Viriam Kaur
Philosophy Teacher
Viriam has been teaching yoga philosophy for Teachers Training courses with Himalaya Yoga Valley since 2011. She is from the UK and has lived in India for almost 20 years. Having trained with the SKY School of Kundalini Yoga in the UK in 2003, she is now a registered Senior Teacher .She has furthered her studies of yogic philosophy with the Oxford College of Hindu Studies, with Embodied Philosophy and Christopher Hareesh Walllis. Before travelling to India, she did a ten-year apprenticeship with spiritual teacher and author Amoda Maa, culminating in a deep meditation and self-enquiry intensive under Shiva’s mountain at Mt Arunachala
Fascinated by the sister science of yoga – Ayurveda – She received a Diploma in Ayurvedic Studies in 2005 with the School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma in Kannur, Kerala and as well as training in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage, she holds her ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage and Anatomy and Physiology. In 2020, Viriam completed her 300hrs in Yoga-Ayurveda-Mantra-Meditation with the American Institute of Vedic Studies under Dr David Frawley and is now a qualified Yoga and Ayurveda Wellness Consultant.
Viriam has embarked on further study with teachers fusing yoga, somatics and neuroscience as well as a deep dive into restorative yoga and yoga Nidra with teachers such as Angela Farmer, Bo Forbes, Max Strom, Donna Farhi and Uma Dunsmore Tulli. Viriam is also a writer and contributes to both yoga magazines and travel guides.
Certifications
2020 – 300hr Ayurveda-Yoga-Mantra Diploma, American Institute of Hindu Studies
2019 – Restorative Yoga CPD, Adelene Cheong (YogaCampus)
2018 – Foundation in Mindfulness Meditation Teaching, Michael Stone (YogaCampus)
2015 – Foundation in Yoga Nidra, Uma Dunsmore Tulli (YogaCampus) UK
2015 – Oxford College of Hindu Studies (OCHS) UK, Bhagavad Gita
2014 – Oxford College of Hindu Studies (OCHS) UK, Philosophy of Yoga
2008 – ITEC Diploma in Holistic Massage
2007 – Sun Yoga Kids, Yoga Teacher Training
2003 – KYTA (Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association) UK, Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Instructor
Upcoming Programs by Viriam Kaur
200hr Online Yoga Teacher Training (Live + On-Demand)
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Dr Rohit Borkar, Dr Rajbir Dhillon, Maeve and Sohmer Gautam
Our online teacher training yoga academy was created to meet the demand of students worldwide who wished to train with our renowned school but from anywhere in the world. Our focus on integrity, unmatched support, live classes, real-time assessments, and the chance to teach a real audience (optional) make this more than just a course—it’s […]
200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Dr Rohit Borkar, Maeve and Mandeep Kaur
Join Himalaya Yoga Valley for a transformative 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training rooted in authentic tradition and delivered by highly experienced Indian and international teachers. This immersive, four-week programme blends traditional Ashtanga and Hatha yoga systems with modern teaching methodology, anatomy, and professional development. Students will deepen their personal practice while gaining the skills and confidence […]
200hr Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Dr Rohit Borkar, Maeve, Mandeep Kaur and Sohmer Gautam
Our 200 Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative journey that blends the flexibility of online learning with the depth and connection of in-person immersion. Designed to fit into your life while offering an authentic, traditional yoga education, this training is ideal for those who are ready to deepen their personal practice and step […]
200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Maeve, Dr Rohit Borkar and Mandeep Kaur
Join Himalaya Yoga Valley for a transformative 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training rooted in authentic tradition and delivered by highly experienced Indian and international teachers. This immersive, four-week programme blends traditional Ashtanga and Hatha yoga systems with modern teaching methodology, anatomy, and professional development. Students will deepen their personal practice while gaining the skills and confidence […]
200hr Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India - March 2026
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Dr Rohit Borkar, Maeve and Mandeep Kaur
Join Himalaya Yoga Valley for a transformative 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training rooted in authentic tradition and delivered by highly experienced Indian and international teachers. This immersive, four-week programme blends traditional Ashtanga and Hatha yoga systems with modern teaching methodology, anatomy, and professional development. Students will deepen their personal practice while gaining the skills and confidence […]
200hr Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training in Goa, India
Also With Yogacharya Lalit, Tony, Adam Divine, Maeve, Mandeep Kaur, Dr Rohit Borkar, Dr Rajbir Dhillon and Sohmer Gautam
Our 200 Hour Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training is a transformative journey that blends the flexibility of online learning with the depth and connection of in-person immersion. Designed to fit into your life while offering an authentic, traditional yoga education, this training is ideal for those who are ready to deepen their personal practice and step […]
200 HR Yoga Teacher Training in Ireland
Also With Adam Divine, Maeve, Dr Rohit Borkar, Tony and Mandeep Kaur
Join Himalaya Yoga Valley for a transformative 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training rooted in authentic tradition and delivered by highly experienced Indian and international teachers. This immersive, four-week programme blends traditional Ashtanga and Hatha yoga systems with modern teaching methodology, anatomy, and professional development. Students will deepen their personal practice while gaining the skills and confidence […]