Best Yoga Teacher Trainings in Bali, Hand-Picked by a Local Yogi
The decision to become a yoga teacher is an act of love, because you are choosing to share the beauty and peace of yoga with the world. With the history of the practice so interconnected with Hindu philosophy, there are no better options in the world than India or Bali to learn how to become a yoga teacher. After three years teaching for various Yoga Teacher Trainings in Bali, these are the ones I can recommend the most.
1. Pranaluz 300hr YTT
Next Dates: September 1 – October 6, 2019
I was lucky enough to be trained by two of the Pranaluz teachers, Analu and Jono, during my 300hr YTT, and their wealth of knowledge, deep personal spiritual experience, and unique Buddhist perspective is amazing to witness as a student. This is one of the most in-depth 300hr trainings I’ve seen, diving deep into anatomy and mind-body techniques, advanced yoga philosophy, Ayurveda, Tibetan dream yoga, contemplative science studies, and many more. Analu is also an amazingly talented leader of kirtan, and their YTT includes the beautiful practice of bhakti yoga and mantra chanting, and Jono is full of fascinating stories that will keep you hanging on his every word. I can’t recommend this training highly enough.
2. Samasti Yoga 200hr YTT
Next Dates: November 20 – December 18, 2019
December 22, 2019 – January 29, 2020
April 1 – 29, 2020
The Samasti team is one of my favorites in Canggu, with a gorgeous venue to match. Sean is an incredibly knowledgeable osteopath, who emphasizes teaching safely for longevity in his anatomy lessons, and Angela is a passionate asana teacher well-known for sparking inspiration in her students.
Between the deep spiritual philosophy lessons and the relaxed, homey feel of the venue, Samasti has created the perfect yoga teacher training to get to know yourself on a deeper level, and to learn to share the profound practice of yoga with others.
3. Zaz Yoga 200hr YTT
October 3-24, 2020
The Zaz Yoga teachers are incredibly soulful, passionate, and fun women who believe that to become an inspiring teacher, you must first develop a deep understanding of your own body, mind and soul. Their YTT gives you that space to experience and integrate yoga fully into your own life, so that you can most effectively share it with others.
I’ve had the joy of sharing many ecstatic dance sessions with Ella, one of the Zaz Teachers in Canggu, and can vouch for her unending passion and enthusiasm. Their venue, just a few steps from a beautiful secluded beach in north Canggu, is one of my favorite retreat spots in Bali, so you get to experience deep spiritual transformation in a beautiful setting in nature.
4. Yogatrotter Academy 200hr YTT
Next Dates: November 25 – December 18, 2019
February 1 – 29, 2019
Here’s one I can speak from the heart about, because it’s my own creation. After teaching for other yoga teacher trainings in Bali for almost three years, I noticed that the one thing that was missing from was the most obvious thing of all: a connection to BALI itself, and the incredibly deep spirituality and philosophy here that is so intertwined with the practice and history of yoga. My mission since then has been to share yoga in an authentic way that integrates and supports the local community, because I know first-hand how powerful Balinese ancestral wisdom is for connecting to the soul.