20-Day Yoga Teacher Training Retreat in Ubud, Bali

The 200-hour course is the core of Maa Shakti Yog's offering and has been running in Ubud for several years. It is a Yoga Alliance registered school, which means the certification is accepted worldwide and allows you to register as an RYT 200. The syllabus is thorough: asana practice in multiple styles, pranayama, mantra chanting, shatkarma, mudras, bandhas, anatomy and physiology, alignment and adjustment, philosophy, and teaching methodology. It is not just about getting through postures—there is real classroom time spent learning how to sequence a class, how to offer modifications, and how to deal with contraindications.

The teaching team leads the course and is one of the main reasons students pick this school. The lead teacher, Yogi Rajesh ji, holds E-RYT 200 and RYT 500 certifications and has taught for more than a decade; he is completing a PhD in yoga and is known for covering the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of practice. Ankit ji grew up in Rishikesh, holds a master's in Yogic Science, and is an RYT 500 with over seven years of teaching internationally. Jaggi ji, who trained in the Himalayas, covers Hatha yoga and therapy. Reviewers specifically mention the quality of the instruction, praising the clarity of the schedule and the patience of the teachers.

The retreat base is a hotel in the Sayan area of Ubud, close to the Campuhan Ridge and a short drive from the town centre. The property has a pool, a garden, a restaurant, and a dedicated yoga shala, plus a spa. You will be staying in simple rooms with Balinese decor, and the facilities include an in-house restaurant open 24 hours, a CCTV-secured one-gate system, and wifi throughout. It is a working hotel, so the atmosphere is more lively than a remote ashram, but the schedule keeps most of your day structured.

The course is intense—according to reviews, the 300-hour version is described as not easy—but the school builds in rest days and excursions. Ubud offers a natural break from training: rice terraces, the Monkey Forest, art markets, and plenty of cafés within walking distance. The school also arranges cultural activities, and weekend trips are part of the package.

What's included

- Airport Pickup - 19 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, served throughout the day - Teacher training course and certification - Group excursions/activities - Weekend/day off excursions - Certificate upon successful completion - Course Manual - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary