Vinyasa Yoga Academy
The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali is not two courses joined together; it is one complete, uninterrupted 56-day journey from the first breath of your foundation to the full mastery of your teaching. Held in the spiritual heart of Ubud, Bali, this programme brings together the essential 200-hour foundation and the advanced 300-hour curriculum into a single, uninterrupted path of mastery.
Throughout this programme, you are guided through the complete integration of yoga as a lifestyle, science, and living art. Under the mentorship of Himalayan-trained masters, you will move through each layer of yourself, releasing what no longer serves you and emerging as a deeply rooted, highly qualified yoga teacher.
As a Yoga Alliance RYS 500-registered school, Vinyasa Yoga Academy offers this programme as the highest and most complete yoga education available. Before certification, you will complete a final assessment designed to evaluate both your practical and theoretical understanding of the course. Upon successful completion, you receive your VYA 500-hour Course Completion Certificate, qualifying you for Yoga Alliance RYT 500 registration, the highest internationally recognised yoga teaching credential in the world.
One Complete Path to Mastery
The 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training is the most prestigious credential recognised by Yoga Alliance USA. It represents a total commitment to the study of yoga in its entirety. Instead of breaking your education into separate years, this all-in-one journey allows you to stay in the flow of transformation without interruption.
The most important thing about doing 500 hours as one continuous programme rather than two separate courses is integration. When you build from foundation to advanced without a gap in between, the knowledge does not sit in separate mental compartments. It connects. Your teaching methodology evolves in real time as your personal practice develops. This continuity is what makes the 500-hour format distinctly more powerful than completing 200 and 300 separately, with months or years between them.
What does 500 hours actually mean? It is the total number of contact training hours across practical yoga sessions, theory classes, teaching practice, self-study, and supervised practicum, all documented and verified to Yoga Alliance's international standards. At Vinyasa Yoga Academy, every hour is logged and accounted for before your certificate is issued.
The 200-hour foundation and 300-hour advanced training combined into one structured programme — a complete education, not two separate courses stitched together.
Every practical, theory, teaching practice and practicum hour is logged and documented, meeting Yoga Alliance's internationally recognised 500-hour standards.
On completion you are eligible to register as an RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance — the highest internationally recognised yoga teaching credential.
Course Structure
The 500 hour curriculum at Vinyasa Yoga Academy Bali is structured to deliver each of the 500 hours through a clear and transparent combination of live teaching, guided practice, supervised teaching, and integrated self-study — all within your 56 days on campus — covering both the foundational 200-hour and advanced 300-hour curricula in one uninterrupted journey.
Day by day, this routine builds you from a complete beginner into a confident, fully qualified yoga teacher. Each subject is revisited regularly so that knowledge is built through immersion rather than long, isolated blocks — the traditional gurukul method that makes residential training in Bali noticeably different from the same number of hours spread across weekends at home.
Our Milestones
Celebrating Our Journey Through Remarkable Achievements.
Inclusions and Requirements
The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali is the most complete and direct path to becoming a globally recognised yoga teacher. You begin with the structural foundations and move fluidly into advanced modules. The course requires high commitment and daily peace of mind to focus on training. That's why we at VYA completely take care of your accommodation, sattvic meals, study materials, yoga props, excursions, campus facilities, completion certificate, and more.
Discipline In Our Yoga Community
At Vinyasa Yoga Academy, discipline is a practice we choose from within, and it begins the moment you arrive. Our Bali training community is rooted in the teachings of Karma Yoga: selfless service, self-inquiry, and conscious living. These principles shape how you share spaces, how you eat, sleep, and show up for your fellow students and teachers every single day. The Balinese spirit of 'Tri Hita Karana', i.e., harmony with people, nature, and the divine, quietly leads everything here, making Bali a uniquely powerful place to truly practice what you learn.
As a student in this programme, you are asked to maintain a sattvic way of living during your yoga training. This means keeping personal and shared spaces clean, refraining from meat, fish, eggs, alcohol, and tobacco, and embracing the early-morning schedule with commitment. These are not restrictions, but tools. They sharpen your focus, calm your nervous system, and create the internal conditions where core shift through learning becomes possible.
How Your Day Looks Like
The 500 hour journey is a marathon of the soul, and its success depends on a daily rhythm and routine that balances high-intensity learning with deep, restorative integration. At Vinyasa Yoga Academy in Bali, our daily schedule is designed to help you sustain your energy throughout your stay, moving fluidly between the foundational sessions and the specialised, advanced modules.
