200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali
Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga, taught in our Ubud sanctuary.
- Where
- Sayan, Ubud
- Duration
- 20 Days / 19 Nights
- Starts
- 1st of every month
- Level
- Beginners to Intermediate
- Airport transfer, stay and all meals included
- Deposit $300 USD to book, rest on arrival
- Early Bird: save up to 10% on upcoming courses
- Yoga Alliance USA (RYS 200/300)
- 4.9/5, trusted by 1000+ students globally
Who we are
A peaceful setup amongst the idyllic lush nature of Ubud, Bali
Maa Shakti Yog Bali is a registered yoga school in the Sayan district of Ubud, Bali, certified by Yoga Alliance, USA. It is a few kilometres from Ubud Monkey Forest, Blanco Museum and Saraswati Temple.
Our rooms and yoga hall are clean and spacious, with all the necessary facilities. We aim to empower our students physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
- Certified by
- Yoga Alliance USARYS 200/300
- Where
- Sayan, UbudJl. Bisma, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
- Teachers
- From IndiaWe keep our groups small
- Meals
- Organic vegetarian mealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
- Saturdays
- ExcursionsTemple, waterfall and beach
- On the premises
- Garden and swimming poolWi-Fi throughout
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Residential Immersion in Ubud, Bali
Suited for beginners to intermediate practitioners. Taught by authentic Indian yog gurus in our peaceful Ubud sanctuary across multi-style asana, anatomy, philosophy, and hands-on teaching methodology.
- Yoga Alliance
- RYS 200
Choose Your Dates & Room
200 Hour Residential Immersion · Ubud Sanctuary
Starts 1st to 20th of Every Month
What's included in this price
Included
Not included
What you will study
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali. Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga.
10 subjects
93 topics
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Syllabus
Asanas
Asana is a Sanskrit word that means, “Yogic Postures or Movements”. Traditionally defines, asana means “Comfortable Seat”, which means, it is a seated posture used in meditation.
- Tadasana (Mountain Pose)
- Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
- Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose)
- Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose)
- Parsvakonasana (Side Angle Pose)
- Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)
- Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
- Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
- Balasana (Child's Pose)
- Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
- Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)
- Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose)
- Salabhasana (Locust Pose)
- Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
- Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)
Pranayama
Pranayama, also known as breathing exercise is the foundation of yoga practice. “Prana” means breath and “Ayama” means to control; on combined, “Pranayama” means “to control or hold the breath”.
- Introduction to Pranayamameaning, benefits, and precautions
- Anatomy of Breathingunderstanding the respiratory system and diaphragmatic breathing
- Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing)techniques and variations
- Kapalabhati Pranayama (Skull Shining Breathing)techniques and variations
- Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breath)techniques and variations
- Bhramari Pranayama (Bee Breath)techniques and variations
- Sheetali Pranayama (Cooling Breath)techniques and variations
- Sheetkari Pranayama (Hissing Breath)techniques and variations
- Bandhas (Energy Locks)understanding the three bandhas and their benefits
- Mudras (Gestures)understanding the importance of mudras in pranayama practice and their benefits.
Meditation
Observing your deep breaths which facilitate to still your mind for a few minutes, where it is away from all the unnecessary aspects; this is meditation. There are mainly 4 types of meditation styles you'll focus on, i.e., Traditional Himalayan Meditation, Healing Meditation, Crystal Meditation, and Sound Meditation.
- Introduction to meditation and its benefits
- Types of meditationconcentration, mindfulness, loving-kindness, etc.
- Techniques of meditationbreath awareness, body scan, visualization, mantra, etc.
- Practice of meditationsitting, walking, standing, lying down, etc.
- Obstacles in meditation and ways to overcome them
- Creating a personal meditation practice
- Teaching meditation to otherscommunication, instruction, sequencing, etc.
- Incorporating meditation into yoga classes
- Meditation in daily lifedeveloping mindfulness, stress reduction, emotional balance, etc.
