Everything You Need to Know

YTTinBali is a free directory that helps you find, compare, and connect with yoga teacher training schools in Bali. We list verified schools, score them using our independent Trust Score, and give you a direct way to enquire or negotiate with schools — all in one place. There's no booking engine; we simply make it easier for you to make an informed choice.

Yes. Every school listed on YTTinBali goes through a manual review before being published. We check that the school is actively running programmes, holds a recognised Yoga Alliance registration (where applicable), and has a verifiable presence. We do not list inactive or unverified schools.

The Trust Score is our own independent scoring system. It evaluates each school across several factors including Yoga Alliance accreditation status, years in operation, student review quality, curriculum transparency, and teacher credentials. The score is designed to give you an at-a-glance sense of a school's credibility — not just its popularity. Learn more about how we score →

Completely free. YTTinBali charges students nothing — no sign-up fees, no booking commissions, and no hidden charges at any point. The platform is free for schools too. Our goal is to make the research and connection process as open and friction-free as possible for everyone.

A 200-hour training is the foundational certification — it's what most people complete first and is the standard requirement to register as a yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (RYT 200). A 300-hour training is an advanced programme designed for those who already hold a 200hr cert and want to deepen their practice and teaching skills; completing both gives you an RYT 500. A 500-hour training combines both levels into one continuous programme. If you're new to teacher training, start with the 200hr.

Most schools ask for a consistent personal practice — typically at least six months to a year of regular yoga. You don't need to be an advanced practitioner, but you should be comfortable with the foundational postures and have some body awareness. A few schools in Bali are explicitly beginner-friendly and will state this in their listings. Always check directly with the school if you're unsure.

Bali has a wide range of styles. Hatha and Vinyasa are the most common, followed by Ashtanga (particularly in Ubud), Yin Yoga, and Kundalini. You'll also find multi-style programmes that blend several approaches. Increasingly, schools are incorporating somatic movement, breathwork, and trauma-informed yoga into their curricula. Use the style filter on our school directory to narrow your search.

The negotiation feature lets you send a direct request to a school asking for adjusted pricing, a payment plan, a room upgrade, or other terms — before you commit to anything. Schools review your request and respond with their offer. It's designed to give students more flexibility and schools the chance to fill remaining spots, without any awkward back-and-forth over email.

Yes. You can use the negotiation feature to ask about payment plans (e.g. split payments or deposits), room upgrades, early or late check-in, dietary accommodations, or any other aspect of the programme. The more specific your request, the more useful the school's response will be. Schools are not obligated to accept any negotiation, but many are open to reasonable requests, especially closer to the course start date.

No. YTTinBali is completely free for students. We do not charge any booking fee, service charge, or commission — whether you use the negotiation feature or simply browse the directory. You pay the school directly, and only the amount you agree with them.

No. Listing on YTTinBali is free for schools too. We do not take a commission on bookings, charge per-enquiry fees, or require any paid placement. Our model is built on providing genuinely useful information to students, which in turn drives qualified interest to schools.

Ubud is the spiritual heartland of Bali and the most popular area for YTTs — surrounded by rice fields with a strong yoga community, ideal for an immersive focused experience. Canggu suits a social surf-meets-yoga vibe with plenty of cafés nearby. Seminyak is more lifestyle-oriented and suits those who want comfort and nightlife alongside training. Amed is quieter and off-the-beaten-path — ideal for seclusion and a slower pace. Use the location filter on our directory to explore schools by area.

The dry season — April to October — is generally the best time to visit Bali, with July and August being peak season (and therefore more expensive). For a YTT, the shoulder months of April–June and September–October offer the best balance of good weather, lower crowds, and better availability. The wet season (November to March) brings daily rain but also quieter retreats and occasional off-season pricing from schools.