About this retreat
About Bali Yoga School
Bali Yoga School is one of the most recognised yoga teacher-training and retreat centres, located in the heart of Ubud, Bali, with additional campuses in Uluwatu and Canggu. Founded by Yogi Himanshu Joshi, the school shares its roots with the Himalayan Yoga Association in Rishikesh, India.
The school offers authentic and holistic yoga education that goes beyond certification, focusing on deep knowledge, self-transformation, and practical application in daily life. Surrounded by the serene energy of Bali’s natural beauty, the environment provides the perfect setting for spiritual growth and inner exploration.
Owner & Core Teachers
- Yogi Himanshu Joshi – Founder. Born in India and originally an athlete representing his state and nation, Himanshu was later selected by the Indian Army for his strength and focus. After sustaining an internal injury that conventional medicine could not fully heal, he turned to meditation and yoga, discovering a new path rooted in self-realisation. Today he lives yoga as a way of life, leading with integrity, service and authenticity. baliyogaschool.com
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- Dewa – Managing Director. Bali-born, he supports the school’s community welfare, ensuring that teachers, staff and students thrive in an environment of service and warmth. baliyogaschool.com
- Akane – IT & Managing Director. Originally from Japan, she brings international experience and oversees the school’s digital and infrastructural operations. She completed her 500-hour YTT and now supports the Bali Yoga School community together with Yogi Himanshu. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogini Shanti – Specialist in Yoga Philosophy & Meditation. Raised in Sumbawa Besar by Balinese parents, she trained in Hare Krishna traditions and later completed her 200-hour YTT at S-VYASA University in India. She now teaches meditation, philosophy and pranayama at the school. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogini Nikki – Specialist in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yog a & Healing Nutrition. Following a healing journey from severe scoliosis, she trained in Ashtanga and nutrition/detox programs and brings this integrative approach to her teaching. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogini Chiara – Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa / Sound & Reiki Healing. An Italian teacher who trained internationally and now teaches movement, wellness and integrative healing. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogini Divyangana – Anatomy & Physiology / Ayurveda. With a 1,750-hour Hatha YTT and online anatomy certification from Michigan University, she integrates modern science and traditional yogic knowledge to support student learning. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogi Pandu – Shat-Karma, Pranayama, Meditation & Yoga Philosophy. From a priest family in Bali, he spent years in Indian ashrams studying Sanskrit and Vedic literature, and brings deep spiritual grounding to his teaching. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogi Babloo (Yin Yoga) – From Uttarkashi in the Himalayas, with a Master’s degree in Yogic Science, Yoga Alliance credentials (200h/300h) and over seven years teaching. His specialisation includes Ashtanga Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, Yin and deeper alignment practices. baliyogaschool.com
- Yogi Chetan (Yin Yoga) – A seasoned teacher from Rishikesh since 2012, specialising in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, anatomy, breathwork and meditation; trained also in Sanskrit. baliyogaschool.com
Programs Offered
Bali Goa School provides a wide range of Yoga Teacher Training Courses (YTTC) and holistic wellness programs, including:
- 50-Hour, 100-Hour, 200-Hour, 300-Hour and 500-Hour Multi-Style (Hatha & Ashtanga Vinyasa) YTTC
- Yin Yoga Teacher Training (50, 100, and 200 Hours)
- Sound Healing and Reiki Certifications (Levels 1, 2, 3)
- 3-day to 11-day Yoga & Wellness Retreats
- Online Yoga Courses for global learners
Highlights
All the school’s core programmes are registered with Yoga Alliance, making graduates eligible for international yoga teacher registration. The curriculum includes yoga asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga philosophy, anatomy & physiology, alignment & adjustment, Ayurvedic basics and teaching methodology.
Students reside in comfortable accommodation with private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, nutritious vegetarian meals, swimming-pool access and a peaceful environment designed for transformation.
Why Choose Bali Yoga School
- Authentic teachings from experienced Indian and international teachers rooted in classical knowledge and modern application.
- Peaceful locations (Ubud, Bali) immersed in natural beauty – rice fields, temples, waterfalls, culture – ideal for deep immersion and community.
- Structured Yoga Alliance-approved curriculum combined with integrative wellness (meditation, therapy, nutrition) aligned with holistic transformation.
- Daily yoga practice, meditation sessions, pranayama workshops and conscious lifestyle support.
- Supportive community and lifelong connections with global practitioners.
- Mission: spread the wisdom of yoga as a way of life — helping students reconnect with their true selves, cultivate balance, and live with awareness and harmony.
Location: Jl. Campuhan III, Singakerta, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571
Website: www.baliyogaschool.com
Yoga Teacher Training in Bali
Ubud -
Yin Yoga
Sound Healing Course & Reiki Healing Course
- Level 1/2/3 Sound Healing
- Level 2/3 Sound Healing
- Level 1/2 Sound Healing
- Level 1/2/3 Reiki Healing
- Level 1/2 Reiki Healing
- Level 2/3 Reiki Healing
Uluwatu -
Yin Yoga Course
Sound Healing Course & Reiki Healing Course
- Level 1/2/3 Sound Healing Uluwatu
- Level 1/2 Sound Uluwatu
- Level 2/3 Sound Healing Uluwatu
- Level 1/2/3 Reiki Uluwatu
- Level 1/2 Reiki Uluwatu
- Level 2/3 Reiki Uluwatu
Canggu -
Yin Yoga
Sound Healing Course & Reiki Healing Course
What they offer
Full-time (usually intensive/immersion), Part-time (spread out over time), Modules (several, shorter immersions), Residential (trainees stay on-site), Non-residential (trainees commute to the program), Destination / retreat
Yoga styles taught
Flow Yoga, Alignment-Oriented Yoga, Fitness Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Specialty Yoga