Thank you Shades of Yoga for an amazing experience!! I did my 200 hour yoga training at Shades of Yoga. I went just to get my piece of paper so that I could start teaching but what I got was a new yoga family who were cheering me on throughout my journey. I initially chose the course because of the small class sizes and I'm so glad I did. I felt it improved my learning and retention of information & also meant I had more time to speak with the teachers if needed. I found the posture clinics profoundly useful. I learnt more about form in one session there than in the entire time I have been attending yoga classes. I loved the people, I loved the place, I loved the training ❤️ Thank you so much.

IF YOU ARE NEW TO YOGA THIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU! I completed Shades of Yoga 200hr YTT in April of 2023. Tracey, the owner of Shades of Yoga is personally involved in teaching. The other yoga instructors, who are incredibly knowledgeable, have been teaching for years. I never used to believe when people said their YTT changed their lives. I now understand. Shades of Yoga 200hr YTT truly did change the way I view and live my daily life. The philosophies we learn are insightful and the physical yoga training is very clear with personalized critiques given to ever student. I often felt like I was in a one-on-one yoga class. I had only ever taken one yoga class in my life and we moved at a pace where I fully understand everything we were being taught. If you are new to yoga this is the perfect school for you! The class sizes are small, 16 students max, and you become very close with all the other students. I made the most beautiful friendships within the three weeks of Shades of Yoga YTT. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in beginning their yoga journey or anyone who has been doing yoga for years and would like to perfect their skills. Having only ever taken one yoga course I am now confident enough to teach yoga back home. Thank you Shades of Yoga 🧘🏽‍♀️.

Did my 200h YTT in Nov/Dec 2023 with SOY. 1. great teachers and team 2. great location (Ubud and the resort) 3. perfect group size (max. 16) 4. you will feel be prepared to go out and teach a yoga class (even if this might not be your first intention) 5. curriculum is well thought through with a good balance between physical practice, philosophy, anatomy and self practice/teaching Not only I made a huge step in my asana and meditation practice, but I also grew as a person, which is mainly due to the very holistic approach of this training! 100% recommendation

The teacher Helen, she is very open minded, caring, she is always so present, with professional yoga knowledge. I can feel her putting her whole heart to this course. I also love the location, it is located to the center of Ubud it is so busy outside yet you feel so calm once you passes the rice field. And it is good that the property doesn’t include our lunch and dinner so that we don’t have to eat the same thing everyday and can go out and try out different restaurants. I love the small class design of the course, it really helps us bond with each other and created this beautiful cozy journey. The class design is so amazing too we had the chance to experience the holy water temple. I am so happy that I get to met all these people from all over the world, and it is so wonderful that we are all connected by Yoga. I would highly recommend this course. And it has become a life long memory for me. The biggest take away for me is that safety is the first priority for yoga asana practice. I didn’t care safety enough before I did this class. And the whole experience of meeting friends from all over the world here in this beautiful place Ubud. I would never get that if I did a yoga teacher training back home.

Completed the 200hr course in Bali and I feel stronger in my practice and grateful for the experience. Janine will whip you into shape and push you while assisting in your technique. Tracey is a wealth of knowledge and pays attention to students. The small class size gives you peace of mind that both instructors will help guide you if needed. Both women will motivate and inspire you to do your best. I made great friends who also motivated me to improve my practice. Thanks Janine and Tracey. Much love, Tiira

I can't imagine a more profound 200h YTT learning and experience. The scale of people and modules of this project really draw me into in. With Tracey and Lauren's teach and help I have acquire most solidity training and knowledge. The combination of theory and training made me digest better, and the whole process was very tiring and enjoyable. I love the energy of the whole course, especially the temple tour. Now I really feel like I've entered the world of yoga and I've met the most lovely human beings on the planet.

I completed Shades of Yoga 200hr teacher training in January 2023. It was so much more than I expected it to be! The days were well structured with a combination of intensive learning (philosophy, teaching, asana practice) but also included time to relax and have fun. We had some unforgettable moments such as going to a waterfall and water purification ceremony. Tracey and Lauren were so knowledgeable and caring. They created a really safe space for self exploration. The small group size meant we felt like a supportive little family. So glad I chose this course. I expected to come away with my yoga teacher training certificate but I’ve come away with so much more; a new zest for life and friends I will hold dear forever. I feel the teaching has made me so much more confident in my own yoga practice but also in being able to share this spiritual experience with others. Strongly recommend!

I loved my teaching training experience with Shades of Yoga and Tracey! the best coaching I have ever received in my life and I went away feeling confident to teach straight away. Tracey is fantastic at holding space for small intimate groups. I am so glad I choose to do my 200hr at Shades of Yoga. The location is amazing as well!