Classes begin at 5:00 AM and conclude by early evening, structured across yoga sadhana, asana practice, pranayama, meditation, theory, teaching practice, and self-study. As the programme progresses into the 300-hour modules, the sessions deepen. By the final weeks, you are not studying how to teach. You are teaching, with feedback and refinement happening in real time.
Sunday is a free day with included excursions. Lunch and dinner are not provided, but you can enjoy local cuisine at nearby affordable cafes and restaurants.
Yoga Alliance Certified Syllabus
The 500 Hour YTTC curriculum at Vinyasa Yoga Academy Bali covers the full spectrum of yoga education across both its foundational and advanced levels.
The foundational 200 hour phase covers asana across Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa, pranayama, meditation, basic anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, the eight limbs), alignment, teaching methodology, mantra, mudra, yoga nidra, and Ayurveda at an introductory level.
The next 300-hour builds above it: advanced asana sequencing, yoga therapy, energy anatomy (Nadis, Prana Vayus and Koshas), advanced philosophy, deeper Ayurveda, advanced pranayama, including Kumbhaka, and teaching methodology at the level required to work with intermediate and advanced students and retreat formats.
Hatha yoga is a traditional form of yoga which focuses on physical postures or asanas, breathing techniques, and meditation. It is known for its ability to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. The main objective of Hatha yoga is to bring harmony between the body and mind, and to prepare the body for deeper spiritual practices (dhyana). In this subject, students will learn the philosophy behind Hatha yoga, its benefits for physical and mental health, how to properly breathe during asanas, and they will have the opportunity to practice Hatha Yoga Asanas with a solid grounding in the theory behind it.
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Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga are dynamic styles of yoga that focus on flowing movements and synchronized breath. Whilst being quite physically demanding practices, these are known to build strength, flexibility, and endurance over time. In Ashtanga yoga, students follow a specific sequence of postures that is repeated in the same order in every class, while in Vinyasa yoga, the teacher has more flexibility to create a unique sequence for each class. In this subject, students will learn the foundational postures of Ashtanga or Vinyasa yoga, the importance of breath synchronization, and how to safely and effectively transition from one pose to another. They will also explore different modifications and variations of postures to accommodate different levels of experience and ability.
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Pranayama practices aim to balance and harmonize the Prana — the vital life force. It is a set of techniques for breath control and regulation. Regular practice of pranayama improves lung function and reduces anxiety and stress. It is an important part of Yoga. The class will teach you about the connection between mind and breath and how to achieve physical and mental wellness by regulating your vital energy.
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Meditation is the technique to still the mind and realize your true inner being. It has been practiced in various forms by sages and gurus for thousands of years. Many scientific studies conducted have shown its efficacy in improving focus, reducing stress and fostering a general sense of happiness.
The course teaches you different methods of meditation, how to be consistent in the practice, and proper posture and breathing techniques while sitting for the session.
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Yoga Nidra or psychic sleep is a practice of deep relaxation and meditation that induces a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a powerful tool for reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep quality, and enhancing mental and emotional wellness. In this subject, students will learn the theory behind Yoga Nidra, the benefits of regular practice, and how to guide themselves and others through a complete Yoga Nidra session. They will also explore different techniques for setting intentions, visualization, and body awareness to deepen their experience of relaxation and inner awareness.
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Shatkarma, a Sanskrit term outlined in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, refers to one of the six yogic purification techniques known as kriyas. These techniques are designed to maintain the body's strength, cleanliness, and overall health by eliminating toxins and removing any obstructions to the flow of prana in the body.
By practicing shatkarmas, the body is internally purified, which facilitates easier performance of pranayama and meditation without discomfort, distraction, or fatigue. This preparation allows for a more effective and efficient practice of these techniques.
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Yoga philosophy is a rich and complex system of thought that has evolved over thousands of years. In this subject, students will learn the key principles of yoga philosophy, including the concepts of dharma, karma, and self-realization. They will also explore the various paths of yoga, including bhakti (devotion), karma (action), and jnana (knowledge).
Understanding the human body is essential for a safe and effective yoga practice. In this subject, students will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, with a specific focus on how it relates to yoga postures and movements. They will learn how to identify and avoid common injuries and how to modify yoga postures to accommodate different body types and abilities.
Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of medicine often integrated with yoga therapy to enhance its healing benefits. Ayurveda emphasizes a holistic approach to wellness that considers the unique needs of each individual, and includes practices such as diet, lifestyle, and herbal remedies to support overall health and healing. You will also learn certain rules and regulations that govern the delivery of yoga therapy — including professional and ethical standards, scope of practice, informed consent, and confidentiality, among others.
