bali 200hr ytt

september 1 — 15, 2024

the retreat & training:

Join Morgan O’Hare and the Present Practice Yoga community for an unforgettable 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training! This training is half online (June - August) and half in-person as a 15-day Retreat & Training Intensive in beautiful Bali, Indonesia. The best part about this magical YTT is the two weeks we have together in Ubud, Bali, which is the cultural and spiritual capital of Bali, surrounded by rice paddies. We will have exclusive use of The Shala Bali, a beautiful retreat center with a large yoga shala overlooking the rice paddies, pool for free time, Ayurvedic spa, healthy restaurant where we will eat breakfasts and dinners, and stunning rooms. It is located in the rice paddies in Ubud, so while it feels secluded and in nature, it’s actually only a walk away from amazing cafes and must-see spots in Ubud!

While our days are pretty packed with yoga training, there is a 3-hour afternoon break each day to explore fun cafes for lunch (lunch will be on your own except for group activities — food is very inexpensive here and the best part is exploring what Ubud has to offer!). You can also use this time to visit sites like temples or Monkey Forest, go to a spa, or just explore and shop in the markets. One of the most magical places in the world with truly the most friendly people.

bali, indonesia

We are lucky to be staying and training at one of the most beautiful retreat centers in the world! The Shala Bali is surrounded by rice paddies but located in Ubud, which is perfect for exploring by foot or tuk tuk. All of the rooms are unique and stunning — they each have AC and will have two single beds, unless you sign up for your own room. Most rooms have indoor / outdoor bathrooms.

We will enjoy breakfast and dinner at The Shala Bali each day, except for the final night where we will have our celebration dinner. Lunches will be paid for on your own, and there are so many incredible health cafes in Ubud you must try! Expect lots of tropical fruit to fuel you through your practices. There is a lovely open-air restaurant where we will enjoy our meals together.

Don’t worry — there is coffee (Balinese coffee is wonderful too!). Plus, we will take an Ayurvedic cooking class as part of the Ayurveda module in training.

training intensive

The yoga shala we will hold majority of our training sessions in overlooks the rice paddies and is stunning. It is equipped with all the yoga mats and props we will need. In our morning sessions, we will start with 30 minutes of silent meditation overlooking the rice paddies and taking in the scenery — one of the objectives of the training is for each trainee to develop a meditation practice. After meditation, we will have our asana practice taught by Morgan, emphasizing the philosophy concept to be covered that day. The practice will be followed by discussion and reflection around different philosophical concepts in yoga.

Workshops following breakfast will be a mix of teaching methodology (such as hands-on assists), interactive workshops like mala bead making, and curriculum concepts such as the subtle body or the business of yoga. Afternoon sessions are asana clinics, where we will go through asana-by-asana and discuss alignment, cueing, and any necessary information for each. This will be followed by practice teaching and feedback!

the training schedule

Our Bali intensive will run on the following schedule:

Sun (9/1): Arrival and opening ceremony

Mon - Fri Training intensive days, including:

  • 6:30 - 10am: meditation, asana, philosophy discussion, breakfast

  • 10am - 1pm: Workshop, such as Chakras, Anatomy & Physiology, Ayurveda, Sequencing, Business of Yoga, Hands-on Assisting Module

  • 1-4pm: Break for lunch, explore Ubud, get a massage, go to Monkey Forest *Wednesdays will include a fun group activity during this time!

  • 4-7pm: Afternoon asana clinic, teaching methodology, practice teaching with feedback

Sat (9/7): Half Training Day (fun workshop), retreat activity and dinner

Sun (9/8): Free day (go surfing, spa day, etc.)

Sat (9/14): Free morning, then teaching practicum and graduation ceremony, followed by fun celebration dinner!

Sun (9/15): Optional asana practice, breakfast, say goodbyes!

WhAT We will do

In addition to all of the yoga and teacher training curriculum, we will get the most out of our time in Bali by immersing ourselves into the culture, adventuring and exploring, and taking care of bodies with spa treatments, ice baths, and more.

There will be several retreat activities included and organized for our training group, including:

  • Visit to Monkey Forest in Ubud

  • Waterfall visit and swim

  • Water Temple visit

  • Massage treatment (included!)

  • Ayurvedic cooking class

  • Ice baths

  • Mala making workshop

  • Fun graduation dinner to celebrate you!

  • Free time to hang at the retreat center pool, explore the rice paddies, explore local cafes, and more!

DETAILS

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Full 200-hour program and curriculum, plus digital and printed manuals

Present Practice Yoga certificate of completion through Yoga Alliance

Full retreat, including accommodations, activities listed (ice baths, interactive workshops, group activities, and more )

One massage

Transport for retreat activities

Breakfast and dinner each day

Celebration dinner at the end!

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

International flights to Bali

Transport to Ubud: we will help you coordinate a shared driver (this is inexpensive)

Lunches: you’ll be able to explore local cafes during our break each day

Gratuities for staff in Bali (optional, but always appreciated and a little goes a long way)

Travel insurance (recommended, but not required)

Additional spa treatments, foods, drinks, activities, transport, or souvenirs

INVESTMENT:

The full 200-hour yoga teacher training is $4500 per person for a shared room (2 people) and $6000 for a single room (your own room).

A $500 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit (included in total price) is required to save your spot! Half of the remaining balance is due June 1, 2024, and the remaining balance is due August 1, 2024. If you’d like to setup a payment plan, contact Morgan at presentpracticeyoga@gmail.com!

Spots are limited and our retreats always sell out. Secure your spot below! You don’t want to miss this.

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