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About the training
About the training
Yoga Alliance Certified | Beginner-Friendly | Small Group | Transformational
Yoga Alliance Certified | Beginner-Friendly | Small Group | Transformational
This 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training in Canggu, Bali is not just a certification—it’s a deeply personal, transformational journey. Whether you aspire to become a yoga teacher or simply wish to deepen your yoga practice in Bali, this beginner-friendly yoga teacher training is designed to build a solid foundation in both practice and teaching.
Through intelligent, detail-oriented daily asana practices, theory-based workshops, and in-depth self-discovery, you will gain the tools, knowledge, and confidence to step into a classroom and guide Vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes rooted in strength, alignment, and presence.
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Why This Is One of the Best Yoga Teacher Trainings in Bali
Our foundational program focuses on small group, high-quality training, and is proudly recognized as one of the best yoga teacher trainings in Bali. Nestled in the vibrant yoga community of Canggu, this course provides an ideal setting for personal growth, professional development, and community connection.
We offer a modern, holistic approach to yoga that integrates:
• Vinyasa and Hatha yoga methodology
• Functional anatomy and intelligent alignment
• Yoga philosophy and lifestyle grounded in life’s innate goodness
• Practical teaching skills and voice development
• Universal Principles of Alignment to support all bodies and levels
• Weekly reviews and supportive exams to track your learning and build confidence
Who This Training Is For:
• Aspiring yoga teachers seeking Yoga Alliance certification
• Students looking for a beginner yoga teacher training or a strong foundational course
• Yoga lovers wanting to deepen their personal practice without the pressure to teach
• Anyone ready for a transformational yoga retreat experience in Bali
Whether your goal is to teach or to evolve, this training is an invitation to step into your power, embrace your voice, and live yoga beyond the mat.
What will you get
What will you get
Expand your Yoga practice
Deepen your understanding of Yoga
200-Hour Yoga Alliance certification
Confidence to guide powerful,safe and inspiring classes
Notes
Class size: 15-20 people
Yoga style: Alignment based Hatha & Vinyasa Mix
Yoga Alliance Accredited School
Yoga Alliance Accredited School
The Tapas Yoga School is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. Our teacher training programs and teachers are internationally accredited, have exclusive recognition and qualify for the 200-hr Yoga Alliance Certification.
Yoga Alliance is an international governing board for yoga teachers and training programs in the U.S. and globally. Graduates of our program are automatically eligible to register as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. Becoming a RYT means having a higher profile and gaining international recognition as a yoga teacher.
Pricing
Pricing
Tuition + Breakfast +Lunch included (Accommodation not included)
$3,970 early bird price $3,670 (Full payment due 90 days before the training start date.)
Accommodation(Private room) +breakfast +lunch
$5,070 early bird price $4,770 (Full payment due 90 days before the training start date.)
Accommodation(Shared room) +breakfast +lunch
$4,470 early bird price $4,170 (Full payment due 90 days before the training start date.)
Notes
Notes
$500 deposit (refundable within 24hours) to secure your spot
No refund or credit will be given for cancellation starting 90 days before the training start date.
All prices in US$.
There are many options nearby for accommodations, or you can choose to be on the site.
There are many nice cafes & restaurants nearby so you have many options to choose from for a change.
The Teachers
The Teachers
Vivienne Zeng
Vivienne Zeng
Vivienne Zeng is in a league of her own. A full-time yoga teacher based in Bali and the founder and lead teacher of The Tapas Yoga School. With trainings held across Bali, Europe, and China, Vivienne has earned a reputation for delivering some of the most transformative and high-quality yoga teacher trainings available today.
Vivienne’s classes are a powerful blend of strength, mindfulness, and deep technical precision. Known for her ability to help students achieve what they never thought possible both on and off the mat. She brings a rare level of alignment expertise and embodied wisdom to every session. Her teaching is bold, challenging, and deeply caring—pushing students beyond their comfort zones while creating a safe, fun, and inspiring space to grow.
At The Tapas Yoga School, Vivienne offers more than just training—she offers transformation. Her method is unique, immersive, and results-driven. Students consistently return to her classes not only for her unmatched knowledge, but for the energy, depth, and heart she brings into everything she teaches.
If you’re ready to level up your practice and teaching, there’s no better place to start.
Akshay Bhat
Akshay is originally from India and began his yoga journey at Gurukula (a Vedic yoga education). His focus is on bringing healing aspects through the ancient practice of Hatha yoga. He has studied yoga sutras and Vedic mantras at the school and continued with a bachelor's in yogic sciences degree. He teaches classical Hatha yoga, philosophy, pranayama, meditation and embodied yoga flow.
Menik Suyani
Menik Suyani
Menik officially enrolled in her first yoga class in January 2015 in order to seek balance between long working hours as a medical doctor in hospital and self-love practice. It turned out was a totally rewarding experience for her, not only in physical level but also gave her a sense of tranquility when she surrendered in Savasana. Since then yoga has become an important part of her life. Not long after, she completed her 200hr Hatha Yoga Teacher Training through Sama Yoga School in April 2016. She also enrolled and gained another trainings and certifications with various teachers throughout her journey in yoga; Heart of Yoga, Radiant Passage and Fly High Yoga along with many other workshops.
