FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the training?
3 weeks
What is the schedule like?
This is a sample schedule, daily schedules will vary:
7am - optional student led yoga class/open practice
8am - breakfast
9-12:30pm - lecture, practice
12pm - lunch
4-6pm - lecture, practice
8-9pm - lecture, practice
Saturday afternoons are free as well as all day Sundays.
What is your cancelation policy?
If you cancel more than a month (30 days) before your training start date your tuition, minus your deposit and processing fees, will be refunded. Tuition will not be refunded or transferred if cancelling within a month of your training start date.
Can I change what training dates I want to attend, after I pay the deposit and register?
You can change training dates once per deposit. A $300 change fee will be charged due to your spot being held in the original training. Space and availability is limited.
Is the training Yoga Alliance Certified?
No. This is a traditional Indian yoga school, not affiliated with western commercial yoga organizations.
What are the accommodations like?
A range of accommodations are available at different hotels in Kolkata. Contact for more information.
What language do they speak?
Muktamala speaks fluent english. She leads the training in english. The most common language throughout Kolkata is Bengali, with many also speaking Hindi. Some speak a small to moderate amount of english, but only enough to be minimally functional.
Will my phone work in India?
No, unless you have an international plan for use abroad. Most of the students who have attended this training get some sort of international phone and data plan to be able to call and text. If you use AT&T it is called the Passport Plan. Verizon has the same type of plan.
Is there internet?
Not really. Wifi is not that easy to find in the city either. The best option is to get an international data plan for your phone. You will be glad you have it. You can also get an Indian sim card upon arrival. Sometimes this is easy and sometimes not. You will also need to wait for a day when you have enough time away from training to take care of this.
Do I need a travel Visa?
Yes. You need a travel visa to visit India. Click here for more info: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
What is the best airline to travel with?
Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethihad are all very nice airlines. Qatar Airways often has good deals.
How do I get around once I'm there?
If you're venturing out on your own, the best, easiest and cheapest way to get around is Uber. You will have to download the app. Also you can use the plentiful taxis in Kolkata, though their english and sense of direction can vary widely (communication can be tough). If your destination is nearby, of course you can walk. Also there are buses and a metro. The buses require some planning, understanding and courage to use. The metro is easy to use, but the nearest stop is about a 20 minute walk from the school.
Can I drink the water?
There is filtered water at the school that is safe to drink. Besides that you should drink bottled water. It is easy and inexpensive to buy bottled water from any of several vendors near the school.
3 weeks
What is the schedule like?
This is a sample schedule, daily schedules will vary:
7am - optional student led yoga class/open practice
8am - breakfast
9-12:30pm - lecture, practice
12pm - lunch
4-6pm - lecture, practice
8-9pm - lecture, practice
Saturday afternoons are free as well as all day Sundays.
What is your cancelation policy?
If you cancel more than a month (30 days) before your training start date your tuition, minus your deposit and processing fees, will be refunded. Tuition will not be refunded or transferred if cancelling within a month of your training start date.
Can I change what training dates I want to attend, after I pay the deposit and register?
You can change training dates once per deposit. A $300 change fee will be charged due to your spot being held in the original training. Space and availability is limited.
Is the training Yoga Alliance Certified?
No. This is a traditional Indian yoga school, not affiliated with western commercial yoga organizations.
What are the accommodations like?
A range of accommodations are available at different hotels in Kolkata. Contact for more information.
What language do they speak?
Muktamala speaks fluent english. She leads the training in english. The most common language throughout Kolkata is Bengali, with many also speaking Hindi. Some speak a small to moderate amount of english, but only enough to be minimally functional.
Will my phone work in India?
No, unless you have an international plan for use abroad. Most of the students who have attended this training get some sort of international phone and data plan to be able to call and text. If you use AT&T it is called the Passport Plan. Verizon has the same type of plan.
Is there internet?
Not really. Wifi is not that easy to find in the city either. The best option is to get an international data plan for your phone. You will be glad you have it. You can also get an Indian sim card upon arrival. Sometimes this is easy and sometimes not. You will also need to wait for a day when you have enough time away from training to take care of this.
Do I need a travel Visa?
Yes. You need a travel visa to visit India. Click here for more info: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in
What is the best airline to travel with?
Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethihad are all very nice airlines. Qatar Airways often has good deals.
How do I get around once I'm there?
If you're venturing out on your own, the best, easiest and cheapest way to get around is Uber. You will have to download the app. Also you can use the plentiful taxis in Kolkata, though their english and sense of direction can vary widely (communication can be tough). If your destination is nearby, of course you can walk. Also there are buses and a metro. The buses require some planning, understanding and courage to use. The metro is easy to use, but the nearest stop is about a 20 minute walk from the school.
Can I drink the water?
There is filtered water at the school that is safe to drink. Besides that you should drink bottled water. It is easy and inexpensive to buy bottled water from any of several vendors near the school.
