The training is split into two clear halves. The first 100 hours are online and entirely self-paced — you work through the theory, philosophy, anatomy and sequencing material on your own schedule before you arrive in Bali. The second 100 hours happen in person over 10 days at YogaUnion Shala in Ubud. That structure means you are not cramming yoga philosophy between asana sessions while jet-lagged; you land already knowing the material and can spend your time on the physical practice and teaching skills.

A typical residential day looks like this: 07:15 pranayama, meditation and mantra chanting; 08:15 Vinyasa flow and embodiment practice; 10:00 breakfast; 11:15 theory and yoga studies; 13:30 lunch and rest; 15:00 workshops and teaching skills; 16:15 restorative practice, yin and integration; 18:00 dinner and free time. Sundays are off — most people use the day to visit Ubud's temples and markets, see the Tegenungan waterfall, book a Balinese massage, or just rest.

The curriculum covers Vinyasa sequencing, asana technique, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, functional anatomy, alignment and hands-on adjustments, and teaching methodology — including practice teaching sessions where you get up in front of the group and run a class. The teaching team is international, and a group host is on hand throughout the stay for logistics and questions.

What sets this apart from a standard 200-hour course is the split format. You are not locked into a month-long residential block, and you are not doing a purely online certification with no in-person contact hours. You get both, in a location that is genuinely pleasant to spend ten days in. The accommodation is on-site along the Jalan Subak Sok Wayah rice-field path, a car-free lane in walking distance of the shala and the restaurant.

Ubud itself is the cultural and spiritual centre of Bali — temples, traditional dance performances, art markets, cafés and wellness spaces are all nearby. The neighbourhood around the shala is quiet, and the training asks guests to keep noise down because it is a residential rice-field area. Cars cannot drive up the path, so you arrive on foot or by scooter; drivers help with luggage if you book transport through the school. The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International, about an hour away by taxi, and transfers can be arranged on request.

What's included

- 100-hour self-paced online portion of the training - 10-day / 100-hour residential training at YogaUnion Shala, Ubud - 10 nights on-site accommodation during the residential - 3 daily vegetarian meals, six days a week (Sundays excluded) - Training manual - Certificate of completion - Yoga Alliance registered training

What's not included

- Transport to and from the venue - Airfare - Visa - Travel insurance - Meals on Sundays - Optional upgrades and extras

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