Ubud, Bali offers a 12-day, 100-hour yoga teacher training program with Vinyasa, Hatha, and Ashtanga styles.

This yoga retreat wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. Instead of a structured program with intermediate and advanced classes as advertised, I was placed in a room at a yoga school where I could join some classes from the 300h TTC group. The lack of check-in, introductions, or a designated program left me, the other students, and the teachers feeling uncomfortable. It was clear that the four of us who signed up for the retreat were out of place amidst people training to become teachers. Despite the disappointment with the retreat, the traditional yoga school itself was great with a fantastic location and facilities. The staff and teachers were lovely, it’s just a shame that the retreat wasn’t properly advertised.

I didn’t have any specific dislikes, but the other attendees were definitely surprised to see me. I stood out because I was the only one doing a yoga retreat while everyone else was in yoga teacher training. Despite that, I had a great time because I approached it with a positive mindset and a thirst for knowledge. The staff at Bali Yoga School impressed me a lot – they were incredibly polite and always ready to help. They made me feel so welcome. Even though I’m not vegan, I absolutely loved the food they served at every meal. The fruits were incredibly sweet, and the rest of the dishes had such flavorful and catchy names.

I found everything to be amazing! The teachers were great and kept us all engaged. They gave us great alignment tips and helped boost our confidence. The facilities were really nice, and there was a strong sense of community.

The instructors were really nice and had a positive approach. I learned a lot in just two weeks. The classes went smoothly and we had longer breaks to rest and relax after lunch. I highly recommend this place and the people working there, as everyone was very friendly and helpful. It’s a peaceful and relaxing place. When I come back to Bali, I’ll definitely return for another class. Thank you for such a great experience!

The construction site had only one yoga class daily. It had good energy and was very welcoming.

There’s nothing at all.

N.A. Himalayan Yoga Association offers an extensive and complete teaching manual. You can watch the pre-recorded training videos whenever and wherever you like, at your own pace. The daily Zoom live classes are great for understanding various yoga topics, and we can ask the teachers questions to clear any doubts. I really hope to visit Rishikesh someday. Thanks a lot for the amazing course. And a special shout-out to Saumya-ji.

Honestly, I liked everything. The food was nice, and as a vegetarian, I didn’t feel like I needed anything more (just espresso ?). I loved the place; it was so peaceful. I had an amazing experience with the teachers. I learned a lot from Shanti ji, Ida ji, and Niki ji. I am so grateful to have met these beautiful souls in my life. Dewa ji made me feel at home. I am 100% happy with my experience, and all my memories with Bali Yoga School will always remain in my heart. I wish I could have stayed longer. Best wishes to all. Thank you! ?? ?

I felt a lack of protein in the meals because I’m not a vegetarian. It wasn’t enough for the physical effort required, so personally, I lost a lot of weight and that’s not a positive thing for me.

The rooms should be cleaned better, especially the areas with insects.

I would have liked to stay longer, but I will definitely come back. ??

The place is beautiful, the schedule is perfect, and the food is both delicious and nicely presented.

The professors are simply incredible. They made me feel comfortable right away, and despite their young age, they have perfect mastery of their work, whether it’s in theory or practice. Neelam Ji is funny and passionate. Durgesh Ji is calm and soothing. Rahul Ji is very professional and patient. And lastly, Ankit Ji, my favorite teacher, is fun and challenging, bringing a breath of fresh air to the classroom. Thank you to all four of you for your kindness, patience, and the passion you put into your work. I won’t hesitate to have the same experience with these teachers again. ❤️?

The mosquitoes over there have evolved. You better bring long yoga pants for class because spray won’t help much, haha! I really enjoyed the alignment, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga classes. Ankit ji and Rahul ji are both amazing instructors, so knowledgeable and professional. They exceeded my expectations. I want to give a special thanks to Durgesh ji and Dewa ji for taking such good care of all the students. The accommodations were lovely and the staff were so welcoming. I loved having the local family living next to us. It made me feel like a local. This was also my first time trying a vegetarian diet, and the food was so delicious! There were so many options, which really helped me lower my fat and build muscle. Overall, it was an incredible experience for me. I had a really fun and nice time with Bali yoga school.