Wow! What a once in a lifetime experience. I’m so happy & grateful to have had a chance to do my YTT with Shades of Yoga. Our teacher Helen was such a light & always made sure we are okay & motivating us throughout. The bond in our class is so strong & they will stay with us for life. Go SOYBEANSSSSSS ♥️🧘🏻‍♀️✨🙏🏼 I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to expand their mind , heart & learn about Hatha Yoga 🙏🏼

I completed this training in January of 2023 and it was the most transformative experience of my life! Not only was my cohort incredibly amazing and allowed me to make friends for life- I also learned SO much about myself and have the opportunity to deeply reflect and reset. The program was the perfect balance of lecture and asanas, the lectures provided space to dive deeply into the philosophy of yoga (yamas and niyamas, chakras, vedas, karma, etc) and the asanas provided the opportunity to grow in my own practice, get stronger (mentally and physically), and learn professional techniques. Our asana practice also allowed me to become more confident in teaching others, making adjustments, tuning into someone else’s body, and finding my yoga voice. Our instructors Tracy and Lauren were so knowledgeable. Their personalities really balance each other nicely. Lauren led us through some lectures and our practice flow while Tracy taught us philosophy and posture clinics. The venue was breathtaking and it felt like a once in a lifetime opportunity to learn yoga in paradise. In our free time we bonded as a group and took cooking classes, visited the gates of Heaven and Bali Swing, monkey forest, waterfalls, and tried tons of new restaurants. It was a phenomenal cultural experience. I couldn’t say enough good things about this program and would recommend it to anyone interested!

I did my 200HR with Shades of Yoga in October 2023 - November 2023 and I loved it! I have been practicing yoga on and off since 2015 and tried so many different classes and teacher so I can easily say the way we learnt asanas were great. Great attention to Iyengar style alignments prioritizing life long and safe practice. Helen and Tracey are just amazing! We had Tracey for theory parts, both are amazing and I definetely recommend SOY for teacher candidates or people who would like to deepen their practice and properly learn basics of asanas. What makes SOY stand out is also max number of participants, around 15 max. We were 13 and it felt so ideal, I do not think more than that would be as efficient. Also, the location as it is in central Ubud and for lunch and dinners super convenient to go out and disconnect a little as training is intense, but in a good way. 4 minutes walking distance from Yoga Barn which is great. Accomodation is also beautiful, breakfast is healthy and satisfying, people working at Biyukukung were so nice and welcoming. Our practice area was beautiful as it is a open shala facing rice field and full of nature sounds, that was also important to me when I made my decision. I met great people and had an unforgettable 3 weeks. I wish it was longer!

This is an amazing course set among beautiful rice fields in Ubud. You learn in depth about alignment and safely setting up postures. So grateful for all the wonderful people that I have met. Helen is a dedicated instructor who will help you do your best. The small group size is ideal. Thank you so much for all you have done for us. This has been such a special 3 weeks and I am so grateful for it all.

I enjoyed myself in the course, I think it is something I’ve wanted to do 3 years now and finally have the time to do it Jan 2024. I came with no expectations and was open-hearted, it was an amazing experience. Helen has been so intricate in teaching us all the asana poses so that we have a good understanding and can execute poses accurately. I met a bunch of amazing people on the course, they created a safe space for me to be myself. It was a small group of 7, and we became so closely knitted by the end of the course! Helen has paced us in receiving the informative classes and effective lectures so to set us up for success. The course had a good balance between physical practice, philosophy, anatomy, self-practice and teaching. Breakfast is fantastic, feel like there is a nutritionist on this but there isn’t. I wish so much that I bring/have these healthy buffets with me every day back in London, with vegetables, tofu, avocado and cut fruits. I enjoy the challenges, and how I was able to adapt to situations. The moments of reflection are very helpful to look into me, to find strength and allow realistic improvement. The hotel is clean, the staff are great and always smiley. All in all, I love it. I recommend you to come with no expectations, no judgement and open-hearted! 1000% recommend it!

My 200h YTT in November 2022 at Shades of Yoga was a great experience for me. I really appreciated the focus of this course on alignment and safe practice. I feel stronger in my own way of practicing and importantly, definitely well equipped to start teaching yoga! The venue of the course in Ubud is beautiful and very peaceful (with a cute group of monkeys coming to say hello sometimes), while it's in the centre of Ubud, super close to a lot of good eating places, shopping, massages.. One of the reasons I chose Shades of Yoga was because the group sizes are kept small, which I found great as we got a lot of personal attention. We also had a very diverse group, which was lovely. Overall, I feel grateful to our teachers Tracey and Janine for making this an unforgettable experience 🙏

I did my training with SOY back in Jan - I have been teaching for four months now and I just wanted to extend my gratitude to Tracey and her team, it was an incredible journey and I feel so inspired to be the best version of myself

I had such an incredible time at Shades of Yoga. I met so many incredible souls who were also on a healing journey, seeking wellbeing through Yoga. I learnt SO much more than what I expected, I feel confident teaching now and I am grateful for this very intense (in beautiful way) journey. Thank you to our teachers, Helen and Tracey for teaching us and giving us their 100%. Much love

I did a ton of research on YTT in Bali and I am so HAPPY I decided to go with Shades of Yoga. Their training program is exceptional, and the intimate group size guarantees personalized attention. I’ll be forever grateful for this experience and the soulful connections I’ve formed at Shades of Yoga. It was more than what I could ask for.

