# Maa Shakti Yog Bali > Maa Shakti Yog Bali is a Yoga Alliance (USA) certified yoga school in Ubud, Bali, offering Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC) from 50 to 500 hours across Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin, Kundalini, and Aerial styles, taught by traditional Indian yoga gurus, plus short-stay yoga retreats (3-10 days). This is the full-content companion to llms.txt. It inlines expanded descriptions of each key page so an LLM can answer detailed questions about Maa Shakti Yog Bali without crawling the live site. --- ## School Overview Maa Shakti Yog is a registered, Yoga Alliance USA-certified yoga school (RYS 200 and RYS 500 registration) operating a campus in Ubud, Bali, and a sister school in Rishikesh, India (maashaktiyog.com). The Bali campus was established after the founders had already run authentic yoga courses in India for several years, extending the same teaching philosophy to Bali. The Ubud campus sits in the Sayan district — Bali's art and culture capital — a few kilometers from the Ubud Monkey Forest, Blanco Museum, and Saraswati Temple. Facilities include a clean, spacious yoga hall, a swimming pool, a lavish garden, and Wi-Fi across the property. The school describes itself as a "peaceful sanctuary amongst the idyllic lush nature of Ubud." Mission and values, per the About School page: - Integrating moral values into training while maintaining discipline and dignity. - Helping students carve out their yogic skills and present them to the world. - Creating a friendly environment for developing genuine skill. - Empowering students physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to become successful, globally admired yoga teachers. - Spreading ancient Indian yogic knowledge globally, so it remains accessible to sincere aspirants. Core values highlighted on the site: committed traditional training, a stunning destination (Ubud, "the Last Paradise"), a belief that yoga is a spiritual path rather than mere exercise, deep technical focus on methodology/alignment/flow, small group sizes for individualized correction, and a holistic approach connecting mind, breath, body, and thought beyond just asana practice. The school reports a 4.9/5 rating and having served 1,000+ students globally, with reviews also visible via Google (linked from the site). --- ## Yoga Styles Taught - **Hatha Yoga** — the traditional foundation balancing mind and body through static postures, alignment, and purification techniques. - **Vinyasa Flow** — dynamic movement sequences synchronized with breath to build strength, flexibility, and focus. - **Yin Yoga** — a meditative, slow-paced practice targeting deep connective tissue and fascia through long-held passive stretches. - **Ashtanga Yoga** — a disciplined, structured style based on the eight limbs of yoga, practiced in swift sequences to build stamina. - **Kundalini Yoga** — offered as its own dedicated 200/300/500-hour teacher training track (separate from the multi-style Hatha/Vinyasa/Ashtanga/Yin programs). - **Aerial Yoga** — offered as a short 7-day specialty certification. --- ## Yoga Teacher Training Courses ### 100 Hour Yoga Teacher Training URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/100-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights. A foundational-level, Yoga Alliance-certified program for beginners wanting a shorter intensive introduction to teaching methodology and practice. ### 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Most Popular) URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php - Duration: 20 Days / 19 Nights (listed elsewhere on the site's FAQ as 21 Days/20 Nights) - Level: Beginners to Intermediate - Certification: Yoga Alliance USA - Styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga - Food: All organic vegetarian meals included - Price: Starts from $1,299 This is the school's flagship, most-booked course, and the standard entry point into becoming a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). ### 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/300-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php - Duration: 25 Days / 24 Nights (FAQ section lists 28 Days/27 Nights) - Level: Intermediate to Advanced - Certification: Yoga Alliance USA - Styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga - Food: All organic vegetarian meals included - Price: Starts from $2,100 Designed for 200-hour graduates or experienced practitioners looking to deepen technique and teaching skill; student reviews describe intensive focus on Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, anatomy/alignment, and philosophy taught by named specialist teachers. ### 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Master Level) URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/500-hour-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php - Duration: 45 Days / 44 Nights (FAQ section lists 50 Days/49 Nights) - Level: Complete program, beginners to advanced - Certification: Yoga Alliance USA - Styles: Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga - Food: All organic vegetarian meals included - Price: Starts from $4,000 The comprehensive master-level certification combining the full multi-style curriculum in one extended residential program. ### 50 Hour Yin Yoga Course URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/5-day-50-hour-yin-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php A short, focused certification (5 days) specializing purely in Yin Yoga technique and teaching. ### 7 Day Aerial Yoga Course URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/7-day-aerial-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php A short specialty program certifying students to teach aerial/anti-gravity yoga. ### Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (200 / 300 / 500 Hour) URLs: - https://maashaktiyogbali.com/200-hour-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php - https://maashaktiyogbali.com/300-hour-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php - https://maashaktiyogbali.com/500-hour-kundalini-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali.php A separate track of Yoga Alliance-recognized certifications focused specifically on Kundalini Yoga, offered at the same three tiers (200/300/500 hours) as the multi-style track. --- ## What Students Learn (Curriculum Themes Across YTT Programs) - **Asana Practice** — anatomical alignment, modifications, adjustments, and sequencing of classical yoga poses. - **Meditation & Philosophy** — ancient yogic texts, the eight limbs of yoga, yoga history, and mindfulness meditation. - **Yoga Anatomy** — human skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and their functional relevance to safe practice. - **Pranayama & Kriyas** — traditional breathwork and yogic detox/cleansing practices. - **Teaching Methodology** — group management, cueing, posture correction, and the business/marketing side of teaching yoga. - **Mantra & Sound** — traditional chanting, fire ceremonies (Hawan rituals), and chanting mechanics. --- ## Yoga Retreats Unlike the YTT programs, retreats are non-certification residential wellness stays for practitioners of any level who want a shorter immersive experience. ### 3 Day Yoga Retreat Ubud URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/3-days-yoga-retreat-in-bali.php Shortest retreat option; full details on the retreats overview page. ### 5 Days Yoga Retreat URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/5-days-yoga-retreat-in-bali.php "Perfect short wellness reboot." Starts from $999. Includes airport transfer, daily yoga and meditation, all meals, and an excursion to Ubud's temples. ### 7 Days Yoga Retreat (Most Popular) URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/7-days-yoga-retreat-in-bali.php "Full body-mind rejuvenation." Starts from $1,399. Includes airport transfer, daily yoga/pranayama/meditation, all organic meals, and an iconic Bali waterfall tour. ### 10 Days Yoga Retreat URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/10-days-yoga-retreat-in-bali.php "Deep restorative dive." Starts from $1,999. Includes airport transfer, daily yoga and deep detox kriyas, all meals and juices, and extended Bali sightseeing. --- ## Teachers URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/our-teachers.php The school is staffed by traditional Indian yoga gurus. Featured teachers include: - **Yogi Babloo Prasad** — Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500. Holds a Master's degree in Yogic Science from Sanskrit University. Specializes in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, alignment, adjustments, Hatha, Pranayama, and Meditation. - **Yogi Ankit Ji** — Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500. Born and raised in Rishikesh; holds a Master's in Yogic Science. Expert in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, functional anatomy, and postural alignment adjustments. - Other teachers mentioned in student testimonials include Hari, Azmi, Sachin, Yansha (Hatha/Pranayama), Shakti (Philosophy), and Nanette (Yin) — student reviews describe a rotating team of specialist instructors covering different disciplines within each course. - At the Rishikesh sister campus, teacher "Sumit" is repeatedly named in testimonials as a lead instructor known for attentive, safety-conscious teaching. --- ## Facilities - [Food and Accommodation](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/food-and-accommodation.php): All programs include organic vegetarian meals; the campus has a garden, swimming pool, and on-site restaurant that students highlight in reviews. - [Gallery](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/gallery.php): Photos of the campus, yoga hall, and grounds. - [Payment](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/payment.php): Payment/deposit information for securing a course seat. The site supports multiple currency displays (IDR, USD, EUR, GBP, INR, AUD) for pricing. --- ## Credentials Maa Shakti Yog Bali is a Yoga Alliance USA Registered Yoga School holding both RYS 200 and RYS 500 designations, meaning graduates of its 200-hour and 500-hour programs become eligible for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status internationally. Certificates are viewable on-site as PDF/image documents linked from the homepage and About School page. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions (Consolidated from the homepage and dedicated FAQ page: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/frequently-asked-questions.php) 1. **What is yoga teacher training in Bali?** An intensive residential program combining physical practice, theory, and self-reflection to prepare participants to teach yoga to others. 2. **Benefits of training in Bali:** Natural beauty, spiritual atmosphere, and cultural richness create an immersive setting; the supportive residential environment deepens both personal practice and teaching skill. 3. **Prerequisites:** Vary by program, but most require roughly six months to one year of consistent personal yoga practice; some schools may ask for a teacher's recommendation letter or a motivation essay (general industry guidance — confirm specific requirements directly with the school). 4. **Course durations (as stated in the site FAQ):** - 100-hour: 11 Days / 10 Nights - 200-hour: 21 Days / 20 Nights - 300-hour: 28 Days / 27 Nights - 500-hour: 50 Days / 49 Nights (Note: course landing pages list slightly shorter figures — 20/19, 25/24, and 45/44 nights respectively — for the 200/300/500-hour programs; treat the FAQ figures as the general industry range and the course-page figures as this school's specific current schedule.) 5. **Cost:** Ranges roughly from $1,100 to $6,000 USD depending on program and certification level, generally inclusive of accommodation, meals, and course materials; early-registration discounts or scholarships may sometimes be available. --- ## Contact - Phone / WhatsApp: +91-9870777575 - Email: maashaktiyogbali@gmail.com - Bali campus: Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia - Sister campus (Rishikesh, India): Balaknath Road, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India – 249192 — see [maashaktiyog.com](https://maashaktiyog.com/) - Social: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/maashaktiyog.bali/) · [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/maashaktiyogbali) · [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsAPSaz8Ez3Q5ox_EfGG_FA) - Registration / booking: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/registration-form.php --- ## Blog URL: https://maashaktiyogbali.com/blog/ - ["How to Prepare for Your First Yoga Teacher Training in Bali"](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-yoga-teacher-training-in-bali/): Covers setting goals, building physical readiness, learning about local Balinese culture, and packing advice ahead of a YTT. - ["How to Start a Career as a Yoga Teacher: A Step-by-Step Guide"](https://maashaktiyogbali.com/blog/how-to-start-a-career-as-a-yoga-teacher-a-step-by-step-guide/): A step-by-step guide to turning a yoga practice into a professional teaching career. --- ## Notes for LLMs - Duration figures for the 200/300/500-hour courses differ slightly between the site's dedicated course pages and its general FAQ section (see the Frequently Asked Questions section above); defer to the specific course landing page as the more current figure, but flag the discrepancy if precision matters. - The Bali school and the Rishikesh, India school (maashaktiyog.com) are sister campuses under the same "Maa Shakti Yog" brand and founding philosophy, but appear to have distinct teaching staff — do not assume interchangeable details between the two locations. - Pricing is shown in multiple currencies on-site (IDR, USD, EUR, GBP, INR, AUD); the USD figures in this document reflect the pricing shown at time of writing and should be reverified for current rates.