25 Day 200-Hour Multi-Style Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, Indonesia

Certifications

Students who complete the training are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance as Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®).

Pre-requisites and conditions

This teacher training course welcomes all levels but many students take this course just to deepen their own practice and knowledge as well. Basic knowledge of asana and yoga philosophy and a regular practice are advised to have an idea of what to expect in this training.

This training is suitable for you, and you are more than welcome to join Yoga Fusion Shala if:

• You want to become more than just an ''asana teacher'' but immerse deeper to bloom into a ''yoga teacher'', embracing yoga in its whole essence and deepest layers, inspiring your students on their own journey while keeping a grounded, radiating integrity of the yoga path
• You want to enroll but you are not interested in teaching right now (and that is absolutely okay), but rather immerse yourself to explore your abilities and delve deeper physically and mentally. This training is an opportunity to set more than a foundation of having an independent correct and safe self-practice and unlock your potential for inner transformation
• You are a beginner yourself on your yoga journey; embarking with you on this experience will help you to understand the teaching and learning process even better
• You have already completed a 200-hour teacher training course and you still do not teach. You still may be feeling lacking confidence or that you were not given all the right tools and a good start to ''fly out of the nest''. You might have been feeling disappointed and you are seeking a new vision and wave of inspiration, as now is the time to take your skills and ''surf'' to a whole new level and direction as a yoga teacher. This training will help you to enhance your teaching skills, elevate and enrich your future classes, be more versatile, and deepen your knowledge

The training will be given entirely in English. All training material is in English as well. It is, therefore, necessary that you are familiar with the English language.

About the training

It’s not just about knowing the postures or sharing what you’ve learned intellectually. It’s about embodying the teachings, living your practice, and walking the yogic path with intention, awareness, and heart.

A true yoga teacher has a solid personal practice and a deep understanding of teaching methodology, but beyond that, they live their yoga off the mat. The energy (prana) generated through daily practice becomes your inner fuel, your radiance that naturally inspires your students, your community, and most importantly, yourself.

This journey is about turning knowledge into wisdom. It’s about integrating what you've learned on the mat into everyday life. Staying grounded, staying committed, and leading by example. As you deepen your own path, you become a living expression of yoga.

Through consistent practice, yoga begins to touch every area of life bringing vitality, clarity, deeper connection, and a growing sense of purpose and joy. It nurtures your relationships, sharpens your focus, and supports your growth in ways that are both subtle and profound. It helps uncover your unique potential, your hidden gifts and gives you the tools to expand them.

This 200-hour teacher training is more than a certification. It’s a transformational experience, a chance to make real, lasting changes in your life. You’ll strengthen your practice, your voice, your understanding and step fully into your role as both a student and teacher of yoga.

Why choose this training?

This training blends the standards of Yoga Alliance with Yoga Fusion Shala's years of experience and passion for yoga education. What you’ll find here is a non-dogmatic, inclusive, and down-to-earth learning environment guided by experienced teachers who are dedicated to helping you grow, evolve, and step confidently into your role as a teacher.

They draw from time-tested traditions within holistic yoga and various classical Hatha yoga systems, while integrating modern science from anatomy and psychology to biomechanics and teaching methodology. Their approach bridges East and West, weaving together ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding to make yoga both accessible and deeply transformative in the 21st century.

This training isn’t about fitting into one style or system it’s about discovering your own voice as a teacher. They focus on giving you a strong foundation, so you leave not only with knowledge, but with clarity, confidence, and the tools to lead from a place of authenticity.

Yoga Fusion Shala also places special emphasis on the therapeutic potential of yoga. If you’re navigating injury or physical limitations, this training offers not just modifications, but a deeper understanding of how to adapt and use yoga as a tool for healing both for yourself and your future students. Ultimately, this is more than a certification, it’s a journey toward becoming a well-rounded, embodied, and empowered teacher, ready to serve and inspire.

