Bali is one of the most popular places in the world to train as a yoga teacher. You live where you study, practise every day and learn alongside people who share your goal. The island is also an easy place to settle in and focus.
Most yoga teacher training in Bali is a live-in 200-hour course that runs for three to four weeks, covering practice, anatomy, philosophy and time spent teaching your fellow students. Ubud has the most schools, with others by the surf, in quiet villages or near the southern beaches. Schools differ most in group size, accommodation, whether meals are included and how much of the course you spend teaching.
Before you pay a deposit, ask whether the school is registered with a recognised yoga body and what the daily schedule looks like. Book well ahead for the busiest months.
Best for small-group, hands-on yoga teacher training on a quiet island base. All Yoga Training is a Yoga Alliance-registered school offering a 23-day, 200-hour yoga teacher training in Jungut Batu on Nusa Lembongan, a peaceful island just off Bali’s southeast coast. Classes are limited to 24 students, with practical teaching exercises starting from day one to build real teaching confidence. The comprehensive curriculum, refined since 2009, combines Ashtanga Vinyasa, Rocket and Yin Yoga with anatomy, philosophy and supervised teaching practice.
Main meals are not included, and the school asks for three to four months of regular practice before starting. A Hybrid version moves theory online and shortens the island stay to 12 days.
Best for frequent Ubud start dates. YogaUnion runs a 23-day, 200-hour Vinyasa and Ashtanga course in Ubud with intakes most months, plus Hybrid, Somatic Breathwork and 300-hour tracks. Afternoons bring in Yin, Restorative, Hatha and Yoga Nidra, and you can book with or without a room. Groups are bigger than at most schools here, often 20 to 30 students per shala.
Retreats Available at YogaUnion Bali
Best for flexible course lengths near the beach. Ulu Yoga runs 200, 300 and 500-hour trainings in formats from 10 to 28 days at an ocean-view shala near Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, plus shorter Aerial, Yin and Ashtanga modules. Classes take 14 to 24 students, and you can book tuition only or add a room. The shorter formats pack a lot into each day.
Retreats Available at Ulu Yoga
Best for a lower-priced package with room and meals. World Peace Yoga School runs 20-day, 200-hour trainings in Ubud covering Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa and pranayama, with Kundalini courses alongside. Packages include a shared or private room and vegetarian meals, and are among the cheapest in Bali. The school does not publish a class size, so ask before booking.
Retreats Available at World Peace Yoga School Bali
Best for small practice groups with everything included. Yogmantra runs a 23-day, 200-hour residential course in Medahan, Gianyar, taught by teachers trained in Rishikesh, with Ashtanga alongside Hatha and Vinyasa. Practice classes are capped at 14, and the package includes a private room, vegetarian meals and an airport transfer. Theory sessions can be larger than the practice groups.
Retreats Available at Yogmantra Bali
Best for an all-inclusive rural village stay. Zuna Yoga runs its 21-day, 200-hour course at Saridevi Ecolodge in Wongaya Gede, a village in rural Tabanan, for up to 15 students. The course draws on Hatha and Vinyasa with meditation and philosophy, and the price covers your room and daily meals. It is one of the pricier options and a long way from Ubud.
Retreats Available at Zuna Yoga
Best for an Ashtanga-focused resort base near Ubud. Bali Yoga Ashram runs 21-day, 200-hour trainings at a resort in Kemenuh, focused on Ashtanga Vinyasa and Vinyasa Flow, with a separate Yin and Vinyasa course. Packages include a shared or single room, vegetarian meals, an airport pickup and a weekend excursion. Groups of 20 to 22 are larger than at several schools here.
Best for meditation alongside asana. Blooming Lotus runs 21 or 23-day trainings near Ubud that pair a 200-hour course with a 25-hour meditation certificate. The syllabus covers Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin, Yoga Nidra and philosophy drawn from Yoga, Tantra and Vedanta. Groups are capped at 18, and the price includes accommodation, vegan meals and an airport pickup. The 23-day cohorts are intensive.