Her path in yoga is life changing journey outside her medical carrier which gives her dozens of opportunities to grow spiritually. Soon she realises that she has a big passion to share the wisdom of yoga not only through regular yoga classes but also involve in yoga teacher training courses in Bali mainly as anatomy and prenatal yoga teacher.
The Schedule
The Schedule
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Saturday
7-9am
Pranayama practice/Meditation + Morning intensive practice
9-10:30am
Break (breakfast)
10:30-12:30pm
Anatomy
Yoga philosophy
Yoga history
12:30-2pm
Break (lunch)
2-4pm
Teaching practice & Teaching Feedback/Hands on adjustment & Sequencing study
4-5pm
Asana clinic
Workshop
Breathwork
5-6pm
Restorative yoga
Meditation
Recap/Questions
After 6pm
Dinner/Rest/Homework
Sunday
Sunday
Rest day
More class options
More class options
Morning intensive class
Drop in one class: 400K IDR (US$25)
5 class passes : 1.750m IDR (US$112)
10 class passes : 3m IDR (US$192)
Full package (18 days): 5.750m IDR (US$338)
Morning Intensives
The Morning Intensives are the daily asana practice (7–9am) daily, including asana, pranayama and meditation.
They are an integral part of the programme where techniques are learned, skills are sharpened and the fire of transformation is fuelled. The commitment to practising with the same group of yogis over an extended period of time has enormous power in it.
This part of the programme is open to students who desire a life-affirming shift, but are not participating in the full Teacher Training. Those registered in the Full Teacher Training have this included in the course.
Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
Yoga Teacher Training Syllabus
Asana
Asana
In-depth study of basic alignments for over 100 asanas. Beginner & intermediate poses.
Learn safe positioning for beginner-level students.
Key modifications for all standard poses for stiff, injured or beginner students.
Key guidelines for keeping students safe while practising with you.
Key understanding of balancing muscle engagement & active stretching.
Learn how to create optimal opening of the body in every pose.
Focal point Intelligence – discover which is the centre point for each asana and how to benefit from activating towards and from it to perform the full pose.
Key descriptive language for effective teaching of asana.
Benefits and potential risks of each asana.
Adjustments – physical and verbal.
Yoga Props Usage
Yoga Props Usage
Study the proper use of a yoga belt, block, bolster and yoga mat.
Learn quick use of props for flow classes.
Learn more methodical use of props for slower study of asanas.
Use props for injuries and to investigate poses from different approaches to go deeper.
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to yoga anatomy – organs and systems of the body, skeletal system, muscular system, and the biomechanical intelligence of the body.
Study all the major joints – movements, restrictions, muscular system, physiology, postural muscles.
Understand the muscular system – muscles for movement and alignment in asana.
Philosophy
Philosophy
Explore the history of yogic lineages.
Understand the context of modern yoga.
Familiarize yourself with tantra, karma, mantra and Brahman.
Learn about Hindu and Buddhist beliefs and influences.
The eight limbs of yoga from the yoga sūtra.
The six branches of yoga mentioned in the Bhagavad-gītā.
Yogic Practices
Yogic Practices
Esoteric Anatomy (the anatomical system of conscious energy within the body)
Chakras (energy centres)
Mudras (seal or locking energies)
Bandhas (energy locks)
Vayus (energies of the breath)
Nadis (system of passageways through our bodies where we transform and move the energy of the breath)
Pranayama
Pranayama
Study the basic techniques for breath awareness.
Learn reclining pranayama for activating the ribs, then the lungs.
Learn Ujjaii 1, Ujjaii 2, Viloma & Nadi Shodhana.
Learn the benefits of deep relaxation.
Meditation
Meditation
Start a daily practice during the training with guided mindfulness meditation techniques.
Daily journal exercises to contemplate the challenges and the rewards of meditation.
Begin a self-practice of basic meditation.
Learn the basics of teaching meditation.
Teaching Methodology
Teaching Methodology
Study the art of teaching.
Observe the structure of classroom dynamics.
Practise teaching one-on-one with fellow teachers.
Practise teaching small groups of 2-5 students.
Contemplate your key motivations for teaching and realise that by knowing them, you can use them to teach from the core of your being.
Establishing your teaching voice with exercises and feedback.
Introductions & Closing exercises for professional classes.
The Art of Good Demonstrations.
Ethics to consider as part of committing to the path of yoga and the seat of a Teacher.
Explore Confident and Welcoming Body Language.
Requirements
Requirements
Interested students must:
Have a deep desire to learn and personally explore the deeper dimensions of yoga.
Have a minimum 6 months regular yoga practice.
Be free of major injuries going into the program.
Have a coachable attitude.
Be fully committed and understand that 100% full attendance is required.
Be willing to forgo most other personal or professional commitments for the duration of the program.
Homework Preparation Prior to Start of Course (Preferable)
Light on Life - by B.K.S. Iyengar
Bhagavad Gita (any version)
Yoga Anatomy - by Leslie Kaminoff
Light on Yoga - by B.K.S. Iyengar
The Tapas Foundation Practice Sequence (will be sent to students before training)
Books to bring to the training
Light on Yoga - by B.K.S. Iyengar
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