Mantra Chanting
Chanting the powerful, spiritual mantras helps in the union of the body with the mind. It will surely give you a deeply philosophical experience.
- Introduction to Mantra ChantingUnderstanding the significance of mantra chanting in yoga, the benefits, and how it can be used as a tool for relaxation and meditation.
- Basics of Sanskrit LanguageIntroduction to the Sanskrit language, learning the pronunciation of Sanskrit alphabets and basic vocabulary.
- Basic MantrasLearning simple mantras such as 'Om' and 'Shanti' and their meaning and significance in yoga.
- Mantras for MeditationLearning mantras for meditation such as 'Gayatri Mantra', 'Mahamrityunjaya Mantra', 'Om Namah Shivaya' and more.
- Bhakti YogaUnderstanding the devotional aspect of yoga, and how mantra chanting can be used as a tool for spiritual growth.
- Group ChantingPracticing mantra chanting in a group, understanding the power of collective vibrations and how it can enhance the benefits of mantra chanting.
- Mantra TherapyUnderstanding the therapeutic aspect of mantra chanting, how it can be used to alleviate physical, mental and emotional ailments.
- Integrating Mantra Chanting in Yoga ClassesLearning how to integrate mantra chanting in yoga classes as a teacher, and how to make it an integral part of yoga practice.
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy deals with the bodily structure of an individual and how to protect from injuries. In the yoga teacher training classes, they conduct the theoretical class of Anatomy too.
- Introduction to human anatomy and physiology
- The skeletal system and its importance in yoga practice
- The muscular system and its importance in yoga practice
- The respiratory system and its importance in pranayama
- The nervous system and its importance in meditation and yoga practice
- The circulatory system and its importance in yoga practice
- The digestive system and its importance in yoga practice and diet
- Common injuries and precautions in yoga practice
- Modifications and adjustments for different body types and physical conditions
Alignment and Adjustment
The 200 hour yoga teacher training courses focus on body alignments, which means doing poses or asanas in an effortless state of body, according to the body composition of an individual. Alignments are very significant to understand any style of yoga practice.
- Introduction to Alignment and AdjustmentUnderstanding the importance of proper alignment and adjustment in yoga practice. Principles and benefits of alignment and adjustment.
- Basic Yoga Asanas and Their AlignmentsKey alignment cues for foundational yoga poses, such as Tadasana, Downward-Facing Dog, Warrior I and II, and Tree Pose. Hands-on adjustments for these poses.
- Common Misalignments and Injuries in YogaUnderstanding common mistakes and misalignments in yoga poses. Identifying and preventing potential injuries.
- Adjusting and Assisting Students in Yoga PracticeVerbal and hands-on adjustments for different body types and levels of practice. Developing sensitivity and intuition in adjusting and assisting students.
- Ethics of Touch and Adjustments in YogaUnderstanding boundaries and consent in yoga adjustments. Creating a safe and supportive environment for students.
- Advanced Asanas and AdjustmentsIntroduction to more challenging yoga poses, such as inversions, arm balances, and backbends. Advanced adjustment techniques for these poses.
- Sequencing and Teaching with Alignment and AdjustmentIncorporating alignment and adjustment principles into yoga class sequencing. Developing the skills to teach and adjust students with confidence.
- Practice Teaching and FeedbackPractice teaching with a focus on alignment and adjustment. Receiving constructive feedback from teachers and peers.
- Review and Integration
Philosophy
Philosophy here means Yoga Philosophy which includes the systemic study of the body, mind, and spirit of an individual.
- Introduction to yoga philosophy and its relevance to modern life
- Study of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and its interpretation
- Exploration of the Eight Limbs of Yoga and their practical applications in daily life
- Introduction to the Bhagavad Gita and its teachings
- Study of the three Gunas and their impact on human behavior
- Understanding of the concept of Karma and its relevance to life
- Introduction to Ayurveda and its connection to yoga philosophy
- Exploration of the chakra system and its relationship with yoga practice
- Understanding of the concept of Dharma and its application in daily life
- Study of different yoga traditions and their philosophical underpinnings
Mudra and Bandhas
Yoga Mudras means “gesture” that facilitates the flow of energy in the body of an individual. Treating under the heading of Yoga Mudras, Bandhas is body locks in yoga.
