500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, Ubud – 1st Nov To 25th Dec 2026

Spend nearly two months immersed in a deeply transformative experience at Maharishi Yoga Peeth in Ubud, Bali. This 500 hour yoga teacher training offers an inspiring escape, combining practical training with Vedic wisdom in one of the most comprehensive programs available today. Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners, the course supports steady growth from foundational study to advanced understanding.

Set in a scenic location, the training creates space to step away from everyday distractions and fully enter the yogic path. The program blends textual learning with hands-on practice, allowing you to build a strong, well-rounded understanding of yoga while staying closely connected to your own development.

Course Highlights

Across the training, you will take part in theory classes, practical sessions, and interactive learning with teachers and Gurus. The curriculum is designed to support your evolution not only as a practitioner, but also as a confident teacher who can create safe and thoughtful classes for others. As the course progresses, you will also have opportunities to deepen your knowledge in selected areas and begin to specialize.

Yoga Philosophy and Background – Explore the long history of yoga, spanning at least 5,000 years, and study key texts including the Vedas, Upanishads, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Asana Practice – Train in Hatha Yoga and Ashtanga-Vinyasa Yoga, with guidance on standing, seated, prone, supine, arm balance, twist, and inversion postures, plus alignment suited to your body.

Pranayama – Learn yogic breathing methods such as abdominal, clavicular, and diaphragmatic breathing.

Meditation – Study guided, mantra, movement, and chakra meditation.

Anatomy and Physiology – Build scientific knowledge of the body to better understand injuries and support students safely.

Teaching Pedagogy – Develop the skills needed to move from self-practice to teaching.

Yoga Style: Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga
Certification: RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance)
Language: English
Course Type: Residential & Intensive
Level: Advanced

Dates & Fees

1st Nov To 25th Dec 2026
Private $4799 / Shared Room $3599

Inclusions

• 500 Hour YTTC material

• 3 organic vegetarian meals

• Private/shared non AC room with attached bathroom

• Sound healing session

• Sightseeing / excursions on Sundays

• Yoga bag, yoga mat, notebook, and T-shirt

Exclusions

• Air-conditioning or heater (additional 100 USD)

• Visa fee, airfare, and taxi pick-up from Bali

Syllabus Overview

Shat Karma – Six purification techniques, including Jal Neti, Sutra Neti, Agnisara Kriya, Kapalbhati Kriya, and Trataka.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – History, principles, breath awareness, bandha, drishti, Sun Salutation A & B, standing, sitting, and finishing series, plus teaching practice in traditional and Mysore style.

Pranayama – Study breath expansion, four aspects of pranayama, koshas, and techniques such as Nadi Shodan, Surya Bheda, Ujjayi, Bhastrika, Seetkari, Sheetali, and Bhramari.

Ayurveda – Learn the foundations of one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, including trigunas, tridoshas, agni, srotas, saptadhatu, nadis, and daily routine.

Hatha Yoga – Practice a wide range of traditional asanas with their benefits, modifications, and contraindications.

Meditation (Dhyana) – Explore breathing meditation, third eye practices, AUM meditation, sound meditation, and Trataka meditation.

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology – Study the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, shoulder, spine, pelvic, and hip systems.

Yoga Philosophy and Ethics – Cover Indian philosophical schools, Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Gnana Yoga, Kriya Yoga, gunas, and Patanjali Yoga Sutras.

Teaching Practice and Methodology – Strengthen demonstration, alignment, instruction, class planning, communication, observation, assisting, correction, and voice use.

Mudra – Understand the meaning, benefits, and practice of key mudras such as Gyan Mudra, Purn Gyan Mudra, Vairagya Mudra, and Abhaya Mudra.

Mantra Chanting – Chant sacred mantras including Aum Namah Shivaya, Ganapati Mantram, Guru Mantram, Gayatri Mantram, Shanti Mantram, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantram, and Ashtanga opening and closing mantras.

Daily Schedule

The course begins with a welcoming ceremony on the 1st of the month and ends with a graduation ceremony on the 25th. Bali airport pickup is included, and full travel details are shared after booking. The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport.

05:30 AM Wake up
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM Ashtanga Yoga
07:30 AM - 08:00 AM Cleansing Process (Shat Kriya)
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM Pranayama
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Breakfast
10:00 AM - 11:30 PM Self Study
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Philosophy
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Lunch
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM Rest Time
02:30 PM - 03:30 PM Anatomy
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM Ayurveda
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM Classical Hatha Yoga
06:15 PM - 07:15 PM Meditation
07:30 PM - 08:30 PM Dinner
09:00 PM Lights off

Why Bali

Bali offers an ideal setting for this training, with beaches, hills, lush forests, and rice fields creating a naturally supportive atmosphere. The island’s spiritual culture, shaped by Hindu and Buddhist influence, aligns beautifully with the roots of yoga and encourages deeper study beyond the physical practice.

At Maharishi Yoga Peeth, classes remain small so teachers can offer personal attention. Students are welcomed like family and continue to be part of that community after graduation. The school provides single, shared, and dormitory accommodation, Sattvic meals, and opportunities for Ayurvedic treatments and massages on a complimentary or discounted basis. Excursions to holy sites, temples, and monasteries are also part of the experience.

Course Summary

Course Name: 500 Hour Yoga TTC
Duration: 56 Days
Location: Ubud, Bali
Private Room: $4799
Shared Room: $3599
Date: 1st of Every Month