to know the theory and practical of yoga that will help with your practice. You will have good foundation knowledge about yoga.

Q: I need a course tailor made for my interest. i would like to learn more about Yoga therapy focusing on back and neck problems. Can you design a course for me?
A: One of our expertises in this field is to tailor make courses according to individual’s needs. So if you need a course tailor made on specific topics Like (Yoga therapy, Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, Pranayama, Natural Therapy etc.) our team of experienced and professional yoga masters can design a course and teach accordingly. It can also be tailor made for duration such as 10 days or 15 days or 100hrs, 200hrs, 300hrs, 400hrs & 500hrs course. But minimum duration for our teacher training is 100hrs for 8 days.

Q: What do i need to prepare before i attend the course.
A: You just need to confirm the registration at-least one month before the course start date. So we can confirm the space and plan your schedule accordingly.
Also you can buy our suggested reading material books from our online store related to Thirumoolar’s Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Therapy and start reading it. So when you arrive you will already have some basic information and you can clear your doubts with our maters.

Q: Do I need to pay before to confirm the admission for the course.
A: yes you need to pay 30% non-refundable deposit when you confirm your admission and the rest can be paid upon your arrival. If you need to change the course date, you have to give us a one week notice so that your space can be give to the students in waitlist.

Q: Where is Chennai? How is the place like?
A: Chennai is one of the best Tourist Friendly places you can ever travel in India. The cosmopolitan city is well developed and it has offices of many multinational companies such as Pay pal, Nokia, Samsung, Hyundai, Ford, Ericsson etc. and many 5 star chain hotels. It is absolutely safe to travel here. Many students from various countries visit Chennai regularly to learn yoga and visit popular tourism hotspots.
In our place Anna Nagar, we are located in a prominent locality in the city where many state ministers and high profile government officials have their residence. There are banks, shopping malls and tourist attractions nearby and a main bus terminus and train station in walking distance.
In our premise we have 24hrs security guard, 24hrs clean water and electricity backup generator, telephone, internet, a juice bar and Natural Diet restaurant, friendly staffs and all other facilities that you would expect in a normal residential training centre. Dr.Asana Andiappan and all the yoga masters reside in the same place. This is the best place you can be and experience yoga in India.

Q: What do I need to bring with me for the training?
A: We have everything here. You just need to bring your own personal casual wear and all other things that you would bring it with you on a holiday. We have everything from towels, Yoga mats to to yoga uniforms. Just bring some loose clothing that suits Indian climate.

Q: Am I allowed to travel during my course training?
A: Yes we have our centre’s own touring van for rent and depending on your training schedule you can travel to local tourism places and shopping. One of our staff will be very happy to accompany you to show you the places around. If you would like to travel to faraway places such as Pondicherry or other cities you can do that before or after the course. But w strongly suggest you to stay focused on the course and dedicate more time on reading and self practice to make use of this great opportunity. We can help you plan a trip after the course.

Q: What is my typical training schedule would be?
A: Schedule

The above is a sample schedule; however this may change according to the course type and the duration of the course. Faculty will be scheduled according to their availability.

Q: Does your School is accredited by Yoga Alliance? Can I apply for Yoga Alliance registration after the completion of the course?
A: After completing this Course, students will have to undergo a practical examination. Verbal questions will be asked during this exam and successful candidates will receive Course Graduation Certificate. This Course and Certificate is accredited by Asana Andiappan College of Yoga and Research Centre - Chennai, India, International Yoga Academy – Hong Kong and Yoga Alliance USA - (International Yoga Academy – RYS 200 & 500 and ERYT 500). Students can apply Yoga Alliance Registration after completing this course. We can provide details and assistance for your Yoga Alliance Registration.

Q: Can I extend my stay after the course to travel? How much are the charges to extend my stay?
A: Yes you can extend your stay after your course and you can just pay for the room rent for your extended stay. It’s Rs.2500 per day for single room and Rs.2000 per day for Twin Share. If you need food three times a day Rs.500 per Day. But we only provide vegetarian Food.

Q: Can airport pickup and Drop off can be arranged?
A: Yes airport Pickup and Drop off is included in your Course Fee. Just send us your itinerary and we will arrange accordingly.

Q: Can you issue me a visa letter to get my India visa in my country?
A: Yes once you confirm your space for the course we will issue you a visa letter addressing The Indian Consular General in your country. You should be able to get the visa, if you have all other supporting documents such as flight confirmation and financial support etc.

Q: What if I want to change my course dates suddenly? Is there is any charges?
A: If you change the course dates one month prior to the start date there are no charges. Otherwise there is an admin fee charge of US$50 to transfer your space to another date. However your new start date of the course should fall within three months of your original start date.

Q: I am a Local Indian, Is there is a different price structure for me? I don't need food and accommodation.
A: Yes we have different course fee structure for local indians. we will be pleased to provide you more details. please email enquiry@andiappanyoga.com

Q: Aproximately how long before i can apply for the course? When can i confirm my space
A: As we admit a maximum of 10 people per course, spaces gets filled up quickly. We want to to make sure each student gets full attention from the teacher and get to interact with the teachers during the course. This is not possible in a large group of students. We open admission six months prior to the course dates and you can confirm our space by filling up the online application form and pay the deposit so that you can secure the space in time.


Q: I have injuries in my body, can I do the course?
A: Sure, When you fill in the online application form, mention your injuries and health conditions. Our faculties will make sure you learn the right modification and even teach you some Yoga Therapy tchniques to address your injuries.

Q: Whom should i contact if I need any further information?
A: You can email to enquiry@andiappanyoga.com or call us to talk to our Course Co- ordinator Dr.Vishnu Kumar Ph: +91 44 26183709 or you can fill up our online enquiry form.

Q) What type of vaccinations I before my trip to India. Do you have mosquito nets in your place?
A) We provide mosquito nets in our place and we keep our place and surroundings very clean to maintain high standards. For vaccinations we advice you to visit this link to know more details http://www.mdtravelhealth.com/destinations/asia/india.php