Throughout the training, you’ll explore a wide range of Hatha yoga styles:

Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Sivananda, and Iyengar-inspired techniques. You’ll learn to combine and adapt these practices in a way that resonates with your body, your lifestyle, and your teaching vision. Their intention is to give you a rich toolbox, so you can craft a practice that’s uniquely yours and share it meaningfully with others.

• In-depth yoga practice and analysis in the most comprehensive, effective, and organized context
• Intensive teaching focuses on educational methods
• Personal coaching and mentoring guidance and tips
• Questions and answers, personal guidance, and contact with the teacher trainers pre-enrolling and post-graduating
• Learn how to build and deliver unique classroom experiences with special tips and expert-level insights
• Bridge the gap between modern science and ancient philosophy at the intersection of Easter cultures
• Learn how to build your own yoga business and start a new career

Curriculum

1. Yoga humanities: History, philosophy, ethics

• Yoga and Advaita Vedanta philosophy and history
• The purpose of yoga
• The human image of the yogi
• The paths, main directions, and teachers of yoga
• Vedas, Upanishads, and the main scriptures of yoga
• Energy training: The Shiva - Shakti philosophy
• Astral body: Prana, Nadis, Chakras, and Kundalini
• The techniques of Kundalini yoga: Mantra, Laya, Yantra, Nada, and hatha yoga
• The physical, astral, and causal body
• 7 Bhumikas: Stages of spiritual development
• Cosmology and creation
• Karma and Dharma: Time, space, and causality
• Ethics and equity​

2. Anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics

• Physiology and health
• Human body in relation to asanas (yoga exercises)
• Muscle or skeletal system
• Understanding the body mechanics and principles of alignment in depth
• Applying the alignment principles and biomechanics therapeutically to align the biomechanics of the muscular-skeletal system
• The respiratory system
• Nervous system
• Physiological effects of yoga postures, exercise physiology

3. Techniques, training, and practice or teaching methodology

A. Vinyasa yoga

• Flowing with the breath
• Essential sequence principles needed to create your own Vinyasa yoga flow class
• Vinyasa lab and teaching skills
• Vinyasa alignment and hands-on adjustments
• Types of a Vinyasa class: Themed and classes with the concept, reaching a peak-pose class, overall well-rounded class, approaching, and peak-pose per flow class
• Technique and alignment workshop

B. Traditional Hatha yoga: Sivananda

• Introduction to Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Hatha yoga lab and teaching skills
• Karanas (preparation exercises)
• Sensitivity training and development of body awareness, warming up exercises, eye exercises, and sun salutations
• Asanas (yoga postures): Getting to know and experiencing different methods with different objectives. Learn to perform the asanas
• The Sivananda Rishikesh series
• Kriyas (yoga cleansing exercises): Shatkriyas according to the Hatha Yoga Pradipika
• Hatha yoga from the perspective of Ayurveda
• Hatha yoga as a spiritual discipline

C. Ashtanga primary series led and Mysore

• Pratjahara in motion. Tristana key points: Ujjajji breath, Drishti, and Bandhas in Ashtanga practice
• The primary series of Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga (K. Pattabi Jois)
• Led class and self-practice (Mysore style)
• Ashtanga asana lab and hands-on adjustments
• Preparatory postures and modification postures of the difficult asanas for health in alignment
• Respecting the tradition: Opening and closing mantras
• Technique and alignment workshop: These classes will bring safety, awareness, and mindfulness to your practice and teaching
• Sanskrit counting

D. Yin and Restorative

• The benefits of Yin yoga: Physical, mental, and emotional
• Yin and Restorative asana lab and hands-on adjustments: Learning how to transfer your knowledge of the alignment principles through adjusting, providing aid, and deep release from discomfort. Props usage in Yin
• Sequence for beginners, the spine, hips, and shoulders
• Yoga as disease prevention, as a tool for overall wellness and stress management, a method for therapy and healing, and a way to recover from injuries
• Restorative sequence for the back and shoulders
• Moon sequence

