Start Here · 50 to 500 Hours · Yoga Alliance Registered
Most people arrive at this page knowing they want to train in Bali but not which course to book. The honest answer depends on one question: do you want to teach, or do you want to deepen your own practice?
If you want to teach, the 200 hour is the course you need. It is the internationally recognised standard, and it is the qualification studios ask for. Everything shorter is an immersion, not a teaching credential. If you already hold a 200 hour certificate, the 300 hour completes you to the 500 hour level. If you simply want two or three weeks of serious practice without the assessment and teaching-practicum load, the 50 or 100 hour courses exist for exactly that.
The second question is style. Our multi-style track is Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa with pranayama, philosophy and anatomy — the broad foundation most teachers want. Our Kundalini track is a different discipline: kriya, chakra work, mantra and meditation in the classical tantric tradition. Choose Kundalini because that practice is what called you, not because it sounds more advanced.
All Bali Courses
Everything below runs at our Ubud ashram, inland among the rice terraces — residential, taught in English, with a new batch starting on the 1st of every month. The three tracks are separate disciplines rather than difficulty levels: choose the tradition you want to study, then the hour count that matches where you are.
Hatha and Ashtanga Vinyasa, with pranayama, philosophy and anatomy. These are the courses that lead to Yoga Alliance RYT registration.
A separate discipline from the multi-style track — chakra sadhana, kriya yoga, tantric pranayama and mantra, taught in the classical Himalayan tradition at our Ubud shala.
Focused certifications that build on an existing practice. Each runs alongside our main course calendar in Ubud.
Why Here
Bali has no shortage of yoga schools. Most of them are studios — you attend sessions, then go back to a villa or a hostel. We run an ashram, which means you live where you study. The day has a shape to it: practice before breakfast, philosophy in the late morning, anatomy and methodology in the afternoon, meditation and mantra before dinner. That structure is the reason residential training changes people in three weeks in a way weekly classes do not manage in three years.
We are inland in Ubud, among rice terraces and river valleys, not in the surf towns of the south. It is quieter, cooler, and far better suited to study. The island's own Hindu-Balinese culture — daily offerings, temple ceremonies, a genuinely devotional public life — sits unusually close to the tradition we teach, which is part of why the Himalayan lineage translates here rather than feeling imported.
Our teaching lineage comes from Rishikesh, not from Bali's studio scene. If you would rather train at the source, our yoga teacher training in India runs the same curriculum on the banks of the Ganga at a lower cost.
The Samadhi Difference
Ubud is Bali’s cultural centre — home to water temples, traditional healers and a long-established yoga community
Practice yoga amid lush jungle, paddy fields and tropical greenery
Daily Hindu rituals, blessings and ceremonies you can witness firsthand
Warm weather, ocean nearby — perfect for outdoor yoga & swimming
Indonesian vegetarian cuisine — fresh fruits, coconut, locally grown produce
Beach trips, waterfall hikes, temple tours — explore the island on rest days
Committed To Providing The Best
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi
Ashram Founder
Exposed to a spiritual atmosphere since birth, Yogi Vishnu has travelled extensively to teach yoga, meditation and inner-faith… Show more
Dr. Devyani Ji
Ayurveda & Diet Consultant
An Ayurveda doctor and diet consultant, Dr. Devyani guides students towards balanced living through dosha-friendly food and routines… Show more
Yogi Shakti
Naturopathy & Yogic Science
Yogi Shakti combines naturopathy with classical yogic science, helping students reconnect with the body’s natural rhythms and healing power… Show more
Yogi Yansa
Asana & Meditation
Rooted in Balinese spiritual tradition, Yogi Yansa teaches asana and meditation with a calm presence that draws students into deep stillness… Show more
Maa Haripriya
Kundalini Yoga Teacher
A devoted teacher of Traditional Kundalini and Tantra Yoga, Maa Haripriya guides students through subtle energy practices with grace and depth… Show more
We Follow
Samadhi Yoga Ashram follows the teachings of generations of Himalayan masters and saints who lived in the cave hermitages of the Himalayas. The teaching lineage stretches back nearly 5,000 years and includes Adi Shankaracharya, Swami Rama of the Himalayas, and his student Swami Veda Bharati. This tradition was practiced for centuries without a single name — we refer to it simply as the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters.
Yogi Vishnu Panigrahi, the founder of Samadhi Yoga Ashram, is a student of Swami Veda Bharati — who was, in turn, a student of Swami Rama. Through this unbroken teacher-student chain, the practical methods of pranayama, meditation, kriya and yoga philosophy have been transmitted from one generation to the next without being diluted by trend.
Although yoga has roots in Hindu culture, it is not a religion. The Himalayan path is open to anyone — regardless of religion, language or nationality. What it asks of you is sincerity, regularity, and willingness to learn from a teacher. The classical teacher-student relationship is still the foundation of how we work.
The ashram teaches the full eight-limbed path of yoga — including Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Raja Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and Tantra Yoga. A central instruction of the Himalayan tradition is "to be free of fear, become aware of the reality within." The work is practical, daily, and grounded — not abstract, not religious, not performative.
