28 Day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Nilesh Tiwari in Bali, Indonesia

Establish your foundation

This 200-hour yoga teacher training course blends daily practice, traditional teachings, self-inquiry, and spiritual reflection - guided by Yogacharya Nilesh Tiwari. A space to explore the wisdom of classical yoga tradition with a teacher who lives what he shares. Residential. Immersive. Reflective. This immersive program is not only for teachers. It is for those who wish to understand and live with greater awareness through peace, health, and celebration. The modules integrate ancient yogic science, traditional knowledge, and the deeper dimension of yoga that moves beyond physical practice.

Each part of the course is designed to establish sthira (steadiness) in the outer practice and sukha (ease) in the inner experience. First, you deepen your own practice. From there, you share - not by teaching alone, but by living what you have come to understand. The four-week training begins with a foundational phase, developing your ability to teach asana while building a base that goes beyond technique. It is an invitation to experience the deeper purpose of yoga: to know yourself, and to live with clarity, discipline, and awareness.

Teach the tradition

This program is connected to the ancient lineage of Guru Parampara – wisdom passed from teacher to student over thousands of years. It blends theory and practice, offering a comprehensive base from which to teach with confidence and integrity. Over the course of four weeks, students learn in close connection with experienced teachers and dedicated staff who live the yogic lifestyle – offering support throughout your journey.

What you will learn

This training is rooted in two powerful systems:

• Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga - structured, disciplined, and energising
• Sivananda Hatha yoga - devotional, introspective, and harmonising

You will also be guided through:

• Yoga philosophy and classical texts
• Pranayama and subtle energy practices
• Meditation and mantra
• Anatomy and alignment
• Teaching methodology and practicum
• Yogic lifestyle and ethics
• Self-inquiry and daily reflection

Daily life in the Gurukula system

This level 1 200-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC) is held at Vedic Path, where students live and study as a community. The days are structured yet spacious, designed to bring integration. A typical day includes:

• Morning silence and meditation
• Asana and pranayama practice
• Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
• Study sessions and discourse (satsang)
• Teaching labs and feedback
• Evening chanting or self-study

You will have time to rest, reflect, and simply be with yourself and with nature.

Who this is for

Open to anyone drawn to the yogic tradition or the path of teaching - whether you are a beginner, seasoned practitioner, certified teacher, curious seeker, or simply taking a pause to do inner work. All backgrounds are welcome.

1. Yoga students

You have been practising and beyond asana, you want to deepen your knowledge in breathwork, philosophy, and the traditions of yoga.

2. Beginners

You may not identify as a yogi, but you feel drawn to learning something meaningful. You want a retreat with discovery, discipline, and space to reflect.

3. Seekers or inner worker

You do not plan to be a teacher but you are ready to grow by reconnecting with your body and exploring the path inward.

What the foundation course covers

1. Mental development

• Gain a deeper understanding of the primary Sankrit texts of the Yoga Sūtras including unpacking sections through pre-modern perspectives
• Adopt a methodical discipline to attain desired knowledge or to pursue a goal
• Sharpen focus and concentrate better through mantras and chantings

2. Physical growth

• Cover the important concepts of the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga as the base of postures, breaking down Asanas in forms of modifications
• An interactive and dynamic learning environment that enables you to understand and practice Asanas from a functional and modified perspective
• Experience the yogic way of developing flexibility, strength, balance, and resilience in the body

3. Emotional awareness

• Improve intuition skills by practicing through observation and reflection
• Become more aware of rising thoughts through Pranayama breathing techniques
• Discover the self through the power of devotion and karma yoga

4. Spiritual education

• Encounter what yoga has meant in Indian traditions prior to being transplanted to the West
• Deepen your spiritual connection to traditional Indian yoga and open yourself to profound inner transformation
• Discover a spiritual self from deep within through yoga rituals that facilitate attainment of inner peace and clarity of mind

Topics covered

• Asana
• Pranayama
• Bandhas
• Kriyas
• Mudras
• Yoga Nidra
• Hatha yoga
• Raja yoga
• Jnana yoga
• Bhakti yoga
• Mantra yoga
• Karma yoga
• Meditation
• Yogic anatomy and psychology
• Teaching methodology
• Yogic principle and lifestyle
• Concept of Kundalini yoga
• Yogic diet and nutrition
• Yogic celebration

Sample daily schedule

• 06:30 Silence and meditation
• 07:30 Yoga asana
• 09:00 Pranayama
• 10:00 Brunch or free time
• 12:00 Karma yoga or chanting
• 13:00 Yoga philosophy or yoga sutra lectures
• 14:00 Yoga Nidra and meditation
• 15:00 Rest or free time
• 16:00 Anatomy
• 17:00 Teaching methodology, art of adjustment, or body alignment
• 18:00 Free time
• 19:00 Dinner
• 20:00 Satsang - Kirtan or meditation
• 21:00 Mauna or silence

It is subject to the teacher's observation and adjustment.