Yoga Therapy
Ayurveda
A powerful method for balancing the body and psyche is the use of mudras. The exact interlocking of fingers creates an electromagnetic energy that stimulates and balances the various bodily components. Additionally, this energy facilitates the unrestricted movement of essential energy throughout the body and removes blockages in the channels. Practitioners can maximise the effectiveness of these traditional treatments to restore harmony and equilibrium in their lives by adhering to the suggested protocols and understanding the elemental orientation in the hands.
Bandha is a kind of energy lock done to seal the vital prana inside the body. Knowledge of these bandhas is key to proper yoga practice. The energy flow in the body is intensified and flows under greater pressure when the Bandha is released. Bandhas should be learnt under expert guidance only to avoid complications and achieve optimal benefits.
In a teaching methodology class, it is important to emphasize the sequence of asanas and techniques to ensure a safe and effective practice.
Teachers must also be trained to prevent injuries and modify practices for students with different levels of experience and ability.
The goal of teaching methodology is not only to physically teach yoga but also to manage students' emotions and encourage a sense of happiness and well-being.
By focusing on these key principles, teachers gain confidence and become skilled instructors, enabling them to guide their students for a deeper understanding and appreciation of yoga.
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Mantra chanting is a traditional spiritual practice that involves the repetition of a sacred sound, word or phrase. The vibrations created by the mantra are believed to have the power to transform consciousness, leading to spiritual awakening and a sense of inner peace. In the mantra chanting class, students will learn about the origins of different mantras, the meaning and symbolism behind them, and the proper way to pronounce and chant them.
At the end of the training, students are required to take a written exam and demonstrate their ability to create and lead a safe and effective yoga class. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, students will receive a certificate of completion, indicating that they have met the requirements of the training program. With this certificate, students are eligible to apply for the Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200 designation with Yoga Alliance, which allows them to teach anywhere in the world.
Who Is This Course For
The 500 hour yoga teacher training Bali opens its doors to anyone aged 18 and above, complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike. No prior experience, teaching background, or certification is required. Just a genuine commitment to show up and go all the way.
Whether you are stepping onto a mat for the first time or looking to crown your existing career with the highest credential, this course is built to take you from the very beginning to the professional peak.
Why Vinyasa Yoga Academy
Choosing where to complete 500 hours of yoga training is one of the most significant decisions of your teaching career. At Vinyasa Yoga Academy, we understand that, and we have built this programme to be worthy of that decision. This is not two courses joined together for convenience. It is one unbroken, carefully crafted journey from your very first foundation to your most advanced teaching.
Every module connects. Every teacher is a specialist. Every day is purposefully designed to take you deeper than the day before. That is not a promise; it is simply how we have always taught.
Vinyasa Yoga Academy holds RYS 500 registration with Yoga Alliance USA, the highest level of school registration available, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Together, these credentials ensure that your 500-hour certificate carries genuine credibility with studios, institutions, and employers worldwide, backed by both the depth of a living lineage and a verified, internationally recognised standard of quality.
The 500 hour curriculum covers 14 major subject areas. Every single one is taught by a dedicated E-RYT 500 teacher who excels in the same thing. This level of depth per subject is rare, and across 500 hours, the cumulative effect of it is transformative.
At VYA, teaching practice is not saved for the end. It begins in week two and runs throughout the entire programme. You receive direct, session-by-session feedback, build real classroom confidence, and graduate as a teacher, not just a student who has been taught.
Our founding campus is in Rishikesh, where the yoga tradition has been studied, practised, and preserved for centuries. That lineage is not diluted when it arrives in Bali. We teach the same curriculum, with the same faculty standards and the same depth, in Bali's own spiritual heritage, Ubud.
Advanced yoga education cannot happen in a crowded room. Every 500-hour batch at VYA is deliberately limited to 15 to 20 students, ensuring every practitioner receives personal attention, direct feedback, and a teacher who genuinely knows their practice.
Everything you need to focus completely on your training is taken care of, accommodation, daily sattvic meals, study materials, yoga props, excursions, and your completion certificate. Your only responsibility is to show up fully every day.
We believe learners should be community leaders. A portion of your tuition goes toward our "Giving Back" social, environmental, and educational projects in Bali, allowing you to begin your 500-hour journey with a sense of purpose and selfless service (Karma Yoga).