Vedic Era
Author of verses of Rig Veda
4th Century BC
Father of Yoga Sutras
550 BC
Tamil Siddhar & Yoga Master
1925 — 1996
Founder, Himalayan Institute
1933 — 2015
Himalayan Tradition Master
1974 — Present
Lives in Rishikesh
What You Get
Flights, visa fees, personal expenses and private-room upgrades are not included. Full pricing for every course is on our course fees page.
Beyond the Shala
Step beyond the shala and into Bali's wider landscape — water temples, rice terraces, ridge walks and the sacred forest in central Ubud. The excursions below are arranged around the shala's teaching schedule.
Step away from the mat and onto the soft sands of Bali’s breathtaking beaches. Whether it’s sunrise meditation by the ocean or a sunset visit to a hidden cove, the rhythm of the waves brings your awareness inward and seals your practice with elemental peace.
A 1,000-year-old Hindu temple famed for its sacred spring water, where Balinese Hindus perform melukat — a traditional purification ritual. Step into the holy pools, receive the cleansing flow over your head, and feel the same devotional energy that Indian temples carry.
Walk through Bali’s emerald rice paddies — the iconic Tegalalang terraces near Ubud cascade down the hillside in graceful curves. Built using the ancient Subak irrigation system (a UNESCO heritage), they offer a meditative immersion in the rhythm of nature, sky and earth.
Wander through ancient temples nestled inside a lush jungle home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques in the heart of Ubud. The sanctuary embodies the Balinese principle of Tri Hita Karana — harmony between humans, nature and the divine.
Globally Recognized · Authentically Rooted
Samadhi Yoga Ashram is officially registered with the world's most respected yoga bodies. Every certificate you earn here is recognized internationally — opening doors to teaching opportunities in over 195 countries.
Registered Yoga School with the world's largest yoga credentialing body. Graduates can teach worldwide as RYT® 200, RYT® 300 and RYT® 500 certified teachers.
Recognized by Yoga Alliance Professionals UK — an internationally respected accreditation valued across Europe and the Commonwealth.
Affiliated with the International Yoga Alliance — supporting authentic, traditional yoga education worldwide and connecting our school to a global teaching network.
Certified for quality management in yoga education, health & wellness initiatives, community service, humanitarian outreach, research & rural development programs.
Questions
It depends on where you are starting from. If you have never trained before and want to teach, the 200 hour course is the standard entry point — it is the qualification recognised worldwide as RYT 200. If you already hold an RYT 200, the 300 hour course completes you to RYT 500. The 50 and 100 hour courses are shorter immersions for deepening practice rather than full teaching qualifications. Choose Kundalini instead of multi-style only if chakra work, kriya and mantra are specifically what you came for.
No. Our 200 hour training is designed for sincere beginners as well as experienced practitioners. Three to six months of regular self-practice is helpful but not mandatory. The 300 and 500 hour courses do require a prior 200 hour certification.
Our Bali campus is in Ubud, inland among the rice terraces rather than on the coast. Ubud is the cultural and spiritual centre of Bali, which suits residential study far better than the beach resorts in the south.
Samadhi Yoga Ashram is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School (RYS 200/300/500). Our multi-style teacher trainings lead to RYT registration on successful completion. Specialty and shorter courses award our own completion certificate — each course page states exactly which applies.
The curriculum and lineage are the same — both campuses teach the Himalayan tradition. The difference is setting and cost. Rishikesh is the traditional home of yoga on the Ganga in India and is our lower-cost campus. Bali offers the same training in Ubud, which many students find easier to reach and gentler as a first trip to Asia. Both are residential and taught in English.
Yes. All residential courses include accommodation and three sattvic vegetarian meals a day. Private rooms are available at additional cost — request at the time of booking.
Most nationalities can enter Indonesia on a visa on arrival or an e-VOA for tourism, extendable once. Requirements change, so confirm with your nearest Indonesian embassy before booking flights. We provide an enrolment letter for your application on request.
Bali is tropical and courses run year round. The dry season, roughly April to October, is the most comfortable for practice. The wetter months are quieter and the island is greener — rain is usually short and heavy rather than all day.
Ashram Life
Yogic discipline is the foundation of every meaningful practice. These guidelines keep the sanctity of the shala, support your fellow students, and align with international Yoga Alliance standards.
Code of Conduct
A respectful, mindful environment is expected from every student joining the ashram.
Refund Policy
Advance payments are non-refundable, but we welcome you to join a future course in case of emergency.
Yoga Alliance Guidelines
Our school operates in full compliance with Yoga Alliance student-protection policies.
Plan Your Arrival · Gateway to the Island of the Gods
Bali is well connected by air to most major cities worldwide. Choose the route that suits you best — once your booking is confirmed, our team will share detailed travel instructions and can help you arrange transport from Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar).
Fly to Ngurah Rai International (DPS), Denpasar → 38 km to Ubud
~1 hr 15 min drive Transfer on request
Denpasar Airport → Samadhi Yoga Ashram, Ubud
~1 hr 15 min pre-booked private transfer
Kuta · Sanur · Seminyak → Ubud
~1–1.5 hrs regular shuttle services
Denpasar → Ubud via Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai
~1 hr 15 min car or scooter
Samadhi Yoga Ashram — No 77 A, Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
If you have any queries about courses at Samadhi Yoga Ashram, please reach out. Our team usually replies within 24 hours and can help with course details, schedules, accommodation, payment options and travel logistics.
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