I didn’t have any specific dislikes, but the other attendees were surprised to see me because I was the only one doing a yoga retreat while they were all doing yoga teacher training. Despite that, I had a great time because I approached it with a positive attitude and a desire to learn. The staff at Bali Yoga School really left an impression on me with their politeness and helpfulness. They made me feel incredibly welcome. Even though I’m not vegan, I absolutely loved the food served at every meal. The fruits were super sweet and the other dishes had delicious flavors and fun names.

I found everything great! The teachers were amazing and kept us engaged. They gave us really helpful alignment tips and made us feel confident. The facilities were nice and there was a great sense of community.

The instructors were really friendly and had a positive approach. I learned a lot in just two weeks! The classes had a nice flow and we even had longer breaks to rest or relax after lunch. I highly recommend this place and the people working there. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. It’s such a peaceful and relaxing place. I’ll definitely come back for more classes when I’m in Bali. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

The place had a construction site going on, but we still managed to have only one yoga class every day. The energy was fantastic, and we made sure to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

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N.A. Himalayan Yoga Association offers a comprehensive teaching manual that you can access anytime, anywhere, and go through at your own pace. The training videos are pre-recorded, making it convenient for you to watch whenever you want. For a deeper understanding of different yoga subjects, we have daily zoom live classes where you can ask the teachers any questions you may have. I really hope to visit Rishikesh someday. Thanks a lot for the amazing course. A big shoutout to Saumya-ji for being so helpful.

Honestly, I liked everything. The food was nice, and as a vegetarian, I didn’t feel like I needed anything more (just espresso). I really loved the place; it was so peaceful. My experience with the teachers was amazing. I learned a lot from Shanti Ji, Ida Ji, and Niki Ji. I’m 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 remain in my heart forever. I wish I could stay longer. Wishing you all the best. 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 and as a result, I personally lost a lot of weight, which isn’t positive in my case.

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 very good.

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

Mosquitoes evolved there. You should bring long yoga pants for class because spray won’t help much ? I really enjoy the alignment, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga classes. Ankit ji and Rahul ji are both very professional and knowledgeable. They have exceeded my expectations as teachers. I especially want to thank Durgesh ji and Dewa ji for taking great care of all the students. The accommodation was lovely and all the staff were so welcoming. I also loved having a local family living next to us, it made me feel like I was truly experiencing the local culture. This was my first time trying a vegetarian diet, but the food was so delicious and there were so many options. It actually helped me lower my fat and build muscle. Overall, my experience with Bali yoga school was incredible. I had a really fun and nice time.

I had a great time here and I’m so grateful for everything I learned. The teachers were incredible – they were so knowledgeable, helpful, and had really good hearts. It felt like being with family.
This place is so beautiful and it’s a place where you can really connect with yourself. I was able to meditate peacefully and go deeper, all thanks to the teacher’s guidance and energy.
If you’re still unsure about coming here and experiencing pureness, connectedness of mind, body, and soul, and overall well-being, I strongly suggest you go for it. I really hope you make it 🙂

The school delivered a very poor level of teaching and was extremely disorganised and unprofessional.

The classes provided before the start did not even add up to 200 hours. The tutors were consistently late, which demotivated the students and caused them to arrive later, resulting in even shorter classes. One class was even cancelled because of rain, despite it being the rainy season, further reducing the hours.

The yoga classes were just ordinary yoga classes, with very little instruction on how to actually teach yoga, except for two sequencing lessons. What’s even more concerning is that we were not assessed on our yoga teaching or even given the opportunity to teach yoga.

A significant number of students missed numerous classes, estimated to be around 40% of them, and yet they still passed and are now considered “qualified yoga teachers”.

There were a total of five teacher changes, with the tutors for Astanga class, meditation class, alignment class, and pranayama class all changing and then changing back without any warning or explanation even to the tutors themselves.

On two occasions, I had another student break down in my arms because the tutors had confronted her for complaining to the management.

The food provided was terrible – basic, bland, and never enough.

I don’t usually write reviews, but I truly believe that this school not only offers a very poor experience for its students, who have paid a significant amount of money, but it is also potentially dangerous as it qualifies individuals who are not ready to teach yoga.