Yoga Gurus and Faculty
All sessions in the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali at Vinyasa Yoga Academy are led by E-RYT 500-certified Himalayan-trained teachers, specialising in Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga and bringing deep knowledge of Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, advanced anatomy, yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and sound healing.
Each faculty member is an active Yoga Alliance member, rooted in authentic yogic tradition, and dedicated to passing on that knowledge with clarity and precision. In Bali, surrounded by a culture that honours the sacred in daily life, their teaching takes on an added dimension that is simply not delivered anywhere else.
Reviews & Testimonials
Reviews and Testimonials
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kirti singh
My experience has been incredible. If you are looking for good learning experience, this is the place to be. Believe me you, I checked over 20 Yoga schools in Rishikesh and I was terribly confused. And one fine day I just reached Rishikesh with no plans, I visited this place hidden in narrow lanes, surrounded by Greenery and it also fit my schedule good, so I just booked it. It was a very good decision. It is worth every second and penny and ounce of energy you'll spend here. Teachers: Some fantastic minds at work.
Louise Hannon
I really enjoyed and would highly recommend this course. All the teachers were lovely and helpful and very patient at answering the many questions that we had, particularly on the what's app group that was set up so we could share info etc. The live classes were great to participate in but the amount of recorded material provided by the instructors was very informative so missing a few of them didn't affect the overall learning experience.
Angela L.
This was my first yoga teacher training, and I could not have chosen a better school. Although Covid-19 ended my trip to Rishikesh, India, I felt this course brought it to me. The hearts of the teachers beat with true yogi passion. Although I still have a long way to go in my studies, these instructors gave me the tools to continue my path. Their holistic approach to teaching the traditional ways is a gift, and I felt blessed to learn from them every day of study.
Vera Moreira
Couldn't be more thankful for this amazing journey and experience. The school is placed in a quiet part of Rishikesh, 10min walking from the center, with an incredible view over the mountains. The Teachers are amazing, full of knowledge, professional and always free to help us and to push us forward. The staff is lovely and always trying their best, this is India and not everything will happen as we're expecting, but in the end we will have the best of them. The food is just heaven...
Kristin Kubat
I did the 200 TTC in April 2018 and I had an amazing time at the school. It was so good I even stayed longer just to enjoy Rishikesh and do some self-practice. The food is yummy, tastes like home-cooked food, the stuff is friendly, funny and supportive! It never gets boring, the course is quiet intense but you will learn so much (and there is time for selfcare or moments of silence)! Best of all was that all the teachers were so dedicated and passionated about their subject, I have enjoyed each lesson and discussion! Plus I had a wonderful group, so…
Elle Nolasco
Vinyasa Yoga Academy is the best choice in this journey of becoming a yoga teacher. It's a wonderful experience, all the teachers are amazing, each class is full of knowledge. You will never be the same, in a very good way, after taking a teacher training in this beautiful school. I just can say thank you for everything! ❤️
Upcoming Batches
The 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali at Vinyasa Yoga Academy runs monthly throughout the year, beginning on the 1st of each month for 56 days. The all-inclusive fee covers course tuition, accommodation (shared or private), daily sattvic meals, study materials, excursions, and your completion certificate.
Seats are limited to keep group sizes small and training quality high. If you are considering joining, booking early is the best way to secure your preferred dates and access any available early-bird discount.
Upcoming Dates and Seats Availability
All fees include accommodation, three sattvic meals daily, course materials, and Yoga Alliance certification.
Enroll NowAll-Inclusive Course Fee
Your training includes complimentary wellness workshops, mantra chanting, meditation, sound healing, bhakti yoga, and exclusive bonus learning sessions designed to enrich your complete yoga journey.
A deep sound bath with singing bowls and gongs that resets the nervous system.
A playful partner practice blending strength, balance and trust with fellow students.
Floor-based postures held longer to open connective tissue and create space for stillness.
A body-aware practice that honours the menstrual cycle with safe modifications each phase.
Chant traditional Sanskrit mantras and shanti verses to settle the mind into meditation.
Observe a full day of silence away from devices to sit quietly with yourself.
A heart-opening kirtan evening of singing, chanting and dance reconnecting you to devotion.
An outdoor session by the waves that grounds the body and clears the mind.
Pre-Recorded
A pre-recorded video library covering kids' yoga postures, class sequences, and teaching demonstrations — access for life, study at your own pace before or after.
