200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

This 200-hour yoga teacher training in Bali is held at House of Om Melati in Ubud, over three weeks, and leads to Yoga Alliance certification on successful completion. It is a multi-style course rooted in Hatha and Vinyasa Flow, with elements of Ashtanga, Bhakti, Jnana Yoga and Ayurveda. It suits people who want to teach, and equally those who simply want to deepen their personal practice. Complete beginners are welcome.

What to Expect

The training moves through three weeks, each with its own focus. Week one lays the Hatha foundation: asana, pranayama and mudras, anatomy and physiology as they relate to yoga, and the basics of teaching methodology, including cueing, adjustments and sequencing. Week two turns to Vinyasa flow, with dynamic sequences and creative transitions, alongside yoga philosophy: the Eight Limbs, the Yamas and Niyamas, and the ancient yogic texts. Week three brings teaching practice with feedback and mentorship, advanced asana labs on alignment and adjustment, and a session on yoga business and ethics. The course closes with practical and theoretical examinations, then graduation.

Around this core sit additional elements: shatkarma cleansing techniques, mantra and meditation, Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda, kirtan, a sound healing journey and voice activation, which focuses on teaching with clarity and presence. Students also take part in Karma Yoga, offering small acts of service to fellow students and the shared spaces.

A typical day begins early:

- 06:15 to 06:30: Shatkarma and chanting
- 06:30 to 07:45: Asana and pranayama
- 08:00 to 08:45: Morning lab
- 08:45 to 10:00: Breakfast
- 10:00 to 12:30: Jnana Yoga
- 12:00 to 13:15: Yoga Nidra
- 13:30 to 15:00: Lunch
- 15:00 to 16:00: Teaching methodology
- 16:00 to 17:15: Alignment and adjustment

The schedule is subject to change at the teachers' discretion.

The Setting

House of Om Melati sits in a lush tropical setting of gardens and open-air spaces with a Balinese character, a short stroll from the centre of Ubud. Spas and wellness centres, cafes and restaurants serving healthy food are within about 3 km, and a number of Bali's cultural and sacred natural sites lie within about 9 km.

Training includes 20 nights of accommodation in the room category you choose:

- Dorm Room and Dorm Deluxe: female-only, four single beds, with shower, air conditioning, hot water and wi-fi. The Deluxe is an upgraded room.
- Twin and Twin Deluxe: two single beds, with the same amenities. The Deluxe is upgraded.
- Private Room: a double bed, shower, air conditioning, hot water and wi-fi. At present this is required for male students.

Meals are vegetarian and Ayurvedic-inspired, prepared with organic ingredients.

Before You Go

The training is open to all levels, from first-time students to experienced practitioners, and no teaching ambitions are needed. Instruction is in English, and intermediate English is expected.

Included are the 200-hour training with examinations, accommodation, meals, yoga equipment and learning materials, access to community events, and Yoga Alliance certification upon successful completion. Each student receives a welcome bag with training materials, a neti pot, a mala and a sarong. Students who pay in full also get lifetime access to the online training library.

International flights, visa fees and any required PCR tests are not included. Airport transfers are not arranged by the school; students book them through ride-hailing apps or taxis.

House of Om also offers a 50% scholarship to Indonesian citizens.