Overall, I think this is a terrible school that has been set up solely to make money. It’s hard to find anything positive to say about it as almost every aspect was a disappointment. The only things worth mentioning are the nice pool at the accommodation and the helpfulness of the accommodation manager. I could tell that the manager was embarrassed about the low quality of food that the yoga school recommended. Additionally, most of the other students’ accommodations were quite nice, but unfortunately, my friend and I were placed separately and our rooms had a lot of mold. When I checked out, I discovered that some of my clothes had mold on them, but the manager was very helpful and promptly had them cleaned.

The Anatomy and Philosophy classes in this school are not well organized. You can easily find clearer information by googling or watching YouTube videos. The notes they gave us only mentioned a little about the 5 Kleshas and barely touched on the 7 chakras. Plus, one of the meditation teachers just suddenly left and sent us a message on WhatsApp. We didn’t even get an official notice or a backup plan if a teacher gets sick. They just told us to self-study. What would happen if a teacher got sick for a few days?

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

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

The school mixed 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 have separated us based on our yoga level.

The organization is lacking and what I’ve learned here is not sufficient to become a teacher. The lead trainer couldn’t effectively lead the course.

The food here is almost the same every day and there isn’t much variety.

Ankit and Rahul, who are both very young, have a passion for teaching. Especially Rahul, who is willing to spend extra time teaching us advanced poses. 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 focus seemed to be more on self-development than teaching others.

There were some issues with communication right from the start. I had booked private accommodation and confirmed via email, but when I arrived, I was told I had to share for a night. Luckily, I found another place to stay for that night and didn’t have to share, but it was still frustrating.

The program was also poorly managed. Classes often started late because the teacher was late, and some classes were canceled without any backup plan due to teacher illness or bad weather. When I provided feedback, some teachers took it seriously and made improvements, but others made me feel like I was causing trouble. That didn’t sit well with me.

The food was good initially, but it got repetitive after a week. There were also a lot of mosquitoes. Thursdays and Sundays were free days. On a positive note, our Vinyasa teacher, Rahul Ji, was energetic and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge. I really enjoyed his classes. Ankit Ji’s alignment classes were clear and detailed, and I appreciated the theory he incorporated. Aylan Ji taught us Pranayama, and her classes were inspiring. Durgesh Ji’s meditation classes were exceptional, with a well-structured and enjoyable approach.

We had different teachers for Meditation, Alignment, Pranayama, and Ashtanga, which provided a diverse learning experience.

We stayed at Puri Suksma, surrounded by nature. It was a beautiful place to practice and study, with visits from monkeys, squirrels, ants, and butterflies. It felt like living in a National Geographic documentary.

I had the opportunity to meet incredible people from around the world and learn a lot from them. Completing this program has allowed me to make new friends, become more in tune with my body, discover new aspects of myself, and become a better yoga practitioner. I am truly grateful for this experience.

I really wish the school would provide coffee for our afternoon and before lunch classes. It would really help with the tiredness from our morning exercises and improve our concentration. I absolutely love how this experience brings me back to simplicity – simplicity of the mind, expectations, resources, and especially food and relaxing locations.
I am really grateful for all the hard work and preparation the teachers have put in. I’ve had such great learning experiences with Yoga Asanas by Rahul Ji & Ankit Ji, Types of Breathing by Aylan Ji, and Meditation by Durgesh Ji. It feels like I’ve been here for a long time and I really don’t want to leave.

Finding the Bali yoga school was a bit of a challenge – they have two locations. One is specifically for teacher training, while the other, called Dewas place, is for short retreats. Make sure to ask for directions! I stayed at Dewas place for a lovely 7-day retreat. Dewa and his wife were the amazing hosts, always eager to help with anything we needed. The guest house itself was absolutely charming, and they even had a wonderful pool. The massages by Mini left me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, and the yoga classes led by Cynthia and Armin were simply perfect. If you’re in need of a peaceful getaway from all the chaos, this place has everything you’re looking for.

The instructors and host taught me so much and I’m incredibly grateful for everything I’ve learned!

This place has beautiful rooms, friendly people, delicious food, excellent care, and offers advice for all aspects of life. You really learn for life here!

The accommodation is located 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 amazing and dedicated to everything, and the single rooms were spacious and generous, with their own shower and toilet that were cleaned by the staff daily. The food was always on time and lovingly prepared, mostly vegan and gluten-free 🙂

We just finished our 200-hour TT with Bali Yoga School, which is associated with Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, India. We were searching for a yoga school that could give us authentic knowledge of yoga, and the teaching staff did an incredible job of delivering that throughout the course.

Every day, we started with Shatkarama (cleansing process) followed by Ashtanga yoga led by Pradeep ji. He is a fantastic teacher with extensive knowledge of yoga anatomy and alignment. His expertise in yoga science was evident in the instructions we received. Throughout the four weeks, we learned three new asanas every day and gradually progressed through the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga.

One of our favorite parts of the day was meditation and philosophy. We had the opportunity to learn from Johsan ji, who is such a humble human being. He taught in-depth topics with lightheartedness, making it easy for all of us to understand.

Cinthia led the Vinyasa flow, which was great. She provided valuable information on sequencing, teaching cues, and most importantly, she encouraged everyone to teach. This made the practical assessment component of the training much more enjoyable.

Our rooms had amenities like hot water, air conditioning, a communal pool, and a study area for night-time. The food, which was supplied by a caterer organized by the yoga school, was overall great. The breakfast, in particular, was delicious. All the meals were vegetarian and gluten-free.

Overall, it’s a great school! Minal and Hesh

The food was good, and I never went hungry as a vegan. Sometimes, the choices were limited, but towards the end of the course, they started understanding how to improve our food options. Hopefully, they will take this knowledge on board for the benefit of future vegan students. By the way, I’m actually English, not from the States.

I was really impressed by how adaptable the teachers were to our requests for altered schedules to suit our needs. Dewa did a great job organizing our Sunday sightseeing trips, and he went above and beyond to make our stay memorable in many ways. Their philosophy was to ensure that we had an amazing experience.

I also have to mention Cynthia, our Ashtanga flow teacher. She was absolutely awesome! Incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and so much fun. She made the classes enjoyable and engaging.

I didn’t have anything in particular that I disliked, except for the fact that the rest of the attendees were surprised to see me there. I was the only one doing a yoga retreat, while everyone else was enrolled in yoga teacher training.

But despite that, I had a great time because I approached it all with a positive attitude and a hunger for learning. The staff at Bali Yoga School were absolutely amazing – so polite and helpful. They truly made me feel welcome.

I’m not even a vegan, but let me tell you, I absolutely loved the food they served at every meal! The fruits were incredibly sweet and the other dishes were full of flavor, and they even had catchy names.

I found everything quite satisfying! The teachers were fantastic, keeping us engaged and providing helpful alignment tips that boosted our confidence as a group. The facilities were really nice, and I loved the strong sense of community.

The instructors were really nice and had a positive approach. I learned a lot in just two weeks. The classes flowed smoothly and we had longer breaks to rest and relax between lunch and the next session. I highly recommend this place and the people who work there. Everyone was friendly and helpful. It’s such a peaceful and relaxing place. I’ll definitely come back for another class when I’m in Bali. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

The construction site was a lively place, with just one daily yoga class that radiated good energy and had a welcoming atmosphere.

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N.A. Himalayan Yoga Association offers a comprehensive teaching manual that covers everything you need. You can watch the pre-recorded training videos whenever and wherever you want, at your own speed. The daily zoom live classes are great for deepening our understanding of different yoga topics, and we can ask the teachers any questions we may have. I really hope I can visit Rishikesh one day. Thanks a lot for this incredible course. A big shout out to Saumya-ji for all her help.

Honestly, I liked everything. The food was nice, and as a vegetarian, I didn’t feel like I needed anything else (just espresso ?). I really loved the place; it was so peaceful. My experience with the teachers was amazing. I learned a lot from Shanti ji, Ida ji, and Niki ji. I’m 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 stay in my heart forever. I really wish I could stay longer. I wish you all the best. 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 and I personally lost a lot of weight, which is not positive in my case.

They should clean the rooms better, especially the areas with insects.

I would have liked to stay longer, but I will definitely come back without fail. ??

The place is beautiful, the schedule is perfect, and the food is very nice and delicious.

The professors are just amazing. They made me feel comfortable right away, and despite their young age, it’s clear that they master their work perfectly, both in theory and in practice. Neelam Ji, funny and passionate. Durgesh Ji, calm and soothing. Rahul Ji, very professional and patient. And lastly, Ankit Ji, my favorite teacher, fun and challenging, a breath of fresh air in 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 the same professors again. ❤️?

Mosquitoes evolved there. Don’t forget to bring long yoga pants for class because spray won’t help much? I really enjoyed the alignment, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga classes. Ankit ji and Rahul ji are both very professional and knowledgeable. They exceeded my expectations in teaching me. Special thanks to Durgesh ji and Dewa ji for taking great care of all the students. The accommodation was lovely and the staff were so welcoming. I loved having a local family living next to us, it made me feel like a local. It was also my first time trying a vegetarian diet, but the food was so delicious and there were plenty of options. It actually helped me lower my fat and build muscle. Overall, it was an incredible experience. I had a really fun and nice time with the Bali Yoga School.

I had a great time here and I will forever be grateful for everything I learned. The teachers were so knowledgeable, helpful, and had such good hearts. It 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 in my practice thanks to the guidance and energy of the teachers.

If you’re hesitating about coming here and experiencing the purity, connectedness of mind, body, and soul, and overall well-being, I encourage you to go. I highly recommend it and I hope you can make it. 🙂

The school had a lot of issues. It was disorganised, unprofessional, and the teaching was of a very poor standard.

To make matters worse, the classes we were promised didn’t even add up to 200 hours. The tutors were always late, which made us lose motivation and show up late too. This resulted in even shorter classes. One time, a class was cancelled just because it was raining, even though it was the rainy season. This meant even fewer hours of teaching.

The yoga classes were just regular yoga classes. We didn’t really learn how to ‘teach’ yoga, except for two sequencing lessons. The most worrying part was that we weren’t assessed on our yoga teaching skills or even asked to teach yoga.

A lot of students missed many classes, I estimate about 40% of them, and still passed and became ‘qualified yoga teachers’. It doesn’t make sense.

There were five different teachers for different classes. The Astanga class, meditation class, alignment class, and pranayama class tutors all changed, and then changed back, without any warning or explanation to us or even to the tutors themselves.

On two occasions, a fellow student ended up crying in my arms because the tutors had confronted her for complaining to the management.

The food was terrible. It was basic, tasteless, and always in insufficient quantity.

I don’t usually write reviews, but this school not only provides a terrible experience for students who pay a lot of money, but it could also be dangerous since they’re qualifying people who aren’t ready to teach yoga.

Honestly, I think this is a terrible school that was only set up to make money. There were hardly any aspects that I liked because almost everything was a disappointment. The only positive thing I can mention is that the pool at the accommodation was nice, and the accommodation manager was very helpful. I felt like she was embarrassed about the low quality of the food that the yoga school suggested. Most of the other students had better accommodation, but my friend and I were situated away from them and our rooms had a lot of mold. When I checked out, I discovered some of my clothes had mold on them, but the manager promptly got them cleaned.

Anatomy and Philosophy classes are not well organized. I can easily find clearer information on Google and YouTube compared to what the teachers say. They only give minimal information on the 5 Kleshas in their notes, while I can find exact information on the website. They barely mention anything about the 7 chakras.

One of the meditation teachers suddenly left and just left a message through WhatsApp. We only found out through another teacher, without any official notice. There’s no contingency plan or backup if a teacher gets sick. They just expect us 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 the other teacher had already taught.

I came to Bali to learn how to be a teacher, but we didn’t have enough 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 teaching practice for students, not just yoga practice.

The school grouped students from different hour programs together, and we all learned almost the same things. They should separate us according to our yoga levels.

It’s disorganized and what I’ve learned is not enough to become a teacher. The lead trainer is unable to properly lead the course.

The food options are almost the same and lack variety.

Ankit and Rahul, despite being young, have a passion for teaching. Especially Rahul, as he’s willing to spend extra time teaching advanced poses to students.

The course coordinator, Deva, tries his best to fix problems and take action.

The Philosophy classes didn’t have enough discussion and the Anatomy classes lacked practical knowledge. The course focused more on self-development than teaching others.

I had some issues with communication from the start. I booked private accommodation and confirmed through email, 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 to avoid sharing. It was frustrating.

The program wasn’t well managed. Classes often started late because the teacher was late and some classes were cancelled without any backup plans. When I gave feedback, some teachers took it seriously and made improvements, while others made me feel like I was causing trouble. It wasn’t a great experience.