Free · Worth USD 149Beyond The Yoga Training
Your time at the ashram doesn't end with the daily schedule. On Sundays and during free hours, you can join optional healing sessions, therapies, and workshops — some complimentary, some at student discounts. These add-ons let you go deeper into the yogic lifestyle at your own pace. (Subject to teacher availability.)
Rooms and Food
Vinyasa Yoga Academy, Bali, provides on-campus accommodation for all enrolled students in private and shared rooms, with freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian meals.
We want you to feel at home, rested, and prepared to give your best every single day in every session.
In Bali, food is not just nourishment; it carries intention. Every meal at Vinyasa Yoga Academy is prepared with both.
We provide three meals per day, except lunch and dinner on Sundays, which you can have at nearby local restaurants and cafes at pocket-friendly prices.
We can recommend some of the best organic cafes within walking distance to help you explore authentic Balinese cuisine.
Your Next Step In Yoga
The 500 hour Yoga TTC in Bali is the professional ceiling for yoga teaching courses. It indicates that you have completed the highest level of official yoga teacher education available worldwide and opens up a unique set of opportunities compared to any other qualification in this field. What you leave Bali with will shape your life for as long as you choose to teach or simply practise yoga.
In the global community of yoga, Yoga Alliance USA is the primary governing body that sets the standard for quality, safety, and ethics in yoga education. Completing your training at Vinyasa Yoga Academy, an active RYS 500 Registered Yoga School, means your 500 hours meet the highest international benchmarks for excellence. Whether you are applying to teach at a luxury resort in Bali, a high-end studio in London, or an online wellness platform, the RYT 500 designation tells the world that you have undergone a rigorous, comprehensive education in both the foundational and advanced sciences of yoga.
The Path to Your RYT 500 Credential:
Why the 100-hour teaching requirement? Yoga Alliance believes that a Master Teacher is refined through both study and practice. Most of our students begin collecting these 100 hours immediately after passing out. Once 100 hours of real-world teaching are done, you are officially ready to be recognised as an RYT 500 instructor.
What the 500 hour YTTC enables:
Weekend Experiences
We go beyond training: your yoga journey also includes real encounters with the land, culture, and sacred traditions of Bali. You can look forward to temple visits, beach yoga, local sightseeing, and shared moments with fellow students.
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Internationally Certified
Trusted International Yoga School Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a globally certified yoga school, certified by Yoga Alliance USA and recognised under ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. Our school is registered as an RYS 200, RYS 300 and RYS 500 with Yoga Alliance the world's largest non-profit yoga network connecting teachers and schools across the globe. Every course we offer meets internationally recognised standards, ensuring you complete your training with certifications that are respected and accepted worldwide.
Recognised for maintaining high standards in yoga education, wellness programmes, student support, and overall training quality.
Registered with Yoga Alliance USA, ensuring all courses meet global yoga teaching standards and are internationally recognised.
Approved to offer 200-hour training. Students can register as RYT 200 and start teaching professionally.
Certified to deliver advanced 300-hour training. Combined with a 200-hour certificate, students become RYT 500.
Authorised to offer complete 500-hour training. Students earn the RYT 500 qualification — a globally respected teaching level.
Become A Successful Yoga Teacher
Yoga has always meant more to us than postures and breathing techniques. From the very beginning, Vinyasa Yoga Academy was built on the belief that real yoga lives in how you treat the world around you. Rishikesh gave us a home, a community, and a purpose, and giving back to this land is something we feel in our bones, not something we planned on a whiteboard.
Over the years, we have worked closely with orphanages in Rishikesh, bringing meals, shelter support, and yoga to children who needed steadiness in their lives. We have also run health awareness camps for families in the local area who rarely get access to basic medical guidance, simple sessions on hygiene, preventive care, and healthy habits that most of us take for granted. We take pride in conducting cleaning initiatives to make the environment cleaner, and we actively advocate waste management methods to improve the community's general health.
eBooks For Yoga
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This curated PDF library offers a variety of yoga poses, mudras (hand gestures), breathing exercises, and deep philosophy. You can start practicing right away with the thorough and simple instructions you will discover. Send the page to friends and coworkers so they can download their own copies too.
Questions You May Have
It is the most comprehensive level of yoga teacher education available, a single program that combines the full 200-hour and 300-hour curriculum. On completion, you are eligible to register as a Yoga Alliance RYT 500 without needing to combine separate certificates from two different courses or two different schools.
No, the 500-hour YTTC begins with a foundation and progresses to an advanced level, so complete beginners are genuinely welcome. Many of our strongest graduates came in with no formal yoga background. What matters is the willingness to commit to 56 days of intensive daily practice and study.