- Introduction to Mudras and Bandhas
- Types of MudrasHand Mudras, Head Mudras, Postural Mudras, Lock Mudras, and Perineal Mudras
- Benefits of Mudras and Bandhas
- Application of Mudras and Bandhas in Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation practices
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Mudras and Bandhas
- Techniques of performing Mudras and Bandhas
- Precautions and Contraindications
- Teaching methodology for Mudras and Bandhas
- Practice teaching of Mudras and Bandhas
- Integration of Mudras and Bandhas in yoga sequences
Shatkarmas
Shatkarmas is basically the six purification techniques that aim to clean the body, free from all diseases. More than this, it improves the flow of prana into the organs of the body.
- Neti (nasal cleansing)Jala neti, Sutra neti
- Dhauti (cleansing of digestive tract)Vastra dhauti
- Nauli (abdominal massage)Madhyama nauli, Vama nauli, Daksina nauli
- Basti (colon cleansing)Jala basti, Sthala basti
- Kapalabhati (breathing exercise)Bhastrika, Kapalabhati
- Trataka (meditative gazing)Candle flame trataka, Black dot trataka
Teaching Methodology
Teaching methodology in the yoga courses specifically aim in providing a nurturing environment to students, making lesson plans, setting class environment, and conducting classes regarding various yogic practices for gaining enough confidence and awareness on building a good student-teacher relationship.
- Teaching skillsThis includes techniques for effective communication, how to give clear instructions, how to use voice and body language, how to create a positive and supportive environment, and how to manage different types of students.
- Lesson planningThis includes how to plan and sequence a yoga class, how to choose appropriate asanas, pranayama, and meditation practices, how to modify the class for different levels of students, and how to create a safe and balanced class.
- Teaching practiceThis includes opportunities for participants to practice teaching and receiving feedback from the trainers and other participants.
- Ethics and professionalismThis includes understanding the ethical principles of yoga teaching, creating professional boundaries, maintaining student confidentiality, and creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
- Business skillsThis includes basic business skills such as marketing, branding, and how to create and maintain a successful yoga teaching career.
- Adjustments and modificationsThis includes understanding how to make adjustments and modifications to the asanas for different levels of students and how to use props and modifications to make the class safe and accessible to all.
- Classroom managementThis includes understanding how to manage the class and how to create a positive and supportive environment for all students.
A Day at the Sanctuary
Immersion Routine · Monday – Friday
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60 min NowPranayama & Meditation Nadi ShodhanaKapalabhatiUjjayiTypes of meditationPractice of meditation
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90 min NowAsana (Ashtanga) TadasanaTrikonasanaVirabhadrasana IVirabhadrasana IIAdho Mukha SvanasanaBalasana
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30 min NowBreakfast Organic vegetarian meals
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120 min NowTeaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Alignment Lesson planningTeaching practiceThe skeletal systemThe muscular systemCommon injuries and precautionsAdjusting and Assisting Students
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60 min NowLunch Break Organic vegetarian meals
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90 min NowRest or Self-Study
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60 min NowPhilosophy (History of Yoga, Yog Darshan) Patanjali's Yoga SutrasEight Limbs of YogaBhagavad GitaThree GunasKarmaDharma
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90 min NowAsana (Hatha) BhujangasanaDhanurasanaSetu Bandha SarvangasanaUstrasanaPaschimottanasana
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20 min NowMeditation & Kirtan Practice of meditationObstacles in meditation and ways to overcome them
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NowDinner Organic vegetarian meals
Half-day class & half-day excursion.