Words cannot describe how special this course was. Going into it, I had no idea what to expect. I came out of this course with life long friends, Yoga teaching skills and life skills to guide me. The teachers are amazing and you can’t beat the food of Ubud. This is a special experience and I can’t recommend it enough!

If you are looking for a yoga teacher trainings, this one is definitely for you. The Teachers are amazing, the venue is so beautiful 😍. I learnt so much about structure and alignment - what a wonderful experience thank you so much soy team

Best yoga teacher training i’ve ever found!! This place blows it out of the park. The venue is INSANE it’s the most beautiful place ever, we do our yoga classes listening to the flowing river, overlooking the rice fields, with all the beautiful bird sounds. And the accommodations of this property are LUXURY restaurant and pools you name it! You wouldn’t even have to leave this place for your teacher training, however you totally should because the local area is AMAZING The knowledge the owner Tracey has is incredible I feel like i’m getting such a deep training and I feel like i’ve learned SO MUCH best place in Bali for sure!! If you wanna get your yoga teacher training COME HERE 10000/10 experience!!

Trained with Shades of Yoga in 2021. Had an amazing experience. I loved the small groups and the teachers are highly professional. This training is dynamite. You will be able to teach after completing this course. Highly recommended.

I highly recommend doing your yoga teacher training through Shades of Yoga. This course was very life changing for me, mentally physically and spiritually. You will gain all of the knowledge and tools to be a successful teacher. My experience with Shades of Yoga was wonderful and I will always be thankful for it!

I completed my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Shades of Yoga in Bali in January 2023. As an experienced yoga practitioner I was looking for training that would deepen my knowledge for my own practice and that would arm me with a sequence I could go out and teach safely. Tracey and Lauren are experts at what they do and provided a well balanced programme of physical practice, posture clinics, philosophical discussion and core learning on topics such as anatomy and injuries. They are both excellent teachers and their styles are well matched. And of course the location in Ubud is wonderful! They keep the groups small which ensured a personal experience and created time and space for questions and deep learning. If you are looking for a YTT which will give you a really strong foundation from which to teach I would highly recommend jointing Shades of Yoga training! 🙏❤️

This yoga teacher training program is the best I've ever come across! It truly exceeds expectations. The location is breathtaking, with a mesmerizing view of rice fields. Tracy, the owner, possesses an incredible wealth of knowledge, providing a deep and enriching training experience. I have acquired a wealth of knowledge and skills here, making it undoubtedly the best place for yoga teacher training in Bali. If you're considering yoga teacher training, this is the place to be – a truly exceptional 10,000/10 experience 🤩

Amazing training, teachers are fantastics, the Ubud energy, the place we stayed, food, shala we practiced is just a dream. The quality of this course has been perfect, I finally discovered how to practice yoga. My body feels stronger, my knowledges deeper, thanks to Helen and Tracy. Everyone has been lovely, kind, all the employees from the place we stayed were also really caring and nice. Thanks for everything, I recommend 100% this course, this is changing-life. 🙏🏽✨🩷

Such an amazing experience! :-) I very much enjoyed the 200h Yoga Teacher Training with with Shades of Yoga in October 2023 and gained ~ among so many other skills and insights ~ so much knowledge in asana alignment and how to teach safely. I am truly grateful that I was able to be part of the group. Even though I was not planning on teaching at all, I developed so much joy doing it. The small group size (we were 13) allowed for a truly safe space to grow and learn. Thanks a lot to Tracey and Helen for making this possible!:-)

My experience with Shades of Yoga was wonderful. The yoga teacher training program is unique offering a holistic experience. I gained so much knowledge learning from the SOY team. I also met beautiful people from different parts of the world who supported each other throughout the course and in life.

Such an incredible experience at Shades of Yoga! The smaller class size really allows you to have personal assistance with positioning, questions, and just makes you feel more seen and heard throughout your practice. You’re also able to easily connect with the group which it’s amazing to meet people from all of over the world! The teaching itself was the best yoga teaching I have ever experienced. Shades of Yoga focuses on proper alignment and ensures that the safety of your practice is number 1. The fundamentals and safety of yoga is essential to a good practice. Unfortunately, I don’t think enough of the yoga world focuses on alignment which is a shame. Even in the three weeks I was there, my own practice flourished in a way that I have never experienced before, and I know it will continue getting better now that I carry the knowledge from the course with me. The location of the course is beautiful. It’s directly on a rice paddy and feels serene and peaceful, and then you walk 2 minutes off the property, and you’re surrounded by incredible restaurants and activities for your free time. If you’re looking for a teacher training program, definitely go to Shades of Yoga. You will learn how to enhance your own practice while also becoming a great teacher. Thank you Tracey and Helen! I will always remember this experience.