The practical difference is integration. When you move from foundational to advanced in one continuous program, the knowledge connects in ways it cannot when months or years separate the two phases. The 500 hour YTTC also gives you a single clean certificate from one registered school, with one verified training record.
The all-inclusive fee for the 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali starts from $2,490 USD, covering course tuition, accommodation (shared or private), daily sattvic meals, study materials, yoga props, excursions, and your completion certificate. For current pricing, available dates, and early-bird offers, call us at +62-8132881810.
The full curriculum covers Hatha, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa yoga at both foundation and advanced levels; pranayama from basic to advanced Kumbhaka; multiple meditation techniques, yoga philosophy across Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, anatomy and physiology, yoga therapy, energy anatomy, Ayurveda, mantra, mudra, bandha, Shatkarma, yoga nidra, and teaching methodology at every stage of the programme.
Yes. Teaching practice is embedded in the programme, not reserved for the final week. You stand at the front of the room regularly under direct specialist supervision to progressively build the teaching tone and maturity that comes from repeated, guided practice.
The entire programme is conducted in English, making it accessible to students from all around the world. All lectures, teaching sessions, study materials, and assessments are in English. If you are a non-native English speaker, there is no need to worry; our teachers communicate clearly and patiently, ensuring every student feels confident and included.
You'll eat freshly prepared sattvic vegetarian food, or the traditional yogic diet. Meals that are light, whole, and designed to support sustained daily practice without heaviness. Lunch and dinner on Sundays are not served on campus. Bali's vegan and plant-based cafe scene is outstanding and within easy reach for you to explore.
Yes, you will receive your Vinyasa Yoga Academy 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training course completion certificate after passing a simple course assessment at the end. The 100-hour teaching requirement is only for those who wish to hold the specific "RYT 500" title from the Yoga Alliance.
It's done through a simple process of self-reporting and through your Yoga Alliance dashboard. You will log the dates, location, and type of class taught. You don't usually need to provide a signed letter for every hour, but it is good practice to keep a personal log in case there's an audit.
Yes, Bali has been on the top list for yoga practitioners and learners for a long time. It is consistently rated as one of the world's safest and most welcoming destinations for solo travellers. The culture is warm, respectful, and genuinely hospitable, the kind of place where a month feels like settling in rather than passing through.
The 20% advance booking deposit that you pay to save your seat is non-refundable. If, due to any reason, you need to reschedule your arrival, you can get transferred to a future batch provided you notify us at least 30 days before your start date. Your enrolment is valid for one year from the original booking date. Contact us at contact@vinyasayogaacademy.com or +62-8132881810.
Yes, you can. The RYT 500 is the credential that makes running your own teacher training programme professionally viable. Combined with the depth of knowledge and the teaching experience you develop over 56 days in this 500-hour YTTC in Bali, you have the foundation to build something of your own. Many of our graduates have done exactly that.
Yes, of course. The programme follows traditional yogic principles: a sattvic vegetarian diet is served on campus, and alcohol, non-vegetarian food, and tobacco are not permitted during the course. An early wake-up schedule and a committed daily practice routine are part of the structure.
Yes. Sundays are your day of complete freedom. A guided excursion takes you through the heart of Ubud, where you can explore and enjoy the local cuisine at the charming cafes and restaurants around town. Please note that lunch and dinner are not served on campus on Sundays.
The campus is located in Ubud, Bali, a peaceful, culturally rich area known for its preserved heritage, cosy environment, and natural beauty. For more info, call us at +62-8132881810 or email us at contact@vinyasayogaacademy.com.
Clarity Before You Book
All classes are mandatory. Only in the case of an emergency or illness can one take leave with a respected teacher's permission. Uninformed leaves won't be accepted and will affect the student's monthly performance. Please read the policies below carefully before enrolling — they are written to protect both students and the school, and to keep the training environment safe, focused, and fair for everyone on campus.
Getting Here
Bali is easy to reach with international flights from all over the world. Use the guide below to pick the travel option that fits your plans, and we'll support you with detailed instructions once your booking is confirmed.
| Mode | Route | Time / Notes |
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| By Air | Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Denpasar → Ubud | ~1.5 hr drive — Paid pickup available |
| By Taxi | Denpasar Airport → VYA Bali Campus (Ubud) | Prepaid airport taxi / Grab ride |
| Visa | Visa on Arrival available for most nationalities | 30-day VOA; extendable once |
| Best Season | Year-round tropical climate | April–October is the driest, sunniest window |
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