- Pura Tirta Empul
- Waterfall
- Blue Lagoon Beach
Included: weekly organized cultural excursions.
Off. Rest and self-study day.
Sanctuary of Comfort in Ubud
Your room and your meals, on Jl. Bisma
19 nights in our Ubud sanctuary and three organic vegetarian meals a day are included in the 200 Hour course. Choose a private room or share a twin.
Private Room
Your own personal sanctuary with full privacy and calming pool and garden views.
In your room
- Bed Double bed
- Bathroom Ensuite
- Balcony Private, over garden and pool
- Workspace Desk and sofa
Around the sanctuary
- Large swimming pool
- Spacious lounge
- Lush tropical gardens
- 1 free night before or after the course
Healthy Sattvic Food
Vegetarian meals, cooked fresh every day
We are an Ayurveda-inspired yoga centre, so every meal is vegetarian and cooked fresh daily from seasonal vegetables and fruits, with juices. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and healthy snacks are included.
A fresh vegetarian breakfast with seasonal fruits.
- Time
- 09:30 – 10:00
- Cooked
- Fresh, every day
- Served
- Vegetarian
A vegetarian lunch cooked fresh with grains and Ayurvedic herbs.
- Time
- 13:00 – 14:00
- Cooked
- Fresh, every day
- Served
- Vegetarian
An Ayurvedic dinner, designed for digestion and recovery.
- Time
- 19:00
- Cooked
- Fresh, every day
- Served
- Vegetarian
All included with your course.
- Water
- Mineral water
- Tea and coffee
- Ayur tea / coffee
- Juices
- Detox juices
- Herbal
- Herbal infusions
“When the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When the diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
— Ayurvedic Proverb
Meet Our Yoga Gurus
Indian Masters & Balinese Spiritual Wisdom
Our dedicated Indian yoga masters and teachers guide you through traditional science with passion and precision.
Global community
Certification & 1000+ Certified Graduates
Join a thriving global family of over 1,000+ certified yoga teachers who graduated from Maa Shakti Yog. Upon successful completion of your course, you will receive an internationally accredited Yoga Alliance certificate in a traditional Balinese blessing ceremony.
- Graduates Certified
- 1000+
- Yoga Alliance USA
- RYS 200/300
- Course Balance
- Practice & Theory
Yoga Alliance profile
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Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Maa Shakti Yog's 200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training Course in Bali is suited for yoga beginners to intermediate practitioners.
Prerequisite: usually 6-12 months of consistent practice.
Every course starts on the 1st of the month for 20 days.
Arrival: 1st of Month (after 12:00 PM). Check-out: 20th of Month (by 12:00 PM). 20 Days / 19 Nights.
Hatha, Vinyasa Flow and Ashtanga, with theoretical and practical depth across multi-style asana, philosophy, anatomy, and hands-on teaching methodology.
Yoga Alliance Certificate of Completion (RYT 200), eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
The curriculum is fully aligned with the requirements of Yoga Alliance, USA.
- Transfer from airport DPS to School
- 19 nights accommodation (including 1 free night before or after course)
- 3 vegetarian meals per day during the course
- Herbal teas and healthy juices
- Full course handbook and study guides
- Eligible to register with Yoga Alliance upon completion of this training
- Weekly organized cultural excursions
- Yoga Alliance Certificate of Completion (RYT 200)
- Flights to and from Bali
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Laundry services
- Additional excursion activities
- Medical expenses
The fee depends on the room you choose. The room prices are listed in the course section above.
- Enquire: send an enquiry or message on WhatsApp
- Reserve your seat: booking deposit of $300 USD (200 Hour YTT)
- Pay the rest on arrival: remaining fee due on the day of arrival, cash or credit card, +3% on credit card
Generally all fees are non-refundable. If a student cancels the booking they can join a later course within two years; a new deposit does not apply. Fees may be transferred to another course only if the school changes the schedule and it is requested at least 30 days before the start.
Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia








