The Most Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Bali
SKY Yoga & Meditation was created with the mission to bring traditional Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings from India to Bali.
SKY Yoga & Meditation offers a truly traditional approach to Yoga. Our Yoga Teacher Training programs are designed to help you understand the roots of the practice while preparing you to teach Yoga in a way that is relevant to today’s world. At SKY, we believe Yoga is not something you learn simply to teach — it is something you learn to truly understand. Once you grasp its essence, you are ready to share it with others. That is why our courses are grounded in authentic knowledge from traditional Yoga texts, giving you a strong foundation to begin your Yoga journey in Bali. Our founder and our main teachers were educated in the prestigious, 100 years old, Kaivalyadhama Institute in India, the world’s first Yoga college. Our academic curriculum is based on authentic Yoga as it is taught in the best Yoga Universities in India and integrates Yoga research articles and traditional text references throughout our courses. We aim at creating an environment where Yoga is taken seriously, holistically and with respect for its roots, in opposition to far too many Yoga trainings where Yoga is diluted to the extreme to please a fitness oriented audience.
Meet The Teachers
We have a small team of very knowledgeable and super enthusiastic teachers from around the world to teach, support and nourish you in your 23 days journey with us. There is a lot to learn and discover in a 200h training and we believe that empathic and supportive teachers are the key to a successful course. The course is entirely conducted in English but we speak another 4 languages between us (French, Hindi, German, Indonesian) if it can be of any help. Note that not all teachers are present in every course, check with us prior to booking if this is concern to you.
SIMON
Teaching Meditation for 200H YTT and 300H YTT
Following 20 years of travelling the world and living between England, India and Australia, Simon shifted his Yoga skills from his French national championship gymnast background to a deeper focus on traditional knowledge, incorporating the mental and spiritual benefits of Yoga into its physical practices. After earning a high distinction in his Bachelor of Psychology, he went on to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education (1 year full time) at the prestigious Kaivalyadhama College in India where he ranked second out of 58 students. He is currently finishing his Master’s degree in Yoga and Naturopathy with the aim of pursuing a PhD in Yogic Science. Simon previously completed a range of Yoga Teacher Trainings in Nepal and India as well as a 1 year Diploma in Energy Healing in Australia. He has been teaching yoga classes and workshops daily for eight years in London and Sydney, sometimes to more than 150 students a week. Although he enjoys teaching classic asana classes, he likes to specialise in pranayama and deep meditation courses. Passionate about sharing authentic and traditional yogic knowledge, he founded the SKY (Yoga & Meditation) training center to inspire worldwide students to understand what Yoga really means.
Teaching Sound Healing Course
As the ninth generation of a family of traditional bone-setting healers, Simon has always been fascinated by the many ways people can heal—often finding these ancient methods more effective than modern Western medicine. After earning high distinction in his Bachelor of Psychology, he deepened his understanding of energy work by completing a Diploma in Energetic Health at Nature Care College, Australia’s leading holistic-healing institute since 1973.
Simon later lived in India for over a year, spending time in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, where he completed Levels I, II, and III of the Tibetan Singing Bowl Therapy and Sound Healing course in Rishikesh, as well as the Healing Through Sound Therapy training with Roshan Bahar of the International Academy of Sound Healing. He is also a Reiki Level II practitioner.
For the past five years, Simon has been teaching Sound Bath classes and leading private Sound Healing sessions every week. His Introduction to Sound Healing workshops became highly popular in Sydney, and he has now evolved that experience into a comprehensive 3-day Sound Healing Course in Bali—empowering students to master the art of healing through Tibetan singing bowls with confidence and authenticity.
DIPALI
Teaching Pranayama and Philosophy for 200H YTT and 300H YTT
Dipali is an Indian Yogic philosophy and pranayama teacher with over 10 years of work experience in the field of Yoga. She ranked first place in her Post-Graduate Diploma in Yoga Education and went on to graduate from her Master degree in Yoga from Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University the following year. She previously completed a course in elementary Sanskrit, a foundation in Vedanta philosophy course and a 200h YTT from the Sivananda Vedanta center in India. Dipali was a Yoga lecturer at the prestigious Kaivalyadhama College in Lonalva, teaching both Bachelor of Yoga and Masters of Yoga programs. She has since been involved in writing and publishing Yoga conferences proceedings and has developed her own online pranayama courses. She teaches Foundation of Yoga, Patanjali and Hatha Yoga texts here at SKY alongside the daily early morning pranayama classes.
MARLEN
Teaching Anatomy for 200H YTT and 300H YTT
Marlen is a E-RYT500 Yoga teacher with over 1200 hours of Yoga training. She has trained in a wide range of Yoga style including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga and has developed a strong interest in more recent techniques such as myofascial release, lymphatic drainage and nervous system regulation. Her area of focus has indeed become how to bridge modern movement science with traditional practices to guide students toward deeper embodiment and transformation.
