Top 10 Yoga Schools in Bali for a Meaningful Yoga Experience in 2026
- Yogacharya Rakesh
- 1 day ago
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Updated: 7 hours ago
And what a serious student should quietly reflect on before choosing one
Over the last decade, Bali has become one of the most visible yoga destinations in the world. Many students take their first long pause from life here. Some begin teaching yoga here. Others rediscover their breath, their body, or simply a sense of space.
There is something undeniably supportive about Bali - the land, the pace, the people, the international yoga community. For many, it is a gentle doorway into a yogic lifestyle. And yet, as teachers who have watched hundreds of students arrive after doing trainings across the world, we also see another side of the story - one that deserves honest reflection.
Not all Yoga Teacher Trainings are meant for the same purpose. Some are designed to introduce yoga. Some are designed to immerse you in an experience. And a few are designed to train you as a teacher of yoga.
Top 10 Yoga Schools in Bali
This list of the Top 10 Yoga Schools in Bali is written with respect for what Bali offers—while also encouraging discernment, especially for students who feel that yoga is not just something they want to do, but something they want to understand.
1. All Yoga Training – Canggu / Nusa Lembongan
What works well - Among Bali-based schools, All Yoga Training comes closest to a disciplined, training-oriented environment. The daily rhythm is structured and intensive, with emphasis on Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga-inspired practice, pranayama, mantra chanting, anatomy, and teaching methodology.
Students are expected to stay with the process - not just physically, but mentally.
What to reflect on -This is not a relaxed retreat. The days are long, and the learning curve is real. For some, this is exactly what is needed. For others, it can feel confronting.
This training suits students who are ready to be students again.
2. Power of Now Oasis – Sanur
What works well - One of Bali’s older and more stable yoga centres, Power of Now Oasis offers a calmer, less commercial atmosphere. The setting supports introspection, and the training integrates asana, pranayama, meditation, and yogic lifestyle elements with sincerity.
What to reflect on - The structure still follows a modern TTC framework. Those seeking deeper textual study or long-form philosophical inquiry may need further study beyond the course.
3. The Yoga Barn – Ubud
What works well - The Yoga Barn is an ecosystem rather than a single school. Exposure is its greatest strength - teachers, styles, healing modalities, and conversations from around the world.
For some students, this diversity opens doors they did not know existed.
What to reflect on - Because of its size, depth varies. The responsibility lies with the student to research the lead teacher and curriculum carefully. A strong setting does not automatically guarantee a strong training.
4. Radiantly Alive – Ubud
What works well - Radiantly Alive produces confident modern yoga teachers. The emphasis on sequencing, verbal clarity, intelligent transitions, and teaching presence is strong and well structured.
Graduates often leave knowing how to guide a class.
What to reflect on - The training is largely movement-focused. Classical philosophy, traditional pranayama, and scriptural foundations play a secondary role.
5. Loka Yoga School – Canggu
What works well - Loka Yoga School integrates yoga with anatomy and biomechanics in a systematic way. Students who enjoy understanding the mechanics of movement often appreciate this approach.
What to reflect on - Multi-style exposure is helpful early on, but depth usually comes later—through focused practice in one path.
6. House of Om – Ubud
What works well - A nurturing environment with a strong sense of community, sustainability, and emotional support. Many students feel held and inspired here.
What to reflect on - The training leans more toward personal transformation and retreat culture than traditional yogic discipline.
7. Bali Kapha Yoga School – Tegallalang / Ubud
What works well - Exposure to multiple contemporary yoga styles in one program gives students a broad overview of today’s yoga landscape.
What to reflect on - Breadth is not the same as depth. Serious teaching clarity usually comes from sustained study in one tradition.
8. Om Ham Retreat – Ubud area
What works well - Quiet surroundings, nature, and structured daily schedules support consistency in practice.
What to reflect on - The quality of training depends heavily on the specific facilitators and program design.
9. Serenity Eco Guesthouse & Yoga – Canggu
What works well - Accessible, social, and lively. A good place to practice regularly while travelling.
What to reflect on - Best suited for practice and exposure—not for those seeking traditional teacher training depth.
10. Ulu Yoga – Uluwatu / multiple locations
What works well - Creative movement, scenic settings, and innovative formats appeal to many modern practitioners.
What to reflect on - These programs move away from classical yoga aims and should be seen as movement education rather than yogic training.
A Quiet Reflection for the Serious Student
Bali offers space. India offers roots.
Many students who come to us later say something similar: “I learned a lot in Bali - but I wanted to understand why yoga is practiced the way it is.”
At Samyak Yoga, we often see ourselves not as an alternative to places like Bali - but as a natural next step for students who feel ready to go deeper. Here, yoga is not separated from: philosophy - lifestyle - discipline - or lineage
Asana is important - but it is not the destination. Pranayama is not an add-on - it is essential. And philosophy is not theory - it is lived understanding. Wherever you choose to study, choose with awareness. Yoga reveals itself fully only when sincerity meets structure. And that, more than location, is what truly shapes a yogic journey.
Going to Bali very soon and wondering which place are great to practice ! Thank you so much Rakesh ☺️