E. Pranayama and Raja yoga (breathing, mental training, and meditation)

• Daily pranayama (breathing exercises) training
• Breathing techniques for everyday life
• Advanced pranayamas from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Samanu, kumbhakas, bandhas, mudras.
• Attention applied in everyday life
• Dharana (Concentration) and visualization techniques
• Mental training and meditation: the unconscious, conscious, superconscious. Thought power and positive thinking. Mind Control: Thoughts like the creator of destiny. Personality. Stages and obstacles of meditation
• Meditation in natural science research
• Classic deep relaxation, relaxation techniques for everyday life, autogenic training based on Schultz, relaxation training based on Jacobson
• Modern stress science and stress management

F. Iyengar yoga elements

• The importance of health in alignment
• Types of tools and props you can use from the Iyengar practice system
• Important points to prioritize when correcting and adjusting students
• Wall sequences
• Learn how to align your students independently from the limitations that an asana might bring
• Understanding of body mechanics and kinetics on the mat
• How to approach asana sequencing from the Iyengar point of view

G. Bhakti and Karma yoga

• Emotional training: Feelings and emotions. The miracle of unconditional love
• Experiencing the divine: The divine aspect in daily life
• Hindu mythology and symbolism
• Kirtan: Daily mantra chanting
• Rituals: Arati, Puja, Homa
• Karma yoga: The yoga of action
• Karma, the law of cause and effect
• Dharma: Right action. Ethics in daily life. Ahimsa: non-violence and living non-violence
• Swadharma and swarupa: The art of making the right decisions
• Selfless service and spirituality
• Ecological awareness and social involvement

H. Sattvic yogic lifestyle

• Yogic ethics in practice
• Three gunas: Spiritual and energetic effects. Lifestyle for advanced Hatha yoga practice. Introduction to Ayurveda
• Healing based on a type-related lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle and holistic life

During the training, you will learn all about the benefits of implementing a sattvic yogic diet into your daily life and the deep connection of yoga and Ayurveda philosophies, while following vegetarian balanced nutrition that will optimize your spiritual and physical yogic practices.

To prepare yourself for the training, they advise you to abstain from using drugs, alcohol, tobacco, meat, and fish.

Study material

All study material, manuals, eBooks, and pdfs alongside the daily schedule are organized in a very detailed way that will take you through the whole training step by step daily.

During the first day of your welcoming circle, you will be given access to all the study material via your email, where you will be able to have an overview of the whole training structure and prepare yourself daily, study, and organize.

Through your study groups within the database, you will be also able to stay up to date with daily notes, exchange knowledge and information with the rest of the trainees and the teachers and you will be able to download and print all manuals, etc. as well. Moreover, you will have ongoing access for life after the training ends, so no worries about missing any training material.

Therefore, besides your traditional notebook and pen, bring with you a laptop or tablet (you can also use your smartphone too) to be able to have easy access and easy reading within the daily study modules. This way you can organize, prepare, and revise your study properly within the training easily.

They provide mats and all props for the training, but feel free to bring and use your own equipment if you wish and your traveling way allows you to carry with you. They could also provide you with a brand new Manduka mat upon request and at an extra cost if you wish.

Daily sample schedule

• 07:00 - 07:30 Meditation, kirtan, pranayama, and asana practice
• 07:30 - 07:45 Kirtan
• 08:00 - 08:30 Pranayama
• 08:30 - 10:30 Asana
• Breakfast, free time, rest, self-study
• 12:30 - 14:30 Asana lab part 1 (hands-on adjustments, props, and alignment), teaching skills and methods
• Lunch, free time, rest, self-study
• 16:30 - 18:30 Yoga philosophy, anatomy and physiology, asana lab part 2, meditation and relaxation techniques, and workshops
• 19:00 - 20:30 Asana practice or evening documentary (Friday / Saturday)
• Dinner, free time, rest, self-study

The last two days of the training concludes with an evaluation, consisting of a written exam. The training will end with a graduation certification circle.

Lead trainer for this teacher training course is E-500RYT Thina Chat. Assistant teachers are not teaching in all study dates and circles given for this teacher training course throughout the year.