I had a great time here and I’m so grateful for everything I learned. The teachers were incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, and they had such good hearts. It really felt like being with family.

This place is absolutely beautiful and it’s a place where you can truly connect with yourself. I was able to meditate peacefully and go deeper with the guidance and energy from the teachers.

If you’re still unsure about taking the time to be in a space where you can experience purity, connectedness of mind, body, and soul, and overall well-being, I strongly recommend going. I hope you make it!

The school is very disorganized and unprofessional, which is disappointing considering it’s a 200-hour qualification. Throughout the course, the tutors changed five times, and they were young and inexperienced in teaching teachers. They would often show up late, causing students to arrive late as well. The management of this school is very unprofessional. They didn’t even have an exam on how to teach yoga. The yoga classes were just that – yoga classes, not lessons on how to deliver a class as a teacher. The food was extremely poor quality. Surprisingly, some students managed to miss quite a few classes and still received a certificate at the end of the course. The excursions were not as advertised on the website, and students had to pay for them, despite them being included in the package. It’s clear that this school is focused on making money rather than providing quality education or producing competent teachers. The owner was unhelpful and hard to approach, spending too much time with one particular student. I would seriously question his qualifications as a yoga teacher or a professional manager of a yoga school. On the brighter side, Ubud is a lovely place to visit. Durgesh, Dewa, Ankit, and Rahul were all wonderful individuals who tried their best to fix the numerous problems within the school.

The Anatomy and Philosophy classes are not well organized. I could find clearer information on Google and YouTube than what the teacher said. For example, they only mentioned very little about the 7 chakras in their notes, while I found the exact information on a website.

One of the meditation teachers suddenly left a message through WhatsApp, without any official notice. We only found out through another teacher. There is no contingency plan or backup if a teacher gets sick. They just expect the students to self-study. What happens if the teacher is sick for a few days?

We had to change the pranayama teacher in the middle of the course, and then change again. There was no communication between these teachers, so they didn’t know what had already been taught.

I came to Bali to learn how to be a teacher, but we didn’t have much time for teaching practice. We didn’t come here to practice yoga, as we can do that in our home country. The school should provide guidance on how to teach yoga for us to practice, not just for practicing yoga ourselves.

The school grouped all the students from the 100 hours, 200 hours, 300 hours, and 500 hours programs together, and we all learned almost the same things. They should separate the students into different classes based on their yoga level.

It’s not organized, and what I’ve learned is not enough to be a teacher. The lead trainer wasn’t able to properly lead the course.

The food had little variety and was almost the same every day.

Ankit and Rahul, although young, have a passion for teaching. Especially Rahul, who is willing to spend extra time teaching advanced poses to the students.
The course coordinator, Deva, did his best to fix the problems and take action.

The Philosophy classes didn’t have as much discussion as I expected, and the Anatomy classes lacked practical knowledge. The emphasis of the course seemed to be more on self-development than teaching others.

From the beginning, there was a communication issue. I had booked private accommodation and emailed to confirm, but when I arrived, I was told I had to share for a night. I ended up finding another place to stay for that night and didn’t have to share, but it was a frustrating hiccup.

The program wasn’t very well organized. Classes often started late because the teacher showed up late, and some classes were cancelled without backup plans due to teacher illness or bad weather. When I gave feedback, some teachers took it seriously and made improvements, but others made me feel like I was causing trouble, which was disappointing.

The food was good for the first week, but then it became repetitive. We had Thursdays afternoons and Sundays off, but there were also a lot of mosquitoes.

Rahul Ji was our Vinyasa teacher, and his classes were fantastic. He had so much energy and passion for sharing his knowledge of yoga. We also learned traditional adjustment techniques from him, which were really fun to practice with each other. Ankit Ji’s alignment classes were clear and detailed, and he always made sure we understood everything. I appreciated how he supplemented his Ashtanga practical classes with theory. Aylan Ji taught us Pranayama, and her classes were delivered beautifully. Her yoga journey was also inspiring. Durgesh Ji’s meditation classes were exceptional. They were well-structured, explained thoroughly, and very enjoyable.

