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About The Hatha Yogashala

The Hatha Yogashala is a Yoga Alliance-registered yoga school and ashram in Querim, North Goa — a beachside setting for clear teaching, traditional Hatha practice, and honest information near Arambol.

Students learning Hatha yoga in a small group in the Goa shala

Meaning & philosophy

Hatha as a steady meeting of effort and ease

The school is founded on patient, traditional Hatha practice rather than spectacle — a place where discipline, inquiry, breath, and rest support one another at a residential ashram in Querim, Goa.

Located in Querim village, North Goa — minutes from Arambol and Querim beaches — the school creates a clear residential setting for Hatha yoga practice, study, reflection, and responsible student support.

Whether you join our Yoga Alliance-approved 200-hour teacher training or a restorative yoga retreat near Arambol, students learn in an environment focused on personal growth, correct posture alignment, and practical teaching methodology.

Our direction

Mission, vision, and values

Mission

Publish a clear, supportive pathway into yoga study in Goa, with every factual claim approved before it reaches a student.

Vision

Create a school experience where practice is rigorous, residential life is considered, and booking information is transparent.

Teaching

Explain what students will learn, how it will be taught, and who will teach it before enrolment.

Trust

Keep certification, fees, reviews, dates, and outcomes verifiable and easy to update.

Lead Teacher of The Hatha Yogashala in Goa

Yogi Kalpendra Chauhan

Philosophy, Pranayama & Meditation · 15+ Years Teaching Yoga Teacher Training

Our Lineage & Vision

Meet the Founder of Our Goa Yoga School

Kalpendra Chauhan Ji has walked the path of Yoga and spirituality since the early age of 19. Born and raised in Rishikesh in a traditional North Indian spiritual family, his expertise lies in the science behind yoga, breathing, meditation, and relaxation — helping people find balance between mind, body, and soul.

15+ Years Teaching Yoga Teacher Training
Classical Hatha Yoga & Ashtanga Vinyasa (India)

“Yoga is a path of self-inquiry. I teach from the breath outward, guiding students to find alignment, steadiness, and ease — on the mat and in life.”

— Yogi Kalpendra ChauhanYogi Kalpendra Chauhan

Teaching philosophy

Practice first, explanation close behind

The proposed teaching philosophy connects embodied practice with context, safe progression, reflection, and the practical craft of guiding others.

  • Clear learning outcomes
  • Consent-aware instruction
  • Time for questions and integration
  • Transparent assessment
  • Respect for different bodies and backgrounds
Residential study environment for yoga training in Goa
Sample yoga teacher training certificate issued to a graduate of The Hatha Yogashala in Goa

Specimen certificate · Hatha Yoga TTC in Goa

Verification

Credentials and reviews are published responsibly

Certification, teachers, graduate outcomes, and student voices each require supporting information and an appropriate public source.

Certification

The exact certificate and issuing organisation are confirmed in writing before enrolment.. A public verification link will be added once approved.

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Teaching team

Faculty names, qualifications, experience, subject roles, and batch assignments are verified before publication.

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Student reviews

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Good to know

Common questions about the Goa yoga school

Direct answers to what students most often ask about teacher training, retreats, location and practice in North Goa.

The Hatha Yogashala in North Goa is consistently rated among the best yoga schools in Goa, offering Yoga Alliance-approved teacher training, small class sizes, beachside accommodation, and an experienced international teaching team.

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