Yoga Teacher Training Course
Live, learn, and practice in the Gurukula tradition. A classical, multidisciplinary training guided by a 5,000-year-old lineage.
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This 200-hour yoga teacher training course (YTTC) blends daily practice, traditional teachings, self-inquiry, and spiritual reflection - guided by Yogacharya Nilesh Tiwari. A space to explore the wisdom of classical yoga tradition with a teacher who lives what he shares.
Residential. Immersive. Reflective.
This immersive program is not only for teachers. It is for those who wish to understand, and to live with greater awareness through peace, health, and celebration.
The modules integrate ancient yogic science, traditional knowledge, and the deeper dimension of yoga that moves beyond physical practice. Each part of the course is designed to establish sthira (steadiness) in the outer practice and sukha (ease) in the inner experience.
First, you deepen your own practice. From there, you share - not by teaching alone, but by living what you have come to understand. The four weeks training begins with a foundational phase, developing your ability to teach asana while building a base that goes beyond technique. It is an invitation to experience the deeper purpose of yoga: to know yourself, and to live with clarity, discipline, and awareness.
Teach The Tradition
This program is connected to the ancient lineage of Guru Parampara - wisdom passed from teacher to student over thousands of years. It blends theory and practice, offering a comprehensive base from which to teach with confidence and integrity.
Over the course of four weeks, students learn in close connection with experienced teachers and dedicated staff who live the yogic lifestyle - offering support throughout your journey.
What You Will Learn
This training is rooted in two powerful systems:
- Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - structured, disciplined, and energising
- Sivananda Hatha Yoga - devotional, introspective, and harmonising
You will also be guided through:
- Yoga philosophy and classical texts
- Pranayama and subtle energy practices
- Meditation and mantra
- Anatomy and alignment
- Teaching methodology and practicum
- Yogic lifestyle and ethics
- Self-inquiry and daily reflection
Daily Life In The Gurukula System
This Level 1, 200-Hours Yoga Yoga Teacher Training Course (YTTC) is held at Vedic Path, where students live and study as a community. The days are structured yet spacious, designed to bring integration. A typical day includes:
- Morning silence and meditation
- Asana & pranayama practice
- Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
- Study sessions and discourse (satsang)
- Teaching labs and feedback
- Evening chanting or self-study
You’ll have time to rest, reflect, and simply be - with yourself, and with nature.
Who This Is For
Open to anyone drawn to the yogic tradition or the path of teaching - whether you are a beginner, seasoned practitioner, certified teacher, curious seeker, or simply taking a pause to do inner work. All backgrounds are welcome.
Yoga Students
You have been practising and beyond asana, you want to deepen your knowledge in breathwork, philosophy and the traditions of yoga.
Beginners
You may not identify as a yogi, but you feel drawn to learning something meaningful. You want a retreat with discovery, discipline and space to reflect.
Seekers or Inner Worker
You do not plan to be a teacher but you are ready to grow by reconnecting with your body and exploring the path inward.
What The Foundation Course Covers
The foundation phase develops the whole practitioner: mind, body, emotion, and inner orientation.
Mental Development
- Gain a deeper understanding of the primary Sankrit texts of the Yoga Sutras including unpacking sections through pre-modern perspectives
- Adopt a methodical discipline to attain desired knowledge or to pursue a goal
- Sharpen focus and concentrate better through mantras and chantings
Physical Growth
- Cover the important concepts of the Ashtanga Vinyasa and Hatha yoga as the base of postures, breaking down Asanas in forms of modifications.
- An interactive and dynamic learning environment that enables you to understand and practice Asanas from a functional and modified perspective
- Experience the yogic way of developing flexibility, strength, balance, and resilience in the body
Emotional Awareness
- Improve intuition skills by practicing through observation and reflection
- Become more aware of rising thoughts through Pranayama breathing techniques
- Discover the self through the power of devotion and karma yoga
Spiritual Education
- Encounter what yoga has meant in Indian traditions prior to being transplanted to the West
- Deepen your spiritual connection to traditional Indian yoga and open yourself to profound inner transformation
- Discover a Spiritual Self from deep within through yoga rituals that facilitate attainment of inner peace and clarity of mind
Topics Covered
- Asana
- Pranayama
- Bandhas
- Kriyas
- Mudras
- Yoga Nidra
- Hatha Yoga
- Raja Yoga
- Jnana Yoga
- Bhakti Yoga
- Mantra Yoga
- Karma Yoga
- Meditation
- Yogic Anatomy & Psychology
- Teaching Methodology
- Yogic Principle & Lifestyle
- Concept of Kundalini Yoga
- Yogic Diet & Nutrition
- Yogic Celebration
The Teacher Training Course is registered by and fulfills the requirements for the Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification and is recognised as a registered Yoga School Certificate (RYS).
Accreditation
- When?
- Use the live package checker below for current dates.
- Early Bird Fee
- $2650
- Regular Fee
- $2900
- Last Day Of Registration
- Shown when a training intake is open.
*10% upfront payment required to secure booking
Meet Your Teacher
With over 30 years of yoga expertise, Yogacharya Nilesh Tiwari is an experienced yoga educator, therapist and researcher, and a former athlete. Trained in traditional ashrams in India under multiple yogic lineages, he blends therapeutic yoga with deep anatomical insight to support mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical well-being.
He began practising yoga as a child and went on to study across India under various gurus, eventually earning the title Yogacharya from the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram. He is also certified in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga by BNS Iyengar of Mysore.
He has worked extensively with students from around the world, integrating yogic principles and grassroots wisdom and guiding others toward simple living and higher thinking. Today, he leads a yoga education and research centre and offers private therapy, classes, and customized programmes at Vedic Path Bali.
Pricing & Enrollment
You will be invited to a pre-acceptance process primarily because we want to get to know you and for you to get to know us. We want to make sure that you understand and are ready for what is required on the course and we want you to feel comfortable that this is the right course for you.
After the interview is complete we will email you with an offer to attend and you are invited to make 10% downpayment to complete enrollment. Students may also decline to join the course after the interview, there is no obligation to attend until the final payment.
Early Bird
$2650
Does not include accommodation. Availability depends on the current training intake.Regular
$2900
Does not include accommodation. Registration closes according to the current training intake.Full Board
$4100
Accommodation included. Limited spots - first come, first served.What’s Included?
- Course materials and uniform
- 1 thali meal a day, prepared by Vedic Path
- Daily access to Vedic Path shala for daily practice and library for self-study
- Level 1 training 200-HOUR Yoga Alliance certification upon completion, subject to teacher’s observations
- Be a part of Yogacharya Nilesh Tiwari yoga leadership education lineage and program
Learn In A Restful Setting In Bali
This training is held at Vedic Path. Your days will include:
- Morning silence and breathing exercises
- Daily asana practice
- Afternoon philosophy studies
- Satsang and open discourse
- Teaching methodology
- Anatomy learning
- Ayurvedic vegetarian meals
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Time for silence and contemplation
- Cultural immersion
Before you teach others, you must first know yourself. This course begins there
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