As a very dedicated Yoga instructor, she designs classes to create an engaging, transformative and unforgettable experience for every participants. Marlen is also a Yoga Teacher Trainer for 200h and 300h YTT for a few renowned Yoga Schools in Bali, with an expertise in anatomy and alignment which are the subjects that she teaches here at SKY.
MADE
Teaching Hatha Yoga
Made is a Balinese Yoga Instructor and Healing Practitioner who transitioned into holistic wellness under the guidance of Mr. Ida Rsi Putra at the Gandhi Puri Ashram in Bali. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Yoga and Health at I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa University and holds certifications from Yogmantra School Bali (200-hour) and Sattva Yoga Academy in India (500-hour TTC).
After completing specialised trainings in Kundalini Yoga and Sound Healing, Made advanced his career at the Vivekananda Yoga Sanstha Institute as Director and Yoga Trainer, where he developed programs, retreats, and Yoga Teacher Trainings. Since then, he has taught at several renowned resorts and studios across Bali. His accomplishments include placing 3rd at the World Asian Yogasana Sports Championship, receiving the Asian Diamond International Award (2022), serving as President of BYSF Indonesia (2023), and being honoured as Brand Ambassador of the Year 2023 by the Universal Yoga Sports Federation.
AYUNI
Teaching Hatha Yoga
Ayuni comes from the traditional village of Banyupoh in northwest Bali, an area known for its sacred temples such as Melanting, Pulaki, and Pabean. She worked in hospitality management for many years before joining the popular Ubud Yoga centre House of Om, where she discovered her passion for Yoga. After serving as Yoga Studio Manager at SKY Yoga & Meditation in Ubud, Ayuni became the first participant in SKY’s local sponsorship program, which offers 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to Balinese students.
Since graduating, she has been joyfully sharing her skills and enthusiasm by teaching Kids Yoga classes in Bali, inspiring young learners through mindful movement and play.
DHARMA
Teaching Balinese Yoga
Dharma is a Balinese Yoga teacher who graduated from Gusti Bagus Sugriwa State Hindu University in Denpasar with a Bachelor’s degree in Yoga and Health. He is an active member of the National Yoga Asana Competition Committee and currently trains young students for the SDN 17 Dauh Puri Yoga competition in Bali.
Dharma integrates this wisdom into his Ancient Balinese Yoga classes. Having learned the secret knowledge from the Watukaru Traditional Yoga, an ancient Balinese practice that cultivates spiritual growth through chanting, meditation, and physical postures, his teachings focuses on the spiritual and traditional side of Yoga while working on the lymphatic system, body balance and core strength to promote overall health and healing.
Yoga Alliance International Accreditation
Our Yoga studio and training centre in Ubud, Bali, is fully accredited by Yoga Alliance International (YAI).
Founded in India, YAI now has over 500 registered schools and more than 15,000 certified teachers worldwide. It represents a global community of dedicated practitioners devoted to the cause of authentic, traditional Yoga, and is recognised as one of the largest accreditation bodies for Yoga schools across the world.
In addition to the YAI accreditation, Simon is a certified Yoga Evaluator recognised by the Government of India through the Yoga Certification Board (YCB). He successfully passed the challenging YCB Level 3 examination administered by the Ministry of AYUSH (Government of India) in April 2023, making him one of the few Yoga teachers in Bali to hold this prestigious certification.
⭐ GIVING BACK TO THE LOCAL BALINESE COMMUNITY ⭐
We are deeply committed to supporting the local community. SKY offers free scholarships for Yoga Teacher Trainings and daily Yoga classes to Balinese students as part of our ongoing community contribution.
Free Yoga for the Local Community
All our daily Yoga classes in Pejeng, Ubud are completely free for Balinese residents. Our teachers are actively involved in local community groups, fostering connection and engagement through the spirit of Yoga.
Free Kids’ Yoga in Bahasa Indonesia
Every Saturday, we host a complimentary Kids’ Yoga class in Bahasa Indonesia for local children, led in partnership with a Balinese Yoga teacher. These fun and educational sessions help introduce mindfulness and movement to the younger generation.
YTT Sponsorship Programmes
We offer full Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) sponsorships for local Balinese students, providing them with the opportunity to earn an international Yoga certification free of charge. This program opens doors to employment across Bali’s growing Yoga industry, empowering locals with sustainable career paths.
Local Employment
Our entire office team is proudly Indonesian—spanning booking, marketing, and accounting—and at least half of our Yoga teachers are from Bali. In addition, our eco-village in Pejeng provides steady employment for more than 15 local staff, contributing directly to the community’s economic growth.
Beyond simply offering services, we’re deeply honoured to be part of village life—respecting Balinese traditions, preserving local culture, and ensuring that everything we do remains in harmony with the community we serve.
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