Up to 25 in group
20 Days Package (19 nights)
About this Retreat
Dr. Devyani Ji is a fully trained Ayurvedic physician with a strong academic background in Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Nutrition. Alongside her medical training, she has built an unusual second career as a national-level athlete, mountaineer, and Khelo India medal winner, giving her a rare, first-hand understanding of physical fitness and mental resilience that goes beyond textbook knowledge.
She blends traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern health science, rather than treating the two as separate systems, and her wellness programmes are built to address the body, mind, and spirit together, following the core belief in Ayurveda that these three are never truly separate from one another. Because of her athletic background, her diet and lifestyle advice often takes into account how physically active a student’s daily life actually is, rather than offering the same generic health rules to everyone, which makes her guidance feel more personal and practical, especially for students who lead active lives outside the yoga mat.
At the Bali campus, Dr. Devyani runs wellness workshops, structured detox retreats, and one-on-one diet consultations. Her sessions focus heavily on preventing illness before it starts, and on helping students genuinely understand their own bodies and constitution, rather than simply handing out a fixed diet plan.
She leads: Ayurveda and Wellness classes in Bali TTC programes.
Traditional Kundalini & Tantra Yoga)
My life is dedicated to human unity, love, and compassion through our work at Samadhi Kundalini Yoga Ashram and The World Peace Yoga School. Kundalini Tantra, Pranayama & Meditation are my passions and my goal is to help set you free so that you can be your true authentic self. Born in the UK to an Indian family, I was drawn to the path of spirituality from a young age, but it was life's mis-steps and experiences that gradually made the call from my soul loud enough to leave behind my life in the UK and return to India. Yoga was the path that lifted the veil for me to live life once again in the present moment. I quickly immersed myself in the wisdom of yoga, learning from many of the great masters of the Himalayas, qualifying as a Kundalini Yoga teacher and going on to master Sound Healing, Cacao Rituals and Reiki which I love to bring into my Kundalini practice. My life a service to humanity. As Kundalini Teacher of World Peace Yoga School, my vision is to share the beauty and power of the wisdom that changed my life with you.
Meditation & Yoga Philosophy)
Sajan is a calm and composed soul, dedicated to living his life in a yogic way. With a Master’s degree in Yoga and certification as an E-RYT 200, Sajan has devoted himself to the transformative practices of meditation and Yoga philosophy, driven by his lifelong aspiration to embody serenity and balance. Sajan’s journey in Yoga has not only shaped his personal growth but also inspired him to guide others toward inner peace in a world often dominated by materialistic pursuits. As a motivational speaker, Sajan brings a unique blend of inspiration and tranquility to his sessions. Sajan’s strong, resonant voice creates a sacred atmosphere, especially when he chants mantras, leaving a profound impact on his audience. Sajan firmly believes that as we chase the materialistic world, we are increasingly burdened by stress and depression—a cycle that must be broken. Through his teachings, Sajan shares powerful meditation techniques that help individuals find calm, reduce stress, and reconnect with their true selves. Sajan’s mission is to empower others to lead a balanced, mindful life, fostering both mental clarity and emotional well-being.
Yansa Ji was born in Klungkung, Bali, in 1972. His first encounter with yoga came from a book he found in the sixth grade. Curious but untrained, he began trying the poses on his own, with no teacher to guide or correct him. Long before yoga became central to his life, Yansa lived with serious chronic pain and depended on daily medication just to manage it. Looking for another way through it, he found his first true mentor, Dada Vibhakarananda, and under his guidance, both his health and his understanding of yoga changed completely.
He was later initiated into the Ananda Marga community and went on to complete his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training under Master Manohara and Dada Vibhakarananda himself. That personal journey through pain and recovery shapes how he teaches today. He tends to pay as much attention to a student’s mindset and mental state as he does to their physical posture, treating the two as deeply connected rather than separate, and his classes carry a quiet, personal authenticity that comes from having lived through real physical struggle himself.
His classes stay grounded, with a steady spiritual undercurrent beneath the physical practice. He teaches with genuine gratitude, often reminding students that his own life changed through yoga, and that he is simply passing that same possibility on to them.
He leads: 50, 100, 200, 300, and 500 Hour Yoga TTC at the Bali campus.
(Our Master, Founder, Meditation)
After practicing yoga from the very early age of 12, he decided to leave his family and friends behind to pursue the yogic path and meet his first Yoga Master - Narayan Muni at Jharsuguda Muni Samaj Yoga Ashram. It was here he took his first steps into the Himalayan Tradition. In 1988 he met his second Yoga Master - Swami Niranjan Ji to learn the wisdom of the Vedas. There he came across the Jnana Yoga (knowledge), which taught him the important lessons in the path to self-realization. After joining Sri Satya Sai Baba's ashram to learn the spiritual beauty and value of Karma Yoga (charity work), his life changed completely. There he learned that he had to undergo heart surgery. That experience made him realize the importance of charity. In the year 2001, he left home for the last time. The decision to become a monk had been made and his wonderings eventually led to the holy city of Rishikesh. Here once again he met the Himalayan Yoga Tradition, but this time to never leave it again. After studying and practicing yoga under Swami Veda's motherly heart, his greatest guru, and becoming a master in the Himalayan Tradition, he opened his first Yoga School, where we welcome students and seekers from all around the world to carry on India's most important heritage, Yoga.
Details of this retreat
The 20-Day / 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali at Vinyasa Yoga Academy is a Yoga Alliance USA-certified residential programme designed for beginners as well as experienced yoga practitioners. The course provides a structured introduction to yoga practice, philosophy and teaching, while helping participants build a strong and consistent personal practice.
Course Dates: 1st–20th of every month
Yoga Practice
The programme offers a multi-style approach, allowing students to explore different traditional yoga practices. The training includes Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga, with regular asana practice designed to improve strength, flexibility, awareness and proper alignment.
Alongside physical practice, students are introduced to Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Mudras, Bandhas, Shatkarma and Mantra practices, providing a broader understanding of traditional yogic techniques.
Yoga Theory & Knowledge
The course combines practical sessions with theoretical learning. Participants study Yoga Philosophy, Anatomy and Physiology, Alignment and Adjustment, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda and Teaching Methodology.
These subjects help students understand the principles behind yoga practice, the relationship between movement and the body, and how to approach yoga teaching in a safe and structured way.
Teaching Methodology
A key part of the programme is learning how to share yoga with others. Students are introduced to class planning, sequencing, alignment, adjustments and teaching techniques, with practical opportunities to apply what they learn during the training.
The course is suitable for those who want to deepen their own practice as well as those who wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to begin teaching yoga.
Course Structure
The 200-hour programme consists of 160 hours of classes and 40 hours of self-study over the 20-day residential course. The combination of guided classes, theory, personal practice and self-study allows students to review and integrate the teachings throughout the programme.
Workshops & Bali Experiences
Students also have opportunities to participate in weekly workshops and additional yoga sessions, along with cultural experiences that allow them to explore the spiritual and natural surroundings of Bali.
The programme includes activities such as temple visits, Beach Yoga and local sightseeing, giving participants time to experience Bali beyond the classroom.
Residential Programme
The course includes residential accommodation, sattvic vegetarian meals, study materials and yoga practice props. The residential setting allows participants to stay close to the training environment and maintain a consistent daily routine throughout the programme.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive a VYA 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training completion certificate. The training is Yoga Alliance USA certified, and successful graduates are eligible to register as RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance.