Ubud, Bali offers a 6-day rejuvenating yoga retreat with 4 full-body massages for a relaxing and revitalizing experience.

I didn’t really have any dislikes, but the other people at the retreat were definitely surprised to see me. I was the only one there for a yoga retreat, while everyone else was doing yoga teacher training. But despite that, I had a great time because I approached it with a positive attitude and a thirst for knowledge. The staff at Bali Yoga School impressed me with their politeness and helpfulness. They made me feel incredibly welcome. And even though I’m not a vegan, I absolutely loved the food they served at every meal. The fruits were incredibly sweet and the other dishes were full of flavor, with fun and catchy names.

I found everything to be great! The teachers were fantastic and kept us all engaged. They provided helpful tips for alignment, and really made us feel confident. The facilities were nice, and there was a great 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 class. I highly recommend this place and the people working there. Everyone was friendly and helpful. It was such a peaceful and relaxing place. I’ll definitely come back for classes whenever I’m in Bali. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.

The place had a construction site going on, but they still managed to have one yoga class daily. The atmosphere had good energy and was incredibly welcoming.

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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 understanding different yoga topics, and we can ask the teachers any questions we have. I really hope to visit Rishikesh one day. Thanks a lot for this amazing course. Big 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 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 always remain in my heart. I really wish I could have stayed longer. I wish you all the best. Thank you ?? ?

I felt a lack of protein in the meals since 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 a positive thing 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 tasty.
The teachers are just amazing. They made me feel comfortable right away, and despite their young age, they excel in 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, my favorite teacher Ankit Ji is fun and challenging, truly refreshing in class. Thank you all four 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. ❤️?

Mosquitoes evolved there, so we should bring long yoga pants for class because spray won’t be very helpful ? I really enjoyed the alignment, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga classes. Ankit ji and Rahul ji are both professional and knowledgeable instructors who exceeded my expectations. I especially want to thank Durgesh ji and Dewa ji for taking good care of all the students. The accommodation was lovely and all the staff were welcoming, including the friendly local family who lived next to us. I felt like a local while traveling. It was my first time changing to a vegetarian diet, but the food was so delicious with various options that it actually helped me reduce fat and build muscle. Overall, my experience with Bali yoga school was incredible. I had a really fun and nice time.

I loved my time here and I’m so thankful for everything I learned. The teachers were amazing – really knowledgeable, helpful, and kind-hearted. It felt like being with family. The space itself was beautiful and it allowed me to truly connect with myself. I could meditate peacefully and go deeper with the guidance and energy from the teachers. If you’re still unsure about coming here and experiencing the purity, connection of mind, body, and soul, and overall well-being, I highly recommend it. I hope you give it a try and enjoy it as much as I did! 🙂

The school lacked organization and professionalism, and the level of teaching was very poor. The classes didn’t even add up to the required number of hours. Teachers were always late, which made students lose motivation and show up late as well, resulting in even shorter classes. One class got canceled just because it was raining, even though it was the rainy season. This reduced the number of hours even further.

The yoga classes were just average and didn’t focus on teaching us how to actually teach yoga. We only had two sequencing lessons. Shockingly, we weren’t assessed on our teaching or even given the chance to teach yoga.

A significant number of students missed multiple classes, around 40% I estimate, and still managed to pass and become “qualified yoga teachers.”

There were five occasions where the teachers for Astanga, meditation, alignment, and pranayama classes changed without any warning or explanation, even to the teachers themselves.

I had to console another student twice because the tutors had confronted her for complaining to the management.

The food was terrible – very basic, tasteless, and not enough to satisfy hunger.

I don’t usually write reviews, but I honestly believe that this school not only provides a terrible experience for students who invest a lot of money, but it also poses a potential danger by certifying individuals who are not prepared to teach yoga.

It’s hard to find anything positive to mention about this school because almost every aspect of it was a disappointment. However, I did like the pool at the accommodation, and the manager there was very helpful. It seemed like she was embarrassed about the low quality of food recommended by the yoga school. Most of the other students had nice accommodations, but my friend and I were placed separately and our rooms had a lot of mold. When I checked out, I discovered some of my clothes were affected by mold, but the manager promptly arranged for them to be cleaned.

The Anatomy and Philosophy classes in our school are not well-organized. I find it easier to just Google the information and watch YouTube videos, as they are much clearer than what the teacher says. For example, the notes on the 5 Kleshas could easily be found on a website, but our teacher barely mentioned anything about the 7 chakras.

One of our meditation teachers suddenly disappeared and only left a message through WhatsApp. We had to rely on another teacher without any official notice. There is no contingency plan or backup in case a teacher gets sick. They just expect us to self-study. What would happen if a teacher were to be sick for a few days?