The food was good at first but then became repetitive. Just be prepared for Thursdays and Sundays off and a lot of mosquitoes.

Our Vinyasa teacher, Rahul Ji, was amazing. He was energetic and passionate about sharing his knowledge. I really enjoyed his classes. We also learned traditional adjustment techniques from him, which was fun to try on each other.

Ankit Ji’s alignment classes were clear and detailed. He made sure we understood everything and even added theory to his practical classes.

Aylan Ji taught us Pranayama and her classes were well-delivered. Her journey in yoga was inspiring.

Durgesh Ji’s meditation classes were exceptional. They were well-structured, explained well, and very enjoyable.

We had different teachers for Meditation, Alignment, Pranayama, and Ashtanga, which gave us a chance to experience different teaching styles.

We stayed in Puri Suksma, a place surrounded by nature. It was amazing to practice and study in such a serene environment. We even had visits from monkeys and squirrels. It felt like living in a National Geographic documentary.

I met wonderful people from all over the world and learned so much from them. This program has helped me make new friends, become more aware of my body, discover new aspects of myself, and improve as a yoga practitioner. I’m truly grateful for this experience.

I just wish the school would provide Coffee for our afternoon or before lunch class. It would really help with the tiredness from our morning exercises and improve our concentration. I love how this experience brings me back to simplicity – simplicity of the mind, our expectations, the resources we have, the food we eat, and even the relaxing locations we’re in.

I really appreciate all the hard work and preparation the teachers have put into this. I’ve learned so much from 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 here for a long time and I don’t want to leave.

Finding the Bali yoga school was quite challenging – they have two locations. One is for teacher training and the other is called Dewas place, which is for short retreats. Just make sure to get proper directions. I decided to stay at the retreat for 7 days and let me tell you, Dewa and his wife were absolutely amazing hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure I had everything I needed. The guest house itself was full of charm and had a delightful pool. The massages given by Mini were so rejuvenating, and the yoga sessions with Cynthia and Armin were simply perfect. If you’re looking for a place to escape the chaos and recharge, this place has all the right ingredients.

I can’t believe how much I’ve learned! I’m truly grateful to the instructors and host for everything!

This place has generous facilities with beautiful rooms, friendly people, delicious food, great support, and advice for all aspects of life. You will learn lifelong lessons here!

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

We just finished our 200hour TT with Bali Yoga school, which is associated with Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, India. We were on a quest to find a yoga school that could pass on authentic knowledge of yoga, and we found exactly that. The teaching staff did an incredible job throughout the course.

Every day, we started our mornings with Shatkarama (cleansing process) followed by Ashtanga yoga led by Pradeep ji. Let me tell you, Pradeep ji is a fantastic teacher with a deep understanding of yoga anatomy and alignment. You could clearly see his knowledge in yoga science through the instructions we received. We learned three new asanas every day and gradually moved through the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga. The whole four weeks were well-structured.

One of our favorite parts of the day was the meditation and philosophy sessions. We were fortunate to learn from Johsan ji, who is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also very humble. He taught us in-depth topics with a lightheartedness that made it easy for all of us to grasp.

We also had a great Vinyasa flow class with Cinthia. She provided us with valuable information on sequencing, teaching cues, and she made sure to encourage everyone to teach. This made the practical assessment part of the training much more enjoyable.

Our rooms were amazing, with hot water, air conditioning, a communal pool, and even an area for studying at night. The yoga school organized a caterer to provide us with food, and overall, it was fantastic. The breakfast, in particular, was great, and all meals were vegetarian and gluten-free.

In summary, it’s safe to say that this is a wonderful school! Minal and Hesh

The food was good, but as a vegan, I sometimes had limited choices. Towards the end of the course, they began to understand how to improve our food options. I hope they remember this knowledge so that future vegan students can benefit. I’m actually English, not from the States, by the way.

I was impressed with how adaptable the teachers were to our needs, particularly with altering schedules to suit us. Dewa organized some fantastic Sunday sightseeing trips for us, making our stay memorable in many ways. Their philosophy was to ensure we had an amazing experience. I also want to mention Cynthia, our Ashtanga flow teacher. She was awesome, incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and tons of fun!