We had different teachers for Meditation, Alignment, Pranayama, and Ashtanga, which was a great opportunity to experience different teaching styles.

We stayed at Puri Suksma, which was an amazing place surrounded by nature. We even had visits from monkeys and squirrels. I saw so many different types of ants and butterflies, it felt like I was living in a National Geographic documentary.

I met incredible people from all over the world during this program and learned so much from them. Completing this program has made me more aware of my body, helped me discover new aspects of myself, and improved my yoga practice tremendously. I’m truly grateful for that.

I wish the school would provide coffee for our afternoon/before lunch class. It would really help with the tiredness from morning exercises and improve concentration. I love how this experience brings me back to simplicity, like having a simple mindset, simple expectations, simple resources, simple food, and relaxing locations.

I really appreciate all the hard work and preparation that the teachers have put in. I had a great learning experience with Rahul Ji and Ankit Ji in Yoga Asanas, Aylan Ji in Types of Breathing, and Durgesh Ji in Meditation. It feels like I’ve been there for a long time and I don’t want to leave.

Finding it was hard – there’s two spots for Bali yoga school, one for teacher training and the other is Dewas place for short retreats. Make sure to get directions. I spent 7 days at the retreat. Dewa and his wife ran it, and they were amazing hosts. They would do anything to help. The guest house was delightful, with a great pool. Mini’s massages were rejuvenating, and Cynthia and Armin led the yoga classes flawlessly. If you need a break from the craziness, this place has everything you need.

I’m super grateful to the instructors and host because I learned a ton from them!

Nothing. I’m happy with everything. We have a small group, the teaching is of good quality, accommodations are reserved exclusively for students, so we form a family, we eat together on-site, it’s a total immersion.

The location of the accommodation is in Ubud, but to get to the city center or a proper supermarket, you usually need a taxi because the accommodation is a bit secluded. The teachers were super, they were engaged in everything. The single rooms were spacious and generous, with their own shower and toilet, which were cleaned daily by the staff. The food was always served on time and lovingly prepared, mostly vegan and gluten-free 🙂

We just completed a 200-hour TT with Bali Yoga School, which is associated with the Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, India. We were in search of a yoga school that could provide us with authentic knowledge of yoga. The teaching staff did an incredible job throughout the course, ensuring that we received exactly that.

Every day, we would start with Shatkarama (cleansing process) followed by Ashtanga yoga led by Pradeep ji, who is an amazing teacher with extensive knowledge of yoga anatomy and alignment. His expertise in yoga science was clearly demonstrated through the instructions we received during our time at the school. Over the course of four weeks, we followed a well-structured program that taught us three new asanas each day and progressively advanced through the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga.

One of our favorite parts of the day was the meditation and philosophy sessions. We were fortunate to learn from Johsan ji, a humble individual who presented in-depth topics in a lighthearted manner, making it easy for all of us to comprehend.

Cinthia’s Vinyasa flow classes were also great. She provided us with valuable information on sequencing, teaching cues, and most importantly, encouraged everyone to practice teaching, which made the practical assessment component of the training much more enjoyable.

Our rooms were equipped with hot water, air conditioning, a communal pool, and a study area for nights. The food, supplied by a caterer organized by the yoga school, was excellent, especially breakfast. All meals were vegetarian and gluten-free.

Overall, this is a fantastic school! Minal and Hesh

The food was good, but being a vegan there were limited choices at times. Towards the end of the course, they started understanding and improving our food options. I hope they take this knowledge on board for future vegan students. By the way, I’m actually from England, not the States.

The teachers were impressively adaptable to our schedule requests, catering to our needs. Dewa organized fantastic Sunday sightseeing trips for us, going the extra mile to make our stay truly memorable. Their philosophy was all about ensuring we had an amazing experience. And let’s not forget Cynthia, our Ashtanga flow teacher. She was absolutely awesome, extremely knowledgeable, approachable, and lots of fun. ?