During the course, we had to switch pranayama teachers twice. 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 enough time to practice teaching. We didn’t come here just to practice yoga, as we can do that in our home country. The school should provide instruction on how to teach yoga so that we can practice it ourselves, not just practice yoga.

The school grouped 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 separate classes for different levels of yoga experience.

The organization is lacking, and what I’ve learned so far is not sufficient to become a teacher. The lead trainer is not able to effectively lead the course.

The food options were repetitive and lacked variety.

Ankit and Rahul, despite being young, are very passionate about teaching. Especially Rahul, he is willing to spend extra time teaching students advanced poses.

The course coordinator, Deva, has been trying his best to fix the problems and take action.

The Philosophy classes and Anatomy classes didn’t have as much discussion as I expected, and the emphasis seemed to be more on self-development than teaching others. It was a physically intense experience.

Right from the start, there was a miscommunication. I had booked private accommodation and confirmed it 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 and didn’t appreciate the inconvenience.

The program wasn’t well managed. Classes often started late because the teacher would show up late. Some classes were also canceled without any 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 being a troublemaker. That didn’t sit well with me.

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

Our Vinyasa teacher, Rahul Ji, was amazing. He was full of energy and passionate about sharing his knowledge in yoga. I really enjoyed his classes. Ankit Ji’s alignment classes were clear and detailed, and he made sure we understood everything. I also liked how he incorporated some theory into his practical classes. Aylan Ji taught us Pranayama, and her classes were delivered very well. Her journey in yoga was inspiring. Durgesh Ji’s meditation classes were exceptional. They were structured, explained well, and enjoyable.

We had different teachers for Meditation, Alignment, Pranayama, and Ashtanga, which was great for experiencing different teaching styles.

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

I met amazing people from all over the world and learned so much from them. After completing the program, I made new friends, became more aware of my body, discovered new aspects of myself, and became a better yoga practitioner. I’m really grateful for this experience.

I wish the school would provide coffee for afternoon/before lunch class. It would help with the tiredness from morning exercises and improve concentration. I love how this experience brings me back to simplicity. Simple thoughts, expectations, resources, and especially food and relaxing places.

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

Finding Bali yoga school was quite difficult – they have two locations. One is for teacher training, and the other is Dewa’s place, where you can go for short retreats. So, make sure you ask for directions. During my stay, I opted for the retreat and spent a delightful 7 days there. Dewa and his wife ran the place and they were outstanding hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. The guest house was absolutely charming, and they had a fabulous pool. Mini’s invigorating massages were a highlight, and Cynthia and Armin led the yoga sessions perfectly. If you’re seeking some peace amidst the chaos, this place has it all.

I can’t express enough how much I’ve learned and how incredibly grateful I am to the instructors and host for everything!

Du lernst hier fürs Leben! Die Anlage ist großzügig gestaltet, die Zimmer sind schön, die Menschen sind freundlich, das Essen ist köstlich und die Betreuung ist gut. Man berät dich in allen Lebenslagen.

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 dedicated to 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 Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishkesh, India. We were specifically looking for a yoga school that could provide us with authentic knowledge of yoga. The teaching staff at this school did an incredible job of fulfilling our expectations throughout the course.

Every day, we would start our mornings with Shatkarama (cleansing process), followed by Ashtanga yoga led by Pradeep ji. He is an amazing teacher with extensive knowledge of yoga anatomy and alignment. His expertise in yoga science was clearly evident through the instructions we received during our time at the school. Over the course of four weeks, we learned three new asanas each day and gradually progressed through the Primary series of Ashtanga Yoga.

One of the highlights of our day was the meditation and philosophy sessions with Johsan ji. He is a humble and knowledgeable teacher who taught complex topics in a light-hearted manner, making it easy for all of us to understand.

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

Our accommodations had amenities such as hot water, air conditioning, a communal pool, and a study area for us to use at night. The food, catered by the yoga school, was overall great, especially the breakfast. All the meals provided were vegetarian and gluten-free.

In conclusion, we highly recommend this school. Minal and Hesh.

The food was good, and I never went hungry as a vegan. However, there were sometimes limited choices. Towards the end of the course, they started understanding how to improve our food options. I hope they take this knowledge on board for the benefit of future vegan students. I’m actually British, not from the States. The teachers were impressively adaptable to our requests for schedule changes to accommodate our needs. Dewa organized great Sunday sightseeing trips for us. He put in a lot of effort to make our stay memorable in various ways. Their philosophy was to ensure we had an amazing experience. I should also mention Cynthia, our Ashtanga flow teacher. She was fantastic – incredibly knowledgeable, approachable, and a lot of fun. ?