Ready to take your pigeon pose to the next level by becoming a fully-fledged yoga instructor? Where better to train than a global epicentre for yoga enthusiasts?
A three-week yoga teacher training course run by Living Yoga School (Photo: BookYogaRetreats.com)
Between its rich spiritual heritage, wellness-orientated tourism industry and serene natural environment, it isn’t hard to see why Ubud makes for the yoga retreat. But for those who’ve refined their asanas and are hoping to take their practice to the next level, the town offers even more – dozens of high-quality yoga schools offering 200-hour, 300-hour and 500-hour teacher training programs. With so many to choose from, we’ve cherry-picked three of the best yoga teacher training retreats in Ubud, taking into consideration price, amenities and facilities, instruction and customer reviews.
24-day 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali
This three-week teacher training programme combines ancient Vedic philosophies with modern yoga practices. Held by Living Yoga School, this residential retreat is led by experienced instructors and is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The course blends Yoga, Tantra, and Vedanta, and includes training in Hatha, Ashtanga, and Yoga Nidra, among other styles. Participants will receive Yoga Alliance certification upon completion, enjoy daily outdoor yoga classes, partake in Kirtan sessions, and experience a Sacred Fire Ceremony. The program includes 23 nights of accommodation, daily vegetarian meals, and access to yoga materials. Multiple dates, from £1,345 per person.
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20 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Ubud, Bali
A highly-rated retreat in the cultural heart of Bali (Photo: BookRetreats.com)
This five-star retreat offers a deep dive into various yoga styles including Ashtanga, Hatha, Nidra, and Vinyasa. It provides foundational skills in yoga practices, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology, culminating in a certification eligible for Yoga Alliance registration as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®). Participants engage in daily practices including pranayama, meditation, and mantra chanting, and study yoga philosophy, anatomy, and yoga therapy. Students also receive a curated list of resources to enhance their learning and teaching confidence. Multiple start dates, from £1,315 per person.
54-day 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course in Ubud, Bali
The 54-day 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training offers an advanced program combining the foundational 200-hour and 300-hour training courses. This intensive program provides a comprehensive certification path for advanced yoga instruction and includes an in-depth study of Hatha, Ashtanga, and Yoga Nidra, along with an extensive exploration of yoga philosophy, anatomy, pranayama, and meditation. The training includes 53 nights of accommodation, with outdoor yoga classes, Kirtan sessions, Sacred Fire Ceremonies, and Balinese cultural activities. Students will receive a Certificate of Completion and be eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT-500. Multiple dates, from £2,869 per person.