Best for a longer four-week course on the coast. Loka Yoga School runs a 28-day, 200-hour course at Bali Yoga Shala in Kedungu, on the Tabanan coast, for up to 20 students. It covers Hatha and Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga and Iyengar-influenced practice with anatomy, breathwork and philosophy. Meals are included, but a room costs extra, so add that to your budget.
Best for the smallest general-style group in Ubud. Shades of Yoga runs a 21-day, 200-hour training in Ubud capped at 12 students, covering philosophy, anatomy, teaching technique and practical teaching, with many intakes a year. The base price is for the course only. Packages add a room with breakfast, but other meals are extra.
Retreats Available at Shades of Yoga
Best for specialist Yin training in small modules. Yin Yoga World in Nusa Dua runs a 200-hour Yin Yoga course in four 50-hour modules that you can take separately, over about a month of weekdays, for up to six students. The teaching includes the school’s approach to meridians. Lunch is included but accommodation is not. This is a specialist route rather than a broad multi-style foundation.
Conclusion
Bali yoga teacher training at a glance
| School | Area | Length | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Yoga Training | Jungut Batu, Nusa Lembongan | 23 days | Up to 24 |
| Shades of Yoga | Ubud | 21 days | Up to 12 |
| Yogmantra Bali | Medahan, Gianyar | 23 days | Up to 14 in practice classes |
| World Peace Yoga School | Ubud | 20 days | Not stated |
| YogaUnion Bali | Ubud | 23 days | 20 to 30 per shala |
| Bali Yoga Ashram | Kemenuh, near Ubud | 21 days | 20 to 22 |
| Blooming Lotus Yoga | Lodtunduh, near Ubud | 21 or 23 days | Up to 18 |
| Zuna Yoga | Wongaya Gede, Tabanan | 21 days | Up to 15 |
| Loka Yoga School | Kedungu, Tabanan | 28 days | Up to 20 |
| Ulu Yoga | Uluwatu | 10 to 28 days | 14 to 24 |
| Yin Yoga World | Nusa Dua | About a month of weekdays | Up to 6 |
Start with the area. Ubud has the most schools and start dates, with Shades of Yoga, YogaUnion Bali, World Peace Yoga School Bali and Blooming Lotus Yoga close by. Ulu Yoga and Yin Yoga World are nearer the sea in the south, and Zuna Yoga and Loka Yoga School are quieter in Tabanan, and All Yoga Training is the island option, on Nusa Lembongan off the southeast coast.
Then check the group size, which affects how much feedback you get, and what the price covers, as some include a room and meals and others do not. Ask which certificate you will receive and whether your future employer or insurer accepts it.
FAQs About Yoga Teacher Training in Bali
How much does yoga teacher training in Bali cost?
It depends on the school and on whether a room and meals are included. A shared room costs less than a private one, and an all-inclusive rural stay such as Zuna Yoga costs more. Work out the total for the whole stay, including flights and transfers.
How long is a 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali?
Most courses run for three to four weeks of full-time study. Loka Yoga School spreads its course over about a month, and Ulu Yoga offers shorter and longer formats. Shorter courses mean longer days, so ask for the daily schedule.
Where in Bali is best for yoga teacher training?
Ubud has the most schools, the most start dates and a big yoga community. Choose Uluwatu or Nusa Dua if you want to be near the sea, or Tabanan if you want a quiet, rural setting.
Can a beginner do yoga teacher training in Bali?
Many schools welcome students with a regular practice rather than advanced poses, and Blooming Lotus Yoga says its course is open to beginners. If you have only practised for a few weeks, ask what level the school expects and how demanding the days are.
Is yoga teacher training in Bali Yoga Alliance certified?
Most schools here say they are registered with Yoga Alliance, which lets graduates apply to register as a teacher. It is not a licence to teach. Check the school in the directory and find out what your employer or country requires.
When is the best time to do yoga teacher training in Bali?
Courses run all year. The dry season is roughly April to October, and the wetter months bring heavier rain, often in the afternoon. Ubud is cooler than the coast whatever the season.
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